PAX 09: Nick vs. Darksiders’ mechanical Ruin

Recommended Videos

A few weeks back, THQ contacted me to let me know it would be bringing a mechanical horse to PAX. The horse, I was told, was designed by special effects man Evan Brainard, and was modeled after the hulking beast Ruin from the upcoming Darksiders.

I had originally intended for us to simply stop by the booth, take some pictures, and get some hands-on time with the game. Before I knew it, I was signing a three-page waiver that started with the words “HYRDRAULIC HORSE RIDING IS AN EXTREME SPORT.” All caps. They’re not messing around here. 

Despite possible injury, I got on this thing. For you guys. And now we have video.


Destructoid is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article XDefiant players question if crosshair expansion from jumping should make your weapons fire sideways
shotgun relaod in xdefiant
Read Article Oil on canvas Helldivers 2 paintings manage to romaticize the absolute hell that is spreading managed democracy
oil on canvas helldivers 2 art
Read Article New Ghost in the Shell anime is targeting 2026 release
Ghost in The Shell new poster
Related Content
Read Article XDefiant players question if crosshair expansion from jumping should make your weapons fire sideways
shotgun relaod in xdefiant
Read Article Oil on canvas Helldivers 2 paintings manage to romaticize the absolute hell that is spreading managed democracy
oil on canvas helldivers 2 art
Read Article New Ghost in the Shell anime is targeting 2026 release
Ghost in The Shell new poster