Gift cards, the easiest Xmas gifts ever Deals brought to you by the crew atDealzon. FYI: sales from certain retailers go toward supporting Destructoid. Loaded title above but some solid deals. A rare and a rather surprising deal just showed up for eBay this morning: an easy $10 off coupon for almost any gaming related items $50 and up. This makes for some interesting deal when you factor in that national retailers such as Best Buy often list products on eBay, making items that rarely goes on sale (such as a Steam Wallet Card) receiving an easy 20% off....

Get that Ark: Survival Evolved money That open world survival game what with the dinosaurs hasfound itself successin the lead up to its full release this year (dinosaurs replacing zombies would be refreshing for like a year) and soArk: Survival Evolvedis giving back to the community that helped it sell over two million in Early Access. Studio Wildcard is hosting an internationalmodding tournament, “allowing anyone to enter their mods, old or new, under three unique categories for a chance at a massive price pool of over $60,000....

I’ve been reading since I was very young, and I’ve spent many hours in both public and school libraries with my nose buried in a book. As a teenager, and admittedly ever since, I’ve found myself drawn to stories of first love and discovery. There are countless books about first love out there, and they all come with their own heartwarming moments, as well as a whole heap of relatable moments....

Anime and manga aren’t necessarily the best producers of good parental figures. Despite being for young boys, shonen anime and manga are notorious for this.One Piece, in particular, has some of the worst parents. It ranges from the usual deadbeat father to the outright heinous crime against humanity. You can argue that should be expected, as the series is literally about crimes and piracy. But surprisingly, being on the side of justice doesn’t equate to being a good parent....

With the3DS price dropin full effect and a one-two punch ofSuper Mario 3D LandandMario Kart 7, it would seem that Nintendo is going to close the year smiling. Retailers across the UK are reporting sales spikes for the system to the point where sell-outs aren’t uncommon. The metallic red version seems to be the most popular, becoming practically unavailable. The black and blue variants are increasingly hard to come by....

8BitDo has quietly announced that the next version of their Retro Mechanical Keyboard is themed after the PC that accidentally changed the market. The Retro Mechanical Keyboard –M Editionis styled after the ones that came with the ubiquitous IBM line of early computers. Previously, we had fun color schemes likeNES, Famicom, andCommodore 64. The first PC that I ever had consistent access to was my aunt’s IBM, which I mostly used to playSecret Agent, Duke Nukem, andSimFarm....

Q-Games has certainly crafted some interesting experiences with their critically-acclaimedPixelJunkseries. From shooters to racers, tower-defense to puzzle platformers, Q’s PlayStation downloadables seem to know no bounds. Their newest release seems to take that idea and push it one step further. PixelJunk 4amisn’t so much a game as it is an interactive musical experience. Revolving around the electronic music of Japanese artist Baiyon, players are tasked with harnessing the power of the PlayStation Move controller to incorporate a set of rhythmic tools with a base melody to create a unique song....

Pirate Booty WayForward and Volks has announced the next figure in the CharaGumin series ofShantaecharacters, and it’s finally the turn of the half-genie hero’s long-time rival, Risky Boots. Appearing in every title in theShantaeseries to date, Risky is a scurvy pirate gal who repeatedly shows up in Sequin Land with bad intentions. Flocked by her Tinkerbat army and captain of the P.O.O.P.T.O.O.T. Risky has caused many a problem for Shantae, Sky, Bolo and co....

A new report details issues of sexism, crunch, and toxic culture Bungie CEO Pete Parsons issued a statement in response to a new IGN report on the company’s internal culture over the last few years. TheDestiny 2studio executive apologizes to those who experienced an unfair working environment, as the report details, and affirms a commitment to improving its internal practices. TheIGN reportcomes from interviews with 26 people who have worked with or currently work at Bungie in the last decade....

Take a sneak peek at the hunting grounds In the lead-up to the release of hotly anticipated open-world game,Monster Hunter: World, Capcom will be releasing a series of videos taking a look at the game’s locations and inhabitants. The first six videos, which run a mere six seconds each, can be seen below. They feature glimpses at some of the game’s wild and wonderful creatures. These include Anjanath, Jagras, Rathalos and Kulu-Ya-Ku, as well as giving us a look at the lush greenery of The Ancient Forest....

Call of Duty Elitehas struggled to cope with demand since it launched this week. Due to a ludicrous number of fans signing up, the service has been up and down more than my pants when Bobby Kotick traded his lukewarm sin hole for mypositive review score. As a means of compensation, Activision will beextending all current Elite subscriptions by thirty days, piling an extra month on top of whatever time players have....

Control your tears watching the video The first few moments of the Kickstarter trailer forHome Freebring up sad memories of theFuturamaepisode “Jurassic Bark,” which I apparently cannot even read theWikipedia entryfor without getting misty-eyed. Dogs, man. Dogs are the best people. Thankfully,Home Freeisn’t all heartwrenching. Eventually, the pit bull in the video realizes it needs to learn to fend for itself, striking out into the unknown city full of other stray dogs, scavenged food, and dangerous traffic....

If you’ve made it to the end of the Shot by Both Sides quest in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, you’ll need to side with Dante or Bree. It’s a tough choice and, before you make your decision, it’s good to know both outcomes. Here is what happens at the end of the Cyberunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Shot by Both Sides quest and whether you should choose Bree or Dante. Related:PSA: Get this free weaponized car in Cyberpunk 2077 early...