News, Everybody Votes and more all gone this Summer Nintendo is set to kill off many of the Wii’s online services in June, running a sword throughNintendo Channel, News Channel, Forecast Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, and Mii Contest Channel. Data exchange in certain games will also be ended. The Wii Shop Channel will continue to be in effect, because there’s no way a publisher would ever shut down something involving your money....

Video games are more than just a way to leisurely pass the time for many people, as the competitive video game scene grows more and more with each passing day.Halo 2is no different, and many people have competed with one another over the years to overcome different challenges in Bungie’s classic 2004 installment in theHalofranchise. One such challenge, however, is entirely unique in that it could go down in history as the most difficult challenge in all of FPS history....

Atlus' latest RPG offering may feel familiar to Persona and Shin Megami Tensei fans, but it’s still very much its own adventure. The cyberpunk-inspired bright lights and technologically-infused world help it stand out from the pack visually, and the overarching story is an interesting (although sometimes disjointed) ride. But even thoughSoul Hackers 2feels like its own game, it still features some game mechanics that will look incredibly familiar to fans of Atlus' other mainline RPGs....

Check out everything Destructoid did today A decent portion of the Destructoid community is gearing up for MAGfest this weekend, CES happens next week, and PAX East is just around the corner. I’m jealous of everybody going to those things, as I don’t have any plans to go to any shows until June. Anybody want to meet me atTetonCon? It was a pretty quiet day here on Destructoid, but we still heard from the Podtoid crew on their latest episode, as well as Gordon Midwood on the most recent episode of Sup Holmes....

Summary World of Warcraftjust surprised players by announcing the next three expansion packs during BlizzCon. TitledThe War Within,Midnight, andThe Last Titan, these three content updates are a part of The Worldsoul Saga–the new multi-expansion storytelling experience inWorld of Warcraft. Blizzard President Mike Ybarra had previously confirmed theWarcraftfranchise had the most to show off this year at BlizzCon. Between the launch ofWarcraft Rumble, new content forHearthstone, and an expected announcement for the nextWorld of Warcraftexpansion, fans had high expectations going into the convention....

After a series of cryptic messages,Kojima Productionshas announced it will work with actress Elle Fanning in one of its upcoming titles. This confirms some fan speculations running around the internet that the actress would be tied to the project. However, there is still the question of exactly what project the actress will be involved in, with some stressing the possibility of aDeath Strandingsequel. There has also been mention of the rumoredOverdosegame, soDeath Strandingmay not have anything to do with the upcoming game at all....

Someone has money to burn Halo 5: Guardianshad the biggestHalolaunch yet, according to Microsoft, “with more than $400 million in global sales of[the game]and hardware.” It’s the fastest-selling Xbox One exclusive. With that in mind, I’ve been curious about how wellREQ Packsare selling. Many people are fine with earning these packs and the ensuing in-game items by just playing multiplayer matches and saving up points, but there’s also the option to buy them outright with real-world money....

Harvestella,the latest release from Square Enix, is part chill farming simulator and part plot-rich dungeon-crawling RPG. The game draws influence from titles as diverse asStardew Valley, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim,theFinal Fantasyseries, andBravely Default.One potential source of inspiration forHarvestellais rather surprising: thePersonaseries' Social Link and Confidant system for bonding with party members.Harvestellaallows players to learn the story of each party member – and two other characters – through a series of conversation events extremely reminiscent of a Confidant....

Summary Secret societies in manhwaoffer a unique narrative device. They operate behind the scenes to influence the plot in many ways. These groups add layers of mystery and complexity to a manhwa, and as a result, readers can enjoy stories filled with suspense, power struggles, and sudden twists. Eventually, it makes foran exciting manhwaand provides an immersive reading experience. Spanning across various genres, from romance and fantasy to action to horror, the presence of secret societies often helps build intrigue and deepen character development....

Blizzard has finally launched the anticipated sequel to its popular competitive first-person Hero shooter,Overwatch 2. The 5v5 free-to-play title’s servers have only been live for 20 minutes as of the time of writing, and it seems that Blizzard is having several issues affecting thousands of hopeful players trying to jump in for the first time or to check outwhat’s changed fromOverwatch 1. Known Overwatch 2 Launch Issues For gamers out there trying to playOverwatch 2right now who are having trouble logging in, know that Blizzard has come out and stated that there are indeed several issues popping up....

Quick Links Every Pal inPalworldhas a default name, just likethe popular LifmunkorChikipi. Despite initially having cute and endearing names, some players might find they want to give their Pals unique names, especially for those they have had since the beginning and have formed a bond with. Luckily, if you’re looking to personalize some of your Pals, there is a simple way to do this. There are a few stipulations you’ll need to follow, but the process is relatively fast and easy, and you’ll be on your way to giving your Pals a nickname in no time....

Fortunately, the available games have been compiled by file size, giving fans an idea of exactly how much storage space will be required to pick up each of the free titles. That being said, it should still be noted that when choosing to download the freePlayStation Plusgames instead of streaming them through the higher Premium tier will want to leave extra space to allow each one to update with upcoming patches....

Anime Revolution Simulatoris a game based on theRobloxplatform created by SaturnoZ Studio. Here, you will collect energy and defeat mobs to earn coins, which are used to spin gacha, explore islands,and raid bosses. Using codes forAnime Revolution Simulator,you can get various bonuses and goodies, such as potions or coins, to help you in your adventures. Thesecodes will be useful, especially when you’re a beginner and need resources to get started....