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Also, the Majima Anywhere System [Fakeplastictree’s previous post about theYakuzaseries as a whole in preparation ofYakuza 0was one of my favorite things. And now we’re back just in time to prep you Yakuza greenhorns forKiwami! ~Marcel] Hello everyone! It is I, FakePlasticTree, with yet another blog regardingYakuza. If it wasn’t obvious already then I’m a big fan of this particular series, and the recent foothold it has set among westerners withYakuza 0is a big deal....

This collaboration makes a little more sense Hot off theirBatman: Arkham Originscrossover, GungHo Online Entertainment has landed another collaboration that makes a little more sense for their addictive dungeon-crawling puzzler. Beginning November 18, till December 1, those pesky (read annoying)Angry Birdsare invading the world of,the two million strong and growing,Puzzles & Dragons. “We are excited to announce the collaboration of Puzzle & Dragons and theAngryBirdsgames from Rovio Entertainment,” said Daisuke Yamamoto, GungHo Online Entertainment Producer and creator ofPuzzle & Dragons....

Assassin’s Creed: Miragelaunches this week, and it’ll take us to Baghdad where we’ll learn more about Basim’s origin story. Like past entries in the franchise,Miragepays careful attention to the history and culture of its setting, and developers have revealed that their rendition of Baghdad is painstakingly detailed and seeks to debunkmany of the harmful tropes associated with the region. It appears that this is a title that is attempting to lure in longtimeAssassin’s Creedfans by going back to the franchise’s roots and embracing more stealth gameplay....

Scorpio Rising Sony’sUnchartedisn’t the only action-adventure game adaptation currently working its way toward the silver screen. Over at Constantin Films, pre-production continues on a cinematic adaptation of Square Enix’ explosive open-world series,Just Cause. As reported by Deadline, theJust Cause movie has recently secured a director in Mike Dowse, who previously shot heavy metal mockumentaryFUBAR,romantic comedyThe F Word, and episodes for various TV shows includingFuture ManandPreacher. Dowse joins writer Derek Kolstad, whose work penning theJohn Wickmovies will no doubt serve him well when it comes to scripting the ballistic action that theJust Causegames are renown for....

Darksiders IIwill be releasing next week and to help welcome in this new post-apocalypse, THQ is going to bring fans what they have been waiting for: Death and neat prizes! If you happen to live near the West Hollywood GameStop in sunny California, you can take part in a special midnight opening event hosted by THQ. The event will take place on August 13 at 9:00pm and will give fans a chance to meet Lead Combat Designer Ben Cureton, as well as get their hands on the game a few hours before the rest of us mere mortals....

Lisa and Kokoro have also made the cut This weekend, at theDead or Alive Festival 2018, Koei Tecmo revealed a brand new fighter coming to the roster of 2019’sDead or Alive 6. The next gal getting ready to throw down withDoA’scast of regulars is the mysterious NiCO, an 18-year-old MIST employee who is known as the “Azure Flash Cybertechnician”. A master of tech and weaponry, NiCO is an intelligent and somewhat immodest scientist who fights with electro-shock gloves, somewhat similar toStreet Fighter’sagent, C....

Longtime readers of Destructoid may know by now that I have a level of quiet respect for EA CEO John Riccitiello, whose statements over his past year as head of the “evil” games company have lent a human, humble and above all, honest face to one of gaming’s least trusted entities. With Activision putting EA in second place as a third party publisher, the company has had to learn some humility, and nobody understands that more than its boss....

Ease my pain, ease my loneliness… Sega have just announced thatHokuto ga Gotokuis coming to the West asFist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. The game will launch in Europe and North America this Fall on PS4. Created by Team Yakuza (Ryu Ga GotokuStudio),Lost Paradisefollows head-popper extraordinaire Kenshiro and his pals as they make their way through the horrifying desolated wastes of post-apocalyptic Earth. Attacked by scummy villains, biker gangs and fellow martial arts rivals, it will take all of our heroes’ limb-severing, eye-gouging skills to survive....

Fun fact: The Part IV narrative actually takes place on Monday 16th As it’s Friday the 13th today, it makes sense that survival-horror gameFriday the 13thwould be celebrating its namesake. Indeed they are, as the slasher title will be getting some new content, as well as some spooky new weather effects and an XP boosting weekend. The update is titled“The Final Chapter”which was the subtitle given to the fourthFriday the 13thmovie, before going on to have six sequels, as well as numerous spin-offs and a (pretty good) remake....

The Bile Titan is akin to the general of the Terminid army inHelldivers 2. It’s a massive beast, towering over everything on four tall legs. There are multiple ways to kill the Bile Titan inHelldivers 2, one of which is quick. Sometimes. The best way to kill a Bile Titan inHelldivers 2is by turning it to mulch with a powerful Secondary Weapon or Stratagem. Weapons like the EAT-17 and Quasar Cannon do a ton of damage to the hulking monstrosity, especially if you aim at its head — the Bile Titan’s primary weak point....

We’ve all been there inStardew Valley: you’ve ventured a little too far from home and lost track of time, the clock is ticking dangerously close to 2AM and you’re on the verge of passing out and having Linus rummage through your pockets. To prevent this, use a Tent Kit. The Tent Kit is a new, single-use item that was added with the 1.6 update ofStardew Valley. It works a little like a Campfire, meaning you can craft one and put it down wherever you like and sleep there overnight....

Dagath, the latest Warframe to be added to Digital Extremes’ free-to-play space ninja simulator, allows players to take on the role of a terrifying, headless horsewoman. If you have ever wanted to murder large numbers of enemies using spectral horses, then now is your time to shine. How to get Dagath in Warframe To get Dagath, players will be able to either purchase her from the Market for Platinum, or farm her blueprints from the Shrine of Dagath....

InType Soul, secrets include the hidden Vizard race, a powerful combination of Soul Reaper and Hollow. It’s an extremely powerful race, so you’ll want to know how to get Vizard in Type Soul to become a stronger Soul Reaper. How to unlock Vizard in Type Soul The process to get Vizard inType Soulis a lengthy one, so be prepared for a bit of a grind. It’s certainly a worthwhile one if you like playing as a Soul Reaper, because you also get the powers of a Hollow, making it a true force to be reckoned with....