Serious Sam HD: The First Encounterreminded me of the simple joys of wave-based shooting mayhem, and news ofSerious Sam HD: The Second Encounteronly made me happier. However, the news we all want to know is this: IsSerious Sam 3ever going to arrive, and if so,when?

Well, we put that question to Croteam boss Roman Ribaric in no uncertain terms, and we were pleased with the answer.Serious Sam 3is totally still in the works, and what’s more, we should be hearing more about it very soon.

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“Serious Sam 3is happening for sure,” Ribaric tells us. “It is currently planned to be finished in 2010.”

There you have it. A brand new, all-original, ball-busting adventure for Sam “Serious” Stone by 2010. In the meantime, Destructoid has much moreSerious Samdiscussion on the way as part of a neat interview we ran with Roman. Stay tuned for Destructoid for much more exclusiveSerious Samfun!

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.