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- Superhot meets Clustertruck in Super Truck
- Trion Worlds' newest game is Atlas Reactor, open alpha now live
- Theatrhythm Final Fantasy arcade is being tested this month
- Sony Computer Entertainment renamed Sony Interactive Entertainment
- River City Ransom SP has been delayed
- Oculus has bungled the launch of the Rift
- Here's a recap of this year's April Fools' gags
- FNF - Dtoid vs Reverb Games: Rocket League
- This thankfully fake NVIDIA energy drink probably tastes like PC coolant
- Super Carmen Miranda RPG justifies Cockeyes VR's design
- Mojang teases a 'Trendy' costume update for April Fools'
- CPSC blasts Cockeyes VR as most dangerous product ever
- Arc System Works overhauls website, is now a 'wedding planner'
- 'I can finally die happy' says The Wizard's Lucas of Destructoid Cockeyes VR
- Good to know: My Nintendo points expire after six months
- Ha! Nintendo teases physical Splatoon arcade for April Fools'
- Get ready for Also Cocks, the premier porn experience for Destructoid Cockeyes
- Not April Fools': Nintendo will mail you a Shadow Mewtwo card for Pokken Tournament
- Get a year of PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold for $40
- Now I'm a believer: RV is the future of gaming
- Square Enix's ChocoGo parody apes startups, ridesharing apps
- Leaked Nintendo presentation: you already own an NX controller
- Blizzard teases Hearthstone MMO for April Fools'
- League of Legends celebrates 'Draven Day,' which is actually real
- Tips for getting the most out of the Destructoid Cockeyes VR Helmet
- I wish this 999 and Danganronpa crossover was real
- Maybe Square Enix can recoup FFXV costs with its multi-thousand dollar clothing line
- Blizzard jokingly reveals 'birds' as the fourth Starcraft II race
- Cockeyes has a clever solution to the VR motion sickness problem
| Superhot meets Clustertruck in Super Truck Posted: 01 Apr 2016 04:00 PM PDT You know and love Superhot and Clustertruck, right? If so, then TinyBuild's April Fools' Day combination of those two titles is right up your alley. I just gave Super Truck a quick spin and it is pretty much what you'd expect: the trucks only move faster than a crawl when you move and they are red. This is easily the best April Fools' thing I've seen thus far as it is playable and free. Grab your copy here for PC. |
| Trion Worlds' newest game is Atlas Reactor, open alpha now live Posted: 01 Apr 2016 03:00 PM PDT More and more games are sporting a bright cartoony art style these days, and I can dig it! Trion Worlds is getting ready to launch the tactical game Atlas Reactor at some point this year, and is kicking off an open alpha event this week to celebrate. While a closed beta will be coming soon, players can jump in now for a "limited time" to experience the game. Utilizing a weird mix of turn-based and real-time strategy, players have 20 seconds to decide their actions, all of which will carry out in the following resolution phase. There are 15 characters that have been revealed so far, and you can check out some gameplay below. It looks promising enough. Atlas Reactor [Trion Worlds] |
| Theatrhythm Final Fantasy arcade is being tested this month Posted: 01 Apr 2016 02:00 PM PDT Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival -- which is totally not an April Fools joke as it was announced weeks ago -- is being tested this month in Japan. Square Enix has announced that tests will begin on April 15 and conclude on April 17 at select locations, and all testers who complete a survey will be given a special seal trinket for their troubles. The folks over at Gematsu have the full rundown of all of the locations you can play it, which you can also check out below. I recently imported Theatrhythm Dragon Quest, and although I don't like it as much as the Final Fantasy line, it isn't bad! Hopefully we see more of these in the future. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival [Gematsu] |
| Sony Computer Entertainment renamed Sony Interactive Entertainment Posted: 01 Apr 2016 01:00 PM PDT Ha, I've been trying to make it clear what is and isn't actual news on this April Fools day, in the Year of our Luigi, but this one is so dull that you can probably figure it out for yourself. Sony has officially announced that they have changed their name from Sony Computer Entertainment to Sony Interactive Entertainment. This change will take place in America, Europe, and Asia. That's it. I'm only reporting this to cut down on the confusion factor when people think SCEA went out of business or something. To me, no matter how many name changes Sony goes through in my lifetime, I will never forget the "Sony Computer Entertainment America!!!" opening at the start of select Crash Bandicoot games. I wish Naughty Dog still made great, silly games in addition to its ultra-serious current fare. Corporate Name Change [Sony] |
