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…but get ready to hit the mute button Resident Evil: Revelations HDhits PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U in just a couple of months, and the hype train seems stalled at the station. Other than a few screenshotsand a preview or two, Capcom hasn’t said much about the game. They better start communicating to consumers that this is a game worth paying attention to, because it is. Thankfully, some resourceful Europeans have released over 30 minutes of video of the game in action....

Budup bep… Beddabedda Budup bep… Publisher Microids has releasedthe first gameplay trailerforFlashback 2, the run ‘n’ gun sequel to the iconic 1992 Delphine adventure — In addition, the publisher announced a release window of November 2023, which will see the sequel launch on PC and console platforms. Initially announcedback in the spring of 2021,Flashback 2will see returning federal agent Conrad Hart once again take up arms against a shapeshifting alien race, The Morphs, in a sci-fi noir adventure set against the backdrop of the 22nd Century....

Deep Hurting [CJ and Holmes Disagree is a series where Destructoid Features editor CJ Andriessen and washed-up Dtoid Show host Jonathan Holmes disagree about video games. Who will you agree or disagree with?] Some game developers love making hard games. They thrill at the idea of inspiring players to dig deep for the courage to get through a seemingly impossible situation and to use their heads to devise strategies that are beyond anything they’ve ever planned before....

They’re both in Toy Soldiers: War Chest After showing He-Man and G.I. Joe inToy Soldiers: War Chest, Ubisoft noted that it would announce two more licensed armies for Signal Studio’s latest tower defense/action game. We dreamed big, as you do. That was a mistake. Those last two factions are Cobra — which fits the theme well but probably should have been revealed alongside G.I. Joe — and, eww, Assassin’s Creed. Retire already, Ezio!...

In today’s contest you can win a Switch copy ofDandara: Trials of Fear Editionfrom Super Rare Games! Y’all know my undying love for Super Rare Games and everything they put out, so I’m not going to sing their praises this time around. Let’s keep it nice and simple: The awesome dudes and dudettes over at Super Rare Games gave us a copy ofDandara: Trials of Fear Editionto give away! Only 5,000 copies will ever be produced, so get yours before it’s gone!...

Dig deeper into Valve’s class-based online shooter I’ve fallen off theTeam Fortress 2wagon in a big way; I used to play for at least 2-3 hours every day but the constant stream of updates and deluge of new items dulled my interest. Watching this latest episode of Did You Know Gaming onTF2brought back some good memories and reminded me of the game’s long and protracted development phase. Team Fortress 2was worked on for eight years before being finally released; the firstTeam Fortresswas aQuakemod that Valve snapped up and had re-released on its own Source engine....

SACRILEGE! When you think ofDoom,whichever generation, you immediately picture that classic, genre-defining, first-person perspective. Gun barrel (or chainsaw) sat center screen, head bobbing up and down, as you plow your way through the armies of hell. But let me just blow your mind for a moment with two words: Third Person. Boom! …Right? Well, perhaps not. In fact many would probably consider such a suggestion tantamount to heresy. But for those of you whoarecurious as to how id Software’s apocalyptic shooter would play in such a mode, it seems that modders have you covered....

Mostly consists of eating. Lots of eating. Bandai Namcohasn’t been short on trailersfor its upcoming anime RPGDragon Ball Z: Kakarot.A new video, released just yesterday, takes a look at character progression, and the many ways your boy Goku can grow into the planet-splitting fighter we know and love. Of course, as is the case with most RPGs, characters will gain XP and levels through their adventures, and throwing down with various opponents....

Hey, so do I! In a fan Q&A during today’sDragon Quest XTV Niconico stream,Dragon Quest Xproducer Yosuke Saito was asked if Square Enix would bring the game to PlayStation 4. According toHachima Kikou, Saito said that he wants to release the game for Sony’s console, though that doesn’t mean much. I mean,they say the want to do a lot of things. The Japan-only MMORPG could definitely benefit from branching out from its Nintendo-only console playability....

Owlchemy Labs turns to Kickstarter for funding Jack Lumberdeveloper Owlchemy Labs has a new project in the pipeline, with a similar visual style but completely different mechanics.Dyscoursestars Rita, an overeducated barista who finds herself involved in an unfortunate accident. A plane she is on crashes, stranding her on an island with a bunch of strangers, fighting for survival. Despite the cartoony look, it appears to have a similar tone to Telltale’sWalking Deadseries, with branching paths and player decisions that carry real consequences with respect to the outcome....

Coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One EA has spilled some details for the upcomingStar Wars Battlefrontbeta. It’ll be available in early October on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One platforms, and is a technical test that will feature 40-person battles on Hoth, pitting Rebels against the Empire, as well as a survival mission on Tatooine (horde mode, basically). A new mode, “Drop Zone,” has also been announced, and will debut in the beta....

Here’s a quick look at the event Final Fantasy XIVandMonster Hunter Worldare a perfect match. Both have gargantuan beasts to slay, an eclectic anime flair, and cute quirky animals. The two will meet on August 1 (at 5PM PT) when Eorzea’s influence enters theMonster Hunter Worlduniverse. You can take a look at what it’ll look like in the video below. As we knew the iconic Behemoth is in, as are Moogles, the classic crystal setup, a Dragoon motif, and everyone’s favorite collectible — minions!...

You have a few weeks to bro out Final Fantasy XIVhas been out for a long time, so it’s very easy to miss out on any number of special promos, items, or bonuses. Some of them will remain exclusive/locked up, but as a rule, the team has brought back multiple events (with their own content rewards) over the years. Now we’re seeingthe returnof theFinal Fantasy XIVNoctis event. So here’s the basic rundown: TheFFXIVNoctis event islive right now(it debuted earlier this month), and will run through October 18 at 7:59AM PT....