Online pass confirmed for Mass Effect 3

Well, what a surprise. No sooner is it confirmed that online multiplayer has been shoehorned intoMass Effect 3do we get therealreason for the mode’s existence … an online pass. Yep, a redeemable code will be included with every new copy of the game. you’re able to set your watch by this shit. As always, used consumers will need to buy a code from EA if they want to play the tacked-on co-op mode that wasdetailed this week....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Henry Edwards

Overwatch might appear in Heroes of the Storm, but only after its launch

I’d be up for it Overwatch, the newest IP from Blizzard, looks like their biggest gamble yet. It’s not banking on an established franchise likeHearthstonedid withWarcraft, and the cast is composed of completely original characters. That’s probably why they’re not eager to bring them intoHeroes of the Stormjust yet. According to community manager Trikslyr over at the Blizzard forums, “there will be no addition of anOverwatchhero [inHeroes of the Storm] until the game officially releases....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Keith Blair

PAX: Ascend: New Gods likely eventually coming to PC

Another sign of the quickly decreasing Xbox 360 life cycle? Ascend: New Gods, the upcoming Xbox 360 free-to-play title, might not stay exclusive to the console. Today, Signal Studios said in an interview that it’s working with the idea of bringing the game to PC. The intention is to create a completely seamless character transition where all progress from the 360 version can be imported to the PC adaption. A beta forAscend: New Godsis scheduled to go live in May, followed shortly thereafter by a summer launch....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Colleen Pearson

PC Port Report: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

Let’s ‘ave a butcher’s at the PC version Assassin’s Creedhas had a rough time on PC. Not only did the very first game control poorly, but later both the third game and the infamousUnityboth had a glut of technical issues, bugs, and suffered with very poor performance on PC. As much as I love the series, its PC ports have been pretty arse. Even when ignoring the port problems, last year’s iterationwas a major low-point....

June 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1755 words · Angela Mills

PSA: Fire Emblems Heroes’ Book V is out, which means more My Nintendo Platinum Points

The first two chapters will net you 200 In case you missed it,Fire Emblem Heroesjust got a huge updatethat brings the story into “Book V.” If you haven’t been following along, that’s how Heroes breaks up bigger arcs in the game, all of which are tied to their own My Nintendo Platinum rewards. Each chapter you clear will you get 100 Platinum: a process that only takes around 10-15 minutes or so if you’re quick....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Andrew Chandler

Ride in style with this blinged-out Mario Kart 8 wheel

Link’s sponsored by the Big Tymers Somewhere along the way, Link traded Epona for asleek sportbike. It’s unconventional, but probably necessary in the high-octane world ofMario Kart 8. I mean, Epona is literally one horsepower. That doesn’t quite cut it. Link upgraded to something a little more stylish, and you can too. Now there’s an officially-licensedTriforce-goldMario Kart 8wheel, and it seems to be priced pretty reasonably. It runs $15 and releases on July 6....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Felicia Lamb

Shindo Life bloodline tier list

Shindo Lifeis a Roblox game based on the Naruto anime series where you can complete quests, fight bosses, and more. One key element you’ll come across is bloodlines, which give you access to different powers in the game. There are three main types of bloodlines: Clan, Elemental, and Eye. However, choosing the best bloodline for you is a bit of a hassle; that’s why we have crafted a tier list of all the bloodlines available inShindo Life....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Joseph Strickland MD

Sonic Frontiers will receive free Monster Hunter-themed DLC

Anyone for BBQ? In a move completely befitting the new adventure’s confusing tone, Segahas announcedthat it is partnering with Capcom to bring a glut ofMonster Hunter-themed DLC to its incoming releaseSonic Frontiers.The free crossover DLC drop will launch on November 15, shortly after the title’s launch. TheMonster Huntercontent drop will include two forms of Rathalos armor, one fully encasing The Blue Blur while a variant frees up his lower body and iconic sneakers....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Jacob Lawrence

Sony cuts YouTube, Maps app on PlayStation Vita

Sony is removing PlayStation Vita applications! Get out your torches and pitchforks! The company announced today the portable’sMaps appand some features of thatNearsocial network thing nobody ever used are going away in a firmware update this March. The YouTube app will follow suit on April 20, though you’ll still be able to stream video via the Internet browser. Bet Sony figures most folks are doing these things on mobile phones and can’t justify the upkeep....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Kathleen Jackson

Sony details liveshow and games lineup for E3 2014

Here’s a lot of the content Sony will have on display Sony has detailed all the stuff they plan to do at E3 2014. Well the stuff they can publicly talk about anyway. First up as you know is their press conference, starting June 9 at 6:00PM Pacific. There will be a 15 minute pre-show, and you can catch it right here on Destructoid as part of our E3 Unfiltered coverage....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Amy Allison

Soul Hackers 2 1.02 update adds new demons and speedy mechanics

Speed Demons Atlus has released abrand new updatefor its stylishShin Megami Tenseispin-off,Soul Hackers 2— Now available to download on all platforms, the new patch adds four new demons to the mix, and includes several new abilities to help slim down that all-consuming time-grind. The new “Dash” toggle will although players to control Ringo at a much-accelerated rate, helping her to negotiate the monster-infested labyrinths with speed, and even performing her standard “slash” in double-quick time....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Amber Mills

Steam Deck’s latest rival, the MSI Claw, releases this week

Steam Deck may have its work cut out for it soon, as pre-orders for theupcoming Claw devicefrom MSI are being taken. We also have a release date, with one of the models launching on March 8 in the US, followed by the other two variants a week later. As reported byVideocardz, the Claw is up on sites like Newegg, with options to place a pre-order ready for launch day. There are three variations planned, and it looks like the mid-range device releases first, priced at $749....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Melinda Cameron

Sushi Shop Tycoon codes (July 2024)

Updated August 08, 2025 We added the latest code. It’s time to build a sushi conveyor belt that will bring California rolls straight into my mouth. Alright, that’s a bit drastic, but the premise is similar.Sushi Shop Tycoonis a vibrant little game that will let you open the Japanese cuisine restaurant of your dreams. The secret ingredient to a successful business in this game is love—and redeemingSushi Shop Tycooncodes, of course....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Hannah Wu