Pre-orders open soon for run of 3000 copies While the PlayStation Vita has moved into its twilight days, there are still surprise physical releases popping up for the Sony handheld. Take for exampleRetro City Rampage DX, which is to see alimited edition run of 3000 copies, via publisher Vblank Entertainment. Originally released for Nintendo 3DS and Switch in 2014 and 2017 respectively,Retro City Rampage DXis an enhanced version of the originalRetro City Rampage, which – somewhat unbelievably – launched way back on PC in 2012, before being ported to almost every platform under the sun....

Pocky & Rocky successor joins PS2 Classics Heavenly Guardianjoins the myriad of PlayStation 2 Classics available on PlayStation Network this week. A scrolling shooter initially released in 2008 for PS2 and Nintendo Wii, the title is something of a spiritual successor to Taito’sPocky & Rockyseries of SNES arcade shooters. DespiteHeavenly Guardian‘s pseudo-pedigree, the game was panned for its archaic mechanics, low-fi audio, and dated design. That said, it features local co-op and might make for an entertaining romp with a friend....

While my wallet gently weeps We’re less than two weeks away from Nvidia’s unveiling event for its next-generation video cards and the RTX 3090 rumors are starting to fly.Chiphell forum user Wjm47196, who has a track record of accurate leaks, leaked some information in the last 24 hours that makes my wallet weep. Their message was a simple one: 1399刀起，fe版å†è´µ100刀，24G gd6x confirm Translation: “Starting at $1399, the fe (founder’s edition) version is $100 more expensive, 24G gd6x confirm....

Renowned composers from around the globe are now available to work on games both big and small Scarlet Moon Productions today announced the launch of Scarlet Moon Artists, an artist group dedicated to bringing renowned composers from around the globe to a game near you. Bridging the gap between East and West, the composers come from Japan, Korea, and the United States, and have collectively worked on titles as diverse asFinal Fantasy,Secret of Mana, andRagnarok OnlinetoOtomedius,Tekken Tag Tournament, andTransformers: The Movie(1986)....

It slices, it dices In the two years since wefirst got eyes on DrinkBox Studios’ latest projectSevered, it has kept a fairly low profile. Originally scheduled to release last summer, it got pushed back to 2016, and we haven’t heard much about it in the meantime. Today, DrinkBox announced the release date: April 26. In about two weeks, PlayStation Vita users will finally get to play what may be one of thelast great gamesfor Sony’s neglected handheld....

He’s got a bone to pick with you That troublesome but reclusive fighter Skullomania is making his presence felt once again, but unfortunately perhaps not in quite the way fans would have hoped. While it appears that the bodysuited weirdo is finally ready to make his long-awaited return to theStreet Fighterfranchise, this comeback is only in the form of an alternate costume for the equally bizarre fighter, G. Skullomania, who debuted in 1996 releaseStreet Fighter EX, has fast gone on to become one of theStreet Fighterfranchise’s most legendary figures....

During Nintendo’s last Direct presentation, Bandai Namco announcedSpy x Anya: Operation Memories. The game, based on the Spy x Family anime, is in the works forSwitch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and PC, and it’s essentially a minigame collection starring Anya. Yes, the littlest faux family member is adorable enough to deserve her own game. Their adopted, prescient dog, Bond, would do well as a playable hero, too. As a whole, though,Operation Memorieslooks like an appetizer of empty calories before a more substantial main course....

Act like a cat (for the most part) As we inch closer to launch day on July 19, one of the most fun games to think about right now isStray, an adventure game about being a cat in a futuristic world run by robots. The trophy list is now out in the wild (courtesy of sites likeExophaseandPowerpyx), and some of the descriptions give us a better idea of what to expect fromStray‘s scope....

Who needs EVPs? Snap on the spandex and comb that mullet, as it’s time to step back in the 1980s heyday of professional wrestling, as Hamster adds Taito’s old-school ring-rockerChampion Wrestlerto the Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and PS4. Hitting the arcade scene in 1989 — at the height of both Hulkamania and pro wrasslin’s first international boom —Champion Wrestlerlacks any official licensing fromany real-life promotions, but makes a strong effort to capture the excitement, color, and flamboyance of the pseudo-sport as depicted during this golden era....

Welcome to another exciting edition of Team Fortress 2sdays! Every Tuesday, a bunch of us Dtoiders hop online and playTeam Fortress 2on theofficial Destructoid server; hey, you should join us! Last week was a ton of fun. At one point the server was so hopping, I couldn’t even find a spot! Hit the jump to check out the recap gallery (thanks to all who sent in screens!) and join us again tonight for some more mayhem!...

Deadpool and Venom are among them It’s a 2K game, so of coursetheMidnight Sunsseason pass is a thing. Announced this week via the below trailer (presented by Deadpool), it’ll bring more characters into the fray. Here’s what we have so far for theMidnight Sunsseason pass: Yes, Deadpool makes a “Morbin’ Time” jokein the video. According to 2K, the pass will also be sprinkled with additional content beyond the characters; like more levels and items....

We teamed up withRedbana.comtogive away aSamsung Netbook, an 8GB iPod Nano and an 4GB iPod Shuffle. All you had to do to win one of these prizes was head over to Redbana and play the free-to-play dance gameAudition. The dance competition is now over and here are the three winners: Congrats you three! We’ll be getting in contact with you soon so we can get your prizes shipped out to you....

Whoa I know what you’re thinking: aDark Soulsroguelike? That can go to hell! But hear me out. Maybe you’ve playedDark Souls….oh I don’t know, 20 times by now. You’ve memorized everything from enemy placements to boss strategies. You know that by the time you hit [x] boss you have [x] item so you’re all good.This mod from Grimrukhchanges all that and encourages randomized replays. That kind of rules. The gist is that the mod turns the game into a roguelike experience, akin toBinding of IsaacorDead Cells, in the words of its creator....