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Wrote another free book about video-games

YES THIS IS WHAT I DO WHEN I GET BORED. I've released three books on video-games thus far as part of my Up, Down, Left, Right series. Volume Four is more about video-game communities than video-games themselves, though it specifically us...

 
 
 
 

Deep In Security

On top of completely failing to provide what anyone could consider a satisfactory customer experience with the SimCity debacle it has also come to light that there is a massive security hole in Origin; EA's digital distribution service and ...

 
 
 
 
 
 

RWBY: Black Trailer Examination

Allons-y! We have been graced with another trailer for RWBY and I'm here to talk about it. This time we get a character name of Blake and her male companion um.... whathisface, I'm sure they said it but the audio wasn't easy to hear w...

 
 
 
 
 
 

PS3 Friday Night Fights: Call of Camouflage Edition

But with more #swagyolobrodawgblazeit Two things that go on in Call of Duty lobbies are pubstomping and people leaving to avoid being stomped. For those that don't know, "pub stomp" referrs to an organized group of players ("clan") forming...

 
 
 
 

Un-rant a rant.

In an attempt to write something that was big and wordy and drawn out I wrote something that was stupid long-winded and pointless. BLOG POST SUCCESSFUL Anyway, to break down that wall of idiocy I posted about contrition and hate cake, it...

 
 
 
 

Indie Gems by Jinx - Steam Indie Spring Sale Edition

With Steam's Indie Spring Sale going on, I thought I'd highlight some great indie titles I've played that seem to get overlooked. I have included mini-reviews for each, plus media and links to make checking them out quick and easy! I start ...

 
 
 
 

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Review

So after weeks of procrastination, I have finally finished writing a review. Anyways, if you guys have any feedback about my writing, it would be much appreciated if you would post it. And now for the review: With the spread of phazon onc...

 
 
 
 

The Best Scarves in Gaming

Let’s face it: scarves make anything cool. Case in point, Fred from Scooby Doo. Do you think he became the leader of the gang because of his brains? Hell no. It’s because of that devilishly stylish scarf he wears. This doesn’t just apply ...

 
 
 
 

My adventures through the world of piracy

This I my first attempt at blogging on Destuctiod, I have been planning on doing it for a while now and I finally found the right time to get started. I thought I may just start by getting my piracy out of the way first. When I was st...

 
 
 
 

Contrition: The Fuck You Say

WARNING: This is a rant heavy rant. I like how the flair up of attitudes - what with emotions running high around the Sim5 launch and all - caused a little bit of a stir with some sensitive folks - who basically stepped into the spotligh...

 
 
 
 

Cblog Recaps of 03/20 and SAMURAI-ISMS

I'm actually finding a bit of a pattern going on this week. I bought Sakura Samurai for the 3DS earlier and I also bought 5 Ronin, a comic about 5 Marvel heroes reimagined as samurai. Yeah, this week is about samurai. Sakura Samurai is...

 
 
 
 

Thinking about Diving into Monster Hunter?

As Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (MH3U) just launched in the US and is on the verge of launch in Europe, I thought it would be a good idea to write a blog for anyone who is on the fence about picking it up, or anyone who has picked it up and is...

 
 
 
 

P4A: Be Happy You're Even Getting It

What with all this buzz and hype surrounding the new Gears and Walking Dead games coming out, you might have missed the news circulating about Persona 4 Arena finally getting a maybe solid release date in Europe. So as long as that presum...

 
 
 
 

Nintendo Power Retrospective - Part 12

This week I've come to the end of Nintendo Power's first year, and boy is this issue weak on games to review, with only four titles. On the bright side, one of those is a classic from Capcom. We also have the results of the first annual Nin...

 
 
 
 

PAX East Prep: Food! Glorious Food!

Last week I wrote up an article about how to prepare your devices' energy for PAX East. With the event literally right around the corner, I thought it was overdue that I wrote about a different kind of energy: yours. Food is expensive. I...

 
 
 
 

John Riccitiello and the Corporate Allegory

As bleak as the morning was, John Riccitiello (or Johnny C as his cool new friends had begun to address him affectionately) was in high spirits. Pulling on his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pyjamas, he bounded down the stairs, gleeful at t...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Facebook Responds to GoW:A Leonidas DLC

Meet Leonidas. He's a GameStop exclusive multiplayer character for God of War Ascension. His design is based off the character's model in 300, who is in turn loosely based off the very real person, Leonidas. He also happens to be wearing ...

 
 
 
 
 
 

Tomb Raider Review

The reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise, aptly called Tomb Raider, is an excellent example of an action movie in video game form. Every appealing aspect of the action genre is present; Explosions, Bloody fights, Explosions, powerful weapon...

 
 
 
 
 
 

Etrian Odyssey IV: D-toid contest!

I really dig the Etrian Odyssey series. Not only do I like a good dungeon crawl, but Etrian feeds my near-insatiable lust for... cartography! Any game that includes mapmaking as part of the adventure is aces in my book. I'm really looking...

 
 
 
 

Quickposts

SlimeyBearXXL979990

Huh apparently Spider Man in the Spiderverse has a animated lego scene and the scene was all done by a 14 year old lego animating you Thats pretty cool,I saw a bit of the scene and suprsingly it was really Really nice to see a kid get to do

 
 
Neronium

Got bored, so shell swap was Pic in

 
 
absolutfreak

All right, Im about to join the excitement, and will most likely get completely

 
 
Neronium

Note to self, go with GC Dual next time rather than Pluto HDMI Board for Itll save a lot of

 
 
Queen of Philosophy

Crappy image quality, but man! This stance, this outfit, those kombos - my Queen is back (and this time it seems like she really is queen!) 💜

 
 
Flanx

Logging in for the first time in 2 months just to say that a certain game trailer that leaked today made me cry real Legitimate adult How yall doin otherwise?

