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Click the chicken Chickens are great, and man have they been showing up a lot lately in games. We haveBomb Chickenon the Nintendo Switch first up, thenGuacamelee 2, which features expanded chicken mechanics (you can play nearly the entire game as one): it’s been a good month for them. Now they’re taking over theDiablo IIIwebsite in the form of their classicZeldafreakout session. As you may have heard Blizzard and Nintendo have joined forces to bring the game to the Switch, and it’ll arrive with a Ganondorf outfit transmog,Majora’s Maskwings, and a Cucco (chicken) pet....

2004’sSteel Battalionwas the closest most of us have come to piloting a mech, right down to the mostminusculedetails. Capcom has decided to revitalize the series withSteel Battalion: Heavy Armorfor Kinect;Hamza was able to get someeyes-on timewith the game at Tokyo Game Show last month and was thoroughly impressed. Based purely on the few trailers they’ve released so far (including this one) I’m inclined to agree with him. I am now one step closer to buying a Kinect....

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborvilleis officially coming to the Nintendo Switch. The title was one of many announced for the hybrid console as part ofFebruary 17’s Nintendo Direct. With roots as an early smart phone gaming phenomenon, PopCap Games' endearingly unique tower defense franchisePlants vs. Zombieshas been capturing the hearts and minds of gamers for well over a decade. Bought by EA in 2011, thePlants vs. ZombiesIP has grown from a humble, single app into a multi-genre, multi-platform powerhouse....

A focus on creating games that “can be enjoyed and loved for a longer period of time” PlatinumGames has a few different projects in the pipeline right now, ranging from the soon-to-launchSol Crestato games likeProject G.G.In a new interview, CEO Atsushi Inaba discusses some of his goals for the future, and what the studio is aiming to do with forthcoming games. In theFamitsuinterview, translated byVGC, Inaba discusses their future goals when talking about the mysteriousProject G....

Street Fighter 6 News The Rashid Arrives! Fighter Pass is pretty good, but doesn’t unlock Rashid, so maybe save your Fighter Coins for a few weeks… Rashid, the laid-back Middle Eastern protagonist of Street Fighter 5 will land in Street Fighter 6 as the first DLC character released. And, although not playable yet, Capcom is getting into gear with a brand new premium bundle for you to grab. The new Rashid Arrives!...

DOTA 2 News Valve has announced that TI12, The International 2023 will have a homecoming to Seattle, Washington, after a six-year absence. After rumors, hints, and leaks, Valve has finally confirmed that TI12, The International 2023 will be held in Seattle, Washington, USA. The news broke in a special reveal during the ESL One Berlin Major, on May 7, just ahead of the Grand Finals. TI returns to Seattle after a six-year absence, and four events away from it’s spiritual home....

The Mandalorian’s Moff Gideon akaBreaking Badstar Giancarlo Esposito has hinted at a several season story arc for everyone’s favorite masked wanderer and hisadorable baby Yoda co-pilot. Speaking on People’s and Entertainment Weekly’s Emmy Red Carpet show online, Esposito said, “I think this show is going to lay the ground work for the depth and breadth that’s gonna come in season 3 and season 4, where you’re really gonna start to get answers....

One player is in the past while the other’s in the future There’s something so intriguing to me about solving two-player puzzles with a friend in a point-and-click adventure. That’s the premise forThe Past Within, a new PC and mobile game from Rusty Lake. If you’ve checked out this team’sprior work, you’re likely on-board. The setup forThe Past Withinis to “travel through both past and future to piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom....

Streamers News The apparel brand takes a step into another venture as they release the ‘Essentials’ Collection, their take on your average wardrobe essentials. American streamer, SypherPK just launched another line of merch today, March 17th, on Metal Umbrella called the ‘Essentials’ collection. Since the apparel brand’s launch in July of 2021, Metal Umbrella has made its name in the community with 2 successful collections launched under their belt. Aiming to reinvent the cheap industry standard, Sypher PK and his team released high-quality merch that is equally versatile and comfortable....

Fortnite News The FNCS Grand Finals are about to go down after weeks of qualifiers, heats and reboot rounds. The stage is set for the final battle, and we’re here to tell you who are the strongest contenders for the title. After weeks of competition, the field is set for FNCS Grand Finals. The top 33 trios in both Europe and North America East prepare for battle. Several teams distinguished themselves as clear contenders throughout the season....

DOTA 2 News A footnote in an update adding a Supporters Club Sale and Fantasy Cards has shaken up the TI12 qualification process. Valve has confirmed that TI12 will have 20 teams, with two regions getting extra Regional Qualifier slots. The news broke in a Steam Community post late on June 22. As per the postSouth America and Western Europe will receive two Regional Qualifier slots. Last year, for TI11, a Last Chance Qualifier was added due to issues surrounding the cancellation of the first Major....

Mortal Kombat 1 News Brush up on your MK1 backstories before the game launches next month! Mortal Kombat 1 has reset the series timeline, which means familiar characters have new backstories. While the favorites such as Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Raiden are back, there are slight yet noticeable differences to their backgrounds. Thankfully, NetherRealm Studios has blessed fans with a comprehensive list of Mortal Kombat 1 character bios. Here are all of the bios for the main MK1 roster....

In today’s contest, you can win a copy of Mighty Goose for Switch, Xbox One, PS4, or Steam! So I had a bit of an episode last month, and received a 30-day suspension from Destructoid. Apparently, you’re not allowed to spray paint “I AM HOT BISCUITS” all over the site owners’ cars. Yeah, I was pretty surprised by that, too. Either way I’m back! And they can’t stop me from giving away games every now and again, despite how many times I use Limp Bizkit lyrics in my out-of-office automatic responses....