Don’t expect to see anymore Game Boy games on the 3DS Virtual Console

Lame Nintendo is generally pretty guarded when it comes to the inner workings of the Virtual Console service, but publisher Natsume has been incredibly open, dishing out insight time and time again over the past few years. This time it is enlightening us regarding Game Boy games on the 3DS,noting on Twitterthat “Nintendo [has] moved on from Game Boy games. If it’s a Natsume game not out now, it’s not coming....

June 22, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · James Clark

Double Fine reveals the Amnesia Fortnight Special Edition

Physical or digital copies available RememberDouble Fine’s Amnesia Fortnight game jam, that lead to the prototypes of many of their successful games? In 2012a digital collection of those prototypes was created, but now, you can get your hands on a physical copy as well,straight from the Double Fine’s website. You’ll get the five Amnesia Fortnight prototype games:Autonomous,Black Lake,Hack N’ Slash,Spacebase DF-9, andThe White Birch. You’ll also snag a few bonuses as well, like prototypes forBrazen,Costume Quest, andHappy Song, along with a soundtrack and documentaries....

June 22, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Jeanne Gardner

DTOID Show: Hands-on with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Hey guys! Earlier this week, I got some hands-on time withKingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning, the mutant brain-baby of fantasy author R.A. Salvatore, comic book artist Todd McFarlane, andElder Scrollsseries alumnus Ken Rolston. With their powers combined, along with Big Huge Games, they’ve created the next massive open-world action-RPG being developed by Big Huge Games. Watch the full video for my impressions as well as footage that you’llonlysee on Destructoid!

June 22, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Michael Camacho

EA announces Boogie for broads, Boogie SuperStar for Wii

Today, Electronic Arts has announcedBoogie SuperStarfor the Wii … penises need not apply! This latest entry in theBoogieseries is targeted at a female demographic, providing “girls the ultimate gaming experience: to sing and dance their way to superstardom.” And here I was thinking all girls wanted to do was have babies and cook — shows how much I know, right? The title looks to mirror previousBoogietitles in terms of gameplay and features, just with chicks wearing short skirts and sparkling boots instead of pink broccoli aliens....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Timothy Mccann

Game Debate to the Death! Blizzard Battle 2006 (Continued)

Our Blizzard Battle of 2006 continues and approaches its end. Which two games will make it to the final round? NotLost Vikings!Last weekwe put all threeWarCraftgames and their expansions up against justStarCraftand itsBrood Warsexpansion. Here were the results: As expected,StarCraftproved to be the most acclaimed of all the RTS games, leaving aWarCraftgame just one more chance at going to the finals. Here’s this week’s debate: World of WarcraftversusDiablo II. Yes, include all expansions and money involved....

June 22, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Antonio Jones

GDC: Digital Extremes’ Star Trek isn’t looking too hot

Beam me up, Sc–actually, no rush Take a beloved franchise likeStar Trek, influences from the heavier hitters in a genre, and you can’t go too wrong, right? Well that final verdict of course remains to be seen, but I can’t say Digital Extremes’Star Trekmakes a good case for itself. Star Trek: The Game(Xbox 360, PS3, PC)Developer: Digital ExtremesPublisher: Namco Bandai, Paramount StudiosRelease: Jul 26, 2025 LikeArmy of Two, 2013’sStar Trekis built around co-op play....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Tammy Lewis

Granblue Fantasy: Relink gets a PlayStation demo ahead of launch

Upcoming action RPGGranblue Fantasy: Relinkwill get a demo for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.According to Gematsu, publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka announced that a demo will be coming to both platforms tomorrow, January 12. In areas where it is already January 12, like New Zealand, the demo is available now. 3 Modes and a launch version reward The demo will feature three different modes: Tutorial, Story, and Quest modes....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Kathryn Kelly

Gray Zone Warfare player count: How many people are trying Early Access game?

Gray Zone Warfare‘s Early Access period has begun, and despite mixed reviews, plenty of FPS fans are jumping on and trying it for themselves. If you want to know how many people are battling on Lamang, here’sGray Zone Warfare‘s player count. MADFINGER Games couldn’t have picked a better time to launchGray Zone Warfare, considering the controversy surrounding its PvE rivalEscape From Tarkov.GZWentered Early Access on April 30, and people immediately started downloading and playing the game....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Tammy Garcia

Gunstringer and the perils of repetitive arm motions

Max and Tara grabbed Twisted Pixel CEOMichael Wilfordat PAX this weekend and ruthlessly grilled him about their new Kinect title,The Gunstringer. In the process, she created what will no doubt be an animated GIF by the morning in demonstrating the actions player two performs to win in the multiplayer mode. They talked about the challenges of developing action games using Kinect and how the game’s concept plays neatly into the mechanics, how it keeps players from getting worn out and how it helps keep players from feeling like an idiot while performing the game’s actions....

June 22, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Edward Leonard

Here’s what the Metroid Dread amiibo actually do

Oh, and here’s the official box art I still can’t believe we got a new 2DMetroidgame at E3, but here we are. Now that the shock has passed, we’re officially in the “comb through every tidbit of info” phrase. Let’s do that right now with theMetroid Dreadamiibo. So Nintendohas officially revealed what these things actually do (besides magically sell out instantly everywhere) on their site. The results will not shock you....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Kathleen Davenport

Hideo Kojima reveals OD and what is even happening?

Hideo Kojima made an appearance at The Game Awards 2023 to show offa trailerfor OD, his next project. Maybe? I’m really not sure what to make of this trailer. Hungry purple dinosaur? There are people talking to a camera and getting scared. It’s being made with Xbox Game Studios. Okay, he then explains things. It’s groundbreaking and challenging. Uses cloud gaming technology. Immersive and something no one has seen before....

June 22, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Manuel Rosario

How to fix blurry screen issues in Overwatch 2

A blurry screen doesn’t help anything A blurry screen is something you don’t really want happeningever, especially in high-action FPS games likeOverwatch 2. It will provide less information on your enemies, and you’ll most likely have difficulty figuring out what’s happening during a match. Here are the possible fixes to blurry screen issues inOverwatch 2. Fixes for blurry screen issues inOverwatch 2 Turn off Dynamic Render Resolution and AMD FSR 1....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Jamie Robbins

How to get Iridium Scythe in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley’sIridium Scythe is one of many helpful tools in the game’s Mastery system. This system helps you get useful tools and perks to double farm animal production, smelt faster, and more, making it worthwhile to invest in. Here’s how to get the Iridium Scythe inStardew Valley. How to get the Iridium Scythe inStardew Valley The Iridium Scythe is a reward for redeeming Farming Mastery in Grandpa’s Secret Room. You’ll find the secret room in Cindersap Forest and gain access to it after obtaining your first mastery point....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Johnny Powers