TheSega Genesis, while not as commercially successful as the Super NES, is one of the most memorable game consoles of the 90’s. Between its 16-bit graphics and incredible titles, Sega’s system introduced an entire generation to some iconic characters. Let’s celebrate it by listing the top 10 best Sega Genesis characters. This list will break a few rules by featuring two characters in some slots. As you’ll see, they complement each other to the point that you may’t think of one without the other....

The tilt controls in DrinkBox Studios’sTales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attackcertainly have me intrigued, andchances are looking goodthat the title will make the PlayStation Vita launch window as one of the handheld’s first downloadable titles. On the game’s music front we’ve been told that multi-talented musician and journalist Shaun “MEGASHAUN” Hatton will be providing a rather tongue-in-cheek credits theme. As DrinkBox Studios describes it, “The song gives an often overlooked human side of the events that unfold inTales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack....

This is the one you’ve been waiting for,Warzonegamers. Season three ofBlack Ops 6is set to arrive, and Verdansk is coming with it. The OGWarzonemap that players fell in love with inCall of Duty’sfree-to-play battle royale way back in 2020 has returned. While it’s not a one-to-one copy, it has been rebuilt from the ground up for better graphics and improved gameplay flow, with minor changes around the map. But that’s not all that’s new and different inWarzone’sseason three....

Nine screenshots to sink your fangs into Have Iever mentionedthat I’m really looking forward toCastlevania: Lords of Shadow 2? It wasmy personal favorite gameat E3 last month, but Konami gave us some hands-on time with the PC version here at San Diego Comic Con. We have to tell you… it looks and plays a lot like the console experience. This was probably reinforced by the fact that we played it with a console controller on the PC....

Rock, Rock, Rockin’ Rollergames… It’s time to get your skates on, quite literally, (well, digitally), as the retro fun fans over at Hamster have addedNichibutsu‘s whirling derby dervishRoller Jammerto PS4 and Nintendo Switch — the latest addition to its record-breaking Arcade Archives range. Release to arcades way back in 1984,Roller Jammeris averyloose take on the world’s most complicated sport: Roller Derby. Instead of being packed out with screaming, tattoed gals sporting cool names like “Anna Geddon”, this digital take on hard-hitting wheeled warfare features a bunch of boring 8-bit dudes....

Nearly $200 off the list price All signs point to some new model of the Xbox One being revealed at E3 as every retailer scrambles to clear their inventory of the existing models. That has led to a number of deals on Microsoft’s console, a good trend for those looking to buy at a discount. Right now,Amazon has an Xbox One bundleon sale as this afternoon’s Lightning Deal. The package is theHalo 5-painted system with a 1TB hard drive, the limited edition ofHalo 5, two controllers, and a Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 50X headset....

According to the terms and conditions, anyway I’ve made good use of Amazon Prime’s20 percent off discountfor video game pre-orders over the years. Sometimes, $60 feels a bit too steep to justify. But then I’ll notice the game in question listed for $48 with the Prime discount, and a silly switch is flipped in my brain. “Well, I’d be stupidnotto!” As spotted by Cheap Ass Gamer, Amazon has added a couple more exceptions to Prime Savings....

It might seem odd in a racing game, but making sure your camera settings are perfect can actually cut tenths off your lap times. If you’re not sure how to tweak them, I’ve put together this guide with all theF1 24camera settings you need. You might be wondering why camera settings are important, but the reason is that if your camera is in the wrong position, you may find it difficult to spot the apex of a corner and end up costing yourself lap time....

The Internet is on fire this morning as Blizzardconfirmedwhat we have all been expecting and praying for. With the announcement ofDiablo IIIat their2008 Worldwide Invitationalevent, you’ll be lucky if you can get any of Blizzard’s links to work smoothly any time soon, but I know that won’t stop you from trying. Above is the two minute cinematic teaser for the impatient people, below are a few screenshots of their splash pages, and after the jump is a monster of a twenty minute gameplay video, as well as an artwork compilation trailer....

Pour one out for my homies There are so many aspects of a story that tend to get overlooked, but one of the hugest is the trusty sidekick. These characters are mostly subjected to simply being the butt of a joke or only exist to service the narrative, but they help immerse players in the world, and they’re too often forgotten in favor of the star of the show. For instance, look at Clank from theRatchet & Clankseries....

How to make friends and influence people Indie developer Aurelien Regard and publisher Playdius have released ten minutes of gameplay footage from the colourful and weird-looking first-person adventureAWAY: Journey to the Unexpected,which is scheduled for release on multiple platforms next month. AWAYsees players take control of a large cast of strange and unique characters, building a party of interchangeable avatars with which to tackle the game’s challenges, enemies and puzzles. Initially starting out a hapless child, players will traverse the day-glo terrain gathering allies and friends whilst engaging in a light-hearted “feel-good FPS”, slathered in anime aesthetics....

First introduced inCall of Duty: Black Ops, Theater Mode allowed players to record clips, piece them together, and then upload them directly from the menus. In future iterations, the feature also made it possible to watch back Zombies and Blackout matches and create clips. For the first time in a few years, it appears that the beloved feature could be making a return. Call of Dutyleaker Bobclaimsthat Theater Mode will return in Black Ops 6....

Harmonix, Disney Interactive, Astro Gaming and Destructoid community event Reminder!This is happening tomorrow afternoon!As for today, come be part of the group community photo at 3PM today, and the Elephant & Castle tonight for some karaoke! Destructoid is teaming up with Harmonix, Disney Interactive, and Astro Gaming to host aDisney Fantasia: Music Evolvedcommunity event at PAX East 2014! This is the next title from the rhythm masters over at Harmonix, and this event will be the only chance you’ll have to play the new game during PAX East....