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South Park Studios fighting THQ for IP rights

South Park Studios has filed an objection in court to prevent the sale of South Park: The Stick of Truth in THQ's bankruptcy asset sale taking place later today unless certain conditions are met. South Park Studios wants the ...   more

South Park Studios fighting THQ for IP rights photo

Guild Wars 2 gets 'Flame and Frost: Prelude' this month

A new update for Guild Wars 2 dubbed "Flame and Frost: Prelude" will roll out on January 28, adding a variety of features and setting up what ArenaNet has called a "multi-stage narrative" planned for the MMO this year. Going ...   more

Guild Wars 2 gets 'Flame and Frost: Prelude' this month photo

Review: Final Fantasy All the Bravest

Final Fantasy is close to being the Star Wars of the videogame industry, and not in a positive way. Square Enix, the George Lucas of this particularly scenario, has done a fine job exploiting its brand to almost damaging prop...   more

Review: Final Fantasy All the Bravest photo

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan demo hits Feb. 7

Atlus announced today that a demo for upcoming 3DS game Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan will be released on the Nintendo eShop on February 7. The demo lets you get a taste of the first bit of the game, including the o...   more

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan demo hits Feb. 7 photo

C'mon, Level-5! Localize Ni no Kuni DS already!

Tomorrow, January 22, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch finally arrives on US shelves. The PlayStation 3 role-playing game is a collaboration between developer Level-5, and animation house Studio Ghibli -- two companies th...   more

C'mon, Level-5! Localize Ni no Kuni DS already! photo

Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia

At the advent of Namco Bandai’s press event last week, we were treated to a cozy little presentation, the highlight of which was Tales of Xillia producer Hideo Baba talking a bit about the new game, through a translator...   more

Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia photo


Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia photo
Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia photo
Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia photo
Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia photo
Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia photo
Preview: Treading familiar ground with Tales of Xillia photo



Review: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch could have easily been called Japanese Role-Playing Games: The Official Videogame, for it plays out like an overview of the entire genre as much as it does a game in its own right.  I...   more

Review: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch photo

Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America

Project X Zone, the crazy crossover game featuring Namco Bandai, Capcom, and Sega characters all working together, is coming to North America! Namco will be bringing the role-playing fighting game hybrid to North American, Eu...   more

Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America photo


Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America photo
Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America photo
Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America photo
Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America photo
Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America photo
Project X Zone getting localized, coming to North America photo



Here's 2,000 codes for the Defiance beta!

Our friends at Trion Worlds have hooked up Dtoid with 2,000 closed beta codes for their upcoming MMO shooter Defiance! If you recall, this game isn't just based on the upcoming Syfy TV series, it's part of it. Talk ...   more

Here's 2,000 codes for the Defiance beta! photo

Pandora's Tower listing reveals release date and pricing

This has been a long time in the coming. The marvelous localization masters at XSEED have seen fit to bring Pandora's Tower to North America this Spring. While that's awfully vague, a GameStop listing has a mor...   more

Pandora's Tower listing reveals release date and pricing photo

Ni no Kuni arrives on PSN next week as a digital release

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is almost finally here. The long-awaited game may be arriving exclusively on PlayStation 3 next week, but that doesn't mean players won't have a choice of where to grab it. The PlaySt...   more

Ni no Kuni arrives on PSN next week as a digital release photo

This Elder Scrolls Online video explains the story

As some of you may know, I'm an Elder Scrolls nut -- possibly the biggest one on Destructoid if you include games outside of Skyrim. So while I have my reservations regarding the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online, I'm eager to s...   more

This Elder Scrolls Online video explains the story photo

This Ghost Watch trailer is mighty strange, and awesome

Everyone's been so crazy on Level-5 lately (for good reason) that their newest game, Ghost Watch, has kind of slipped under the radar a bit. Now you can get a sense of what's to come from the trailer above. In addition to fe...   more

This Ghost Watch trailer is mighty strange, and awesome photo

Legend of Grimrock clears 600,000 sales milestone

Seeing good people make good games that go on to become wildly successful really does make my day. That's exactly what has happened with Almost Human and its dungeon crawler, Legend of Grimrock. In a recap post, the studio ha...   more

Legend of Grimrock clears 600,000 sales milestone photo

Diablo III director moving on to new project at Blizzard

After seven years of working on Diablo III, game director Jay Wilson has announced his decision to work elsewhere within Blizzard. In a forum post, he writes that "I've reached a point creatively where I'm looking forward to ...   more

Diablo III director moving on to new project at Blizzard photo

Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great

I get what Jim was saying yesterday about new iOS title Final Fantasy: All The Bravest. Square Enix's offerings as of late are potentially good games that are hurt by their pay to play pricing structure, and this new one with...   more

Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great photo


Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great photo
Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great photo
Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great photo
Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great photo
Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great photo
Final Fantasy: All The Bravest: Could have been great photo



Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina

If you read our preview of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII you would have learned that a new pink-haired character has been added to the mix. Lumina looks something like Lightning's little sister, Serah, but has a weird...   more

Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina photo


Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina photo
Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina photo
Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina photo
Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina photo
Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina photo
Meet Lightning Returns' new pink-haired character, Lumina photo



