More info arises on the Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae demo

You can fight a Behemoth! Famitsu has some more information on the upcomingFinal Fantasy XV: Episode Duscaedemo, and it’s sounding pretty awesome. You’ll have plenty of zones to explore, ranging from mountains to forests to plains, and some caves will pop up every now and then filled with treasure or monsters. Neat! To level-up, you’ll “store” experience, then actually engage it at your camp, where you’re able to talk to your party and eat food that will grant stat bonuses....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Alex May

My Fishing Pier codes (August 2025)

Updated: July 31, 2025 We looked for new codes! Join me atMy Fishing Pierto capture fish together. Play something relaxing on YouTube or Spotify and sit back while casting your rod to capture unsuspecting fish. As long as those fish take the bait, you’ll have your money. This fishing experience would be even more relaxing withMy Fishing Piercodes, but alas, we currently have none.There are a bunch of fishing games on Roblox, but which one really kickstarted the trend?...

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Jonathon Mcdaniel

New Nozzlenose coming to Splatoon 2 tonight

When you absolutely, positively got to paint every squid-kid in the room… It’s Friday, so that means another weapon returns to Nintendo shooterSplatoon 2. Fans have been spoiled lately, with abonus weaponarriving for the new year, alongside this regular weekly update. Today sees the arrival of the L-3 Nozzlenose D, which is not only the light equivalent of the original Nozzlenose, but isalsoa variant of the L-3 Nozzlenose. Don’t ask, just accept....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Reginald Rivera

Nintendo Download: Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition

Also, Bayonetta and Corrin in Smash The Wii U is getting a few gems today, one of which takes the form of DLC. As far as full releases go,ShutshimiandResident Evil Wii Editionare in, as areFreezeMeandPeg Solitaire.Super Smash Bros.is also getting two new fighters, Bayonetta and Corrin, as well as a level for the former and some new Mii costumes. This is the last bit of DLC that will be released forSmash, and even though there’s rumors of an NX version, it’ll probably just be a GOTY edition of sorts to help launch the system....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Laurie Branch

No Man’s Sky devs talk 4.0 update, future plans for the game

Things are looking up for Hello Games We’re now over six years after the launch ofNo Man’s Sky, and yet, the game is more lively than it has ever been. The game has gotten countless updates to both improve quality of life and hugely expand on the game’s world and content, and there’s still more coming. To get the scoop on the future ofNo Man’s Sky,Eurogamersat down with public-facing Hello Games developer Sean Murray, who explained the upcoming 4....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Rachel Nguyen

Oh, look! It’s Sledgehammer’s new Call of Duty

What’s he looking at? Technically, this isn’t the first image of the newCall of Dutyin development at Sledgehammer Games — that distinction was wasted onthis close-up shot. Let’s forget about that one. Here, viaGame Informerahead of its cover story on the game, we’re seeing fire, lighting, and character models. Much more informative. I’m not sure what’s going on with that helmet, but I dig it. Perhaps we’ll be clued in once thereveal hitson Sunday at 10:00am Pacific....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Kristen Castillo

Phil Spencer says Microsoft is thinking of buying a Japanese game studio

Microsoft following in Disney’s film footsteps It seems like every year Microsoft acquires at least one studio (this year it was Double Fine, last year it was…a truck load of them), and as Xbox boss Phil Spencer looks to the future, he wants to add a Japanese company into that mix. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Spencer explains, “I think it would be nice if we found an Asian studio, in particular a Japanese studio, to add....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Kevin Harris

Pinball FX3 is now targeting a December release for Switch

Too much tilt Thelast we heardabout the Switch port ofPinball FX3, it was on track to release tomorrow (November 14). Zen Studios must have encountered some kind of bug, because they’ve just announced that the extreme pinball simulator will now be targeting a December release date on Nintendo’s portable console. No time frame was given, but the developer did say they will have specifics very soon. At least Zen Studios is able to recognize an issue and delay the game instead of just unleashing it on the world, problems and all....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Laura Brown

PlayStation’s Big in Japan sale is back with JRPG gems I want to keep hoarding for a rainy day

Like JRPGs, action, or fighting games? This is your sale — and there’s a few more running right now As someone who tries to keep up with new games (due to the nature of this lucky job), it’s stuff like theBig in Japan saleon thePlayStation Storethat makes me long for a chance to set everything else aside and hibernate for several months with big, comfy JRPGs and action-RPGs by my side....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Richard Johnson

Pre-E3 09: King of Fighters XII launch trailer

We’re headed to an industryKing of Fighters XIItournament tomorrow, and I’m pumped. I suck, and I’ll embarass myself, but I’m going to do my best to do Destructoid proud. I have no chance of winning the grand prize,a KOFXII arcade cabinet from Japan, but I’m hoping that loud talking and some sly elbowing action will pull me through. This new E3 launch trailer forKing of Fighters XIIgets me pumped up. I don’t know sh*t about critical counter attacks, deadlock counters and guard attacks, but I do know about great graphics and button mashing....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Timothy Brown

PSP is still kicking arse in Japan

The PSP isstill on a winning streakin its home country, with another 85,421 units sold this past week. With a little help from Capcom’sMonster Hunter Portable 2nd G, the PSP is leading Japanese hardware sales at the moment. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G(damn you and your silly long titles, Capcom) has already shifted 1.7 million copies in Japan, proving that the Japanese will always be suckers for the acquisition of creatures that do not exist....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Heidi Huffman

Quirky movie game Motesolo: No Girlfriend Since Birth coming to consoles on November 30

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a 29-year-old overworked Korean man who’s never had a girlfriend? Boy, do I have the game for you! Motesolo: No Girlfriend Since Birthwas developed by Indicava Interactive, and as the name suggests, it follows the story of a man named Kimo Kang who’s about to turn 30 and wants to finally find a romantic partner. This is no easy feat, as he’s awkward, nervous, and unintentionally idiosyncratic....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Peter Becker

Rad Rodgers: World One has sleeper-hit potential

TUBULAR, RADICAL, AWESOME, REAGANOMICS Rad Rodgers: World Oneis a game that, quite literally, came out of nowhere for me. We got a message from the publisher, 3D Realms, and I was blown away by the trailer. I wasn’t so sure the game’s humor would work, but the amount of polish was insane. Where was this title hiding? Turns out, not much was known about it prior to aKickstarterearlier this year. The developer, Interceptor Entertainment, launched its crowdfunding campaign with a simple goal: bring back the ’90s platformer....

June 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1288 words · Janice Brown