Tengo Project has had a solid track record with its remakes and follow-ups so far, and their love for the source material shines in new entries like Pocky & Rocky Reshrined. That adulation is on display once again in Shadow of the Ninja Reborn, which now has a release date locked in for August 29, 2024. Simply described as "#4 of the 16-bit-style Remake" series, Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is shaping up to be a beautiful homage to the NES original. Back in January, we got a direct look at how it compares to its 34-year-old inspiration, and now there's some fresh footage in the release date ..read more

2024 will see the launch of Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed, a set that combines a historical TCG with one of the best video game universes ever made. Wizards of the Coast loves a good crossover with Magic: The Gathering, and it's already had a banger in 2024 with the Fallout set. However, the year's got so much more in store with yet another big collaboration, this time with the Assassin's Creed universe. There's a wealth of real and fictional history to draw upon from the universe, so much so that it must be hard to distill into a single set. Below, I've outlined ever ..read more

It’s a good time to be a sci-fi fan, regardless of what your preferred medium is. This week we’ve gotten a preview of one of the factions in Star Wars Outlaws, confirmation that Furiosa is going to be as intense as the other Mad Max movies, a look at Netflix’s latest sci-fi epic, plus some encouraging news about the beloved sci-fi comic Saga. Meet the Ashiga Clan in Star Wars Outlaws We learned more about one of the four main factions in the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws game, from an interview between Game Informer and some of the devs at Massive Entertainment. The Ashiga are a clan of Melitto ..read more

One of the most wish-listed Steam releases of all time, Manor Lords, was released on April 26. Despite being an Early Access release, Manor Lords is relatively bug-free. However, there is one pesky bug some players are encountering in regards to how homelessness and housing work. Thankfully, we've managed to figure out a Manor Lords homelessness bug fix. Screenshot by DestructoidHow to fix the homelessness bug in Manor Lords If you are having a problem getting homelessness to go away in Manor Lords, despite having an available house for them to move into, here is how to fix the homelessness b ..read more

Board games are a fantastic way to bring families together or tear them apart, depending on what you play. Whether it's a relaxing night of card games or an aggressive Monopoly match, there are hundreds of options for board games to play. Board games hold a special place in my heart. I started with card games before branching out to playing various tabletop games with my family. I've lost count of how many I've played over the years, but there are a few that I regularly revisit and introduce to others whenever I get the chance. Let's take a look at some great board games you can play with you ..read more

The Gray Zone Warfare devs opened up about their plans to add the upcoming FPS to consoles, but it might not be the news everyone would have liked. Without an official release date, there isn't much information about when players can finally play an official build of Gray Zone Warfare. Thankfully, Mindfinger Games finally confirmed that the early access release date will be revealed on Monday, April 29. Additionally, we now know what each edition of the title will come with, including cosmetic items, in-game currency, and larger locker sizes. But that all aside, players want to know ..read more

When a game's visual style becomes such a distinct aspect of its personality, it can go one of two ways. You could net a stylish gem like MadWorld, or you could end up with another Drawn to Death. Thankfully, Death of a Wish — the hypnotic follow-up to melessthanthree's Lucah: Born of a Dream — falls firmly into the former category. Death of a Wish (Switch, PC [Reviewed]) Developer: Melessthanthree Publisher: Syndicate Atomic LLC Released: March 11, 2024 MSRP: $19.99 Create and destroy  Screenshot by Destructoid Death of a Wish is a top-down action game with an idiosyncratic aesthetic th ..read more

As you climb the difficulty ladder of Helldivers 2, you come face-to-face with some pretty nasty beasties. The Charger can be described as a Terminid skill check, mowing down novice divers. Here's how to kill a Charger in Helldivers 2, the fast and Democratic way. The best way to kill a Charger in Helldivers 2 is to aim for its weak points: its legs and head. You may be now asking, "But what about its big, fleshy butt?" Well, that's also an option and an obvious one. For many facing the Charger for the first time, dodging and blasting is a good strat. But it's surprisingly not the quickest wa ..read more

This June marks the return of a summer speedrunning staple, as Summer Games Done Quick prepares to kick off another weeklong stream of incredible gaming feats. It all starts on June 30, and ahead of that the full list of games has been revealed.  There are a ton of classics being revisited this time around, and there's also the typical mix of new games getting their very first run in the spotlight. Chief among them is the PlayStation 5 version of Alan Wake 2. Speedrunner suavepeanut has an "Alan%" run — meaning just the Alan-centric Initiation chapters from Remedy's celebrated sequel — p ..read more

Passcodes and puzzles are often required for Stellar Blade's many doorways. One of the earliest ones is the Club Bpemr entryway during the Scavenger Adam quest. So, if you can't find a way in, here's how to solve the clock tower puzzle in Stellar Blade.  Stellar Blade Club Bpemr passcode in Scavenger Adam quest While on the Scavenger Adam mission, Adam mentions that Club Bpemr's password is related to time. To solve this, start by examining the clock tower. Notice that the hour hand is pointing at 12 and the minute hand is at 5. Combine these numbers to get the passcode, w ..read more