[Update: Nightdive has released a statement saying that theTurok 3: Shadow of Oblivionremaster is delayed on all platformsexceptfor the Switch in Europe and Australia. The release says, “This was not the plan,” and attributes the mix-up to a difference in their holiday schedules. They go on to say that while those regions will have access to the Switch version of the game early, it will be a version with “known bugs and missing quality-of-life improvements....

Many pre-orders still not shipped [Update: Oculus sent out an update today clarifying what is going on and confirming the delay has been caused by an unexpected component shortage. Oculus is also footing the bill for shipping. “We know you’re anxious to receive your Oculus Rift and apologize for not updating your order status sooner. We’ve been working through an unexpected component shortage, and unfortunately, that issue has impacted the original shipping estimates for some early customers....

From our community blogs [Editor’s Note: Originally posted on our community blogs, Gamemaniac3434 gives us his thoughts here on the perpetually and hotly debated review score issue, which is something that’s always worth talking about so long as we’re not yelling at each other. Whether you’re for or against them, his core missive of “read the text” is a humble request that rings true for every form of media. We’ve always encouraged our readers to eschew all notions of “subjectivity” in the quest for their own personal truth with the writer that you trust the most....

DAN DA DANcontinues to impress as one of thestandout anime of the Fall 2024 season. With each new episode, fans get to know more bizarre and captivating paranormal entities. During the second episode, the Flatwoods Monster makes its debut. But just like the Turbo Granny, the Flatwoods Monster is based on real-life cryptid legend that has fascinated UFO enthusiasts for decades. Reasonably, the one portrayed inDAN DA DANisn’t a one-to-one copy of the one from urban legends....

This one’s dedicated to Sheryl Crow We made it to anotherOverwatchSummer Games event! If you’re over Lucioball – there’s several refinements for 2020 and a faster Remix mode with two balls on the field – then there’s always skins. The Internet has fallen head over heels forLifeguard Pharah, and I’m not about to go against the grain. Other Legendary skins for Summer Games 2020 includeTropical Baptiste,Feskarn Brigitte,Surf’s Up Echo, and my second favorite,Karate Doomfist, which makes me wish I was better with his combos under pressure....

Stylish fighter celebrates 500,000 sales It might not be the biggest brawler on the block, but CyGames attractive fighterGranblue Fighter: Versuscontinues to entertain its audience, now deep into its second season. Having hit an impressive milestone of 500,000 units, publisher Arc System Works hasdropped a trailerfor the next DLC character, Seox, who will join the roster next month. Seox, (or “Six”), ain’t nothing to fuck with. As one of the celestial beings known as “The Eternals,” Seox is carrying power as unbridled as his unstable emotional status....

The world’s most modular PC I’ll give you a second to take in the image of Razer’s new modular PC concept. Project Christine is a “revolutionary new concept design that will change the way users view PCs.” Basically, the system will allow for anyone to build and customize your own PC. No prior technical knowledge is needed, and as upgrades come to the market users will be able to easily to swap parts out....

Bloodthirst Trap If it wasn’t obvious enough yet, it’s worth saying right now:Code Veinis likeDark Souls. It’s cliché to try to compare From Software’s landmark series to anything these days, but the shoe fits in this case. It fits so well one might think Bandai Namco had this game developed out of desperation to fill aSouls-shaped hole in its catalog. In its defense,Code Veinhas never really tried to hide that fact....

Exclusive through GameStop and Zappos [Update:Vince Zampella has justconfirmed on TwitterthatTitanfallwill indeed see a beta on the PC and Xbox One. More details will be revealed in the coming days. Xboxygenis reporting thatTitanfallwill see a beta on the PC, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 from February 14 to February 19. The beta will be exclusive through Zappos in France, and GameStop in the US along with other possible territories. The reception toTitanfallhas been quite the sight to see on Destructoid, and in general....

Get out yourrobotic vibrato singing voice, as classic Sega racing gameDaytona USAcould be making a comeback in some form. Some recently uncovered artwork for an arcade game calledSega Racing Classiccame out of Sega Europe. While it doesn’t actually sayDaytona USAanywhere on the art, the Sega AM2 logo is there, as is the flashy cars and blue, blue skies we remember. So where’s the Daytona name?Komboreports that EA may have the lock on the license....

Pyramid Scheme Legendary video game artist Masahiro Ito – renown for his haunting work on the earlySilent Hillgames – has announced on Twitter that he is working on an all-new project. Ito referenced the new title on Twitter, where he described himself as a “core member” of the team. Ito has previously brought the fear as a member of Team Silent, who were behindSilent Hill, Silent Hill 2, andSilent Hill 3....

Bringing the consoles close to parity with PC Ever sinceStellarisreleased onconsoles in 2019it has been in a hyperdrive lane, barreling through updates and versions that released sinceStellarisfirst launched on PC. As an older PC player, it has been interesting watching my friends on console get to different stages of the release and remembering all the changes the game has gone through over the game’s five-year stint on PC. Console players might not have to live in the past for very long as the next update pack forStellaris: Console Editionwill bring the game much closer in parity to the PC release....

Merry Christmas, everyone! In celebration of this special holiday, I present to you a video of the best Christmas-themed level in videogame history: “A Christmas Gift” fromElite Beat Agentsfor the Nintendo DS. Just watch the above and prepare to have your heart filled with Christmas cheer. There is so much to love about … there is so much to … Whew. Sorry. I am having some trouble typing. Okay, I’m okay....