In-game economies can be scary. Without the proper knowledge of just how everything works, anyone can be taken for a ride and shortchanged. WhenTeam Fortress 2introduced theMann-Conomyin September of 2010, the game was never the same. Suddenly on top of this cartoonish, wacky, and incredibly satisfying first-person shooter, there was a legitimate economy. Hell, Valve evenhired an economist! It’s not easy to fully understand everything that’s going on in any economy, whether it is real or virtual like the one inTF2....

So here’s how it went down: Nick Chester and I were at the Nintendo media summit yesterday, and we teamed up to try out Nintendo’s DSi titlePhoto Dojo. I did the poses to be an in-game fighter, but I didn’t know that Nick was going to supply the voice samples. Dick. No, it was silly fun. You start off by having someone use the DSi camera to photograph you as you take on several prompted poses....

Four years in development,Alpha Protocolis finally going to hit North American shelves on June 1. Though you haven’t begun to unravel the game’s conspiracies, Sega and developer Obsidian have certainly already thought about what’s next. “We have a lot of plans for where we want to take it,” producer Tim Ernst tells me during a demo during Game Developers Conference, speaking on the future of the series. “Being a new IP and everything else, we’re not going to jump out with a new one in six months....

A few weeks after its successful launch, Ubisoft has announced two bits of downloadable content coming toAssassin’s Creed IIin early 2010. The first is “Battle of Forli,” which will be available in January. It will be followed by “Bonfire of the Vanities,” which will be available for download in February. Ubisoft has provided little details about the pieces of content, each of which will presumably tie in with the real-life historical events....

But it’s still worth picking up Axiom Vergefollows the exploits of a scientist who, after apparently killing himself in a lab accident, awakens on a mysterious world full of secrets to uncover and labyrinthine environments to explore. It’s essentially a newMetroidin a day and age where actual newMetroidslook less like the 2D action adventure games of my youth and more like, well, whatever the hellMetroid Prime: Federation Forceis. But that’s neither here nor there....

Modern Warfare 3andWarzoneSeason 4 re-introduces the Kar98k, and it’s poised to dominate both battle royale and multiplayer matches. Here is everything you need to know about creating a class setup for either experience. Previously, the MORS was considered the best sniper rifle inModern Warfare 3andWarzonebecause of its incredible mobility, aim-down sight speed, and ability to one-shot kill from any range. However, the Kar98k boasts better characteristics across the board and has all the makings of being the new best weapon in both titles....

‘We’ll start small and grow over time’ Folks who pre-orderFallout 76at a participating retailer will get a crack at the beta. Bethesda revealed a bit more about its plans today, noting that the beta (make that “B.E.T.A.“) will begin in October. “We’ll start small and grow over time as we prepare for launch,” the developersaid today. The idea is to start with a manageable amount of players before introducing more strain on the servers....

Updated: Jun 10, 2025 We added new codes! You aren’t experiencing serious brainrot and mixing things up—you have seen this game before. I guess it doesn’t matter whether you’re a monster, a plant, a capybara, or a meme. What’s important is that you munch on everything and reach the peak ofBrainrot Evolution. As usual, to speed up the whole evolutionary process, you should use theBrainrot Evolutioncodes that you can find on our list and grab all the free Potions and other goodies that the game has to offer....

Celebrated? Well, at least by me. I gave it one of our highest rated reviews of the year and for good reason: IT’S AWESOME! And now thatit’s on Steam for $7.99. You “Ugh, I only buy Steam games”-people have no excuse not to buy! A gentleman reviewer never senselessly gushes about a game twice so I’ll just quotemy old reviewhere: It is a meeting point between old game design and new, with every other moment punctuated with some of the most thrilling level and boss design to grace the genre....

If I combine a Pokemon and a mech, does that make a Digimon? There are many things in life we all love. Among these things arePokémonand giant robots, asMegas XLRonce told us long ago. You know what we all love even more though? When you take the things you love and combine them together with beautiful execution, like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Well, a recent event at Otaku Cafe in San Antonio brought together the beloved franchises ofPokémonandMobile Suit Gundamfor a custom model competition, resulting in some amazing works....

Snap a pic and snag a code! [Update:Contest over! Winners have been PM’d their codes.] Our friends atDifferent Tunahave bestowed upon the Dtoid community 25 codes for their new PlayStation Network titleDerrick the Deathfin! Weliked the game quite a bit, and nowyoucan try it out yourselffor free! All you need to do to win isdownload and assemble this exclusive papercraft jellyfishand snap a picture of it in a unique location!...

During the Wholesome Direct stream today, Krillbite Studio announced that their cute take on food truck employment now has a release window.Fruitbusis currently planned for release on PC sometime in October 2024. Fruitbusgrabbed my attention last yearwhen it was announced. I really love the idea of a food truck simulation game, but the actualFood Truck Simulatorwas acatastrophic disappointment.Fruitbusis very similar conceptually, as you drive around in a food truck, park it in a good spot, and then cook and serve food....

Readers may know me as one of Destructoid’s localDestinyheads, but right now, we need to talk about the Video Game Awards (VGA). Namely, howCyberpunk 2077stole a 2023 award from another game and studio. On December 7, the VGA namedCyberpunk 2077the winner of the ceremony’s Best Ongoing Game award. This was in spite of the fact thatCyberpunkwent up against actual live service titles likeApex Legends,Fortnite,Genshin Impact, andFinal Fantasy XIV. As some may remember,Cyberpunk 2077is not an “ongoing game....