Destructoid’s new obsessionSuper Hexagonhas been downloaded approximately 45,000 times, according to creator Terry Cavanagh. This is encouraging news, as not only is Mr. Cavanagh a talented designer,Super Hexagonitself is truly great and deserving of this early success. The super slick iOS game may look simple in appearance, but the quick, frenetic gameplay makes it one of the most unbelievably addictive games I have ever played on my phone. I attempt to tell everyone aboutSuper Hexagon, so I take full credit for at least a few dozen of those downloads....

“Lightning Returns” while tawdry tots tastelessly tease Tamriel Hey guys! We are back from PAX, which was an exhausting nightmare hellride for me, since I got sick, probably fromarm-wrestling G0bun, but I’m glad I got to see a buncha you guys. And hey, good news (?)next year, PAX is gonna be four days long!Also, there’s one happening in Australia! Crikey! Anyway, Today we talk aboutSkyrim’sHearthfireDLC, which I’ve played around with a bit, and which is already giving me some strange issues....

Sad We all know the Wii U is floundering (and while discontinued, is still being sold at retail), but new information regarding January’s console sales only serve to explain the direness of the situation. According to information reported by The NPD by way of Venturebeat, the NES Classic was the third best-selling console in January, behind the PS4 (which was first, and is back on top) and the Xbox One. If you haven’t added two and two together yet, the NES Classic outsold the Wii U....

$550 worth of goodies for $400 Dell must have a truck load of these PlayStation 4The Last of Us Remasteredbundles because it’s pricing them to move. In this solid priced bundle, you’ll be getting about $550 worth of stufffor only $400(plus applicable tax because someone’s gotta pay for the damn pothole down 5th Street and lord knows it’s not Steve). Here’s whats in the bundle: All this for$400 with free shipping....

66% off for a limited time If you haven’t had a chance to check out the critically acclaimed indie darlingTo the Moonyet, now is a good time, as the game has been reducedto $3.39 temporarily on Steam. I can’t really talk about it without spoiling it, but suffice to say, it’s a really solid, heartwarming retro game that shouldn’t be missed. Although itcanbe argued that it’s more of an “emotional experience” than a game, you shouldn’t let that sway your purchasing decision....

‘Things are going to get wild’ Ubisofthas announcedthat it will reveal a brand new title later today, set within gun-toting, hard-salutin’ Tom Clancy universe. A short teaser features the “Tom Clancy’s” branding, crudely plastered with a string of anarchic stickers, graffiti, and bill posters. A teasing message warns players that “Things are going to get wild”, while the logo’s apostrophe has been replaced by an “x”, possibly hinting at a crossover, though this could be mere coincidence....

How a gory legend came to pass As reported by Deadline, the USA Network is developing a show based on the 2003 bookMasters of Doom, which tells the story of how John Romero and John Carmack came together to create one of the single most influential video games of all-time. Produced by James and Dave Franco’s Ramona Productions – the team behind the movie adaptation ofThe Disaster Artist–Masters of Doomwill tell the story of how two bedroom coders formed id Software and popularised the entire first-person shooter genre with one exciting, but highly controversial, video game....

Could a Generation 5 Remake do justice toBlackandWhite? The dust has barely settled onthe fun but roughPokémon Scarlet & Violet. However, there have never been more questions about the future of the franchise. Because right now, we’re looking at a potential Generation 5 Remake. The mainlinePokemonseries has alternated between new entries and remakes of old games since 2013, so it’s easy to see why PokémonBlack & Whitecould return as early as next year....

Much ado about muffin Warner Bros. Interactive has released the schedule for December regardingHitman 2and the exploits of its anti-hero, Agent 47. Across this new month, various new contracts and targets will appear in-game, as well as a special holiday “surprise”. Which doesn’t sound particularly fun, given that 47 is involved. December 6 will bring about “Occupational Hazards”; which is the first of five community-created contracts that will arrive over the coming year....

Sup Holmes every Sunday! Ask some questions! [Sup Holmes is a weekly talk show for people that make great video games. It airs live every Sunday at 4:00pm EST onYouTube, and can be found in Podcast form onLibsynandiTunes.] [Update: Show’s over folks! Rerun should be up soon! In the meantime, here’s one of Jonathan’s recent talks about how game design has the capacity to meld style and substance.] Today on Sup Holmes, we’re thrilled to welcomeJonathan Blowback to the program....

Xbox’s Phil Spencer is making ‘ongoing proactive adjustments’ Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox at Microsoft, has responded to this week’s report on Activision Blizzard and its CEO, Bobby Kotick. Anew Bloomberg reportsays that Spencer is “evaluating all aspects” of their relationship with Activision Blizzard and “making ongoing proactive adjustments.” An email sent to staff and seen by Bloomberg said Spencer and his gaming leadership team are “disturbed and deeply troubled by the horrific events and actions” at the video game publisher....

3DS version is reportedly 70% complete Oh, wow! Never thought I’d hear about this guy again! What a pleasant surprise! About two and a half years back, Yuji Naka’s Prope studio announced a new Wii / 3DS title calledRodea the Sky Soldier, which looked like a much more action-orientedNiGHTS into Dreams. The title sounded promising enough that I named itone of my most anticipated games of 2012, but unfortunately, publisher Kadokawa Shoten decided to sit on thecompleted Wii versionand offer no further details on the state of the 3DS version....

Fan craftsman Juno makes a lot ofclassy custom videogame jewelry, from Triforce earrings to a Metroid pendant. None of them are for sale, however, so you may only admire them from afar. His latest concoction is a 14k gold Starman from theMarioseries. For an extra touch of class, he added sapphire stone eyes. Youmightbe able to grab hold of this glimmering shiny, but only if you win it when it’s auctioned off next month for theChild’s Playcharity....