| River City Ransom SP has been delayed Posted: 01 Apr 2016 12:00 PM PDT River City Ransom SP basically came out of nowhere for me, and was on track for an April release on 3DS. The operative word here is "was," because Arc System Works has delayed the game to June 2. No other reason was given besides "quality" concerns. At the moment, SP is a Japan-only release, but something tells me this will be an easy one to import. That is, if you have a Japanese 3DS! River City Ransom SP [ via Gematsu] |
| Oculus has bungled the launch of the Rift Posted: 01 Apr 2016 11:30 AM PDT The Oculus Rift launched on March 28, or at least, that is what Oculus would like us to believe. The reality is that North American Kickstarter backers received their units on or around the launch, and the first person to pre-order the Rift received it hand-delivered by Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, but many people who were quoted March shipping dates still have not had their Rifts shipped. Why? Luckey is staying pretty quiet about the whole ordeal, and what little he has said comes across as a bit lacking. "Stay tuned for future updates, I will give them as soon as possible -- this particular update was set in stone just hours ago!" Luckey tweeted on March 27 before posting a screencap of that same tweet just four days later on March 31. In the mentions of the screencapped tweet, someone asked "when?" to which Palmer responded with a screencap of "as soon as possible." The Oculus subreddit has been filled with threads by redditors furious that their pre-orders have not been fulfilled yet and about the lack of communication from Oculus on the situation. Palmer eventually responded to a couple of these threads, stating that he "won't give in-depth updates on any situation without knowing it is solid, true, and finalized," and that "many thousands of Rifts (are) out there" in consumers' hands. While all the details aren't clear, there are glaring problems with the Oculus Rift launch. First off, Kickstarter backers were never promised a complete retail version of the headset, but they got one anyway. Secondly, the pre-order page went live minutes early, and people placed their order before the intended start time indicated by a countdown timer on the homepage of the Oculus Rift site. Instead of keeping things fair, Oculus honored those orders, and those who waited until the page was supposed to be live are seemingly still waiting, myself included. I managed to get my order in at 8:05am, as I found a link to pre-order from a post in the Oculus subreddit since the page with the countdown timer didn't display the link right away. What I know for sure is that I and many others received an email on March 24 stating "Your Rift is almost ready to ship, and your order will be processed in the next 1-3 weeks. For some customers, your actual ship date may differ from the estimate you saw when ordering," and that is the last I've heard about my Rift. My press contact has no other information at this time, and Forbes came up empty-handed when it contacted customer support. At this rate, I'll more than likely have the HTC Vive on its April 5 launch before my Rift even gets shipped. Maybe I'm just spoiled, but I've had no trouble getting any new piece of consumer hardware at launch pending I pre-ordered it or waited in line the night before release. I've never seen another launch where the only people who had the hardware at launch are developers, press, the first guy to pre-order, and those who helped crowdfund the item years ago. Nor have I witnessed a company take pre-orders months in advance, only to delay shipments just days before launch. I guess Luckey wasn't lying when he said "shipping a real consumer product is more complex than janking out a dev kit." |
| Here's a recap of this year's April Fools' gags Posted: 01 Apr 2016 11:00 AM PDT Ah April Fools', the one time a year where half of the internet says that the other half doesn't have a sense of humor. I've always been kind of torn on the celebration myself. On one hand, a lot of these pranks end up as timeless discussion points and truly hit the mark as art forms in and of themselves. On the other, I've grown tired of the tryhard nature of the festivities, and outside of my required duties, I try to stay out of it to avoid the whirlwind of what is real and what isn't. I don't chalk it up to getting old, as I've felt this way for over a decade. Wait what was I talking about again? Anyways, rant aside, here's a recap of what went down today! You like fun, don't you? |
