If you’re looking to check outMonster Hunter Wildsahead of its February launch, Capcom is ready to roll out an open beta. The company announcedthe official schedulefor the round of testing, which starts with early access for PlayStation Plus members on October 28. PS Plus members testing on PS5 will get their exclusive run until October 30, with the rest of the platforms following on October 31. You’ll be able to spend your Halloween night in the world ofMonster HunterPS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam from October 31 to November 3....

I’ll tell you what anOwl Boyis, son. In this case, it’s a2D platform gamecoming to to PC and Xbox 360. It also looks deliciously retro and its main character is … well … an Owl … Boy. Owl Boyis a 2D platforming adventure for the Xbox 360 and Windows PCs. Go with Otus on a free flying quest into the clouds and discover the secrets of the floating islands while preserving the Owls’ integrity…...

This week’s Public Access Destructoid we have a very special show! I was cent to Orlando Florida to check out TNA’s most newist game incardnation! TNA Cross the Line! I even got a chance to meet some swell guys who taught me a thing or three about TNA! Before attending Bulgarian Community College of Journalism — I almost had a career in Pro Wrestling, so it came as no suprise that TNA would invite me to their Impacted studios in Orlando Fla to check out this new ISP-PSP GameTNA Impact: Crossing the Line....

While Europeans got the short end of the Wii launch stick (they’re getting it last — haha!), some new shots of PAL retail launch boxes might have the rest of the world salivating. JeuxFrancesnapped some photos of their Wii booty, and was kind enough to put them online. Now European folks know what to expect when the console hits the streets on December 8th, and the rest of us can just be irritated that they’re gettingWii Playat launch (which apparently covers all sorts of rad subjects including billiards; UFOs; and cows)....

45 days until this shit is over [Update: After several hours and no doubt several dozen articles on the internet, Palmer Luckey issued a statement on hisFacebook pageaddressing his involvement with Nimble America. I am deeply sorry that my actions are negatively impacting the perception of Oculus and its partners. The recent news stories about me do not accurately represent my views. Here’s more background: I contributed $10,000 to Nimble America because I thought the organization had fresh ideas on how to communicate with young voters through the use of several billboards....

The early 2010s were a weird time for Sony. As the PS3 started gaining some real traction and the PS4 was around the corner, the PlayStation Vita launched. This little handheld that couldn’t served as Sony’s last major handheld before the company shifted all its focus onto console games. It’s a sad story of a console with unfulfilled potential because I think it’s one of the best handhelds ever. It’s also one with a creator who had no idea what to do with it....

Bombermanholds a special place in the heart of Dtoiders. Not only has theBombermanfranchise always been a fun game to play, but the XBLA, and soon to be PSN version of the game, feature Mr. Destructoid as a playable character. Pretty impressive for a blog mascot to get into a game, eh? I played the PSN version last week at Hudson’s offices and it’s exactly the same as the XBLA version with a couple of additions....

A few places are sold out, but there will be more in the market Although the set of threeSplatoon 3amiibohaven’t actually come out yet, we’re going back toSplatoon 2this week in some form or another with aSplatoon 2amiibo restock. We knew this was coming, butas amiibo News points out, the figure trio are back today online, but several retailers are sold out of various stock: meaning, if you wanted to pick these up at some point, now isn’t a bad time....

‘So the writing is on the wall on that I guess’ Return of the Obra Dinnhas been tearing up the indie circuit and wormed its way straight into the hearts of adventure and mystery fans everywhere. Its blend of grounded 19th century charm and magic helped inform the gameplay immensely, as the player character attempts to solve a series of murders. Since it’s so successful, naturally, a bunch of people want to know when it’s coming to Switch....

If you want to get in on the mad craze of people uploading gameplay videos from their consoles to the YouTubes, there are only a few ways to go about it. You could get a video camera, point it at your television and press record, but people these days demand that their definitions be high. That means you’ll need a way to capture the footage directly from your console. And here comes Hauppauge with the HD PVR “Gaming Edition” to save the day....

Shoot. I thoughtthis was the last timewe’d need to run one of these vague pre-announcement stories onCall of Duty: Black Ops 2, but such a product has not yet been unveiled. Today, Kotaku received the above photo of a poster seemingly teasing some sort of reveal for the next game from Treyarch and Activision. Presumably, June 04, 2025 is when we’ll find out if this project is what it increasingly appears to be, followed by more details a month later during E3....

Escoffier is the latest addition to theGenshin Impactroster, and she’ll be in the first phase of version 5.6. She’s a sub-DPS and support character capable of doing a lot of things that will make your Cryo team stronger. Some of you might be debating whether you should pull for Escoffier inGenshin Impact5.6. So, here’s a simple guide discussing Escoffier’s abilities and if she is worth your Primogems. Escoffier abilities in Genshin Impact Escoffier has some solid abilities....

You have it all; the latest consoles and handheld systems, the hottest games and the best gaming accessories, but do you have the ultimate gamer swag collection too? You know gamer swag;Pokemonplushies,Legend of Zeldamusic CDs,Street Fighteraction figures, etc. Destructoid wants you to prove your hardcore gamer status by posting pictures of your gamer swag collection in theforums. The items have to be gaming related and cannot be games, systems, guides or system accessories, unless they are hard to find or collector’s editions....