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Monopolyis a board game that, in a horrific and ironic twist, has dominated the minds of the people. So much so that over 1,500 editions of the game exist. If you’re going to playMonopoly, at least make sure it’s one of the better editions available. Please note that I’ll be going over more obscure and interesting variations ofMonopoly, as the last thing you’ll want if you’re bored of classic Monopoly is classicMonopolybut with a different coat of paint....

As a kid, I sometimes played odd games I found on the internet or watched playthroughs of them. Most of these wereRPG Maker horror gamesbecause something about mixing cute art styles with terrifying imagery and plots resonated with a young me. The Coffin of Andy and Leyleyis probably the first title to take me back to this oddly specific point in my life. Since playing the first two episodes, I can’t get it out of my head....

Come see the sights Guerrilla Games is capping offHorizon Zero Dawnnext month withThe Frozen Wilds, an expansion set in “a boreal wasteland to the north that separates the Banuk homelands from the rest of the world.” The studiohas confirmedthis will be the game’s first and only expansion, and I don’t know how the rest of you are feeling, but I find comfort in knowing this is going to be the end of the road....

As expected Today during a livestream event, Blizzard announced the next chapter in theHearthstonesaga —as was spoiled this morning—Whispers of the Old Gods. It will be an expansion that quite literally deals with the Old Gods of the lore (C’Thun, Yogg-Saron, Y’Shaarj, and N’Zoth), nameless terrors that are pure evil. 134 new cards are a part of the update, and they’ve provided a few for your perusal, as well as a cinematic trailer....

This has been floating around for a few days, but thanks to my effectively ignoring the Internet all weekend, it’s just coming to my attention now. Boy, I wish I could have shared this sooner, it’s that cool. As part ofZelda‘s grand 25th anniversary (Does it strike anyone else as odd that theMarioseries didn’t get anywhere near as much love for its 25th?), Takara Tomy has released a set of 16 commemorative pins that feature box art from every main series entry with the unfortunate exception ofSkyward Sword....

In development at Press Play for Windows 8 and RT devices “Tentacles: Enter the Mindis a completely new take on theTentaclesuniverse and mechanic from the award winningTentacles: Enter the Dolphin.” Never before have I felt so utterly out of the loop. Who came up with that name — ultimately deciding to stick with it for a second title — and why have I never heard of any of this before today?...

Two worlds, one family It’s nice to have one last gut-feeling look atThe Mediumbefore its January 28 launch. Bloober Team released 14 minutes of gameplay footage today, and while I’ve seen the split-reality horror game on a bunch of occasions, in some ways, this is the first time I’m reallyseeing itas it truly is. That might sound like the setup for a backhanded compliment, but it’s not – I knew the central split-screen hook, and honestly, that’s all that sunk in....

Pinball with a heroic mouse The creator of mobile hitThreeshas a new studio and a new project. Vodeo Games has announced its inaugural game,Beast Breaker, is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch this summer. Shown off in a new trailer,Beast Breakerseems like a mix of pinball physics and the sort of brick-smashing action you’d expect inBreakoutorHoledown. You command a tiny heroic mouse named Skipper on their quest to destroy massive beasts, which are already conveniently split into mosaic parts for your squeaky squire to bounce between....

With their unique abilities and roles, agents inValorantcan often make the difference between winning or losing. To make sure you get the most efficient wins, you have to pick the best agents for each map. Let’s find out what they are. Best Valorant agents for each map Ascent This floating typical Italian island features different entrances to each site and there doesn’t really seem to be any major advantage to either side....

Gamasutra has an interview up with Valve project manager Erik Johnson, and in it, he talks about how single-player experiences aren’t going away so long as people want to play “without the stress” that comes with multiplayer. Nothing new per se, but he did mention something I found interesting. “I think customers want to find ways to talk about the thing that they are a big fan of with other people, and ideally experience it the same way....

Fly, fly away The spiritual successor toFlappy Birdhas arrived, and it’s incredibly difficult. It’s also awful. Just plain awful. Don’t you worry, though. Destructoid is here to help. Maybe you likedFlappy Bird. Maybe you are aFlappy Birdmaster. Maybe you are an actual human being with a soul and better things to do with your time. Anyway, the point is thatFlappy Birdissotwo months ago.Swing Coptersis the new “it” thing. So, with that in mind, we have put together a little something to help all you intrepidSwing Coptersplayers....

l’Cie? More like l’Lame I think one of my favorite pastimes, as I’ve come to realize over the years, is watching character-specific trailers for fighting games and brawlers. It may seem excessive for those of you who don’t partake in these genres, to have a video for every single combatant, but I enjoy taking in the nuances and planning my roster on paper before a game launches. That’s basically what I’m doing forDissidia Final Fantasy‘s Arcade edition, in the off-chance that I get to play it at a location test....

Microsoft tries to make it sound as impressive as possible Xbox One shipments are closing in on the 10 million mark, Microsoft announced this week. “As we head into the busy holiday season Xbox One led generation 8 console sales in the US for the past two weeks,” Xbox corporate VP of devices and studios Yusuf Mehdi boasted viaXbox News Wire. “Shortly, we will have sold in to retailers more than 10 million Xbox One consoles....