| FNF - Dtoid vs Reverb Games: Rocket League Posted: 01 Apr 2016 10:40 AM PDT Bats and Supes aren't the only ones having an epic throwdown this week (Though ours will be much more fun). The always awesome, ever sexy, and my personal wet nurse, Steven Hansen is leading you into battle at 4pm today! Who are we battling? The Reverb Games Twitch maestro Rick "KingFoom" Olson (who setup this whole thing and many of you should remember) and their awesome community from their Twitch channel! The battleground itself is Psyonix's Rocket League, and we need three of you to help us (well, err, Steven) out! How do you join? KingFoom will be hosting a private server and Discord chat (I'll update with a link, once I have it) for this event. All you need to do is head over to Twitch.tv/ReverbGames chat and say "Hey, I'm from Dtoid and want to play!" Since Rocket League is crossplay, don't worry if you're on PC or PS4, it'll all get sorted. Just get in there and have fun with some great people! The games will also be hosted on our Twitch channel as well, so we've even given you viewing options (we classy)! Foom tells me there might be prizes, Steven has (not) promised nudity, and there's a 75% chance I'll show up in chat and say something horrible about someone's mother. What more do you need? |
| This thankfully fake NVIDIA energy drink probably tastes like PC coolant Posted: 01 Apr 2016 10:30 AM PDT NVIDIA is touting an "amazing new weapon for PC gamers," and it's not a new graphics card. It's the fake energy drink "GeForce GTX," which boasts 980mg of caffeine. I typically only have an energy drink once or twice a year, during crunch time (my last was Metal Gear Solid V pre-embargo). But back in the day though when "LAN Cafes" were actually a popular thing, I'd down them like soda. Maybe we'll all have massive heart problems in our old age because of it. But for now, "game on!" |
| Super Carmen Miranda RPG justifies Cockeyes VR's design Posted: 01 Apr 2016 10:00 AM PDT At this point, the industry has been set ablaze by this morning's announcement of the biggest virtual reality headset on the market, Cockeyes. Aside from the definitive pornographic experience on the market, there isn't a whole lot of information about the extensive software catalog. One of the titles far enough along in development to try is Super Carmen Miranda RPG, and it handily demonstrates the strengths Cockeyes has over its competition. You're going to want this one. |
| Mojang teases a 'Trendy' costume update for April Fools' Posted: 01 Apr 2016 09:30 AM PDT Mojang has embraced tech culture with their newest April Fools' joke for Minecraft. The "1.RV" update teases "trendy" items that "get with the times," including wearables, gadgets, and VR glasses out the wazoo. They also note that the gear "might not come off," and that since you'll need to constantly charge, all players get a complimentary USB power block. It's relatively tame as far as April Fools' jokes go, but it's not like Minecraft even needs more press. Minecraft 1.RV [Mojang] |
| CPSC blasts Cockeyes VR as most dangerous product ever Posted: 01 Apr 2016 09:00 AM PDT Expressing disbelief in how a product like this ever made it past the testing stages, the chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said today he will never allow the Destructoid Cockeyes VR headset to reach store shelves. "In the two years I've been the head of this commission I have not seen a product more recklessly dangerous than this so-called entertainment device," Doug Turner said in statement released this afternoon. "During the brief time we've spent with the Cockeyes, four of our product testers had to be institutionalized due to madness. Another two haven't stopped crying since they put it on and one man has convinced himself he is God." |
| Arc System Works overhauls website, is now a 'wedding planner' Posted: 01 Apr 2016 08:30 AM PDT Here's a golf clap for Arc System Works. In one of the more out there April Fools jokes, Arc has re-purposed their website to sell bridal packages for thousands of dollars, promising serene locations from various games like the Guilty Gear series. Who wouldn't want to honeymoon on the Mayship with Johnny? Sadly, the gag site has seemingly already reverted back, but it's the thought that counts, and you can see a snapshot here and some tidbits in the gallery below. Arc System Works [Arc] |
