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Not live-action movies, though Nintendo plans to release feature-length films in the near future, company CEOTatsumi Kimishimaconfirmed in a recent interview with Japanese newspaperAsahi Shimbun. According to Kimishima, the films will either be hand-drawn or computer animated, as opposed to live-action pictures, due to the disaster that was the 1993Super Mario Bros.movie. While Nintendo intends to be heavily involved with the production of these pictures, the company is currently in talks with outside partners for assistance with matters like global distribution....

Living history When you first seePentiment, it’s quite plainly different from most other games. It’s a historical thriller, an adventure told in another era using art, sounds, and design conducive to the overall feeling of life in 16th century upper Bavaria. It’s no surprise, then, that this is a passion project for the developers atObsidianputting it together. We got a chance to take a look at some ofPentimentahead of Gamescom and participate in a Q&A with some developers behind the project....

PlayStation Plus Premium members can now try their hand at two of the most notable games of the year. The subscription service is adding free trials for a bizarre duo:Baldur’s Gate 3andThe Lord of the Rings Gollum. LOTRfans will get to check outGollumfor a full hour, and based on the game’s terrible reception, that might be more than enough time with it.Gollumhas a Top Critic Score of just 37 onOpenCritic, with only 4% of critics recommending it....

Capcom’s financial results are in Capcom’s financial results are in, and the big news is that, despite still managing to shift almost five million copies,Resident Evil 6is officially a disappointment, unable to meet publisher expectations. The critically not-very-acclaimed-might-as-well-have-been-a-spin-off entry in the series has shifted 4.8 million copies to date, with Capcom predicting it’ll eventually hit 5 million. While those numbers are high, Capcom expected better of its biggest 2012 title, saying:...

Where’s Bouldy when you need him? Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Housemarque has released a lengthy breakdown video showcasing the upcomingAscensionDLCfor excellent sci-fi adventureReturnal. The 18-minute video holds particular focus on the “Tower of Sisyphus” — set to provide players with their toughest challenge. The Tower of Sisyphus is, essentially,Returnal‘s new “endless” mode. Hardened time walkers fans will be tasked with guiding returning adventurer Selene as she picks her way through floor after floor of increasingly tough, increasingly hard-hitting enemies — standing toe-to-tentacle with familiar creatures and bosses featuredReturnal‘s main story campaign....

Rocksteady “working like crazy” to fix the issues Rocksteady co-founder and game director, Sefton Hill, supports Warner Bros.’ decision to pull theborkedPC version ofBatman: Arkham Knightfrom sale. In a tweet late last night, Hill also added that the studio’s “best engineers” were “working like crazy” to get the problems rectified. Totally supported decision to suspend PC version. We have our best engineers at Rocksteady working like crazy to help fix the issues ASAP....

It obviously won’t just affect games for kids Josh Hawley, the junior senator from Missouri and currently the youngest member serving in the Senate, has made a name for himself from going after the tech giants of Silicon Valley. He has butted heads withFacebook. He wants to make it more difficult for websites totrack users and collect their data. He thinks Instagram and Twitter areparasitesthat should disappear. Hawley’s also not too keen on loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions in video games and, yesterday, he introduced a bill that would effectively ban them from all video games distributed in the United States....

Updated: June 28, 2025 We checked for new codes! EnterSilver and Bloodas Noah Nevernight, a “heretic” with a fancy name and enough luck to be saved from certain death by a girl from the Blood Clan. Now, you must uncover the mystery behind the Black Blood disease and save the once-prosperous land of Minexus. In this tactical RPG, you’ll have to summon a team of Vassals strong enough to battle against the Blood Beasts....

A better look at the in-game festivals Guitar Hero Livecould end up being a pretty neat experiment, and if Activision sticks to its word of not annualizing the franchise, I’ll be happy. You can get a look at the in-game festivals (Rock the Block and SoundDial) in the video above, as well as more info on Guitar Hero TV. Also, singing is confirmed now, if that’s a thing you like to do....

Don’t rush out all at once Looks like there are plenty ofBattlefrontcopies at GameStop. As part of its weekly sale, the retailer hasStar Wars Battlefronton all platformsat a big fat $20 off. (That’s 33% for those without a calculator handy.) The Deluxe Editions are also on sale at $49.99, but we’re not sure if it’s worth the extra $10 to pick up. Heck, you may probably argueBattlefrontat $39.99 is iffy (since we’re still on the sidelines and all the hardcore fans have already bought and uh, “finished” the game)....

And you won’t need a Rift this time I would callSuper Lucky’s Talea pleasant surprise — and for some, especially those who missed theoriginal gameon Oculus Rift, it will be — but I came in expecting a charming, well-polished 3D platformer with a cute little protagonist. And that’s just what I got! The E3 preview build for this notablynon-VR sequel (it’s headed to Xbox One and Windows 10 in November) was my first highlight of the show....

Episode 399 This past week is bound to go down in history as one of the biggest in entertainment. After 11 years of world-building,Marvel’s The Avengers: Endgamefinally released to theaters where it grossed more than one billion dollars in its first five days. It’s shattering records across the box office and is shattering records on Podtoid as the crew records their longest episode yet. CJ, Chris, Dan, Occams, and Charlotte break down some games includingMortal Kombat 11,Ape Escape,Fortnite: Avengers, and how much they’d love to see a newViva Pinata....

Remembering gaming’s greatest moments [Back in April of 2007, former Destructoid writer Chad Concelmo started a recurring series called “The Memory Card.” The purpose was simple — to share some of the greatest events in gaming history, and give them the respect they deserve. But in 2011 the series ended with no resurrection date in sight…until now. With Chad’s blessing, please join us for a brief Season 6 of the Memory Card – Chris....