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Wave-based co-operative with a twist Contrary to popular belief, competitive multiplayer is not required for every shooter that releases these days. Heck, it’s not even required for every AAA game. We’ve seen multiplayer shoehorned into multiple high-profile games likeBioShockand last year’sSpec Ops: The Line, whichfeatured an exceptional campaignbut still chose to include a competitive suite. Insomniac Games is one of the few developers that believes this notion, and thus, chose not to include any sort of versus multiplayer with their upcoming co-operative shooter,Fuse....

It’s seemingly impossible to find a version of Carol King’s “It’s Too Late” in a 16:9 ratio. Someone should get on that. It’s so rare that I get to say Stevie Wonder is my second choice in anything, but here it is. Destructoid played games this week. Lots of them. So many, that I simply couldn’t get this to you on schedule. Read on to find out what they were and how we felt about them....

The spin-off “shattered” target expectations The fantasy-themedBorderlandsspin-off gameTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsmight have seemed like an experimental one-off, but it’s been successful enough that Gearbox considers it a new franchise, with “future experiences already under development.” Gearbox Entertainment CEO Randy Pitchford spoke aboutWonderlandsat Embracer Group’s annual general meeting, as transcribed byVideo Games Chronicle. Summing upTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsas a “major victory,” Pitchford added that the fantasy-tabletop-inspired game “shattered all of our target expectations, both critically and commercially,” and that “in addition to great financial rewards from this victory that will be coming our way in the coming quarters, we have established a firm beachhead....

The time has come Greninja is now live inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, and it’s time to see what the fuss is all about! We caught one today and have all of its stats, abilities, and moves fully available to peruse below. As a reminder,you can find the Greninja Tera Raid schedule and a guide for how to unlock it here. Pokemon Scarlet & VioletGreninja loot list Here’s everything I earned when taking down the seven-star Greninja on the first run, so you have an idea of what to expect if you’re farming it (remember, you can only catch one per save file, but you can keep looting indefinitely):...

Finally!Here is part twoof this season’s HAWP finale! Anthony wants to apologize for the delay, but you’re able to’t really rush something this awesome. Once again, the sprite work (and the editing, and the sound mixing) was done by Ian Wexler with some help by Sam E, and the music was done by Danny Baranowsky. You can download the soundtrackhere. It’s been a while sincepart one, so here is a refresher: when we last left our heroes, they were stuck in a bit of a dilemma, as the game characters they’ve mocked over the season began to strike back....

It’s an unwritten rule that any good life sim should have a museum where you can hand in items to complete collections and earn rewards. Fields of Mistria is no exception to this rule, with hundreds of items of all different types to hand in. The first major update toFields of Mistriaon November 18 added some new collections to theMuseum, including the new Multi-Season sets in the fish and insect wings....

Sometimes, it’s fun to take a trip toSchedule 1’scasino and try your luck at its machines. Although you may score big here, you can also land yourself on a losing streak if you’re not careful. Let’s find out how to findSchedule 1’scasino and tips for making money here. Table of contents Schedule 1 Casino location Schedule 1’scasino is near the parking garage and supermarket along the northern coast. If you’re at the Motel, you’ll find it by heading directly east past Taco Ticklers....

As you progress throughPokémon Friendsand unlock new Plush toys by completing the various puzzles available, you’ll eventually be tasked with completing certain quests to increase your Think Town level to unlock new items you can use in your room. These quests usually revolve around giving an NPC a certain Plush based on their request, but after reaching level two and completing everything on offer, the game doesn’t seem to give you any new quests to partake in, leaving three with a check mark next to them....

Hard and Very Hard Locks can prove to be stern tests inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as they are significantly more challenging to pick. It’s very easy to distinguish between the types of locks when you’re about to crack one open. If you get the “This lock is too difficult” message, you’re on to the correct one (in the context of this guide). However, these locks are just harder to crack, not impossible, but you’ll have to take some extra steps to complete the process....

Almost every page ofThe Plucky Squireinvolves a puzzle in one way or another, often leaving you boggling with its mysteries. You’ll likely have encountered this during Chapter 2, where a stack of books will block you off. Here’s how to solve the book puzzle inThe Plucky Squire. The Plucky Squire Chapter 2 book puzzle solution To makeThe Plucky Squirebook puzzle more accessible, eliminate the nearby foes first. They’ll electrify you if you get too close, so use your throwing sword attack to keep your distance....

After acquiring a handful of Artifacts, Vladimir will inform you he found a massive reading. He recommends checking it out and sends you to the planet Procyon III to check out the anomaly. Once there you will have to pull out your scanner and track down the anomaly. You will know when you’re headed in the right direction because your scanner circle will turn different colors and glitch out. Essentially you are looking for a strange temple buried in the snow with floating crystal formations around it....

Assassin’s Creed Miragemultiplayer would make some sense. Past entries in the series likeBrotherhoodandUnityhad competitive and co-op modes available. This game isn’t as massively open asOriginsorOdysseyeither. Here’s what we know about a potentialAssassin’s Creed Miragemultiplayer mode. Can you playAssassin’s Creed Miragemultiplayer? At the time of writing,Assassin’s Creed Mirageis strictly a single-player game. It’s a traditional experience in the series, sticking to the fundamentals like stellar stealth game design and a stunning historical city to explore....

At least there’s Impidimp It pains me to say it, butPokémon SwordandShielddidn’t have a particularly good E3. On a micro scale, Nintendo brought a 15-minute-or-so demo in which players got to battle and lightly puzzle-solve their way through a Pokémon Gym full of waterfalls and then face the striking leader, Nessa, in a one-on-one stadium showdown. It was a chance to test out the Pokémon-embiggening Dynamax ability–which powers up your chosen creature for three turns–and, well, not much else....