13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

You think you know everything about Final Fantasy? I did too, but there's a whole bunch of weird new stuff going on with the next title in the series, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, due out late this year. I've just r...   more

13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII  photo


13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII  photo
13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII  photo
13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII  photo
13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII  photo
13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII  photo
13 new things about Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII  photo



Final Fantasy: All the Bravest coming to iOS tomorrow

The truth behind Square Enix's Final Fantasy teaser has been revealed and, yes, it's an iOS game. It is not, however, a mere port. Final Fantasy: All the Bravest is a spin-off game revolving entirely around the Active Time B...   more

Final Fantasy: All the Bravest coming to iOS tomorrow photo

XSEED bringing Pandora's Tower to North America in Spring

XSEED has announced that it plans to bring Pandora's Tower to North American Wiis in Spring 2013. The game was one of the three Wii RPGs Nintendo of America refused to localize, alongside The Last Story and Xenoblade.  "...   more

XSEED bringing Pandora's Tower to North America in Spring photo

PS2 Classics Siren and Disgaea now available on PSN

This week's PlayStation Store Update is now live and a pair of classic PS2 titles have arrived on PlayStation Network. Unlike last week's nonessentials, (sorry to any Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go! fans out there) to...   more

PS2 Classics Siren and Disgaea now available on PSN photo

Something retro this way comes for Final Fantasy

I'm not normally one for doing announcements of announcements these days, but sometimes they prove too tantalizing to pass up and/or Dale North says it has to be done.  Here's a classy one from Square Enix, featuring a t...   more

Something retro this way comes for Final Fantasy photo

Blizzard talks about dueling in Diablo III patch 1.0.7

After recently announcing that Team Deathmatch would not be making the cut for Diablo III in its current form, Blizzard did mention that another aspect of player-versus-player, dueling, would move forward. Scheduled to arrive...   more

Blizzard talks about dueling in Diablo III patch 1.0.7 photo

Gas Powered Games turns to Kickstarter for Wildman

Teased last month by Gas Powered Games as "Project W," the studio's next game has now been unveiled as Wildman. This PC-only title will draw from the team's prior experience working on Dungeon Siege, Supreme Commander, and De...   more

Gas Powered Games turns to Kickstarter for Wildman photo

Star Wars: The Old Republic and its new 'Gay Planet'

BioWare wants to take you to a gay bar. Or rather, a gay planet. Star Wars: The Old Republic is being updated to include a rather inelegant solution to its lack of gay characters -- a planet called Makeb where all the homosex...   more

Star Wars: The Old Republic and its new 'Gay Planet' photo

A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries

Nintendo has provided a closer look at the three starter Pokemon and two legendaries revealed for Pokemon X and Pokemon Y. Check out the gallery for screens and art showcasing Fennekin, Chespin, Froakie, Yveltal, Xerneas.&nbs...;   more

A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries photo


A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries photo
A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries photo
A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries photo
A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries photo
A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries photo
A better look at Pokemon X & Y's starters and legendaries photo



The Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle may see US shores

[Update: Nintendo of America has confirmed the bundle for the US and Canada.] Many moons ago, Japan got a limited edition Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS system bundle, and man, is it sexy looking. Well, if you don't live in Japan...   more

The Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle may see US shores photo

Path of Exile opens its doors to the masses

Crowdfunded action-RPG Path of Exile is about to finish up its closed beta phase. Come January 23, it will be in open beta. On top of this, the third act of the game will also be unveiled, and will see players explore the doc...   more

Path of Exile opens its doors to the masses  photo

Behind the music of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Now that Ni no Kuni is just weeks away from release, Level-5 is back with the third in its series of behind-the-scenes developer diaries. This time around they've sat down with composer Joe Hisaishi to discuss the ...   more

Behind the music of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch photo

Brian Fargo reveals new Torment title plans

Fans of the beloved classic PC RPG Planescape: Torment have longed for a sequel for years but now we may all get our wish. Speaking to Rock Paper Shotgun, former Interplay head Brian Fargo revealed plans for a new Torment gam...   more

Brian Fargo reveals new Torment title plans photo

Pokemon X & Y Legendary names are Xerneas & Yveltal

Did you see the Pokemon X and Y 3DS announcement? Three new starter Pokemon, a fully 3D world, around 700 Pokemon to catch, and of course, new Legendary creatures. We got a quick look at the two Legendary Pokemon at the end o...   more

Pokemon X & Y Legendary names are Xerneas & Yveltal photo

Dungeonland taking pre-orders ahead of launch this month

Critical Studio and Paradox Interactive are now accepting pre-orders for their cooperative hack'n'slash Dungeonland. Taking on hordes of monsters with a solid team should prove to be fun, but it's the role of the Dungeon Mae...   more

Dungeonland taking pre-orders ahead of launch this month photo

Gazillion initiates Marvel Heroes Founders Program

Down as I was on Marvel Heroes based on my time spent with the closed beta, there's little doubt in my mind that the game will find its audience and do quite well for itself. In addition to narrowing down the release to sprin...   more

