Review: Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: The Official Video Game doesn't have a lot going on. Progression boils down to earning points to unlocking costumes, different titles, earning medals, and not much else. That progression can be kind of a slog, though, when a lot of the gameplay mechanics are too shallow to be fun for more than a few minutes (especially when playing alone). It's at its absolute best when it's over-the-top and absurd while competing in sports that are more than just button mashing. If you've got a friend or two — or the itch to take this thing online — you're still bound to have fun, but I doubt it'll keep most folks interested for very long.
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Phantom Abyss hasn't hooked me yet, but I'm rooting for it
A brilliant little concept in need of more content Phantom Abyss is out today on Steam Early Access, and while...
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Finally time to lay this one to rest(?) [Update: It looks like hopes may not be dead after all. Harada...
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The totally unbiased Destructoid community response to who "won" E3
The galaxy is at skeletal chaos E3 2021 is done. Kinda. Maybe. It was mostly streams and some will probably...
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Signalis preview: Sci-fi pixel horror goes supernatural
The only way forward is down, way down If you're anything like me, the first thing that grabs you about...
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Unsighted ticks a lot of action-RPG boxes for me
Coming this year to PC, Xbox One, and Switch I realize that Steam Next Fest is wrapping up tomorrow, but...
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Earthworm Jim 3D put the series on life support
That's both an accurate analogy and the plot of the game I don't know about you, but my memory for...
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Biomutant new update raises cap, adds 'scrap', improves HUD options
Fantasy adventure continues to evolve Experiment 101 has released the next major update to its spiritual adventure title Biomutant. Available...
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Zelda: Skyward Sword HD quality of life features tease potential 'refinements' to Fi's tutorials
Get out of my face, Fi It's going to be really interesting revisiting Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, especially if Nintendo...
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UK Charts: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart sees even higher sales figures in second week
Nailed Down It was another fine week for Ratchet, Clank, and new gal Rivet. Insomniac Games' excellent PS5 adventure Ratchet...
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Portal designer Kim Swift joins Xbox Game Studios Publishing
A portal to innovation Xbox is expanding its publishing arm today by bringing on a well-known creator, as Kim Swift...
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Scarlet Nexus lets loose this week, here's one final trailer to get your brain punked
Are a million to one, but still they come… Hope you're ready for some psychotronic, intergalactic action. This week sees...
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You want a new Silent Hill? Have a skateboard instead! Cowabunga, man!
Pyramid Shred Konami has a new Silent Hill update for fans. No, it's not a new entry in the long-dormant...
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The Switch Pro is supposedly going to be revealed every week I have no doubt that Nintendo is working on...
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Review in Progress: Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance
Goblins! Goblins! Goblins! Maybe Dungeons & Dragons just isn't something that can be enjoyed without friends. Dungeons & Dragons: Dark...
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Stardew Valley just got a Switch patch that fixed some 'bugs and crashes'
Version 1.5.4.2 Stardew Valley might not have any upcoming big patches that we know of, but creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone is...
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E3 is over but here's your annual 'Bayonetta 3 is still coming' update
Witchin' Hour Last week rolled by without mention of everybody's favorite dominatwitch, Bayonetta. It's now been three years since it...
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Sonic boss says the new 2022 game will be 'an advancement in what a modern Sonic game can be'
I'm looking forward to seeing if Sonic 2022 can deliver The Sonic Cycle is in full force, as Sonic Team director/...
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After years of fighting it, Sony finally caves, says they will 'grow' cross-play
This has been the most annoying publisher saga in recent memory. Look, Microsoft really screwed up with the whole DRM...
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EA will reportedly resurrect an established IP at next month's EA Play Live
We'll allegedly see it '…if we're not dead first' A whisper is doing the rounds that long-time publisher Electronic Arts...
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(Update) Cyberpunk 2077 finally returns to PlayStation Store next week, albeit with a warning
Within Sales Interlinked [Update: Cyberpunk 2077 is now officially back on PlayStation Store. "Users may continue to experience some performance...
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If you have aspirations of making your own video game but haven't taken that first step, Game Builder Garage is for you. Just keep your expectations in check.
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I replayed Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue after 15 years, and it was a trip
Getting in touch with my country roots Everyone has their favorite game from growing up. For some, it was Super Mario...
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Review: Mass Effect Legendary Edition
A defining trilogy, finally in one launcher There haven't really been many series that try to do what Mass Effect...
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What were your personal highlights from E3 2021?
Cblogs of 6/12 to 6/18/2021 –Black Red Gaming shares their E3 highlights. –Kerrik52 reviews Onimusha 3: Demon Siege as part...
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Blood Goblet 64 is a new game in the works from the creator of Umurangi Generation
An interview with Tali Faulkner Anyone here remember Sup, Holmes? It was a live stream interview show that ran here...
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Seicross is riding high as this week's Arcade Archives release
Futuristic jet-bike action from '84 Hamster's latest entry to the Arcade Archives is a little retr0-futuristic. Another release from the...
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Did I wake you up from your depression nap? How does one even critique a game like Cruelty Squad? It...
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Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid?
Hot in the City I don't know how it is in your neck of the woods, but it's been El...
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We're live on Twitch to play some Magic: The Gathering Arena and Ocarina of Time
Happy Friday! I hope your week was well and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it! Tonight we're continuing...
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