Jaleco’s Shingen Samurai Fighter is this week’s Arcade Archives release

Pants-less chaos in feudal Japan A real oddity from the retro fans at Hamster Corporation this week. Joining the Arcade Archives is Jaleco’s janky-o scrolling fighterShingen Samurai Fighter, now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Released to arcades in 1988 before later being ported to the PC Engine,Shingen Samurai Fightersees players pick up the steely blade of folk hero Takeda Shingen as they hack ‘n’ slash their way through an army of swordsmen, barbarians, and warlords....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Meghan Perez

Jujutsu Kaisen to return to Fortnite (How to get the skins)

Guides JJK is returning to the Fortnite Item Shop tonight! It’s an exciting day for anime and Jujutsu Kaisen fans, as Fortnite plans on bringing back the infamous collaboration to the Item Shop. And yes, by today, we literally mean TONIGHT. So, how does someone get the JJK skins in Fortnite? How to get Jujutsu Kaisen skins in Fortnite Want to play as Satoru Gojo or Yuji Itador? With some very popular JJK skins returning to Fortnite, many are getting their V-Bucks ready for purchasing....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · James Ortega

Nigma Galaxy fail to qualify for DreamLeague Season 22, Mikey strikes again

DOTA 2 News Miracle- and SumaiL will miss the first ESL Pro Tour tournament of the year. Nigma Galaxy has fallen short of DreamLeague Season 22 qualification after yet another defeat to Kasra “Mikey” Mesbah’s squad, Winter Bear. The 2-0 defeat means Nigma Galaxy finished 4th in the MENA Closed Qualifiers. Nigma Galaxy, DreamLeague, and more This isn’t the first time Winter Bear has dashed Nigma Galaxy’s hopes. The BetBoom Dacha Dubai MENA Qualifiers proved to be another letdown for fans, as Nigma Galaxy lost 2-1 to Mikey’s team....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Mary Erickson

Ouya will ship at the end of March for backers

Kickstarters get theirs early If you were there for the Ouya creators during their time of need, and backed their Kickstarter, you’ll get your unit on March 28. If you didn’t, the full launch will take place in June, when it’ll be available in storesas well as online. The plan now is to evolve the console through firmware updates, and provide completely new consolesevery year, like it was a mobile phone....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Ronald Combs

Pacifist runs are becoming increasingly popular in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

Here’s a good ‘un While many sandbox-oriented games are filled to the brim with useless dots and objectives (the Ubisoft radio tower formula), the conceit is also capable of creating some pretty great moments, especially when it comes to the competitive arena. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, a game that’s been getting a lot of buzz the past few months, is one of those experiences. Recalling some of the greatHunger Games-like moments from titles likeRustandDayZ, folks have been doing some pretty interesting things these past few months, like the ever-popular “pacifist runs....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Justin Wright

Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Space-Time Smackdown Emblem event explained

Pokémon TCG Pocket Guides Looking for information on Pokémon TCG Pocket’s new Emblem event? We’ve got you covered. With Pokémon TCG Pocket’s newest expansion, Space-Time Smackdown, running rampant through the Pokémon community, many are participating in the game’s new PvP Emblem event. Here is everything you need to know about the Pokémon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown Emblem event. Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Space-Time Smackdown Emblem event: What is it? Pokémon TCG Pocket loves releasing these Emblem events whenever a new expansion hits....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Rebecca Bennett

Reacher Will Recreate Its Netflix Replacement's Explosive Action Scene In Season 4 With One Dark Twist

Reacherseason 4 is going to recreate one of the most explosive action scenes from its Netflix replacement. Based on Lee Child’sGone Tomorrow,Reacherseason 4is not coming out anytime soon because theNeagleyspin-off showis scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime Video before its release. Despite this, it is hard not to anticipate its release because it is adapting one of the best books fromLee Child’sJack Reacherbook series. Rated 4.19 on Goodreads,Gone Tomorrowserves as the thirteenth book in the original novel series....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Jeremy Stevens

Rich Meister’s personal picks for game of the year 2018

From cowboys to Tetris If you’re reading this, then congratulations are in order. It would seem, against all the odds, we’ve made it to the very end of 2018. Overall, 2018 was yet another nightmarish hellscape, but we’re not here to talk about the world at large, we’re only here to discuss video games, and those were pretty damn good. I managed to work this list down to the ten games that resonated with me the most this year — my curated collection of indie hits and massive open worlds I managed to find time for over the past 12 months....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1322 words · Julie Shelton

Riot manager job posting seems to confirm Valorant to consoles

Valorant News Is Riot planning to bring Valorant to consoles? A recent senior job opening gives some insight into the long-asked question. In a move that is both surprising but not all too shocking,a Riot job posting published in the last week appears to confirm the existence of a Valorant port coming to home consoles. Made on the game developer job posting site Hitmarker, this Game Design Manager, Console position is a senior job at Riot Games and based in Bellevue, Washington....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Laura Mckee

Rocket League Ranking System Explained

Rocket League Guides As you improve and beat opponents, you will climb the ladder by ranking up. Here’s a one-stop guide to how the entire system works! Rocket League is a game unlike any other. Its unique blend of driving skills and soccer mayhem makes tons of fun and a playing experience that stands out. Psyonix labels Rocket League a “sports-action hybrid,” a label it stays true to. Its similarity to conventional sports gets your competitive drive up, while the distinctive vehicular gameplay keeps you engrossed as you attempt to master the game’s mechanical intricacies....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1249 words · Luis Terrell

Tejo, a Colombian Initiator, joins VALORANT as its newest Agent

Valorant News Introducing Tejo, the newest VALORANT Agent. His kit is explosive, and is sure to keep his enemies off balance and under his heel. Riot Games shared a few teases, showcasing what the Initiator is capable of. Now, we have an official look at Tejo, the first new VALORANT Agent of 2025. He is a Colombian intelligence consultant that uses ballistic barrages to keep enemies at bay. We’ve got your first look at the new VALORANT Agent, including all of Tejo’s abilities and how they work....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Jacob Calderon

The magic of The Legend of Zelda

All this week, Destructoid will be posting Zelda-themed features to celebrate this weekend’s release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.It’s Zelda week! Your stomach is full of butterflies. You can’t get the smile off of your face. The memories of your childhood start rushing through your body. The anticipation is almost unbearable. For many people, these are the common feelings experienced before playing a brand newZeldagame for the first time....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Alexander Edwards

Unreal Editor is coming to Fortnite for Creative 2.0

Fortnite News Unreal Editor is coming to Fortnite. Find out more information below. Fortnite’s Creative 2.0 is almost here, as the game officially announces that Unreal Editor will be joining the Battle Royale. Game developers and map makers will be able to take their creations to a whole new level with this new addition. Here is everything you need to know about Unreal Editor coming to Fortnite. Fortnite Unreal Editor: Release date and more The game’s Battle Royale mode may be what turns heads these days, but not for long....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Melanie Jones