| 'I can finally die happy' says The Wizard's Lucas of Destructoid Cockeyes VR Posted: 01 Apr 2016 08:00 AM PDT Earlier today we unveiled the biggest virtual reality headset on the market, Destructoid Cockeyes, but a few experts and taste-makers have already had their hands on and heads in it. A highlight among the glowing reviews came from Lucas, professional gamer upset in 1989 by an unknown contender using what many suspect was insider information on a previously unreleased game. Of the VR headset, Lucas extolled:
He then went on to postulate that if he had Cockeyes back at the Nintendo World Championships, he probably would have handily beaten that cheating punk kid. |
| Good to know: My Nintendo points expire after six months Posted: 01 Apr 2016 07:45 AM PDT Nintendo rolled out its new customer loyalty program, My Nintendo, earlier this week. It's sort of like Club Nintendo, but more digital-centric, at least for the time being. There are a few different ways to earn points -- linking your social media accounts, buying 3DS or Wii U games on the eShop, completing tasks in Miitomo -- that can be exchanged for rewards like full games and coupons. An important note: "Points are valid for six months after you collect them. When you redeem points for rewards, your points closest to expiring will automatically be used up first." This message is not exactly hidden or anything, but I missed it my first (admittedly hurried) time through My Nintendo, and figured some of you might have done the same. Something to be mindful of, for sure! And for future reference, you can check your points history here to see what you've earned, what you've spent, and if any of your points have expired. |
| Ha! Nintendo teases physical Splatoon arcade for April Fools' Posted: 01 Apr 2016 07:30 AM PDT The April Fools' jokes keep rolling in! This time the official Splatoon Twitter account unveiled a "Squid Booth," which is basically a "mobile" platform to play Splatoon for up to four players. The account also claims that you can buy two for double the fun, but the price for said privilege has not yet been announced. You know what? If money was no object I'd totally build this myself. Splatoon [Twitter] |
| Get ready for Also Cocks, the premier porn experience for Destructoid Cockeyes Posted: 01 Apr 2016 07:00 AM PDT We all know that the future of porn lies in virtual reality. Sure, video games are great and all, but who needs games when you've got some grade-A spank material? For this reason, we here at Destructoid are proud to announce Also Cocks, a strictly pornographic VR experience. Take a tour of the Destructoid headquarters after dark, with members of our staff letting it all hang out, fully uncensored for your fapping pleasure! Whether you'd like to see Brett's donkey Donski, Patrick's Hancock, Jed's junk in the trunk, or Niero's big boss, it's all on display as if you're right there in the room with them. We even have planned DLC to include previous staff members such as Jim Sterling, who finally uses that dildo bat for its intended purpose, and Conrad Zimmerman, who is just waiting to give you a mustache ride. Also Cocks will be an exclusive launch title for Cockeyes, Destructoid's upcoming VR hardware. Get pumped! |
| Not April Fools': Nintendo will mail you a Shadow Mewtwo card for Pokken Tournament Posted: 01 Apr 2016 06:30 AM PDT Nintendo has always made it clear that prospective Pokken Tournament buyers would only get the Shadow Mewtwo card if they bought the game physically, but it's going the extra mile with a new promotion. Provided that you have signed up for the Nintendo Store, anyone who bought the game digitally can now send in a support ticket to try to get a physical copy of the card. You just need your Nintendo Network ID and the serial number. Note that this offer is only available in the US, Canada, and Mexico. I checked this and it is definitely real. There's no way Nintendo would subject their entire support center workforce to this trickery. If it did though it would be one hell of an April Fools' joke -- though nothing will likely top Google's mic drop fiasco. Shadow Mewtwo amiibo Card Offer for Pokkén Tournament [Nintendo] |
| Get a year of PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold for $40 Posted: 01 Apr 2016 06:15 AM PDT Update 4/1: Well the PS Plus cards are now sold out at the $40 mark. Xbox Live Gold cards are still kicking strong. Deals on PlayStation Plus subscriptions are pretty rare, particularly at the $40 price point. Before today's deal, the last time we spotted a 12-month PS Plus card for $40 was in January. And before that? All the way back in September of last year. As of this morning, eBay powerseller neogames has a truckload of physical Sony PlayStation Plus one-year membership subscription cards available for $39.99 with free standard shipping. Xbox gamers won't need to feel left out either, the same deal is available for one year worth of Xbox Live Gold from the same retailer. We generally receive a quantity notification from eBay, but that info is missing in action today on the PS Plus. So if you're reading this a few days later, don't be surprised if they've run out of stock at the $40 price. For the Xbox One, expect the $40 deal price to end when quantity reaches the ~88,000 mark. If you were hoping for a digital code so you can renew your subscription ASAP, you're a bit out of luck, but shipping is free at the very least. The cards do not expire, so you can stack these up for when your PS Plus subscription nears expiration. Game deals from Dealzon. Sales help support Destructoid. |
