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Microsoft has sold 8 million of the Kinect motion controller devices in just 60 days. Because of this huge demand for the device, shortages may perpetuate into 2011. Jose Pinero, a Senior Director of PR for Microsoft, spoke with Destructoid about the repercussions of the demand and what it means to the consumer. “There was so much demand that we had to pull some production from January and February, so I think we’re going to be hard-pressed to be able to fulfill demand....

Update 1.62 for King of Fighters XV has arrived, and here are all the changes and improvements mentioned in the patch notes. The full patch notes relating to each character are very extensive and can be found in a pdf file on the official SNK website. Here is the complete list of patch notes for update 1.62 for King of Fighters XV along with the trailer: King of Fighters XV Update 1....

L.A. Noire is a gritty, single player detective game set on the infamous streets and in the smoke-filled back rooms of post-war Los Angeles. Designed and developed with a nod to the classic film noire movie genre, L.A. Noire blends crystal clear graphics that bring the iconic look and feel of the era to life, with a combination of innovative technology and unique gameplay that allow you to solve crimes through interrogations and investigation....

Mario Kart 8 originally launched for the Wii U and was definitely one of the biggest, if not the biggest hit for the system. Rather than having to wait a few years for a completely new Mario Kart game on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo wisely decided to port the game over to the Switch with a number of new features, some of which are shown off in a new trailer ahead of the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe....

The official Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Twitter account has confirmed the release of a brand new free update for the game that adds voice acting a slew of items for players. Voice acting has been one of the most requested features for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl since its release and something that the developers have only hinted at in the past, but it is now a reality. Our next major FREE update is here – and it’s a big one!...

Riot has announced that they would be releasing League of Legends: Wild Rift open beta for Brazil, Latam, and the Americas region soon. Players from these regions will be able to download the game from Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Riot gave us a hint back in 2020 when they revealed that they will be releasing Wild Rift for Americas in Spring 2021. Finally, the release date has been confirmed as League of Legends: Wild Rift open beta will release in the Americas, Brazil and Latam on March 29, 2021....

Kamisato Ayato is an upcoming playable character in Genshin Impact, and hype levels are through the roof for this guy. Kamisato Ayato is the brother of Kamisato Ayaka and serves as the Yashiro Commissioner. Similar to Ayaka, Ayato is receiving tons of hype and is frequently teased to fans by miHoYo. It’s about that time when leaks start appearing for future characters, and with a rumor of Ayato’s release in Version 2....

You will find yourself with a brand new area to explore when you first arrive at the Isle of Armor region in Pokémon Sword and Shield‘s first DLC. When you step foot off the train, you can make moving around the island far more comfortable with the use of your Rotom Bike. Before you start to use it, you can also add some new colors and flair to it exclusively available in the DLC....

This patch addresses frame drop issues and brings balance adjustments. Update 1.04 has arrived for Hunter’s Arena: Legends, and here’s the full list of changes and fixes added with this patch. On PS5, this update is version 01.040.000. Maintenance for this update will take place from 2:00-4:00 AM PT/5:00-7:00 AM ET. The game won’t be playable during the maintenance period, but the servers will come back online shortly afterward. This update fixes several crashing issues, addresses framerate issues, and brings several balance adjustments for a wide array of fighters....

Hitman 3 Year Two launched yesterday across all platforms, marking the start of the game’s second year of support and new content from developer IO Interactive. However, it was a rocky launch with bugs and performance issues noticed by many players. IO Interactive has explained today that it’s aware of the issues affecting Hitman 3 that players have found since yesterday’s update. It listed the most egregious in a post on Twitter and has promised that it’s working on a fix that will launch as soon as possible....

Bungie has a lot of work to do to regain the support of its core community and the work is already underway. On January 30th, Destiny 2 will see the start of its second Iron Banner season. This week-long event will pit Guardians against each other in a specialized Crucible event in the quest for more loot. So the two big questions are: will it be worthwhile, and what else is being improved?...

With the advent of Sumeru’s desert area, the five-star Electro user named Cyno arrives on the scene. He is themed after the Egyptian god Anubis and represents the delivery of justice upon Sumeru’s criminals. Cyno’s character design is mysterious and bears illegible runes, painting him as a cryptic individual with several secrets to hide. Here’s our take on whether or not you should pull for Cyno in Genshin Impact. Should you pull for Cyno in Genshin Impact?...

The Farming Simulator franchise is undoubtedly one that everyone has heard of at least once, but most people will never have touched. It’s a game that farmers go home and play because they love their lifestyle so much, and certain streamers enjoy playing because of the deep management mechanics that can be found in each title. We’ve had access to the latest entry, Farming Simulator 22, for a while now, and these are our thoughts on the game so far....

See if the game is coming to the last generation console God of War Ragnarok will be playable this year on the PlayStation 4. Plus, you can upgrade your game later if you decide to buy a PlayStation 5. The sequel to the first God of War will carry on through a Norse mythology setting. It first seemed like the game would be only for the PS5 because of the technological bar it set, but we know now that the game will be on the PS4 as well....

One of the biggest trends in gaming at the moment is the addition of Battle Passes and seasons. This is especially true in free-to-play games. With Lost Ark being an MMORPG, free-to-play, and extremely popular, you may be wondering if Lost Ark is getting a Battle Pass. There is no clear answer to this, but in a recent developer video featured on the Lost Ark channel, you may have noticed that the account used had an Ark Pass icon in the top-right corner....

At PlayStation’s June State of Play, Capcom announced it would remake yet another classic Resident Evil title with Resident Evil 4 Remake. While the game looks to resemble the original release pretty closely, it seems like PS VR2 owners will get a chance to check out the game from a different angle. Will Resident Evil 4 Remake be on PlayStation VR2? At the end of the announcement trailer, Capcom revealed Resident Evil 4 Remake would receive PS VR2 content....

Roserade is one of the many Pokémon you have the chance to capture and use in Pokémon Go. It has a diverse series of stats, much like the other choices, meaning it has its strengths and weaknesses. For those who want to find out if the Pokémon is worth your time, you have to figure out what moves it can learn and what Pokémon teams to use with it. Roserade is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon....

Stadia is Google’s premier gaming platform. A console that uses cloud streaming, Stadia launched in 2019. Three years on, the platform provides access to hundreds of games, from indie projects to AAA titles. But is Google ending support for Stadia in 2022? Is Google Stadia shutting down its service? The answer is no—but Google has officially announced that Google Stadia will shut down on January 18, 2023, marking Stadia’s lifespan at three years....

Steam is the biggest gaming platform for PC, and because of this, its servers are under constant stress from the number of players attempting to connect. Sometimes this causes login errors, server issues, or just poor connection to the platform. In these situations, it’s hard to determine what is causing the problem. It’s often difficult to know if the connection is wrong on your end or if there is an issue with the Steam servers themselves....

Elden Ring is the latest title by FromSoftware, the company responsible for the popular Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro franchises. Known for their challenging bosses, players have enjoyed these Soulsborne titles for over a decade. Elden ring promises to be an entry that offers plenty of changes to the series, but can players craft in their adventure through the Lands Between? Elden Ring does feature crafting. Players can harvest resources throughout the Lands Between to create items that aid them in battle....