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On the bright side, there isn’t much filler This weekend’sPlayStation flash salein North America is short and (a little) sweet. You’ll only find PS4 deals, and the list isn’t very long, but almost all of the games are recognizable for a change. If you were thinking of picking upFar Cry 3 Classic Edition($17.99) orDark Souls: Remastered($27.99), both of those are worth a look. There’s also Fullbright’s space station adventureTacoma($7.99),Yakuza 6($35.99), and discounts onFighting EX Layer($27....

The clock has struck midnight here on the East Coast, which means that it’s September 1st (holy crap, how the time files). That means that the new PlayStation 3, known colloquially as the “PS3 Slim,” is officially on sale at retailers worldwide (though many stores began selling it a few days afterSony announced it at Gamescom). During Gamescom, Sony alsounveiled PS3 system software v3.00, saying that it would be out in time for the launch of the Slim....

Best question will win a free Loot Crate Radio Destructoid is our official community-focused podcast! Join hostsMr Andy Dixon(Community Manager),Bill Platt(Legendary Dtoider),Conor Elsea(Community Monster), andKyle MacGregor(Associate Editor) as we talk about our favorite Dtoid community highlights! It’s time for another episode of Radio Destructoid! On this week’s show, we’ll be joined by special community guestRetrofraction! He may or may not be the man in the header image. (Note: he is not....

Here’s a developer diary from the team at Bugbear Entertainment, currently working onRidge Racer Unbounded. There are cars, they go fast and the level editor they show off looks like a great execution. They also released a batch of screenshots which you’re able to view in our gallery. Ridge Raceris a series which never captured my interest as a participant because, as with most racing games, I was utterly abysmal at it....

Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast discusses Splatoon 3, Gamescom 2022, and Sonic Frontiers Welcome back! It is a new Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of Spot Dodge: A Live Nintendo Podcast exclusively on Destructoid.Topics: Tonight, we’re discussingGamescom announcements,Sonic Frontiersgetting progressively better trailers, what we expect fromSplatoon 3‘s single-player-focused Nintendo Treehouse Live event, and more! Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest....

Let’s begin at the beginning Despite the guff it gets from some members of the fighting game community, theSmash Bros.franchise is not only the biggest game in the genre but also one of the biggest in all of gaming. Each and every entry in the series has outsold the one before it, and withSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatelaunching December 7 on Switch, that trend is no doubt set to continue. While it remains to be seen if the content ofUltimatewill allow the title to live up to its name, there’s little argument the included roster is indeed an ultimate assortment of some of the biggest names in Nintendo and gaming history....

The team over at Rat King (TRI) has partnered with a number of independent game developers to create anonline advent calendarthat offers up daily downloadable game related presents. First up is the soundtrack forEndless Legend, a “turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators ofEndless SpaceandDungeon of the Endless“. The calendar seems to be on European time, because the gift for Dec 1st opened up for me just fine, even though it’s currently Nov 30th in the U....

Leon can’t catch a break TheResident Evilfranchise is going to have a big 2017. Along withResident Evil 7, the series is getting both acheesy Hollywood filmand a new CG entry. Set after the events ofResident Evil 6,Resident Evil: Vendetta(orBiohazard: Vendettain Japan) features Leon and Chris fighting against Glenn Arias, the suave new threat who somehow has super zombies who listen to his orders. The biggest draw of this trailer, however, is Rebecca Chambers....

The first step you take inAnimeVanguardsis a pivotal one, as it requires you to choose between three Units: Ichiga, Roku, and Luffo. This decision can heavily impact the beginning of your journey, particularly when it’s time to go into battle. So, if you want to ensure you’re stepping in the right direction, we’ll help you choose the best Starter Unit inAnime Vanguards. Best Starter Unit in Anime Vanguards After thoroughly comparing the three characters, it’s clear thatLuffo stands out as the best Starter UnitinAnime Vanguards....

In four different themes too 2K Games is offering four different bundles on various games from their library. On the PC, you can getXCOM: Enemy UnknownandSid Meier’s Civilization Vin the 2K Definitive Strategy Collection. The rest of the three bundles are for all you Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners. The 2K Essentials Collection includesBioShock,Borderlands, andXCOM: Enemy Unknown. The 2K Power Pack includesBioShock 2,The Darkness II, andMafia II. Lastly, there’s the Rogues and Outlaws Collections that bundlesBorderlands 2,Spec Ops: The Line, andMafia II....

Catch a few precious seconds after all the marketing quotes Rising Star games dropped a little tease ofDeadly Premonition: The Director’s Cuttoday, and what a tiny morsel it is. Following about a minute of quotes about the release from fine publications such as Giant Bomb, EGM and Destructoid (whoever the hell that is), we’re given roughly five seconds of FBI Special Agent Francis York Morgan breathing heavily in the rain....

The first indie block of 2023 Nintendo is gearing up for a third-party spotlight on upcoming independent games. A new Indie World Showcase will air tomorrow, April 19. Airing at 9 a.m. PT / noon E.T., the new Nintendo Indie World Showcase is expected to run for roughly 20 minutes. You can follow thestream hereon YouTube or in the embed below: A friendly reminder that this is an Indie World Showcase, meaning it will highlight specifically independent games for the Nintendo Switch....

Disney Lorcana’s Shimmering Skiesexpansion builds upon the TCG’s universe, adding new Disney movie characters and locations into the mix. As with every set, there are a bunch ofnew Enchantedcards for you to collect that are not only stunning, they’re incredibly powerful. Enchanted cards are some of the rarest cards inDisney Lorcana. They have alternative art, foil finishes, and powerful abilities that make each one extremely strong. Since they’re so rare, you can’t get them in set boxes such as theGateway Box; you can only pull them from booster packs....