Happy Monday, readers! If today's set of The Destructoid Show looks different to you, that's because it's not our set. In lieu of a full-sized studio episode today, Max and I filmed a quick news update instead while rushing to get our reviews up for The Darkness II and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Look out for those tomorrow!
In the meantime, I've got a recap of Jim's Resident Evil: Revelations review to cover and a PSA regarding Skyrim's Creation Kit release tomorrow. Max, on the other hand, has a pretty picture of Metal Gear Solid HD on the PS Vita for us to look at, and a new name for the PlayStation Network.
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I agree with Max about MGS HD. I bought it at launch, collector's edition and all, which ran me $80. Buying it on the Vita (although I'm sure it'll be awesome) wouldn't make any sense for me or others that already have some form of it.
Looking forward to the reviews of Amalur and The Darkness II.
I'm happy to finally buy another 3DS game. Unfortunately I'm a super cheapskate, so I think I'll wait until REvelations drops to 20 or maybe 30 bucks. It looks good, but I rarely pay more than 30 for even console games these days, and I haven't payed more than $20 for a PC game in a long time (except New Vegas which I stupidly bought on launch and my PC couldn't handle it and there were bugs galore; never on launch again).
And DoA:D and RE Mercenaries were 20 bucks on Amazon for a limited time once months ago, so I'm sure there will be a sale before too long.
Shit. I think I need a 3DS now. That sucks. And yea. That's a frame of Tara walking off camera. No hidden message, I'm sure. I can't wait to get my hands on The Darkness II. I just kinda wish Jackie didn't look like a total douche. But, it's first person, so whatever. Also, Amalur. Yes.
The Japanese version of the console MGSHD collection did not have Peace Walker with it. Kojima was just showing off the Japanese version of the Vita that would not have PW in it. Dunno if the Vita version will not have it but it should.
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Looking forward to the reviews of Amalur and The Darkness II.
I'm happy to finally buy another 3DS game. Unfortunately I'm a super cheapskate, so I think I'll wait until REvelations drops to 20 or maybe 30 bucks. It looks good, but I rarely pay more than 30 for even console games these days, and I haven't payed more than $20 for a PC game in a long time (except New Vegas which I stupidly bought on launch and my PC couldn't handle it and there were bugs galore; never on launch again).
And DoA:D and RE Mercenaries were 20 bucks on Amazon for a limited time once months ago, so I'm sure there will be a sale before too long.