How to get a Cowboy Hat in Starfield

Tired of looking like a bum inStarfield? Eager to let everyone know that you mean business the moment you walk into a room? Then you need a cowboy hat. Nothing screams cool and impending violence quite like a cowboy hat, so if you want to really lean into the idea of being a Ranger in the Freestar Collective, then this is how to do it. How to get a cowboy hat in Starfield To get a cowboy hat inStarfield, you’re able to make your way to Akila City on Cheyenne....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Regina Duarte

Humble Stand With Ukraine bundle is packed with games, books, and more

Another bundle to bolster humanitarian aid for Ukraine A new bundle is live to aid efforts in Ukraine, with this one crafted by the bundle makers at Humble. TheHumble Stand With Ukraine bundlehas over 120 pieces of content, from games to books and more. 100% of proceeds are going towards humanitarian relief efforts. “The violent and unlawful invasion in Ukraine is taking a tragic toll—displacing people, devastating families, and creating an urgent need for food, water, supplies, shelter, and safety,” said Humble on the landing page....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Carrie Klein

Metro 2033 movie in the works for 2022 release

Underground film Gazprom Media are currently putting together pre-production plans for a movie based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s novel –and subsequent video game series–Metro 2033.As reported by tinseltown mag Variety, the film is expected to begin shooting next year for a 2022 release. First published in 2002,Metro 2033tells of the aftermath of a apocalyptic nuclear war in Mother Russia, which forces the remaining civilians of Moscow underground, where they cobble together a civilisation within the subterranean transport system....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · John Mendez

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is compatible with 2020’s Marketplace content, developer confirms

As Asobo ramps up the marketing machine for the upcoming release ofMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024, so too does the project seemmore and more impressive. The presence of exciting new technology and improvements means not all of ourFlight Sim 2020content is going to transition, however. Specifically, Asobo Studios higher-ups Jorg Neumann (Head ofFlight Sim), Sebastian Wloch (Asobo CEO, co-founder), and Martial Bossard (Executive Producer) spent some time discussing the way the2020and2024builds ofFlight Simwill interact....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Gavin Hensley

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak recruits another Genshin Impact voice actor

Here’s a closer look at Master Arlow We got a look ata pair ofMonster Hunter Rise SunbreakNPC charactersthat were headed our way last week, and now Capcom is showing off another one: Master Arlow. And with that reveal, we have another Sunbreak voice actor confirmation. Here’s the full biofrom game director Yoshitake Suzuki(who is taking over directorial duties fromRiseproper): “This is Elgado Outpost’s hunting tactics instructor and Arena quest handler, Master Arlow....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Joseph Austin

Need for Speed: The Run gets a multiplayer trailer

Much like sports games, I prefer my racers to be as arcade-y as possible. Real life is boring enough already. Why attempt to simulatethatwhen you may hit adozen home runsin a row, pull off anend zone to end zoneHail Mary pass, or even play chicken with a tractor on a Nebraskan country road? Naturally, I’ve always really dug theNeed for Speedseries. And with the franchise’s most recent title is due out in a little under two weeks EA has dropped a trailer featuring the game’s multiplayer — which looks like a ridiculous good time....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Courtney Lopez

New Destructoid Episode: Deus Ex, Skyrim, and Robin

Hey guys! It’s me, Max! Remember me? I’m back from my vacation with another episode ofThe Destructoid Showfor you to rub your noses in. First up, twelve minutes ofBatman: Arkham Cityexists on the internet. On top of that, there’s some concept art of the new Robin (AKAThe Dark, Brooding, Twenty-Something-Year-Old Wonder). Then, some fluffy PR nonsense aboutAliens: Colonial Marinesand a joke about Helen Hunt. There’s some new stuff aboutDeus Ex: Human Revolution,which sounds very smart and important....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Carmen Barton

New screens and first footage of NaturalMotion’s Backbreaker

For those of you who are sick of theMaddenmonopoly on football games, here’s something that may pique your interest.Backbreakeris a football videogame under development by NaturalMotion. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because they’re the creators of Euphoria. It’s the “next-gen” physics engine that does away with canned animations in favor of simulating real bodies, and it will make an appearance inGTA IVand two upcoming LucasArts games: the still-untitled Indiana Jones game, andStar Wars: The Force Unleashed....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Steven Clark

Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii fan project looks spiffy

Here is a trailer for the nicely titledNewer Super Mario Bros. Wii, a fan-made hack. It’ll be playable on homebrew-capable Wii systems, if everything goes as planned, in November (!!!). One of my favorite Mario concepts is the levels where your surroundings are gigantic, and they’ve got one of those in this. Now if only we can do that,andthrow inKuribo’s Shoefor good measure. I’m going to echo the sentiment that Nintendo ought to include an editor in more of its titles....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Darrell Peterson

Nintendo Power publisher could close magazines

Future, the big ol’ publisher behind a bunch of great magazines and websites, is looking at shifting operations as broke-ass Americans aren’t buying enough magazines. Or something like that. A note to investors makes it sound like they’ll shift to digital-only publishing in the US, which could mean the closure of some of their magazines. In our country, Future publishes all the official magazines: PlayStation: The Official Magazine, Official Xbox Magazine and Nintendo Power....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Sergio King

Nintendo still lists Xenoblade for North America in 2011

Depending on how optimistic you are, there is good news for those of us who want to seeXenobladelocalized. Many gave up hope on this roleplaying game, believing it even less likely to get a Western release thanThe Last Story, but Nintendo says otherwise. Xenobladeis still listed for a 2011 North American release, with a “TBA” release date. Of course, Nintendoalsolisted a Wii-boundKirbygame for years beforeEpic Yarnwas even conceived, but at leastXenobladeis a legitimate, finished game that would simply require a lengthy, albeit possible, translation....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Shannon Copeland

Outland and Gunstar Heroes are worth revisiting on Xbox One

Backward compatible as of today Have you peeked at your full Xbox One digital game library recently? With all of the backward-compatible titles rolling in, I find myself paralyzed by choice and often end up just playing nothing. I’m hoping to avoid that situation with today’s additions: Treasure’s fabulous run-and-gun titleGunstar Heroesand Housemarque’s action-platformerOutland. The latter deserves a special shout-out. It’s a neat twist on the iconic shoot-’em-upIkarugawith light and dark projectiles that can be avoided by changing your character’s state....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Stephen Adkins

Pre-order Assassin’s Creed movie tickets for $1,200

Ubisoft partners with some, uh, ambitious folks The Michael Fassbender (Fish Tank) ledAssassin’s Creedmovie isn’t out until December, which is a long time from now, kind of. But that doesn’t mean that Ubisoft doesn’t want to start selling you tickets right this minute. $1,200 tickets. I mean, how else didThe DivisionbecomeUbisoft’s best-selling launchto date? “Long before theAssassin’s Creedtrailer premieres and nine months before the movie’s debut, Kernel’s is offering passionate fans of the franchise a first look of key elements from the film, including the hoodie and gauntlet worn by Callum Lynch’s/Aguilar (played by Michael Fassbender), limited-edition collectibles, apparel and accessories, the film script, advanced movie tickets, tickets to San Diego Comic Con and more....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Raymond Brandt