The Best Things About Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (& The Worst)

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopeis a game seemingly five years in the making as the original debuted in 2017. The game starts out in the Mushroom Kingdom wherein Mario, his traditional friends, and his new Rabbid ones are enjoying a nice day in the garden. All of a sudden a portal opens up, sucking in parts of the kingdom as a giant wizard-like entity declares war. RELATED:Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: How to Unlock All Playable Characters...

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Michael Peterson

The Daily Hotness: Mack-daddy

50ft Samurai showed us what it takes to pick up the sexy Japanese booth babes. What a pimp. Ben Heck made a special controller for Tucker Max, Colette told us about her first time in Tokyo, Dale loves the PSPgo, Dead Rising 2 is totally American, Ashley reviewedChampions Onlineand more greatness happened on 10/02/09. Destructoid Originals:Venetica dev: Support for new IP much harder than it wasDeck 13 tells us how awesome Venetica’s Scarlett isBen Heck makes Halo 3 controller for Tucker Max movieTGS 09: A noob’s first TGS reportUmJammer Lammy doesn’t suck ass like Parappa PSP didDiary of a PSPgo upgraderFriday Night Fights: Indestructible tournament editionThe 10 best downloads for your new PSPgoVenetica promises varied, interwoven quests, deep combatTokyo Game Show mack-daddy masterclassRousing, patriotic Dead Rising 2 shaky cam footageFanboy Friday: This or a prostitute?...

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Jose Wheeler

The DTOID Show: DotA 2, PS Vita, & Dark Souls bird-butts

NOTE: Flying squirrels got into the engine room over at Revision3, so yesterday’s episode didn’t upload till today. Sorry! Hey gang, another one of these things again. Today,peoplesaidthingsabout the Playstation Vita. Then, Christian policemengot mad atThe Darkness II, that douche from Oasisgot mad at video games in general, andI got mad atDark Soulsfor having bird-butts but no lady-boobs.Amazon is having a big fat summer saleof handheld games, Valve is makingDefense of the Ancients 2,andBatman: Arkham Citylooks super cool....

June 29, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Debra Green

The Mandalorian Season 2 Adds Boba Fett

The Mandalorianmight not be about the iconic bounty hunter Boba Fett, but the latest casting news reveals that the fan-favorite character will make an appearance in theDisney Plus show. Temeura Morrison, who played Jango Fett and the Clone Troopers in theStar Warsprequel trilogy has been added toThe MandalorianSeason 2 cast. While Morrison never played Boba Fett in the original trilogy, it only makes sense to have him play the character now....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Kyle Ali

The System Shock remake Kickstarter was successful, so it’s getting some extra stuff

The waiting is the hardest part It’s time to again check in on the crowdfunding campaign for theSystem Shockremake. Last we heard, aPlayStation 4 versionwas confirmed right around the $1.1 million mark. At that point, the game had already been successfully funded, as Nightdive Studios originally asked for $900,000. The campaign officially ended today as the allure of aSystem Shockremake pulled in $1,350,700 — more than $450,000 more than the goal....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Deborah Arellano

The Walking Dead: Clementine Voice Actress Unsure About Series' Future

The apparent closure of video game developerTelltale Gameshas left many fans very unhappy. Perhaps, none more so than those involved with creating the games themselves, as yet another formerTelltale Gamesemployee has taken to Twitter to share their experience of the developing ordeal. Voice actress Melissa Hutchison – famous for her portrayal of several popular Telltale Games characters such asThe Walking Dead’s Clementine – has now shared her disappointment regarding the current state of the developer....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Crystal Diaz

This New Below Deck Twist Is Proof There's Producer Interference In Season 12

Below Deckseason 12 has turned out to be the most dramatic season in the history of the franchise, likely due to producer interference. The popular Bravo show returned to TV in June 2025, following the crew as theysail across the Caribbean while managing numerous responsibilitiesand attending to guests. The show boasts a strong cast, featuring some familiar faces, including Captain Kerry Titheradge, Chief Stew Fraser Olender, and Deckhand Kyle Stillie.Below Deckseason 12also introduced a surprising twist by featuring more diversity and allowinginexperienced crew members to join, focusing on personalities rather than yachting industry experience....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Travis Schwartz

Why Bradley Cooper Plays Jor-El In James Gunn's Superman

One surprising cameo inSupermanwas Bradley Cooper in the role of Jor-El, but it actually makes a lot of sense for James Gunn to cast him. One of the most integral parts of the Superman story is his father, Jor-El. A pivotal moment for the superhero isSuperman’s life beginning on Krypton, with the young Kal-El then sent away as an infant. Previously, Marlon Brando and Russell Crowe have played Superman’s father in live-action, which reflects just how important this role is that such incredible talent has been tagged to play the part....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Brian Rhodes

Why Fable Should Be a Pure, Simple, and Unashamed Hero's Journey

Summary Being one of the most popular genres of fiction of all time, the fantasy genre has more than its fair share of tropes, but few are quite as prevalent as the “Hero’s Journey.” A narrative structure that essentially sees one unlikely person go on an adventure, conquer some evil, and come back a changed hero,the hero’s journey archetypeis one of the most common forms of storytelling, appearing across countless books, comics, TV shows, movies, and of course, video games....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Matthew Mcgee

Will something BioShock 2 related happen this Saturday?

I noticed as soon as theSomething in the Sea websitelaunched that it was a potential goldmine for fans of the series wanting to dig up clues about the game’s plot, and this jumped out at me even more so when I visitedthe recreation of the Something in the Sea room at Comic-Conand saw all these pages and books recreated in painstaking details. Over at theBioShock 2forums, people have been puzzling over this particular document, which details a lis tof times, beach locations and coordinates....

June 29, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Johnny Delacruz

Xbox Series S Console Hides Small Halo Easter Egg

With the launch of the Xbox Series S here, many in the gaming community are eager to get their hands on the next-gen system that has been teased for the better part of several months. After getting their hand on the new console, one user has uncovered a small Easter Egg based on one of Microsoft’s most popular franchises engraved on the PSU of theXbox Series S. For many in the gaming industry and community, the Series S has been quite a large question mark....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Mr. Matthew Cross DDS

20 Best Sci-Fi TV Characters Of All Time, Ranked

Sci-fiTV shows are often packed with memorable characters, but some stand out far more than others. There is almost a century’s worth of programming within the genre, with tropes so varied in their prominence and interpretation thatno two sci-fi shows are exactly alike. Some efforts are fused with secondary genres, such as comedy, whereas others are more pure examples of what sci-fi is largely known to be, and this influences the kind of characters involved in the story....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Diana King

23 Years Later, Controversial Show Gains New Viewership Despite Its Chaotic Legacy

Ozzy Osbourne is dead, andmetalheads are in deep mourning, but some of Ozzy’s fans may not even like that type of music - whenThe Osbournesdebuted in 2002, Ozzy and his family captured the imaginations of viewers from all walks of life. It paved the way for family-centered reality shows likeThe Kardashians.Newlywedswas another interesting show from that time period. In some ways,The Osbourneshad evenmore charm and character thanThe Kardashians. What madeThe Osbournesgreat?...

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1149 words · Elizabeth Cook