Gazillion initiates Marvel Heroes Founders Program photo

TERA is going free-to-play in February

When I played TERA at launch, it felt like it was designed for a free-to-play audience. There were so many "kill X of Y" quests that it made me a bit nauseous. Now that it will be free-to-play starting in February, ...   more

TERA is going free-to-play in February photo

Fallout 3 voice actor teases Fallout followup news

Erik Todd Dellums, known to Fallout 3 fans as the voice of post-apocalyptic DJ Three Dog, has recently told fans via Twitter that his character may be returning in the near future. Apparently, he was "given permission" to tea...   more

Fallout 3 voice actor teases Fallout followup news photo

Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes coming to iOS, Android

Oh hell yes! Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes is making its way to iPhones and iPads on January 24, with an Android version to follow sometime later. The mobile version will be based on the HD version that was released on Xb...   more

Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes coming to iOS, Android photo

Fantasy Life on 3DS is doing very well in Japan

Remember that awesome-looking Level-5 3DS game Fantasy Life, that started as a DS game many moons ago? It seems as if it's doing very well in Japan, as retailers have reported multiple shortages, and in many cases, the game h...   more

Fantasy Life on 3DS is doing very well in Japan photo

Ni no Kuni hit with week-long delay in Europe

One of the year's first big games, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, has been pushed back a week in Europe and Australasia due to logistical reasons. Originally scheduled to release on January 25, 2013, Level-5's lovely R...   more

Ni no Kuni hit with week-long delay in Europe photo

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y announced for 3DS

Nintendo has today announced an all-new duo of Pokemon games for the 3DS, and they've run out of colors! Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will serve as the next installment, and it will have a worldwide release in October.  It'l...   more

Pokemon X and Pokemon Y announced for 3DS photo

Sign up for the Final Fantasy XIV beta

Square Enix is nearing the re-release of Final Fantasy XIV and have opened up beta applications in preparations for the launch. Users can sign up for US or European accounts, and for either the PlayStation 3 or PC versions. ...   more

Sign up for the Final Fantasy XIV beta photo

'Time and Eternity' trademark sounds like Toki no Towa

Remember that delicious looking 2D HD RPG for PS3 called Toki no Towa? I've been dreaming of a localization ever since then. It looks like I might get my wish with a new Namco Bandai trademark in Europe. According to Silicone...   more

'Time and Eternity' trademark sounds like Toki no Towa  photo

Disgaea Dimension 2 gets a crazy new video

At this point, you know whether you're a Disgaea fan or not. If you're not, part of the reason may be the lack of a return to Laharl's classic tale in Hour of Darkness: which Disgaea Dimension 2 is fixing, seeing as it's a f...   more

Disgaea Dimension 2 gets a crazy new video photo

Soul Sacrifice is going to sound amazing

The greatest game music composer to ever live, Yasunori Mitsuda, is working on the score for upcoming Vita title Soul Sacrifice. You wouldn't have to hear a single note to know that the man behind the scores of Xenogears, Ch...   more

Soul Sacrifice is going to sound amazing photo

Strange: A Demonica suit in Shin Megami Tensei IV?

If you've played Atlus' DS title Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. If you haven't, just know that there is at least one tie between Strange Journey and upcoming 3DS RPG Shin...   more

Strange: A Demonica suit in Shin Megami Tensei IV? photo

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix hits Japan March 2013

It has been awhile since we've heard anything about Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix, but its release is just around the corner for Japan, so we're getting some updates now. This collection, which includes upgraded versions of&nbs...;   more

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix hits Japan March 2013 photo

Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties

Some concept art for Dark Souls II has appeared online, and while some fans may be worried about the game becoming more "accessible," they can at least be assured that the beautifully bleak visual style of the series sha...   more

Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties photo


Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties photo
Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties photo
Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties photo
Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties photo
Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties photo
Dark Souls II concept art is full of nasties photo



Preview: Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt

We've slayed ancient warriors, sand pirates, and testosterone (possibly steroid) overloaded bikers. So where will the wonderful world of Borderlands 2 take us next? Swamps, of course! While that might not be the most logical ...   more

Preview: Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt photo

Disgaea Dimension 2 features a new hub, Laharl's sister

More news is starting to roll in for Disgaea Dimension 2, and it's looking better and better as time goes on. It looks like a new cast member will join in for this direct continuation of Hour of Darkness: Laharl's younger sis...   more

Disgaea Dimension 2 features a new hub, Laharl's sister photo

Black Isle needs a Kickstarter to Kickstart a Kickstarter

On this day, the concept of crowd-funded gaming has finally reached farce status, with a ridiculous proposition from Black Isle Studios. First off, the studio wants your money to become a studio, at which point it will ask fo...   more

Black Isle needs a Kickstarter to Kickstart a Kickstarter photo

Ni no Kuni dev endeavors for games to transcend film

It appears that Level-5 has some pretty lofty aspirations with Ni no Kuni. In this follow-up to the title's initial developer diary, Animation Director Yoshiuki Momose discusses the collaborative effort behind...   more

Ni no Kuni dev endeavors for games to transcend film  photo




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