Ported with all its assets intact Individuals on Destructoid have expressed surprise that I have never played aSenran Kaguratitle before. I’m not sure what that says about me – or the people on Dtoid. Time for that to change. Now thatSenran Kagura Estival Versushas flounced its way onto the PC, and with a copy thrust into my palms for a port report, there’s no avoiding the groping, the stripping, and presumably whatever actual game they threw in there to justify all of the former....

In the wake of thehugely successful blackout protests, the Protect IP Act has suffered a major blow to its credibility (yes, another one). The bill’s hearing has been postponed until further notice, thanks to “recent events” that saw it gain eighteen new opposing senators. “In light of recent events, I have decided to postpone Tuesday’s vote on the PROTECT IP Act,” said Sen. Harry Reid. PIPA was seen by many to be the slimier, more sinister cousin of SOPA, something they were trying to pass under our noses while we were distracted....

Side by side We couldn’t resist putting the Xbox One and PS4 side by side for some photos. They’ve been running side by side in our offices for awhile now, so we thought we’d clean them up and pose them for you. Aside from the consoles, you’ll see the system, their controllers, and some of their accessories posed in our gallery. If there are any other shots you’d like to see, let us know....

Sequels? [Update:Now multiple users are reporting backer code issues. From PC codes that don’t work to providing codes for the wrong version, to DLC problems, the launch is not going well. Even the official Sonic Twitter accountis joining in.] Mighty No. 9is out. It’s over! Both the wait and the drama. But Inafune’s team decided to do one more livestream for launch, and I have to say, it’s not only a weird decision, but it’s a weird stream in general....

Revenge is in the air this Februrary on Crunchyroll and Adult Swim Depending on who you ask,Shenmueis legendary, now and forever — it’s not even up for debate. Others respect the series from a comfortable distance with fond memories, and plenty more folks just know about it from second-hand goofs and hearsay. There are a lot of takes! And whileShenmue IIIhas only further complicated things (as evidenced byreactionsto a recent Epic Games Store giveaway), a bunch of peopleare rooting forthe incoming anime adaptation....

Which is the definitiveLost Planet, the Xbox 360 version or the PC port? That’s the million dollar question. If you are a hardcore graphics whore, PC gamer wanting to justify an expensive rig, or have a loving relationship with your mouse/keyboard combo, then you should definitely give the demo a go. The single player demo is available in two flavors: DirectX 9 and DirectX 10, both of which can be downloadedrighthere....

Hero also heralds in a humble stage Super Smash Bros.never fails to keep us guessing. Nintendo has truly proven that just aboutanyonecan join the fray, as nearly every publisher will welcome the publicity. We’ve seen all sorts of shocking additions over the years like Solid Snake, Cloud Strife, Bayonetta, and even Banjo & Kazooie. The recent inclusion ofDragon Quest‘s Hero isn’t so shocking. Square Enix and Nintendo have had a working relationship for ages, and the very firstDragon Quest(Dragon Warriorin the west) was released on the NES....

In more ways than one One look atStrafeand its influences are obvious. The first-person shooter looks like a lot of first-person shooters.Quake,Doom, andHalf-Lifeare a few titles that developer Pixel Titans grew up revering. Game director Thom Glunt even admitted that he used to be into the modding scene for these games. Yet, despite all that, in some waysStrafeis more likeSpelunkythan anything else. Initial impressions can be deceiving like that. Although it’s unabashedly a fast murdering spree,Strafeis also admirably deep....

The second story DLC forAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorahas been hit by a last-minute delay, Ubisoft has confirmed, surprising everyone who forgot about said DLC.Announced for a November 26release date last month,Secrets of the Spireswill now launch on November 28. It’s not a massive delay by any means, but Ubisoft still took the time toannounce it via X, along with an apology. “Due to a critical last-minute issue, the launch date of theSecrets of the Spiresstory pack forAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorais moving to November 28,” Ubisoft wrote in the message....

It’s getting wild on Dtoid TV this weekend! Philanthr0py is finally getting to the good stuff of hisResident Evilseries playthrough, and he’s knee deep inResident Evil 4. Phil is QTE’ing his heart out, and kicking the heads of Ganados for four straight hours this Saturday. Tune in if you want to see him shove Ashley in the dumpster where she belongs, or if you just want to tell Phil how to play better....

Developer Super Evil Megacorp revealed during the Nintendo Indie Showcase on August 03, 2025, that previously Apple Arcade exclusiveTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splintered Fateis coming to the Switch.Splintered Fatelets players jump into the role of either of their four favorite Turtles and explore New York City in roguelike fashion while searching for a kidnapped Splinter. The Switch release is scheduled for July of 2024. If you thinkTMNTis the perfect universe for roguelike treatment,Splintered Fatedoes it pretty well....

The first couple of weeks forUmamusume Pretty Derby‘s global launch have flown by, and more banners are on their way soon. If you have already dipped your fingers in the training simulator where anime girls have taken up the roles of race horses, you must be well aware of the gacha element. There are two types of banners you can open:characterandsupporters. Both of them requireCarats, which is the premium currency (farmable and purchasable)....

While some games grow increasingly complex, it’s nice to see independent titles such as Eden Industries’Waveformoffer simple-to-grasp concepts. It’s headed to Steam next month with a promise of some (most likely free) post-launch DLC. Development ofWaveformwas, up until recently, being handled on a part-time basis. It’s a familiar story in the realm of independent gaming, but remains one I’ve always found interesting. When creator and Eden Industries founder Ryan Vandendyck wasn’t at his day job working onLuigi’s Mansion 2, he was prototyping and fleshing out this project....