Sonic 1 is being remastered for iOS, Android

The Genesis classic received the same treatment as the Sonic CD remake SEGA is bringingSonic the Hedgehogto mobile devices? Color me surprised! Sarcasm aside, you might not want to completely disregard this latest nostalgia cash-in. Instead of a straight port,Sonic 1is receiving the same treatment as the recentSonic CDre-release, which means widescreen support, a remastered soundtrack, and other goodies. The game is being handled once again by Christian “The Taxman” Whitehead and his incredible Retro Engine, which was formerly used to developfan games with Genesis-accurate physics....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · William Shields

SpongeBob Tower Defense codes (August 2025)

Updated: July 15, 2025 We looked for new codes! If you don’t respect the chef, you’ll get what you deserve inSpongeBob Tower Defense. SpongeBob had enough of customer complaints about his precious Krabby Patties, so now he’s out for revenge. Just kidding, but you do get to beat up fish or knock them out with Squidward’s music. It’s time to get boosters withSpongeBob Tower Defensecodes. You can’t expect to defend Bikini Bottom without suitable units, so let’s change that....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Samantha Burton

Spot the signs of war in this new Star Wars: TOR trailer

In anticipation of its December 20 release, and to hopefully satiate the fan base for a few more weeks,BioWarehas released a new trailer forStar Wars: The Old Republic. First shown toNew York Comic-Conaudiences, it gives players a small peek into a galaxy far, far away that is oddly populated with many human-like species. It speaks of the signs of the imminent clash between Galactic Republic and theSithEmpire: the deepening corruption of Coruscant, the secret wars on Nar Shaddaa, and the rebellions on Balmoora....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Cheyenne Frey

Streets of Rage 4 to receive new content, we just have to be patient

I’m all in for Estel Aguirre Streets of Ragefans were thrilled earlier when the long-awaitedStreets of Rage 4finally launched earlier this year,receiving massive acclaim from both the press and the players.With razor-sharp gameplay, an inventive combat engine, a great soundtrack, and lush visuals,Streets of Rage 4proved well worth the hype and the wait. Before long, fans started reaching out to the developers, asking whetherSoR 4would be receiving new stages, characters, or other fresh content in the future....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Colleen Ferguson

The 5th nominee for Destructoid Game of the Year 2009

Every day this week, we here at Destructoid are revealing one of the five nominees for Game of the Year 2009, with the winner being announced next Monday (12/21). What game will take the crown this year? Here we are with our final nominee for Destructoid Game of the Year 2009. (You can clickhere,here,here, andherefor the previous four that were revealed all week!) First off, we need to give props to Destructoid’s “video-in-chief”, Rey Gutierrez for producing the amazing videos that have accompanied each of these nominees this week....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Robert Simpson

The Daily Hotness: Heavy’s Falcon Punch

I shared this yesterday morning, yet I can’t stop watching. So f*ck it, here it is again. So awesome. Today, Podtoid talks about genitalia for a change, Josh Tolentino responds to Kotaku’s feature about caring less about consumable media, Jim Sterling interviewsLollipop Chainsawwriter James Gunn, and OUYA is still making the cheese. Destructoid Original:Podtoid: I’m Nightwing & I’m Gonna Sex You With My PenisWhy we should all care moreArtists Wanted: Behind Closed Doors and your next topic!...

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · David Johnson

This Portal fan 3D printed a two-foot-tall replica of GLaDOS

How are you holding up? Because I’m on your ceiling. There was a time when making props from movies, games, or comics was something to be left to the professionals, but with how accessible and affordable 3D printing is these days, fans are making elaborate pieces from the comfort of their own homes. That’s exactly what this fan ofPortaldid when he decided to make a two-foot-tall replica of GLaDOS that he 3D printed, painted, and hung themselves....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Ashley Herrera

Uncharted 4 beta access tied to The Nathan Drake Collection

Uncharted 1-3, 1080p, 60FPS Following this morning’s accidentalearly reveal, Naughty Dog has come out with proper details onUncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. This bundle of PlayStation 4 remasters covers the first three games (in 1080p, running at 60 frames per second, minus multiplayer) and serves as a guaranteed way to get into theUncharted 4: A Thief’s Endmultiplayer beta whenever that happens. Naughty Dog and Bluepoint are promising better lighting, textures, models, new Trophies, and other enhancements for the Oct....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Gregory Brooks

Watch Sony’s E3 2014 press conference on June 9

That’s going to be one long Monday It’s the same drill as always, but just in case you forgot the exact timing: Sony has confirmed its E3 2014 press conference for Monday, June 9 at 6:00pm Pacific. Really, I just wanted to post another totally appropriate-for-childrenScary Storiesimage. What’ll be revealed? Who knows! But chances are good we’ll hear , whatever Media Molecule has been up to lately, and possibly even those trademarks forEntwinedandKill Strain....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Rachel Jenkins

Watching Double Fine make games is fascinating as ever

Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward returns! Double Fine is in the midst ofAmnesia Fortnight 2017. If you’re anything like me, these game jams are less about the end result — four playable prototypes, some of which were ideas voted on and chosen by the public — and more about the journey getting there. To that end, the first few episodes are up. For the developers working on these projects, the rapid-fire pace needed to meet Amnesia Fortnight’s tight two-week deadline has got to be stressful as hell, but for those of us watching from the safe comfort of our homes, seeing the raw creative process like this is entertaining and insightful....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Stephanie Castillo

World War I survival horror game Conscript releases in July

Catchweight Studio and Team17have announcedthat the anticipated World War I horror game,Conscript, will be releasing on June 03, 2025 on PC and consoles. World War I is fertile ground for horror, considering it was… horrific. A clash of new technology and old tactics meant that soldiers were the test subjects in the new landscape of warfare. Set in 1916, during the Battle of Verdun, you play as Andre, a French soldier looking for his brother amongst the trenches and on the battlefield....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Alicia Hess

Xbox One’s first major system update arrives February 11

Will let you manage storage space and show your controller’s battery life The first major system update for the Xbox One will arrive on February 11. It’ll have a variety of feature improvements, a lot of which will be for behind-the-scenes stuff aimed at developers creating apps and games. For the consumers, we’ll finally be able to see and manage our storage space. That, and download queues will be more manageable as games and apps will be put into separate lists allowing you to pick the order content loads....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Kimberly Williams

Xbox’s Grounded and Pentiment head to Nintendo Switch

After confirming that some of Microsoft’s console exclusives would be heading to new platforms, two of them have been confirmed for their Switch debut. Two Obsidian games,GroundedandPentiment, are making their way to Nintendo Switch. Announced during today’sNintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, the backyard survival gameGroundedheads to Switch on August 09, 2025. That’s still a couple months off, so if you want something sooner,Pentimenthits Switch tomorrow, February 22. Switching over from Xbox After a hectic period of rumors and speculation, Xbox confirmed last week thatfour of its gameswould be heading to new platforms....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Amber Davis