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Some brand-new copies of Vigil Interactive’sDarksiderscame sealed with a special card containing a 20-digit promotional code. In menacing bold letters above the code are the words “DO NOT DISCARD,” something we thought about doing a time or two since even Vigil didn’t know what the code did — until this afternoon. According to the officialDarksidersblog, people who submit their code to THQ before March 7th will get a “digital Hellbook disc” containing art, videos, and “awesome stuff....

Rare is a developer that I desperately want to see flourish again. I know they have it in them to make great games, but these days, they always seem to get something wrong. When they announced that they were changing the newBanjo-Kazooie’s formula to vehicle creation, I figured that would be the wrench thrown into the works of this particular game. As a huge fan of the originalBanjo-Kazooie, I remained hopeful and was excited enough to download and play the demo right away....

I’m sick. Short of reconnecting with that ex of mine who was into Wicca, I’ve triedeverythingin my knowledge and nothing seems to be fixing my internals. My head hurts, my sinuses hurt, I think I’ve evolved extra organs specifically so that they could hurt tooandmy room is a mess. Sure, it has nothing to do with my current struggle with the Omega Flu, but I’m beginning to think the debris in my room hides plague-bearing rats; and honestly, that probably isn’t helping things....

Ars Technichahave got a report that the Amiga, legendary and much obsessed-over gaming computer of the ’80’s and ’90’s, is soon set to make a comeback with a new line of hardware. Anyone who grew up as a gamer through that era, as I did, is probably meeting the news with a heady mix of bleary-eyed nostalagic joy and cold, cold, creeping terror. During the early ’90’s, before the consoles took over, the Commodore Amiga wasthegaming machine to impress your friends with in the U....

Aksys Games is bringingDouble Dragonback to relevancy with a visually enhanced released on iOS devices. The classic beat ’em up returns with a remixed soundtrack, bluetooth multiplayer, and some cool extra features. Fresh gameplay features include new attacks, new enemies, new bosses, and unlockable extra characters. Achievements will also be available. Easy-to-use touchscreen controls and a simple combo system have been promised. It’s been a while since I hit Abobo in his stupid Abobo face....

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[dTunes is a community organized blog showcasing the musical tastes of Destructoid’s users. For two weeks, the editorial team is commandeering the series because, hey, we like music too. To further expand your horizons, verify to check outthe dTunes blog.] After yesterday’sfine introductionby one Mr. Conrad Zimmerman, I’d like to welcome you to dTunes Day 2. It feels weird to be writing about something other than videogames. Not weird in the same way that it’s weird to type your own name in the headline of a post, but weird in that this was an oddly refreshing change of pace for me....

[dTunes is a community organized blog showcasing the musical tastes of Destructoid’s users. For two weeks, the editorial team is commandeering the series because, hey, we like music too. To further expand your horizons, make sure to check outthe dTunes blog.] I have no taste in music. I’m not saying I havebadtaste, though that’s certainly a possibility — I mean I literally havenotaste. The only songs I like have either been introduced to me by my friends, or were used in a movie or videogame....

Yesterday we detailedDynasty Warriors 7‘s Chronicle Mode, and it was revealed that Omega Force was using it to keep the main story mode more true to the game’s historical inspiration. Part of this newfound faithfulness to history is the Jin Empire, a new force that makes its debut inDynasty Warriors 7. “Up to now we have used the occupation of China as the main theme of the previous games, so no matter if you used Wu, Wei, or Shu you would end up unifying the land as your conclusion,” explained producer Akihiro Suzuki....

[Editor’s Note: We’re not just a (rad) news site — we also publish opinions/editorials from our community & employees like this one, though be aware that it may not jive with the opinions of Destructoid as a whole, or how our moms raised us. Want to post your own article in response? Publish it now on ourcommunity blogs.] I considered trying to be “clever” with this month’s topic. You know, “E for Effort: Every game ever because I’m making astatement....

As you may have read from our first look atAliens vs. Predator, I was incredibly excited at the idea of getting some hands-on time with the game. Imagine my disappointment, then, to find that the game was only being shown, and I wasn’t allowed to touch. Fortunately, however, Sega was showing the Predator campaign, which means I have new things to talk about. Come with us as we hunt down the latest onAliens vs....

And here is the next new video from E3. In the lastfewmonths, we have posted first images and teasers ofProject Gotham Racing 4and, as you’re able to tell from the footage, this game looks fantastic so far.In the last few days, however,Bizarre Creationsconfirmed that there will be two-wheeled vehicles in the game and that you’ll be able to take part in any kind of race with both motorcycles and cars. In my opinion this simple idea adds a whole new layer to the gameplay and I can only imagine how great it will be to actually maneuver through gaps or just look cool doing tricks....

The release of theTrinityexpansion fortifiesEVE Online’sposition at the forefront of three-dimensional game graphics, creating a breath-taking cinematic experience during actual gameplay. In order to achieve its visual goals, CCP developed a new graphics engine, architected for Shader Model 3.0 and above. In this first showcase for the new engine, all ships, stations and stargates have been reconstructed.EVE Online: Trinityemploys advanced lighting techniques and complex surface materials to make these highly detailed models even more realistic....