Everything shown at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase for April 2024

Look, let’s just get ahead of it: no,Hollow Knight: Silksongdid not shadow-drop. There was neither hide nor hair of the long-awaitedHollow Knightfollow-up at today’s April 2024 Nintendo Indie World Showcase, and no amount of “SKONG”s in the chat could have summoned it. And honestly, side-bar, I don’t think thatSilksongis going to resurface at an event like this. Despite the ratings boards andstore listingspointing towards an imminent release, that’s the sort of thing that shows up at a big showcase....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Kelly Johnson

Fortnite Player Misses Kill Record in Hilarious Way

If you’re a fan ofFortnitethen there is a chance you’re familiar with Twitch streamer Ninja. Best known for his high skill play in Epic Games’Battle Royale title, Ninja accomplishes impressive feats regularly and even has a few record-breaking matches under his belt. However, sometimes Ninja is a little too good atFortniteand gets a little too confident as a result. And in the case of the below clip, Ninja’s confidence hurt his chances at another record....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Melissa Thomas

Get a PSPgo for $199 using a PlayStation Card

Similar to last year’sPlayStation Card promotionfor a cheap(er) PlayStation 3, Sony is offering more savings to those who use the special credit cards to buy Sony merchandise. This time, thepromo knocks$50 off of the PSPgo’s price tag. If you apply for one of these Visa cards prior to December 31, you’ll receive a $50 credit when you buy a PSPgo fromSonyStyle. With Christmas shopping season right around the corner, it’s worth noting that buying $200 worth of goodies fromPlayStation Networkwill net you another $50 credit for your card....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Scott Barnes

God of War’s Kratos Was Almost Given a Different Name

Several weeks ago, Santa Monica Studios revealed thatKratos was almost cutfrom 2018’sGod of War.While it is difficult to imagine the game without its iconic hero, a former dev revealed that Kratos wasn’t actually the studio’s first choice as the name of its protagonist. Ex-director Stig Asmussen revealed that the game’s protagonist was initially called Dominus until the marketing team vetoed the name and asked the developers to suggest a new one....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Justin Shaw

Google Maps Will Finally Work Properly in Tunnels

Enemy number one of GPS and navigation apps might be tunnels. When you’re driving through what’s basically a deep cave, your location isn’t always accurate until you get to the other side—we still haven’t found a way to make those pesky radio waves bend the laws of physics. Google, however, might have just come up with the perfect way to keep navigation alive inside tunnels, and it’s coming to a Google Maps app near you....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Christopher Smith

Google TV Unveils Its Redesigned Home Screen

Over the “next few months,” Google TV will slowly roll out an updated home screen with rounded app icons. The update also includes various quality of life improvements, including a dedicated “reorder apps” button. This update mainly affects the “Your Apps” row on Google TV’s home screen. At a glance, rounded app icons appear to be the biggest change—Google TV is transitioning to rounded app icons and ditching the old rectangular icons that it’s used for some years....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · James Coleman

How to get a Direhorse mount in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

InAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the Aranahe clan helps you bond with your Ikran mount. But the Upper Plains is where the Direhorse roam. If you’re looking for the best ground-based transport inAvatar: FoP, read on to find out how to get a Direhorse mount. You will get your first Direhorse mount once you enter the Upper Plains for the first time. But you won’t get to the plains until you’ve made some significant progress in the story....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Joseph Thompson V

How to Get Mithril Ore in LOTR: Return To Moria

As fans progress inReturn To Moria, they will find more and more new materials and recipes. One of them is Mithril, and this metal is one of the best in the game. Basically, with Mithril Ingots, players can craft a weapon that can defeat Narag-Shazon, the final boss. Mithril inLotR: Return To Moriais a common material but not easy to find, so this guide will help players prepare the necessary equipment and find this ore....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Maria Wiley

How to kill Like Like Cave Worms in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Worms that eat you! The Like Like Cave Worms inTears of the Kingdomare absolutely terrifying. They can eat Link, and also nosh on your favorite weapons and shields. They’re a menace. Here’s how to kill the Like Like Worms inTears of the Kingdom,so that their chaos does not continue. Where to find Like Like Cave Worms in Tears of the Kingdom The Like Like Cave Worms inTears of the Kingdomare found all over Hyrule in caves....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · David Horton

How to Preorder Zelda Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch

In advance of theTears of the Kingdom’s highly-anticipated release on August 03, 2025, Nintendo has announced preorders for the exclusive, limited edition OLED Nintendo Switch for hardcoreZeldafans. This release comes as no surprise to those that have been keeping an eye onTears of the Kingdomnews, asleaks of the OLED consolecirculated the internet as early as December 2022. As the release date draws closer, fans finally have the chance to get hold of the special edition console, which features gold and black designs heavily inspired by the games....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Ryan Wolf

How to Wake Up Faster in Party Animals

InParty Animals, when you get hit by an opponent’s attack, you will be temporarily down. During this time, you’ll be unable to move or participate in the game. However, there is a way to speed up your recovery and get back on your feet quickly. By utilizing a specific technique, you may significantly reduce the time it takes to wake up and rejoin the action. Here’s how to wake up faster inParty Animals....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Madison Wilson

KFC Announces 1 of Its Greatest (and Strangest) Anime Collaborations in Years

TheGundamfranchise is without a doubt one of the most influential and popular names in the anime industry. This amazing series has brought joy to countless viewers for more than 4 decades on air, thanks to its memorable heroes, intriguing plots, and visually stunning robots. Gundam has more than earned the right to be calledone of the best mech anime. The success of this beloved franchise has caught the attention of one of the biggest fast-food franchises in the world, KFC, as an upcoming collaboration has been announced....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Robert Smith

Live show: ICO & Shadow HD on Mash Tactics

[Not sure what Mash Tactics is? I’ve included a classic highlight to show you just a glimpse of what you’ve been missing, you daft fool! you may see all of Destructoid’s previously aired live showsin our archives.] Today,Mash Tacticsis playingThe Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection, a graphically upscaled release of the original PlayStation 2 games for the PlayStation 3, available in stores now. If these revered classics have slipped past you, here’s a chance to get an in-depth look....

May 24, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Bonnie Hunt