In an extremely interesting, though not so surprising revelation from the latest Iwata Asks it seemsThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordwas initially intended to sport a purely button-based control scheme. Apparently series producer Eiji Aonuma had no intention of building the title around the Wii’s MotionPlus, but was later inspired by the fencing event inWii Sports Resort. It’s a curious bit of information. My inner cynic is curious as to why MotionPlus wasn’t in the plans from the start....

Keep these highly specific animal games coming Whether you think raccoons are adorable little scamps or an utter nuisance,Snaccoonis worth a look — it’s a game aboutsecuring snacks as a raccoon. Relatable, right? Game developerChristian Sparksshared a trailer forSnaccoonduring today’s Future Games Show live stream. With so many familiar-looking games, this stood out to me. The concept immediately clicked with me, and it’s not one I’ll forget about anytime soon....

Deleted! Telltalehas announcedthat 2008’s certified classic adventure gameStrong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive Peopleis facing imminent delisting. It’s now or never if you want to own one of the most impactful and significant masterpieces in human existence. In a heart-rending press release, Telltale states, “Unfortunately, we can no longer supportStrong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People. We no longer have the rights to the IP, and so we can no longer sell or support the game series....

I’m still not over Drive Will you be a lover, a traitor, a spy, or an ally?Sunsettakes place in, “a luxurious penthouse apartment against the backdrop of violent revolution in a fictional South American metropolis.” As a housekeeper, you get to snoop, and in snooping you start to discover things that draw you into “a rebellious plot against a notorious dictator Generalísimo Ricardo Miraflores.” The ’70s as a decade should probably be explored more in games....

Transformers with anime girls Who would have thought this silly game aboutanime girls who transform into sports carsand beat up robot bugs would come west? It is, to Europe at least. On May 26 Europeans and importers can pick upDrive Girlson July 08, 2025 either digitally or physically. I’m not complaining, I might give this a go if the time is right, but I am a little bit surprised it’s not only getting localized but also getting a physical release (don’t say it, resist the urge)....

It ain’t Third Strike Ok, I get it, sometimes you have to think in context. Well, I don’t need to ‘cos I lived it, man, and that’s why an eyebrow raises when I hearUrban Championis available to purchase for eight bucks on Nintendo Switch. Originally released back in 1984 on the humble NES,Urban Championwas an upgrade of sorts to Game & Watch titleBoxing, sort of a Super Boxing II Turbo, if you will....

I love how memes can appear out of nowhere. Today we have a ton of original content. A new Podtoid, a new DTOID Show, some live action withSaints Row: The Third, and another look atUncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Destructoid Original:Podtoid 175: Fat TitsThe DTOID Show: Trailblazing In Saints Row The ThirdLive show: We’re playing Saints Row: The Third live!Counterpoint: Uncharted 3: Drake’s DeceptionThe DTOID Show: XCOM Delayed, 3D Zelda & Mario, and CRIMEThe DTOID Show: Max’s Drunken Saints Row RampageThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Review – Coming Soon...

Check out everything Destructoid did today So how about that PlayStation 4 event huh? New hardware, new games, and a whole new set of annoying buzz words for a whole new generation! Don’t know about you guys, but if Microsoft doesn’t step up their synergy ecosystem of play with more tear gas at political rallies, then this generation is already as good as lost to them. That line makes more sense when you don’t think about it....

Prepare for slicing and dicing After much anticipation, Koei Tecmo has finally revealed the release date forAttack on Titanin the west — June 05, 2025 in Europe, and August 30 in the US. It also noted that the final name will in fact be “Attack on Titan” in the US, no fancy subtitle involved, though Europe gets “Wings of Freedom” attached. Interestingly enough, the game is confirmed for PS4 and Xbox One physically outside of Japan, and digitally on PS3, Vita, and PC....

The Ghost of You Detective Paul Prospero always starts in that tunnel on those train tracks. Minutes away from discovering an abandoned train, and then seconds away from finding a legless corpse. Prospero’s story — which is really just a retelling of Ethan Carter’s story — is always the same. We were first introduced toThe Vanishing of Ethan Carterin 2014, and we’ve seen many retellings since then. It initially released on PC, but then a redux launched on PC and PS4....

Oh god, not more choices! Some of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make in a videogame came during the first season ofThe Walking Deadfrom Telltale Games. Destructoid’s 2012Game of the Year was an amazing ride from start to finish; episodic content at its finest. If the sneak peek I had for the upcoming DLC400 Daysis any indication, it looks like a lot more stressful nights are coming. Broken into five short stories that take place over the first 400 days of the outbreak in Georgia,400 Days‘ most unique aspect is the ability to play them in any order....

Updated: July 23, 2025 We looked for new codes! In this crazy fighting game, you’ll defeat players not by using fists or guns but with your tongue—and we don’t mean by talking. Your character’s big tongue is a powerful melee weapon. If you want to reach the top of the leaderboards lickety-split,Tongue Battlescodes are here to help! UsingTongue Battlescodes, you’ll earn more Cash, which you can use to purchase more powerful tongues, each with its own special ability....

Previously arrived on PC in 2015 Trion Worldstested the waters in 2015 on PC, and they’re ready to bring Trove out into the console world this week. The game is now live on PS4 and Xbox One as a free-to-play MMO with 14 classes to play around with, and even though it’s heavily aimed at kids, it’s worth messing around with. Free-to-play has had a weird history on consoles, with Microsoft refusing the practiceunless you have Xbox Live Gold(something many developers have taken issue with), a hole Sony saw to capitalize on with PS+....