 
 
TheIntern

Here we Gory, grimy, but juuust cheeky

 
 
TheIntern

Here we Gory, grimy, but juuust cheeky

 
 
FakePlasticTree

You’re all legally allowed to post this today for various

 
 
mullon

Pat Robertson is fucking

 
 
TheLimoMaker

Just watched Across the Spider-Verse and I might have enjoyed it more than the Seeing it two more times this weekend but right now I feel like Ive just had one of THOSE positive What an exceptional fucking

 
 
GoofierBrute

When Atlus Instagram announces two Persona games, one of which is the remake of Persona 3, earlier than

 
 
ctg867

I didnt say it, he did

 
 
Anonymous 20

it directly into my NOW!!!!!!

 
 
Inquisitive Raven

Devolver Direct in 10 minutes!

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Gamestop is closing down so I got Xenobblade 3 for kinda Just started it and know nothing of the series and never played any of Really great to see the game just skips post battle result It really shows how much time you waist in

 
 
Boxed Swine

Sometimes I pee sitting down because Im too tired to stand and I dont need everyone on this bus judging Its hard enough to drive without all these eyes on

 
 
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ChronoLynxx

Overall, not a bad It had plenty of games that Im pretty excited Plus ending with a release date for FF7 Rebirth was pretty Looking forward to the Xbox showcase on Hope to see more of you in the comments watching live with us!

 
 
Mamekuma

SGF23 wasnt too bad, lots of first looks at games tailored to me, like Ever Crisis, Remake 2 (please be better), Space Marine 2 CO-OP, Return of Moria, Many things exclusive to PS5, but thats the way it Hoped for more dates

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Im not sure what the fighting games community reaction to Mortal Kombat 1s gameplay trailer but I am suprised to say it looked pretty boring/unintrestingto me and I did kinda like the look of 11 and Street Fighter 6,the newest upcoming Tekken

 
 
Fuzunga

“Speaking of Final get a free burrito from Legendary

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

New 2D sonic game,seems like it could be fun but I do personaly find it really really old/repetive how much Sega has done hey remember the old 2D sonic games, hey remember!over last few New levels with Sonic Mania seemed like the right step fowar

 
 
Boxman214

Have you ever had to make a big decision but found yourself paralyzed by fear? If so, what did you do? Howd it turn out?

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Man Rap music was a awful choice for music for a new 2D Prince of Persia game but it does look like it could maybe be fun? Seems to have nothing to do with the Sands of Time

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Sweet Capcom revealed a new MegmanX game is coming to switch and PC in a few months!

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Nice to see a release for the end of this month for Dave the Zoey reviewed the early acess launch verison of the game and was really postive of It will come to Switch end of this year

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Nice to have a new trailer for this it does look like a fun probably pretty linear 2D The character swinging her motorbike as a weapon does remind me of Devil May Cry

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Release date of August 24th now for Blasphmeous Looks it will be fun for fans of

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Sweet Turbo Overkill Episode launch is June Always great to hear Giannis voice in these trailer and he is in Trepang 2 for the end of the month Seems we are going to space for episode 3 and playable mech Hope new weapons

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

The new game by Dontnod the devs that made Life is Strange is out now,I dont really have too much intrest in this but they got Lena Raine to do the games soundtrack so I will for sure check out its

 
 
dmanatunga

Go Team Venture!

 
 
Trevlyn

Hope you all are safe and

 
 
Virtua Kazama

Oh While Ive been taking a hiatus from streaming (until Sunday with the Bi-Weekly coming up), my recent blog has been put on the Front Good stuff!

 
 
Kerrik52

I got let go from my second job for similar reasons as my Turns out its hard to break into the programming business when things are planned My boss was so distraught he lost sleep after failing to convince management to keep Yay?

 
 
Vadicta

When does E3 start? Cant wait to spend all day watching news, previews, and interviews on G4!!

 
 
Inquisitive Raven

Wait, New-E3 is today???

 
 
SlimeyBearXXL979990

Sweet Bleak Sword DX is out now! Looks pretty neat,I was orginaly turned off by the game because I thought it was a rogue lite but its actualy not a rogue lite at all and is level by level singleplayer

 
 
Gajknight

Im eating good kino tonight

 
 
Whispering Willow

Working on some tarot predictions since I have some Xbox-ish and indie/PC questions I have room for two or three Capcom questions, so ask away!

 
 
PhilKenSebben

And slaps on these hot cakes!

 
 
Narwhalnut

Please check out this wonderful video by Sl0nk0b0mb on YouTube! I had a blast hanging out and talking about Belle Boomerang!

 
 
RiffRaff

Switch version of Dragons Dogma for five magic I guess its finally time to add it to the pile (toward the Hope I can finish it before I hear magic is the most fun build, is that right? Current Status

 
 
Chris Moyse

Dhalsim super cheesed me out with zoning Game 1, so I got super frustrated and sloppy next games, got the job done but what a mess, Except for that sweet air throw

 
 
medicamecanica

Street Fighter: I still couldnt break into Bronze rank for the life of Switched to modern controls last night and while I was getting used to them climbed up to silver with Turns out instant command grabs are

 
 
Gajknight

Someone needs to go to Canada and beat up Ganondorf smh

 
 
Alphadeus

Been playing Diablo Awesome game :) Was looking into either making a clan, but first wanted to see if anyone made a clan for Dtoid people? Alphadeus#1927 is my battle