Nintendo Is Trying To Patent Some Really Broad Tears Of The Kingdom Mechanics
11.8.2023
Nintendo is registering several new patents from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that are extremely broad, to the point where they seem unreasonable for other developers to be beholden to.Read more
Plus: oh, welcome to Steam, Overwatch 2!
11.8.2023
Also: Tower Of Fantasy kicks off on PlayStation, and lots more
Lords Of The Fallen Reboot Is Sounding Like A Solid Soulslike
11.8.2023
Lords of the Fallen was already a game, one that came out nearly 10 years ago by developer Deck13 (Atlas Fallen) and publisher CI Games. It was fine, but felt too much like a lackluster facsimile of FromSoftware’s Dark Souls formula to have much of an identity of its own. CI Games is back, though...
Fullmetal Alchemist Is A Brilliant, Piercing Critique Of Capitalism
11.8.2023
Earlier this year, Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist celebrated its 20th anniversary, and after recently re-reading the manga, I can confidently say it’s still one of the best pieces of art and storytelling ever created—just as impactful, and relevant, as when it was first released. The series...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Gaming Delights To Feast On
11.8.2023
Yo, it’s the weekend again. This time, I don’t have covid and that is awesome because I’ve got some gaming to do and would like to do so without constantly hating the taste of Paxlovid.Read more
Baldur’s Gate 3: 6 Tips To Avoid Combat If You're Not Into It
11.8.2023
For some players, Baldur’s Gate 3’s combat is a rewarding challenge that requires a lot of planning and preparation. For others, it’s an absolute roadblock that makes it hard to progress in the game. We’ve given some general tips to help you excel in combat, but honestly, Baldur’s Gate 3 has enough...
Hogwarts Legacy 6 Months Later: Is Anyone Still Playing?
11.8.2023
Hogwarts Legacy launched on February 10 of this year and was an instant sales hit—so much so that it’s still the highest-selling game of 2023, even with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the mix. Though Switch exclusivity is likely part of the reason why Zelda can’t catch up to...
Baldur’s Gate 3: 17 Features You'll Definitely Want To Mess With
11.8.2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 is an enormous game, and it’s based on the equally dense tabletop RPG (TTRPG) Dungeons & Dragons. But if you’re looking to optimize or even simplify your experience, there exist a bunch of settings and not-so-obvious gameplay features that can streamline your adventuring...
Pokémon Tourney Cracks Down On Hacked Monsters, Disqualifies Tons Of Players
11.8.2023
The biggest Pokémon tournament of the year is going on right now and tons of players are getting disqualified for fielding hacked teams. The first Pokémon World Championship since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s big launch, the stricter checks are apparently catching some pros off guard, and ending...
Report: Jeopardy! Players Turn Down Rare Opportunity To Return, With Good Reason
11.8.2023
Jeopardy!’s 40th season is scheduled to begin on September 11. And this time around the popular trivia show is inviting past players from previous seasons to play one more time, a rare opportunity that most contestants never dreamed would happen. But to play again these contestants are being asked...
All Game Sales Should Be Announced Like This
11.8.2023
Video game discounts are usually announced with the casualness of a grocery store flier—maybe the developer will post something about it on its news center, or Steam will send you a perfunctory email about getting 20 percent off. Bayonetta developer PlatinumGames vice president Hideki Kamiya might...
We Have Opinions About Baldur's Gate 3's Approach To Romance
11.8.2023
To quote Shakespeare, “the course of true love never did run smooth.” If you’re a player character in Baldur’s Gate 3, however, you may have better luck than most mortals, as it’s possible to find yourself with a whole party full of companions willing (and possibly eager) to pursue romance with...