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Destructoid unboxes the Wii U

Nintendo today sent Wii U review units out to journalists, bloggers, 19th century grave robbers, and Destructoid (that is us!). As soon as the package was signed for, a camera was grabbed and a fat idiot's hands were recorded...   more

Destructoid unboxes the Wii U photo

Review: Assassin's Creed III

Assassin's Creed III is likely to be one of the most massive titles of 2012. As vast as the American frontier it portrays and able to consume quite a few dozen hours with its single-player content alone, it is ambitious, visually stunning and packed with things to do. Whether or not many of these things are enjoyable depends on how much you like busywork.   more

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Last Call: Enter to win a Wii U

[Update: Contest over! Congratulations to Dtoider Monkey News for winning a brand new Wii U!] Hi. We've redesigned Destructoid.  We hope you like it. Here's what's new.   To commemorate the launch of our badass...   more

Last Call: Enter to win a Wii U photo

Merging toys and videogames with Skylanders

Who knew actual physical toys would propel a videogame to become the number one selling Activision title (so far) this year and generating over $200 million in sales? Developer Toys for Bob struck gold with its ingenious idea...   more

Merging toys and videogames with Skylanders photo

Nintendo announces 23 games for Wii U launch day

The rest of the world already had a Wii U launch day game list, but we were left hanging for a bit. Nintendo finally came through today with a full list of titles we can expect to hit shelves alongside the Wii U on November 1...   more

Nintendo announces 23 games for Wii U launch day photo

Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way

Up until recently, I've been exposed to Assassin Creed III in small doses. I saw an early glimpse of what to expect at the reveal event, enjoyed the new multiplayer offerings, and had fun sailing the seas. Yet in all thi...   more

Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way photo


Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way photo
Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way photo
Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way photo
Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way photo
Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way photo
Preview: Assassin's Creed III is bigger in every way photo



What's in a name? Wii U boxart inspired by game titles

While looking through the long list of Wii U launch titles, a few jumped out at me as completely stupid-sounding. Judging a book by a cover is one thing, but judging a game based on solely its name is a lot more difficult. So...   more

What's in a name? Wii U boxart inspired by game titles photo

Nintendo.com lists 20+ titles dated for Wii U launch day

Yesterday, we found out about the fifty titles Nintendo expects to be released in North America during the Wii U's "launch window," but the details on which of those fifty would be on store shelves the same day as the console...   more

Nintendo.com lists 20+ titles dated for Wii U launch day photo

All the Nintendo Wii U news you need in one place

A TON of Wii U news dropped today and there's a bunch of info out there in regards to the pricing and release dates of Nintendo's new console in North America, Europe, and Japan. You can see all our coverage on our Wii U page...   more

All the Nintendo Wii U news you need in one place photo

50 titles for US Wii U launch window

[Update: Sizzle reel video added to show off a bunch of the launch games] Nintendo's Wii U launch window extends from the console's release on November 18 release through the end of March 2013. In that time, over 50 games ar...   more

50 titles for US Wii U launch window photo

Bayonetta 2 announced as an exclusive Wii U game (Update)

[Update: Teaser trailer has been added.] Bayonetta 2 has been announced! Platinum Games will be bringing out the game for the Wii U. The producer on the original game is on the project, and this is an exclusive for the Wii U with Nintendo publishing the game.    more

Bayonetta 2 announced as an exclusive Wii U game (Update) photo

Official US Wii U date and price: November 18, $299, $349

At today's Wii U preview event in New York City, Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime finally announced the pricing of the Nintendo Wii U for USA. As expected, separate bundles have been announced. November ...   more

Official US Wii U date and price: November 18, $299, $349 photo

Wii U launching on December 8, 2012 in Japan, $335 & $400

After more than a year of waiting, Nintendo has finally announced that the Wii U will be coming out on December 8, 2012 in Japan. Nintendo will be selling two different bundles of the system, with the basic version going for ...   more

Wii U launching on December 8, 2012 in Japan, $335 & $400 photo

Review: Tekken Tag Tournament 2

I'm what you call and "on again off again" Tekken fan. I religiously played the series for hundreds of hours per iteration all the way up until Tekken 4, then I just kind of...stopped. For years to come, I would dabble i...   more

Review: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 photo

A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures

Oh, PAX. You bring us video games, community fellowship, and the constant threat of alcohol poisoning. As we phase out the last our PAX Prime 2012 coverage, we salute you with this host of photos showcasing your glory and inn...   more

A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures photo


A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures photo
A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures photo
A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures photo
A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures photo
A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures photo
A goodbye to PAX Prime in pictures photo



Review: Darksiders II

Every now and then, a game comes along that seems to have the right stuff -- it's got an unforgettable visual style, a quality studio, a respectable marketing budget, and the kind of gameplay that should go over damn well wit...   more

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