For PS4 and Switch [Update: This original story, written in unfortunate haste, misidentifiedOmega Labyrinth Lifeas a port ofOmega Labyrinth Z. This is incorrect.Lifeis a sequel toZand I apologize for my error on this.] Omega Labyrinthhas been one of the more contentious video games series in recent history. Its unapologetically lewd nature saw the second game in the franchise,Omega Labyrinth Z, banned inAustralia and Germanyas original publisher PQube worked towards a western release before abandoning the project whenSony outright rejected it....

Wait, respeccing (the art of swapping your passive/active abilities/perks) inArmored Core 6? Yep! In addition to hard-wiring equipment to your mech of choice, you may also fine-tune the OS: which is a fancy way of saying “add more energy/kinetic damage,” or “make your health potions heal more. Here’s a quick breakdown of how the OS system works, and how to swap your abilities around. To respec inArmored Core 6, you need to go to the OS tuning menu – and there is a cost As you progress to Chapter 2, you’ll unlock the “OS Tuning” menu in the garage....

Good to see this game still chugging I really enjoyedCard Hunterwhen it dropped late last year. It had a refreshing art style, a fun sense of humor, and a fair free-to-play scheme — and now, it’s getting more content this month in the form of an expansion called “Attack of the Artifacts.” New cards will of course be in tow, as will new weapons, monsters, campaigns, and tourney play, billed as “Card Hunter leagues....

Cool concept, promising trailer That intro!Northern Shadowis a first-person role-playing game in which you rebuild a lost kingdom, literally, and then go out on adventures while a steward keeps everything running smoothly back home. It’s also being made by two people, which is as impressive as it is scary — though they seem to be doing a commendable job so far, based on this trailer. Admittedly, I would’ve liked to see more moment-to-moment mechanics in the video instead of environmental flybys, but as an introduction, it’s sufficient....

New product launch means free stuff! In today’s contest, you’re able to win this Lenovo prize pack featuring cool swag and a Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse! It’s all in the subheader on this one, folks: When a company launches a new brand, they usually like to give away free stuff to help promote it. That’s where I come in! Like a cheap eagle hungry for free shit to give away, I swoop in and secure cool stuff for you guys so you don’t have to pay for it!...

Featurin’ a freakin’ hammock! If you like worlds, warships, and legends, then today’s contest is for you! Our friends over atWorld of Warships: Legendshave put together this limited physical prize pack — featuring a hammock, I must stress — to give away to celebrate the game’s recent third anniversary. And it’s your job to read this article, enter to win, and ultimately (hopefully) receive said prize pack. Simple enough, right?...

Humble start for Vigil Games’ superb sequel Darksiders IImanaged to sell 247,000 copies in North America during its launch week, despite being pretty decently marketed anddamn fantastic. Analyst Michael Pachter has estimated global sales at around a million. This humble number was still enough to haveDarksiders IIplace first in the NPD’s software sales for the month of August, with sales overall dropping 20% since last year. “I think that the sales are below what they had hoped for....

How about those western Switch Online benefits There has been a long-standing disparity between the quality of Switch Online in Japan and the rest of the world. This is part of the Issei Trial system (which also hosted games likeCaptain Toad), and will run from February 24 through 18:00 JST on March 1. There is no hour limit on this trial, Nintendo says, and saved data can be transferred to the full version of the game....

Tanned Dwarf confirmed! Now that we’ve gotten a good look atall the charactersin the game, more info onDragon’s Crownissteadily rolling in. Evidently, you’ll be able to customize your characters withdifferent color variations. Upon leveling up, you’ll earn skill points as previously confirmed, which lets you purchase class specific skills as well as common ones that are shared between all classes. The skill system is highlighted by atarot card design, some of which feature alternate skins for the game’s cast....

Getting a full localization, too! Dynasty Warriors 8has been confirmed for Europe and North America today by Tecmo Koei. The eighth main installment in the hack n’ slash series will release on both PS3 and Xbox 360, as well as feature both English and Japanese vocal tracks. As well as a host of new characters,DW8includes a new “What If?” story mode with branching story paths depending on choices made. The game is also taking efforts to reduce some of the lazier elements that have been creeping into recent releases — greater effort is being taken to reduce cloned movesets, and there will be 40 all-new stages upon which to battle....

Party with the robot The Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo is back for round four. Canada’s biggest video game convention returns to Toronto this fall. When it’s this much fun, you can’t just up and quit. Enthusiast Gaming (Destructoid’s parent company) is hosting EGLX again this year in downtown Toronto from October 18 through October 20. This is the closest thing there is to a Destructoid convention, tens of thousands of people all gathered together because of their love of games....

Music to Murder By Spike Chunsoft has released the fourth episode of its excellently in-depth“Dangan TV” show,looking at the inspiration and creation of the adorable and maniacalDanganronpafranchise. The video series was produced as part of the ongoing anniversary celebrations for the visual novel franchise, which has presented fans with a decade of destruction. Following previous episodes – which focusedon specific franchise entries–Episode 4: Hope Keeps on Goingis more of a series overview, spotlighting one ofDanganronpa’smost important features: its stylish soundtrack....

A few seconds of obscured gameplay footage For the past week, Square Enix has been teasingValkyrie Anatomia: The Origin, a prequel to Tri-Ace’s classic PlayStation 1 role-playing gameVaklyrie Profilefor the mobile phones and tablets. Of course, it’s been a drip feed. The publisher has sharedlogos,concept art,music— just about everything under the sun that isn’t the actual game. Until now, that is.Valkyrie Anatomia‘s latest teaser trailer finally (sort of) has the goods....