Developer interview Killzone Mercenaryis on the way for the PlayStation Vita, and will drop on September 17. But for the time being, Sony has given us a better look at what the game has in store in the above video, specifically showcasing a lot of violent melee touch-screen mechanics. According to the developers, multiplayer is a “definite focus,” and the game will ship with three multiplayer modes. At the current moment, only Team Deathmatch is confirmed....

If you’re at all tapped into the world of tech, you’ve no doubt noticed that there is a higher than usual number of acronyms flying around as of late. While gamers typically find themselves embroiled with issues of DRM, the Senate’s recent PROTECT Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and the House’s Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) haveraised some hackles here on Destructoid, and rightly so. We’re not the only ones upset, though....

90 games on sale for first round Digital retailer Green Man Gaming has kicked off its PC gamessummer salewith a big wave of discounts. The site also introduced new “Member Pricing” in lieu of its common site-wide discount code. Gamers looking for bargains will now need to be logged in to see the best discounts (there is a public discount price, then when you log in or add to your cart, you’ll see a further discount if available)....

What does this mean for Half-Life 3? Marc Laidlaw, co-creator and sole writer of theHalf-Lifefranchise, has resigned from his position at Valve. He had worked at the Bellevue-based developer for 18 years at the time of his departure. The news comes as a result of areddit user emailing Laidlawabout his frustrations over the currently-unannouncedHalf Life 3. Laidlaw responded by saying that he quit Valve recently and no longer acts as a spokesperson of any sort for the company....

Update 2.9.2 is out on September 8 If you missedthe Gamescom Opening Night LiveDestiny 2stasis power clip: I don’t blame you! It was in the middle of the day, after all. But while stasis was the highlight last week, it isn’t coming toDestinyfor quite some time. Instead, Bungie opted to talk about the more recent hotness of patch 2.9.2 following the stream; which is coming toDestiny 2on September 8. The big thing to note is thatWarmind‘s Sleeper Nodes (which are being retired eventually) should now be easier to collect, as Bungie had a secret backend checklist that was separate from the in-game one (classic), and the discrepancy has been altered....

Where to begin If you were curious as to whatHorizon Forbidden Westaccessibility features entail,Sony just put out a blowout post on the topic, which also showcases general quality of life upgrades that a lot of people are going to want to use. Sony has offered a look at theHorizon Forbidden Westaccessibility menu, and it’sexpansive. Tutorials have been expanded, and controls can be fully remapped: with contingencies for toggling and hold options, as well as inverting the X and Y axis....

The Omens of Tyranny update is now live inHelldivers 2, and it introduces a host of new content, including Fast Recon Vehicles. You and your squad will no longer need to run across zones to defeat your enemy or get to the exfil. Here’s how you can find it on your adventures. Helldivers 2 Fast Recon vehicle location The Omens of Tyranny update hasn’t been out for long, but so far, you can only get the vehicle in the new urban districts called colonies that were also added as part of the upate....

If you’ve been enjoying the global launch ofUFL, there’s a great way to improve your team with the help of Twitch Drops. An ongoing campaign is offering great in-game rewards to all players for just watching the game being played by the streamers. Doing so will help you to get several kinds of boosters, kits, and packs, and they will help you develop your team quickly. Let’s take a look at all the rewards that you’re able to unlock....

N.K. Jemisin’sThe Broken Earthseries is a fantastic look at a civilization thousands of years into the future, sparked by events that leave an entire planet completely broken and covered in ash, creating an entirely new season. What setsThe Broken Earthseries apart is that it toes the line betweensci-fiandfantasy. I always love books that do this because science was deemed magic for so long in our history until it was understood. When you take that idea and apply it to the future, though, it seems so much scarier....

She’s unstoppable As we’ve seen many times with theResident Evilseries,theResident Evil 4remake brings back some of the silly costumesfrom the original. But Ashley’s armor is one of the most significant costumes inREhistory: as it prevents her from being carried, and protects her from most forms of damage. Here’s how to pick up one of the most useful unlocks in the remake. To unlock the Knight Armor for Ashley, you need to clear the game on Hardcore or higher with an A ranking All you need to do to unlock the Knight Armor costume for Ashley is beat the game on Hardcore (hard) or higher with an A ranking....

As all fans know, the ability to toggle on night vision when equipped with certain items has been a vital part of theStalkerexperience since the debut of its first title, as well as a godsend when exploring the darkest corners of The Zone. Due to that, it was a given that the feature would return inHeart of Chornobyl, right? Here’s whether or not you may access night vision inStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl....

A gamefeaturing miniaturized characters has sold a massive amount of copies.It Takes Twohas now crossed the 20 million milestone. On Wednesday, developer Hazelight Studios thanked fans for their support of the co-op game when it revealed the latestIt Takes Two‘ssales numbers. It Takes Two is a massive success “You’re the best fans in the world, how you have embraced our game is blowing our minds!” said Hazelight Studios onX, formerly Twitter....

Anna Anthropy strikes again! When I was a youth, no one played videogames for the story, because few games had stories. Some, likeZork, had words, but they weren’t so much about a linear, character driven narrative than about typing “eat the key” and seeing if that makes you die. These days, the world is filled with kids (meaning, anyone younger than me) who grew up with games with stories. Theylovegames with stories....