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Welcome to Fanart Flops, the blog that insists fanart is one word no matter what spell check says. For those not in the know Fanart Flops is a collection of the oddest and most confusing videogam... more
There’s been a lot of talk of demos lately since it was suggested at DICE that demos hurt more than they help in terms of sales, to which we all responded smugly and said “Ha, only the rubb... more
If you can’t do sex right, don’t do it at all. That’s why I don’t do sex, and that’s why developers shouldn’t either. I’m no prude, sex is a natural part of life and an unavoidable storytelling... more
Finally, we’ve received the social acceptance we’ve strived so hard for. For years we were the victim of bullying and mean spirited jokes but finally, finally, nerds and gamers are no longer s... more
So this is a thing now. But after searching my name I only found out there’s a lot of sad people out there that share my name and feel the need to self aggrandise on Urban Dictionary. So unless y... more
Yes, that is a combination of impressions and reactions, expect much more wordbining in the spirit of Revengeance. So, the Metal Gear Rising demo has been in the hands of those who bought the Z... more
I’ve always been of the mind that while men and women are (obviously) equal they are not identical, and I’m going to speak really carefully here to get my point across without accidentally offe... more
Welcome to Fanart Flops, the horrifying videogame fanart feature that did it , and .......even though there’s probably a dozen people who did it before me. As always, for those of you who don... more
Some people might think it’s stupid to stake a claim on a character we know next to nothing about and won’t get to use for a month, but I consider it prudent, because Gaige is most definitely the... more
– 50 Cent, poet laureate. 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand is a deeply personal journey, both for the player and 50 Cent himself, putting to light some harsh truths about gangster culture, videogames... more
Well, this place has been all about the community spirit lately hasn’t it? And you know one of the loveliest community traditions Dtoid members carry out every year? That’s right, avatar adoption... more
Hey games industry, how ya been? It’s been a while, haven’t seen you around lately, the summer lull I guess. Listen there’s something I wanted to talk to you about, the way you’ve been acti... more
Well, here we are again. After last times you think game developers wouldn’t try to pull this sort of thing again, but no, it seem they think us all basement dwelling social recluses who won’... more
Once upon a time there was a little shepherd boy who looked after the sheep of a village, the boy loved spending time with the sheep, you see these were special sheep, he much preferred them ove... more
How dare you, Capcom. You’ve got some nerve, waltzing in here like you own the place and slapping your loyal fans right in fucking face with your giant ball-top style cock. After everything I’ve ... more
Darksiders 2 is nothing if not thematically consistent... more
Merry Christmas Destructoid! Chances are if you’re reading this you’re having a lovely time relaxing by the warm glow of the internet, or, you had to get the hell out of there and let your brain ... more
Hey, you know those stupid prediction articles that are all made up of guesswork skewed by the writer’s personal preferences, the ones that serve to only stroke the writer’s ego as they furrow ... more
Welcome to Fanart Flops, the Destructoid blog series that stole its intro style from over on Japanator, and I bet you didn’t even notice! For those not in the know, or the unscarred as we call... more
My god it feels like forever since I wrote something, mostly because of this thick slurry of videogames we call October to January, one such game being Dark Souls, a game I have no doubt led to a... more
Some time ago, Bioware announced that they would be holding a vote on the default appearance of the female protagonist of Mass Effect, commonly referred to as “FemShep”. The vote was held, the ... more
PAX is upon us, the Destructoid social event of the year, where the who’s who of videogames come to rub shoulders and sip fine champagne out of hollowed out Mega Drive cartridges. And, much lik... more
Cereal business this time guys. Like, super cereal. I’m talking Branflakes, yo. In the last year we’ve heard a lot about Western vs. Eastern design philosophy, how many times have you see... more
A rather specific topic for a list blog no? But it’s come to my attention that a certain type of woman repeatedly appears in games lately. Right alongside the women that only exist to be saved, t... more
My friends, a storm approaches. Not a storm of wind and rain, but a storm of information and other metaphors I can’t think of right now because I’ve been drinking. But as we stand before this har... more
Hello Destructoid, wow it’s been so long, you’re looking good, have you lost weight? I’ve finally made my long awaited (by no one) return to the sandy shores of Destructoid beach, where the fish ... more
Hey, you know what sucks? Hospitals. I should know, I’ve been in one for the last three weeks and can expect to stay there for a few more still. Thankfully, however, I’m now well enough to spend ... more
Cereal business this time guys. Like, super cereal. I’m talking Branflakes, yo. In the last year we’ve heard a lot about Western vs. Eastern design philosophy, how many times have you seen th... more
Welcome to Fanart Flops, the Destructoid blog that feeds off your disgust and broken childhood nostalgia like a sponge made of hate. This time we focus on the popular fantasy cockfighting simul... more
Welcome to Fanart Flops, the only Destructoid blog that makes you envy the blind. This time we explore one of the most prevalent areas of video game fanart, Final Fantasy, the game series so big ... more
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