| Now I'm a believer: RV is the future of gaming Posted: 01 Apr 2016 06:00 AM PDT I have to admit that I was skeptical. When something's so absurdly out of left field, you kinda have to be. For 40 years now, video games have been about sitting on your couch and staring at a TV screen. I didn't want to believe that would ever change. So, some four years ago when that gas station attendant they call Lucky Palmer told me that RV was the future of gaming, I readily dismissed him. I said "Mister, if there's one thing I've learned in this life, it's to never take advice from a man whose name sounds like a cheap brand of cigarettes." Four years later, well, now I guess I can say I haven't really learned anything. I slept on it that night. And the next night. And a lot more nights. Sometime, maybe a year ago, I started to think there could be something to this RV nonsense. I mean, it looks so goddamn cool. It's hard to imagine because I'd never been in an RV before. Other people said it was a life-affirming experience. "Take my word for it," they'd say. "This is a game changer." I was stuck on the practical application. I'm supposed to spend all this money on an RV because you say it's so great? I don't even have a big enough driveway for this thing! Earlier this year, I bit the bullet. The hype got to me. Lucky's words stuck with me. I bought a camper and it cost me a lot of money. Then, I had to buy a new truck because I found out that my old one couldn't pull my camper. In for a penny, in for a pound, I guess. With my bank account severely depleted, me and my best friend took off on a cross-country road trip. He'd drive down the interstate while I sat in the back and played video games. Now that I've tried it first-hand, friend, let me tell you: I'm no longer a skeptic; I'm a believer. There's just a special magical feeling about RV gaming. Wind rushing through the cheap aluminum screen and across your face as you rip around Rainbow Road. The smell of the Kansas asphalt as you blow up Megaton. It really is better. Just...just take my word for it. That's what do, 16 hours a day. Time disappeared when we were in that RV. Before I knew it, we'd be stopped for the night, parked in a Walmart lot. People we worried about my health, telling me this might not be good for me. I was just worried about fending off the small town crackheads. Now that I've had a taste of the good life, I don't know that I'll ever be able to go back. Why would you willingly settle for a lesser form of gaming? Settling ain't my style. So, you can find me on the open road in my RV, doing what I love. And if any of you happen to come across that Lucky fellow, well, tell him I said he's one smart cookie. |
| Square Enix's ChocoGo parody apes startups, ridesharing apps Posted: 01 Apr 2016 05:30 AM PDT Square Enix is coming into April Fools with one of my favorite jokes of the day -- a pitch for a ChocoGo app. It's a ride sharing app where users can "tip greens" and use their favorite lovable birds to get around. I love the presenter, as he seems like he's constantly holding back laughter using phrases like "husbandry." I'm surprised he didn't claim that ChocoGo would "disrupt" the industry! Doesn't he knew that disruption is the only viable business model? |
| Leaked Nintendo presentation: you already own an NX controller Posted: 01 Apr 2016 05:00 AM PDT Whoops, Nintendo! This morning we received an anonymous tip containing nothing but a video file containing what looks to be an internal Nintendo presentation, shedding new light on the touchscreen NX controller we should be hearing more about very soon. We're absolutely sure this is totally legit, no doubt about it. |
| Blizzard teases Hearthstone MMO for April Fools' Posted: 01 Apr 2016 04:30 AM PDT Blizzard usually has the best April Fools' joke, and they're at it again with a Hearthstone MMO pitch, complete with an over-the-top announcer that sounds like he's selling cans of Surge in the 90s. It's basically a mockup of Hearthstone mixed with World of Warcraft footage, but the spokesperson sells it with phrases like "all new three dimensional game world." It brings me back to when people used to yell "BLAST PROCESSING!" at me on a constant basis while trying to peddle me sugar. |
