The first official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tier list reveals best and worst fighters

Super Smash Bros News The first official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tier list is here, put together by the top players in the pro scene. UltRank has released the first ever official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tier list. Tier lists are nothing new to Smash players. Top players and trusted sites have been making tier lists based on data, results, and character potential since the game came out. But this is the first time that an “official” tier list has been revealed, put together by the same people that announce thetop pros in the world each year....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Debra West

The Taito Egret II Mini is like a playable history book of a forgotten era of gaming

No rEgrets One of the most lucrative businesses to be in these days is anything that has to do with exploiting the nostalgia of millennials. Sure, it’s been a rough few decades for those sandwiched between Generation X and the Zoomers.Studies showwe’re way behind where our parents were financially at our age, with two massive recessions and ridiculous student loans hobbling this generation. Despite that, as we’ve consistently seen, our childhood is up for sale with all corners of entertainment seeking to capitalize on the fondness we have for themovies,tv shows, andgamesof our youth....

June 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1340 words · Robin Miller

Tyrael’s Charger mount returns to World of Warcraft and players are mad

World of Warcraft News Here’s how to get the Tyrael’s Charger mount in World of Warcraft and why some players are unhappy about its return. The Tyrael’s Charger mount in World of Warcraft has returned and is available for purchase via the Blizzard Shop. Some players are not happy about it. How to get Tyrael’s Charger To obtain the Tyrael’s Charger mount, head over to either theBlizzard Shopor in-game shop and get it for $25 USD....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Philip White

Ubisoft announces new Direct-like presentation with ‘exciting reveals’

Ubisoft Forward is on July 12 It has begun. Now that E3 is nixed for 2020 and packed live press conferencesare on hold for a while, pretty much everyone is clamoring to create Nintendo Direct-style video presentations. We’ve said this before, but Nintendo really was ahead of the time when it comes to these. Several publishers areopting to pull out offormal “June E3 Conferences,” instead sharing the spotlight with others in showcaseslike Summer Game Fest....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Ethan Jones

What does the developer of Undertale want to change about the game?

Surprising attention to accessibility Undertalecaused major waves when it released back in September. The plucky little RPG quickly became one of the most highly-reviewed games of all time (Destructoid gave it a10/10), and has already amassed a gigantic fanbase pumping out all sorts of art, fanfiction and remixes of the game’s music. With such a universally positive reception, what does developer Toby Fox think he’d change if he had the chance to?...

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Stephanie Williams

Where is Telok Penjarah in Skull and Bones?

Gaming Guides If you want to expand your pirating experience in Skull and Bones, then you’ll want to sail to the Pirate Den of Telok Penjarah. One of the first main story objectives in Skull and Bones is to reach the Pirate Den of Sainte-Anne. It is the prime hub for all of your swashbuckling efforts, but it isn’t the only Pirate Den out there. Another you’ll come across in Skull and Bones is Telok Penjarah....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Stacy Cook MD

Zmjjkk VALORANT settings: Crosshair, Mouse and keybinds

News It’s not easy to use the Operator like Zmjjkk Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang is one of the stars on the EDward Gaming lineup. The 19-year-old’s Operator was extremely effective in their match against T1 esports at VCT Masters Tokyo. He would often get multi-kills and completely turn round on its head. Here are ZmjjKK VALORANT settings and other useful information. Here’sZmjjkk’s crosshair code: 0;p;0;P;u;000000FF;o;1;d;1;z;1;f;0;s;0;0t;0;0l;4;0v;2;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0 Smoggy - 0;s;1;P;c;2;o;1;d;1;f;0;0b;0;1b;0;S;c;0;o;1 What are Zmjjkk’s VALORANT keybinds?...

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Mary Haas

2K announces new studio Hangar 13, working on a new game

Ominous 2K has announced today that they have formed a new game studio called Hangar 13, located at their HQ in Novato, California. It’s led by developer Haden Blackman (who began at LucasArts and has worked with DC and Marvel), and their ambition is to “create next-generation games that allow players to shape their own experiences, from the moment-to-moment gameplay, to the long term impact of the world, characters and narrative....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Dawn Marshall

All ESO Direct Twitch Drops and how to claim them

Guides Don’t forget to grab ESO Direct freebies. ESO Twitch Drops are back forESO Direct, as Zenimax gears up to reveal the next chapter in its long-running MMORPG. Like past ESO showcases, Twitch drops will be enabled and you may grab a couple of in-game items and a pet for free. All you have to do is link your Bethesda or ESO account to your Twitch profile and watch the ESO direct live stream to get the rewards....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Wendy Black

Apex Season 15 Launch Trailer teases New Legend Catalyst’s abilities, but Seer players might not be happy

Apex Legends News A brand new Apex Legends launch trailer for Season 15 shows the potential of new legend Catalyst, which might include disabling Seer’s ultimate! As Season 14 comes to a close, exciting new information and cinematics for Season 15 are being released. The launch trailer for Apex Legends Season 15, titled Eclipse, has just dropped. It shows a new map for the Apex Games, a showcase of Catalyst’s abilities, and some animosity between Seer and the new Legend....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Edwin Edwards

CCP is making strides with their EVE: Aether Wars project, which aims to get over 10,000 ships fighting at once

Here’s some new footage CCP games might have backed off on VR, but they’re still as experimental as ever. Not only do they have a first-person shooter in the works (Project NOVA), but they’re always looking to pushEVE Onlinein different ways, including the previously announcedAether Warsproject in conjunction with UK-based tech company Hadean. CCP describesAether Warsas an “ongoing research and development initiative to push the boundaries of large-scale multiplayer experiences and explore the possibilities of cloud gaming....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Jeffrey Williams

Counter-Strike 2 officially announced, release date, trailers, and beta opened

CS:GO News Weeks of speculation and teasing are finally over as Counter-Strike 2 has been unveiled by Valve with a series of trailers. Counter-Strike 2 has officially been revealed after weeks of reports, rumors, and teasing from Valve. The new game was officially unveiled on March 22, with a series of posts on social media, atransformed Twitter account, and anew website. Alongside these announcements were a trio of trailers detailing new features, including enhanced smokes, improved tick rates, and upgraded maps....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Christina Hughes

Destructoid LIVE: Part Four

In this fourth installment of Destructoid LIVE, Chad gets topless and a very special guest hijacks the panel in order to give out some free stuff and lead our exclusive reveal ofBit.Trip FATE, which was shown off for the very first time here. It was, is, and forever shall be an honor that Gaijin Games let us show this game off at Dtoid LIVE. Throughout the entire planning process, I wanted Dtoid LIVE to be more than just a panel....

June 16, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Mitchell Warren