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One of these things is not like the others Good news, everyone!The Darknesscan now be played on Xbox One! The game joins the ever-growing catalog of backward compatible titles that are playable on Microsoft’s newer box. The bad news?Duke Nukem ForeverandThe Bureau: XCOM Declassifiedare also available. What a way to sour some good news. I mean that in jest, but those other two shooters are some huge disappointments.Duke Nukem Foreverwas never going to live up to the 13 years of hype it had, but it thoroughly missed the point of what madeDuke Nukem 3Dso wonderful....

The Destructoid Show moved back to its usual studio, and they were visited by Soldier Knows Best’s Mark Watson. Tara commented that Mark’s voice is very soothing, and you know what? I have to absolutely agree. That man was blessed with a voice of an angel. But that’s all beside the point. Mark discusses probably one of the biggest questions of the year for gamers.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3orBattlefield 3?...

Despite the fact thatFez‘s two man development team has been largely silent on the game since itfirst showed up years ago, it has not become vaporware. The guys at Polytron have finally resurfaced, with a playable demo and tentative release date for their indie 2D/3D platformer. Max and Tara got to interview Phil Fish, and they talk about the game, and where its been for the past couple of years....

Earlier this week,Funcom teased the revealof the Illuminati, one of the three playable factions in its upcoming MMORPG,The Secret World. Revealed as the manipulators and schemers in the shadows, the Illuminati look to be the sophisticated choice dealing in information and secrets as well as assault rifles and magic. The Secret Worldappears to be an interesting twist on the usual MMO format; I’ll be keen to see the differences between the Illuminati and the other classes: the Dragons and the Templars....

2.B.A Master “1999. Pikachu becomes a star.” I’m scrolling throughthis official timelinecelebrating two decades of Pokémon, and it’s all coming back. Ken Sugimori’s iconic artwork on the game boxes and trading cards. The opening battle inPokémon: The First Moviewith Donphan blowing my adolescent mind. The mini-games inStadium(“Rock Harden” and “Run, Rattata, Run” were and still are my favorites). Getting a GameCube withSuper Smash Bros. Meleeand thinking it was just about the coolest thing....

It’s beautiful! And unfortunately Japan-only! You know a collector’s set is on the right track when you’re considering buying it despite already having all of the featured games and not speaking the language. That’s where I’m at right now with theMega Man & Mega Man X 5 in 1 Special Box, a treasure trove for Nintendo Switch-owningMega Manfans. For 10,989 yen, the package includes aMega Man 11booklet, a30th-anniversary art piece, and copies ofMega Man Legacy Collection 1+2,Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2, andMega Man 11....

Pretty much unplayable with touch controls In case you haven’t heard,the originalTomb Raideris availableon iOS for a buck. I was trying it out yesterday, and I have to say, so long as you’re usinga controller option, the game works like a charm. The only hangup you may have are the so called “tank controls,” where Lara can only walk forward in the direction she is facing, but those are pretty easy to adjust to if you’ve played anything from that era....

Share the controls with a soon-to-be-enemy Add another one to the list: the arcade-inspired roguelikeTumbleSeedis coming to Switch this spring. I’ve talked about the game a few times now, and I don’t mind continuing to bring it up. It’s a cool one. You have to help this little seed navigate pitfalls and enemies, but instead of having direct control over its movement, you cause it to roll back and forth by fiddling with the bar it’s perched on....

We’ll take the Spruce Moose! Hop in! WayForward has revealed a brand new title currently in development for Nintendo Switch.Vitamin Connection, described as a “bacteria-busting game for one or two”, is a new co-op game which – to my mind – recalls the heady days of video games designed to make you think about your physical health, such asCaptain NovolinorPlaque Attack. InVitamin Connection, players control ultra-cute protagonists Vita-Boy and Mina-Girl as they battle to save the Sable family from an array of germs, bacteria, and other grim nasties that have me washing my hands around 17 times a day....

World of Warcraft Dragonflight‘s fourth season launched yesterday, and rather than a juicy content patch in the form of a “10.3,” we were instead treated to some fundamental changes to PvE content and a redux of Dragonflight’s existing dungeons and raids. The Revival Catalyst – a system in which players can turn non-raid gear into tier pieces, got a slight reworking as well. This season, the tier sets’ appearance and bonuses, taken from the pool of previously available options, were voted on by the community....

Young or old, it seems gamers everywhere loveThe Legend of Zeldaseries. When the new Nintendo DS offeringThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit Trackswas announced at Game Developers Conference earlier this year, everyone cheered. So it’s curious to see that, in its latest financial report, Nintendo goes out of its way to specify thatSpirit Tracks“will appeal to a wider age group of people.” Am I missing something, or doesn’t the Zelda series already have that appeal?...

Makes me want to write a haiku With so many action-packed games to play, sometimes it’s nice to temper the experience with something more chill.Koicatches the eye in the same wayflOwdid during the last generation. It just looks like a relaxing thing to do in order to unwind. Admittedly, it would be nice to see it in motion, but for now we just have a handful of screens and the promise that it will be coming to PlayStation 4 in spring....

Releasing in June with Aim Controller support Chris and I werejustchatting about next week’sFarpointand the accompanyingAim Controllerdesigned for PlayStation VR shooters. Will there be much support for the new peripheral? I’m doubtful. But the controller is landing at least one other notable title in the near future:Arizona Sunshine. The zombie game has been out for Vive and Oculus Riftsince last year, and I’ve heard it described as a must-play for VR owners....