| League of Legends celebrates 'Draven Day,' which is actually real Posted: 01 Apr 2016 04:15 AM PDT Riot Games has reskinned their entire League of Legends experience to accomodate Draven -- a character that has basically become the Street Fighter-esque "Dan" running gag -- for April Fools day. Sure it's an old meme but Riot really went all in on it. In addition to their entire front page being taken over by Draven, there's also a host of new skins to buy (which are actually real, I checked), Draven minions to fight, merch, new in-game bundles, and a "Dravenizer," that makes you face more like...Draven. It's a smart move to embrace a community meme, but I also appreciate the fact that actual content came out of this instead of something light. Happy Draven Day [League of Legends] |
| Tips for getting the most out of the Destructoid Cockeyes VR Helmet Posted: 01 Apr 2016 04:00 AM PDT As you've no doubt already heard, the Destructoid Cockeyes VR Helmet aims to be the most immersive virtual reality bucket on the market. With its patented TruVue 360 bucket fidelity, the Destructoid Cockeyes will bring all the fun and excitement of having your head stuck in a vice directly into your home. We at Destructoid have already got our hands on this game-changing device, and those of us who survived can't wait to share it with you. If you've already set aside six paychecks to cover the 10 percent down payment you need to get on the pre-order waiting list for this state-of-the-art piece of technology, then the following tips for getting the most out of this revolutionary VR headset are for you. |
| I wish this 999 and Danganronpa crossover was real Posted: 01 Apr 2016 03:45 AM PDT Spike Chunsoft with the big guns! Mixing up two of their biggest franchises, they've teased Nine Coins, Nine Purses, Nine Bears: The Novel, which is "coming soon to Monokuma OS" and "graphing calculators." You know what? This would actually work, as I fully expected Monokuma to pop out at any point during the Zero Escape series. There's still a chance, as the upcoming Time Dilemma could just opt to go with a different Zero twist -- one perhaps more bear-related. Maybe we'll all have egg on our faces that we didn't heed this obvious hint. Spike Chunsoft [Twitter] |
| Maybe Square Enix can recoup FFXV costs with its multi-thousand dollar clothing line Posted: 01 Apr 2016 03:30 AM PDT Yesterday, we learned that Final Fantasy XV would have to sell 10 million to break even (read: double Metal Gear Sold V's sales). But I think I know how the company might be able to make all of it back. You with me? How about this...Miles Finch Overpriced clothing! Yes, for the low, low cost of $1,442 from Japanese fashion company Roen, you can dress like Noctis, with a full top, bottom, designer pair of gloves, and $30 socks. Prompto's outfit is going for over $2,000. Insanity! Final Fantasy XV [Fashion Press via Kotaku] |
| Blizzard jokingly reveals 'birds' as the fourth Starcraft II race Posted: 01 Apr 2016 03:15 AM PDT Birds, man. They ruin everything! Not according to Blizzard though. They love birds so much that they're willing to put them in Starcraft II as the fourth race to compete against the Terran, Protoss, and Zerg. They even created some animations for them and everything. Well, sorta, as this is an April Fools gag, as is the below Carbot Zergling video. Jokes aside, I'd love to see a fourth Starcraft race one day. I was always a bigger Warcraft RTS fan for that reason, and heroes sealed the deal. Starcraft II [Battle,net] |
| Cockeyes has a clever solution to the VR motion sickness problem Posted: 01 Apr 2016 03:00 AM PDT Virtual reality is obviously the only way anybody will ever play video games until the end of time, but it has one major hurdle it still needs to address: how can it turn humans into sessile piles of organic matter who never have to exit the virtual world in order to attend to standard bodily functions like eating, drinking, pooping, or vomiting as a result of classic VR motion sickness? Destructoid Cockeyes takes a clever approach to the latter issue. Lead engineer Donna Pheelwell explains how a new perspective on the problem completely changed how the team decided to tackle it.
So while other VR headsets recommend suspending use when motion sickness sets in, Cockeyes allows nonstop gaming on the head, no matter what the rest of the body says about it. |
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