#Goals Many folks have been singing the praises ofRocket Leaguefor quite some time now, but I wasonly just recentlyintroduced first-hand to its brilliance. Developer Psyonix revealed today that it’s taking steps to expose the game to an even wider audience: those who go to the store to get their video games. On a Kinda Funny Games stream, Psyonix announced thatRocket Leagueis getting a retail release. No price was mentioned, but the game currently sells for $19....

More screens and a look at Kirby Last week Nintendo took the world by storm andannounced Soraas the lastSmash UltimateDLC character. Arriving on October 18 as part of the second Fighters Pass (or $5.99 piecemeal), he’ll bring along several costumes and lots of flair from the classicKingdom Heartsseries, but now we’re getting a better look at what to expect from theSmash UltimateSora DLC. Sakurai took to Twitter to give us more screens, naturally taken from the debug version of the game (as he constantly warns us about)....

The older I’ve gotten, the more I come to appreciate slow-paced games that encourage you to kick back for an hour or so at a time.Coffee TalkandDonut Countyare among my favorites in this “chill” genre.SCHiMmay soon join them if its demo is any indication. I gave theSCHiMdemo a try when I spotted it while perusing the sea of survival crafting games in Steam Next Fest, egged on by the low-key visuals and the promise of a relaxing time....

News is coming “soon” As we charge further onward into a potentialSonic Frontiers2022 release, Sega has been mum on any info on the gameoutside of the single reveal trailer: that may change “soon,” but for now, Sega is sticking to the 2022 launch. Spotted by Nintendo Life, the newSonic Official livestreamthat aired recently acknowledged theSonic Frontierssituation directly. After noting that news will come “soon,” Katie Chrzanowski (social media manager for Sega) also reconfirmed the “holiday” 2022 release:...

This re-release makes me feel old Some of my fondest gaming memories come from the early 1990’s, where Sega used its Model 2 arcade board to launch several great titles. Releases likeVirtua Fighter 2, Sonic the Fighters, andCyber Troopers Virtual-Onseemed like the most advanced games ever made at the time. Sega has announced that they’re taking five of these games and re-releasing them on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network as their Model2 Collection....

Word fromall overthe placeis that the planned PC MMORPG version of Sega’s crate moving, direction asking simulator,Shenmue, has been canceled. The game was to be set around the events ofShenmue II, featuring many characters and elements from the series. This news shouldn’t be that disappointing to our North American readers, as the game was only announced for South Korea and China. This news also shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the game has been plagued by legal and development issues since its announcement in 2004....

It has today been revealed that Microsoft’s newHalostudio, 343 Productions, is overseeing an anime set in the Halo universe, with a trailer due to be revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con later on this day. DubbedHalo Legends, the cartoon will be a series of seven short adventures revolving around everyone’s favorite green-helmeted space heroes. Five well-known studios are behind the project — Bones, Casio Entertainment, Production I.G., Studio4 C, and Toei Animation....

343 Industries founder and lead Bonnie Ross is leaving theHalo Infinitestudio. After 15 years leading 343 at Microsoft, Ross has officially confirmed her departure. The studio head has said she will be leaving the company to attend to a family medical issue. Here’s the statement in full, viasocial media: While I had hoped to stay withHalountil we released the Winter Update, I am letting you know I will be leaving 343 and attending to a family medical issue....

Top gear ghoulies I can’t think of a game I have been dropping news about for longer thanTeam Sonic Racing. From teases and rumours, to announcement, to trailers, delays, and further delays, it feels like this particular title has stalled at the starting grid forever. Still, things seem to be on track right now, with the Sega racer expected to launch May 21. The developer has just announced another track, ready to be torn up by Sonic, Amy, Knuckles and friends....

Second batch of Tribeca Film Festival reviews, plus Infinity War, a new wave cult oddity, and a William Friedkin classic All right now, boppers, welcome back toThe 300, a recurring feature on my goofball quest to watch 300 movies in theaters in the year 2018. I’ll be watching new releases, classics, hidden gems, and festival films to experience the wide world of cinema in all its forms. Casting such a wide net, I hope there’s something that you can also enjoy and share....

Oh hey, as it turns out the Switch’s 4.0 update didn’t just add a few extra enhancements and 30-second video capture – there’s also hidden support for the Wii U GameCube adapter. Yeah, that thing, remember when Nintendo dropped a GameCube accessory for the latestSmashbecause people wanted to use their WaveBirds instead of Pro Controllers? It’s still alive and kicking, and not just atSmash 4Wii U tournaments. Now as of 4....

So yeah,Dead Rising 2is a pretty fun game. Watch this video to get some tips on how to use the upgrading system. We talked to Riot Games about on theDotAtrademark, check out Dale’s top ten list of videogame songs, see the making ofTRON: Evolutionand more happened on 09/24/10. Destructoid Originals:Destructoid Interview: Riot Games on DotA trademark & LoLFriday Night Fights: A quick Reach PSACommunity:Community blogs of 09/24/10 Contests:Win Ace Combat: Joint Assault for the PSP!...

Beats scalper prices on eBay The going rate for a Nintendo Switch on eBay is about $390, and on Amazon, around $384. That’s just for the standard $299 console, but you can now pick up a Switch in a bundle with a game, headset, or extra Joy-Con controller for near list price and avoid inflated marketplace prices. Three newNintendo Switch bundlesshowed up today on Antonline’s eBay page. The Nintendo authorized distributor has bundles priced between $419....