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Rhythm Heaven Fever special edition unboxing

2 hour ago - 7:00 PM on 02.03.2012   |   Jonathan Holmes


Did you know that Rhythm Heaven Fever was getting a special edition? Neither did I. Then I got this box in the mail this morning. I'm pretty sure that this special edition won't be sold in stores, but if Nintendo decides to change its mind on that, they're sure to make a killing when the game hits stores on February 13th.

Check out the video and you'll understand what I mean.


FFXIII-2 levels up, equips Facebook

In a bizarre twist of events, Final Fantasy XIII-2 is getting Facebook support. By inputting your social network credentials in the game's settings, you'll be able to update your friends on your party structure, story progres... more


The Destructoid Show LIVE in San Francisco TODAY!

It seems like only a year ago we were stumbling over our words and wiping the sweat off our palms in preparation for our very first live Destructoid Show... and now, almost exactly a year later, we'll be hosting our fir... more


Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends gearing up for spring

The Ferrari fanatics in attendance will want to keep an eye on Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends. The game revolves around this single brand and is due out on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in spring 2012. What got me to ta... more


PS Vita now playable at over 3,300 GameStop locations

I am telling everyone to get their hands on a PlayStation Vita before passing judgement. Nothing kills me more than hearing that "it's another PSP." It's not -- it's so much more. My personal mission has had me handing off my... more


Recap: 1st Annual NY Videogame Critics Circle Awards

The American videogame industry, and the majority of the people writing critically about it, has coalesced largely on the West Coast. But the New York scene has been ascendant in recent years, and the growing number of criti... more


This weekend on Twitch TV: Sup' Holmes?

There's an exciting weekend in store on Destructoid's Twitch TV channel, starting with Foom having a few rounds with GameOn founder Swiftor on Mash Tacitcs, and ending with another unconventional episode of Also Talks. The mo... more



Xbox 360 is now the top-selling console worldwide

5 hours ago - 4:15 PM on 02.03.2012   |   Dale North


Microsoft has always pushed to be near the top, but this year they take it. A good year of solid games and great holiday sales has the Xbox 360 taking the title as the top-selling game console in the world for the first time. 

Earnings reports that came out this week show that Microsoft's 8.2 million Xbox 360s easily tops Sony's 6.5 million PS3s and Nintendo's 5.6 million Wii systems sold for the Q. Yearly grand totals put Microsoft and Sony a bit closer, with Xbox 360 selling 14.9 million over Sony's 14.1 million. They both beat Nintendo's 10.33 million for the Wii.

If you want lifetime numbers, Nintendo still wins, with 95 million Wiis sold, beating 66 million Xbox 360s and 62 million PS3s.

GeekWire reminds that Microsoft's Don Mattrick said at last year's E3 that the Xbox 360 would become the #1 console globally. Nice call, Don. 




I am not a huge sports fan.

Sure, I will watch the occasional college basketball game (GO TARHEELS!), and will never pass up a trip to Dodgers Stadium (GO DELICIOUS HOT DOGS!), but I will definitely be tuning into the Puppy Bowl this weekend rather than the Super Bowl. Sports are just not my thing.

But I used to love sports videogames. Love 'em! Just looking at my collection of older games, I own (and used to religiously play) Bases Loaded, Double Dribble, Tecmo Bowl, Baseball Stars, Ice Hockey, NBA Jam, and RBI Baseball, to name a few. Despite my lack of interest in actual sports -- and complete lack of athletic prowess -- I used to adore sports games.

So what happened?


Friday Night Fights: The Simmmpsonnnnns

The Simpsons Arcade came out on XBLA today! (PSN users get it next week. Some of you, for free!) If you Xbox crowd haven't already, click here and go buy it, then come back. No really, it's OK. We'll all wait for you. Got it? Good. Now hit the jump and let's all go play it! Also, Marge cleavage is the best cleavage. more


Game changer: NPD to receive Walmart sales data

The games industry has looked to NPD game sales data for their reports and analysis, but we could never put too much stock into the numbers as they did not include the data from the world's largest retailer, Walmart. That cha... more


Mother Brain needs more minions

Designed by Dtoider Balthazar "Fluffy Pancakes" Rosiles, this minimalistic Metroid shirt is sure to confuse the shit out of your stupid co-workers. "Dude, it's the sensor from Predator right?" *Rolls eyes* Check it out! Have a killer idea for gaming shirt? Contact Us


Madden NFL 13 cover opened up to 64-player fan vote

2011 was the second year in a row in which EA Sports let fans choose the Madden NFL cover athlete, and the people voted 13 million times to whittle down a field of 32 options to put Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis... more


This is exactly how you're supposed to play Saints Row 3

Egoraptor just pooped out a new animation based on Saints Row: The Third. It's a lot shorter than his more recent vids, clocking in at a mere 11 seconds. However, you'll probably agree that he successfully managed to condense the key highlights of the game in such a small span of time. Saints Row 3 Has A Lot of Outfits [YouTube] more


Here's the arcade opening for Persona 4: The Ultimate

Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena's opening movie was posted on Atlus' YouTube channel today. It's not much more than the Persona characters being announced and posing, so don't get too excited. Teddy does look like ... more


Review: The Simpsons Arcade Game

7 hours ago - 2:00 PM on 02.03.2012   |   Jim Sterling


Any gamer of a certain age will be able to bore you extensively talking about two particular arcade games: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Simpsons. The classic TMNT game arrived on Xbox Live Arcade years ago, but as with many licensed arcade games, it seemed unlikely we'd ever see The Simpsons hit a digital platform. 

Sometimes, however, the legal red tape can be cut through, and nostalgia wins the day. The Simpsons Arcade is back, and gamers of a certain age can once again bore the world.


Wow: Check out these Gravity Daze whiteboard drawings

A Japanese press event for Vita game Gravity Daze (Gravity Rush in the US) could have been one of those dull game office visit affairs, but the devs did their best to keep attendees engaged with some cosplay, cute drinks... more


Dance Central 2 Facebook app lets you track your scores

The new Dance Central 2 Facebook app lets you check your high scores, compare leaderboard rankings and see how you stack up against your friends (or the world) on individual songs. Go here, get the app, link your gamertag, an... more


The Last of Us takes place in Pittsburgh

8 hours ago - 1:00 PM on 02.03.2012   |   Dale North


At least part of Naughty Dog's upcoming game The Last of Us takes places in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gross. Popular Science magazine ranked Pittsburgh at #3 on their list of the 10 dirtiest cities in the world. GQ magazine called it the "third worst-dressed city in America" last year. Google it. This poor city ranks on on several other worst lists, though it somehow also ranks on America's "most livable" cities. Still, some call it "Shittsburgh."

Game Informer says that a screenshot with a yellow bridge in it confirms that Pittsburgh is at least one of the post-apocalyptic backdrops for the game. They also say that combat includes both gunplay and melee attacks, and that weapons will break after some use, so you'll have to hunt around for new ones. 

In related news, The Last of Us is not about escorting Ellie around. GI reports that her AI is one of the dev team's main areas of focus, and that she managed to keep up and stay out of the way during their play session. 


Twisted Metal delayed and censored in Europe

Twisted Metal is suffering a few localization problems, resulting in the car-on-car violence being delayed in Europe. The game is now due out in March for PAL gamers, although a solid release date is yet to be confirmed. ... more