Zoku Segare Ijiri will make you scratch your head

Looks like a fun party Hey everybody! My name isSteve, and you may or may not know me from a blog I do over on Tumblr calledObscure Video Games. I enjoy digging up weird old games that most people have forgotten about and sharing my findings, usually in the form of animated GIFs. Some people have compared it to being a flasher on an elementary school playground; but, y’know,in a good way....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Dominic Miller

All S Rank requirements in the Resident Evil 4 remake

Good luck! TheResident Evil 4remakebrings back the classic “grade letter/tier” ranking system, and it goes the way up to11S+. Here’s what you’ll need to do to actually get that gold star and make your favorite role model proud. AllResident Evil 4remake S rank requirements Each difficulty setting (from assisted through professional) has its own set of campaign clear time requirements, which in turn dictate your ranking. We don’t recommend trying for an S or S+ ranking on the first run, as you’ll need to learn the basic structure of the campaign; and know when to fight and when to run (andhowto fight)....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Karen Smith

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp to end service in November, but a new paid offline version is coming

If you’ve been on Twitter today, you’ve likely seenAnimal Crossingtrending and wondered whether a new console game was on the horizon. There’s still no news on that front, but there is news relating to the mobile gameAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Pocket Camphas been a staple in the cozy gaming world since it first released back in 2017, and it’s maintained a dedicated player base throughout that time. It allows players to takeAnimal Crossingwith them literally in their pocket, constantly updating and evolving with new events and things to do....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Mark Gonzalez

Black Friday deal: $169 Switch Lite, $43 Pokemon Shield and Sword ends soon tonight

Deals expiring soon tonight We’ll make this post quick and easy because of how limited time these deals are. As of writing, you can still pick up a Nintendo Switch Lite for around $170 (plus tax) at Rakuten thanks to their site-wide 20% off Black Friday coupon code (BF20). This means a Switch Lite bundled with Pokemon Shield or Sword at full price will save you about $43, or you can also pick up a Nintendo Switch Version 2 for around $263 (there was a cheaper deal earlier in the day but it has now gone out of stock)....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Jonathan Perry

Can you locate the Three Fates in Hades 2?

Once you’ve gotten a bit of headway intoHades 2, you’ll come across the Fated List, which has a huge list of challenges to complete. These range from using one of everyDaedalus Hammer Boonfor a weapon to killing a certain amount of enemies a specific way. They’re like achievements, only you get more than bragging rights. One such Fated List item is confusing, even for those like me who’ve put a few dozen hours into the game....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Adam Hughes

Clearance deals: $49 Samsung Gear VR, $59 Asus AC1900 router

From your friendly wireless carriers Verizon Wireless is clearing out its stock ofthe Samsung Gear VRonto the market for only $50. We’ve seen the Samsung Gear VR for $49.99 before, but only in refurbished condition, while this is brand new and straight from a big retailer. Amazon is currently selling refurbished SM-R322 models like this for about $60. You won’t need to be a Verizon customer to take advantage of the 50% price break....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Cathy Gillespie

Comments of the Week: Reboot – Pilot

Back from the dead! Directed by Ridley Scott Ladies and gentlebeings! Welcome to Comments of the Week presented by yours truly, FakePlasticTree. This is our attempt at rebooting a beloved feature blog series that we as a community hold very dear. Now, calling it a “reboot” might be a bit premature as it will more or less play on similar notes as you’re used to seeing, i.e. it will take place in the same universe as Dreamweaver and Fuzunga’s works....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Aaron Aguirre Jr.

Contest: Win a code for the Holiday Helping bundle!

[Update:Contest over! Winners have been emailed their codes.] Our friends at Groupees are in the midst of theirHoliday Helping bundle, where every $1 donated will equal one meal for hungry families this holiday season. And to help spread the word, they’ve given us a handful of codes to hand out to the Destructoid community! Included in the create-your-own bundle areQUBE,Driftmoon,Blood of the Werewolf,Gateways,Gentlemen!,Avernum: Escape from the Pit,Ethan: Meteor Hunter,Dr Who: The Adventure Games,9....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Todd Romero

Exotic Class Item Attunement is coming to Destiny 2, Bungie confirms

According to Bungie’s official Twitter account,farming Exotic class itemsshould be much more satisfying inDestiny 2at some point in the future. Notably, we’ll soon be able to perform Exotic Class Item attunement, tweaking the odds of getting meaningfully powerful drops well ahead of time. Attunement isn’t a new concept inDestiny 2, of course. It’s a passive system that allows players to fine-tune their future drops and make it more likely that they are of a specific type, as previously seen with the BRAVE weapon set during theInto the Lightera ofDestiny....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Kimberly Phillips

Final Fantasy XIV producer defends subscription models

Yoshida favors a stable business over a quick buck The free-to-play model has taken the game industry by storm, and with the ability to rack up easy money by charging consumers for “premium” content, it’s easy to assume this route is a no-brainer for companies that create MMOs. But Naoki Yoshida, producer onFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, thinks there’s still a bit of life left in the subscription models of old, especially when it comes to the sprawling world of Eorzea and those who choose to explore it....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Laurie Orozco

Fortnite meets League of Legends in a collab that actually makes sense

Jinx is now part of the game I feel like if you were to choose one character inLeague of Legendsthat would transfer over toFornite, it would be Jinx. I remember vividly when she was released inLeague, and although she had her detractors at first due to her wild art style, she was quickly welcomed by many in the community, and became a breakout star. Riot leans heavily on Jinx when it comes to various bits of merchandise and promos, including this newFortnitemeetsLeaguecollab....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Mr. William Moore

Forza Motorsport’s Update 11 adds Road Atlanta track, replay features, and more

Though it’s still not nearly perfect, Turn 10’sForza Motorsporthas slowly but certainly shaped up into a genuinely compelling simcade racing game over the past year-or-so, as promised. The game is now getting its Update 11, featuring the legendary Road Atlanta track and a host of other goodies. Forza Motorsport‘s eleventh major content update is titled: “Road to Race,” due to it featuring paired-up racing duos of road vehicles squaring up with their more competitive counterparts....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Jason Kelley

Genshin Impact 4.1 Special Program summary and Primogem codes

The Special Program for Version 4.1 ofGenshin Impactpremiered on Twitch this morning. In case you missed it, here’s a summary of the new characters, weapons, events, and everything else coming in 4.1! 4.1 Livestream Primogem Codes FB8PFFHT364MJS96FEZS3P592T86EWGBJP6V Each code grants 100 Primogems and some other materials delivered via in-game mail. Remember to log in and claim your mail before it expires! New Characters: Wriothesley and Neuvillette Wriothesley(confirmed as “rise-ly”) is a Cryo Catalyst user with an Ousia Arkhe....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · Pamela Ferguson