Sharpen your Swords In the continuation of its efforts to bring a range of Neo-Geo Pocket Color classics to Nintendo Switch, SNK has releasedThe Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny, which first launched for the super-clicky handheld back in 2000. A scaled-down version of one of SNK’s most noble but underplayed fighting titles, The Last Blade is similar in design, tone, and theme to Samurai Shodown, but hosts its own party of sword-swinging ninjas and samurai....

September 1 Lumineshas had a storied 12-year history, and after a four-year hiatus since the (good) Vita game, we’re getting a new version. Before you get too excited, know that it’s another mobile edition (there are at least three ports already, as they were one of the first to smash into the mobile scene), set to launch on Android and iOS on September 1 for $2.99. I can hear the groans, but still!...

The Nintendo Switch 2 version ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwill introduce several upgrades to the game, butone of the best may be locked behind theZelda Notesapp. Despite the excitement for Nintendo’s next console, many players have questioned the company’s strategy of “upgrading” older games to take advantage of the Switch 2’s extra power. Some of the improvements made toBreath of the Wildmay result in a smoother experience, but the fact that they’re locked behind an external mobile app seems like an unnecessary hurdle....

Unfortunately, fans will have to wait longer than normal forThe Rookieseason 8, but on the bright side, a recent development could help the show in the long run. The series typically has four-month hiatuses between seasons.The Rookie’s seasonsusually end in the spring and return in the fall. However, that won’t be the case for season 8. The Rookieseason 8 will consist of 18 episodes. The Rookiealso veered off course with season 7, as it premiered in winter 2025 instead of fall 2024....

A whole bunch of news came out of gamescom this year, but my takeaway has to be Dale North’s edible escapades. F*ck the games, gimme the food! Elsewhere this weekend, we reviewSound Shapesthen harass the devs onSup Holmes?,Neo Aquarium: King of Crustaceansalso gets special review treatment, Storm Dain returns for someDriver: San Francisco, and prop maker Volpin Props takes us through the development of the latest Mr. Destructoid helmet. Destructoid Original:Storm’s Adventure with Driver: San FranciscoSup, Holmes?...

Is this real news? Like,really realnews? Probably not, but I know quite a few people were hoping that Nintendo would fix the name for its latest home console. For those people, I’m sorry to tell you that, when the Nintendo E3 press conference begins, the machine will still be called Wii U. The proof is two-fold. First, the final Wii U logo — relatively unchanged since last E3 — has been uploaded to Nintendo’s press site....

For years,One Piecefans have speculated about the mysterious figure at the top of the World Government, Imu. Despite being introduced relatively late in the series, Imu has become a focal point of intense fan theory and analysis. The shadowy ruler has only made a few brief appearances, but those glimpses, combined with cryptic lines of dialogue, have ignited the imaginations of dedicated fans. One very interesting theory suggests that Imu is not just a powerful individual but a literal embodiment of a legendary creature from Japanese folklore....

Over the course of the last two weeks, two typhoons have been making their way through South Korea and Japan. Although the eye of the first typhoon disappeared as it crossed over South Korea and left the country largely unharmed, it has caused a lot of destruction in Japan. The second typhoon, which is called Typhoon Jebi, is now also making its way across Japan, leaving behind a lot of damage....

Ubisoftis one of the world’s largest video game publishers, and now it’s offering some of its most popular games for at extremely low prices as part of its new Media Loved It Sale. The Ubisoft Store updates its sales every week, and the latest deals are live from now until October 20 at 9am UTC.Click here to navigate to the store page. The latestUbisoftsale heavily discounts a wide range of critically-acclaimed titles from the publisher....

On June 11, 2025, a new MMORPG release titledRavendawn. Featuring old-school top-down pixel graphics,Ravendawnflew under many MMO players’ radar before release. However, after release,Ravendawnhas had such an influx of players that the developers have had to add an extra server and implement a better queue system. So what isRavendawnOnline MMO? Here’s what we know. RavendawnOnline MMO Features Officially titledRavendawn, some still prefer to call the gameRavendawn Onlinebecause of the MMORPG’s website....

Kevin Baconadmits he finds it “disconcerting” when horror fans ask him to autograph pictures of one of his most famous movie deaths. With over 80 films to his name, the star ofPrime Video’s current streaming seriesThe Bondsmanhas tackled just about every genre imaginable. Bacon’s horror movie footprint happens to be particularly large, however, as the actor has starred in several memorable fright flicks over the years. Bacon’s latest projectThe Bondsmanindeed sees him back in the world of horror, this time in a Raimi-esque streaming series....

Jurassic Parkis one of the most influential movies of the 1990s and the sci-fi genre, and a similar movie that was released before it was so bad that it made Steven Spielberg’s movie look even better. Steven Spielberg has explored various genres throughout his career, making some of the most notable films ever in different genres, and one of his most popular and beloved works isJurassic Park. Based on Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel of the same name,Jurassic Parkbrings dinosaurs to the modern world, but not without terrifying consequences....

As Japan heads into its national election season, some of this summer’s hottest anime titles are adjusting their schedules to make way for live coverage, includingOne PieceandGachiakuta. Fans of long-running and new series alike will notice brief pauses in their weekly viewing routines. Two high-profile titles,One PieceandGachiakuta, are both taking a short break. While these delays are temporary, they land at pivotal points in each series. With anticipation building for key plot developments, fans will need to hold on a little longer....