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OG Silent Hill 2 Director Is Happy The Remake Changed The Camera
7.10.2024
Laucnhing for everyone on Tuesday, the Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team and Konami is a very well-made recreation of the original horror game. However, while somefans are complaining about certain changes made in the remake, the original game’s director is praising these tweaks online.Read...
The Silent Hill 2 Remake Is One Of 2024's Best Horror Games
4.10.2024
I’ll admit that when it was first confirmed that Bloober Team was remaking Silent Hill 2, I laughed and shook my head. Bloober has a spotty track record with scary games, Silent Hill 2 is one of the most beloved horror games ever made, and Konami has done a horrible job supporting the franchise...
34 Games Coming Out In October That We Can't Wait To Check Out
2.10.2024
October hits different. The spooky month is often bursting with new games to play ahead of the end of the year, and 2024's buffet of releases is keeping the tradition alive. From PC to Nintendo Switch, from Super Mario Party Jamboree to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, here are 34 games you should have...
The 9 Best Games We Played At Tokyo Game Show 2024
1.10.2024
Tokyo Game Show holds a very special place within the gaming industry. Not only has it historically been one of the most significant showcases for games and new hardware for nearly three decades, it’s also a fantastic space for developers based in Japan and across Asia to showcase their latest...
15 PlayStation Characters Missing From Astro Bot
30.9.2024
Astro Bot contains a lot of references to PlayStation games and hardware from the past few decades. And with over 150+ so-called “Cameo Bots” representing various PlayStation characters, like Nathan Drake from Uncharted or Ratchet from Ratchet and Clank, it might seem like every big Sony franchise...
Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 5 Games We Can't Wait To Get Back To
13.9.2024
Fall is almost here, we’re officially in the thick of the back-to-school scramble, and I can’t stop buying apple cider spice candles for the house. We’re also officially in the thick of game release season, so why not take a minute to talk about Metacritic?Read more
9 PlayStation Classics And Hidden Gems To Delve Into After Astro Bot
12.9.2024
Have you been playing Astro Bot? Sony’s big PlayStation-celebrating platformer is out now on PlayStation 5 and despite some glaring omissions, it’s a delightful game worth playing. It’s especially rewarding if you’re a long-time PlayStation fan who has played a lot of the company’s games over...
This Month's PS Plus Freebies Include Plucky Squire And Uh...Mister Mosquito
11.9.2024
I’ve got some good news for all you wild Mister Mosquito fans out there. The weird PS2 game starring a tiny mosquito man who sucks people’s blood is finally coming to PS4 and PS5 later this month. Oh, and some other cool-looking games too, like Plucky Squire and Far Cry 5. Read more
Persona 3 Reload - Episode Aigis: The Answer: The Kotaku Review
9.9.2024
As a “definitive” edition of the phenomenal 2006 RPG, 2024’s Persona 3 Reload was lacking in a few key features like the 2009 PSP port’s female protagonist route. Still, perhaps the most egregious omission was the lack of The Answer, the meaty, playable epilogue that was included in the 2007...
This Handful Of Discounted Games Show Off The Switch’s Range
6.9.2024
I think everyone is waiting with bated breath for news of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, which seems like it’ll be announced any day now. That’s only because everybody I know has one and desperately wants a new console to replace their aging system. While you wait, why not boot up that relic...
Astro Bot Is An Incredible Reminder That The PS5 Era Has Been A Huge Bummer
5.9.2024
Remember when we all played Astro’s Playroom, which came pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, and enjoyed a collective nostalgia trip through Sony’s video game history, coupled with a great deal of hope for the future of our shiny new consoles? The platformer pays tribute to PlayStation’s past...
Astro Bot: The Kotaku Review
5.9.2024
I cried at the end of Astro Bot. I recognize this isn’t indicative of much beyond my sentimentality, but I thought it was a crucial tidbit to underscore something else, something important about PlayStation’s excellent new platformer. It really is, more than anything else, a celebration of...
Metal Gear Solid 3's Famous Salute Is Now A $430 Statue
27.8.2024
Just in time for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, First 4 Figures is now taking pre-orders for its large statue recreating the iconic salute seen toward the end of the original game. Read more
10 New Looks At Metal Gear Solid 3's Very Pretty Remake
26.8.2024
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater might not have a release date yet, but Konami has released some new screenshots of the upcoming remake and the game looks awesome. Read more
Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Sounds Like It's Basically The Original Game With Much Better Graphics
26.8.2024
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of the beloved PS2 espionage game that aims to modernize the look and feel of the original while preserving its quirky humor and charm. Based on the first batch of actual hands-on previews with the new Metal Gear Solid 3, it sounds like publisher...
Dr Disrespect Deletes Statement, Hyped Modern Warfare 2 Mod Gets Killed, And More Of The Week's Top Stories
17.8.2024
This week saw Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm delete a post from late June in which he’d admitted to “inappropriate” behavior with a minor, and instead post a new tweet teasing a forthcoming return and the statement, “we have lots to talk about.” Additionally, we’ll fill you in on that new Valve game...
5 Hopes And Predictions For Gamescom’s Opening Night Live
16.8.2024
It’s nearly time for the next Geoff Keighley World Premiereathon. The Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase is set to stream on Tuesday, August 20 at 2 p.m. Eastern/ 11 a.m. Pacific, and will include new trailers, announcements, and developers talking about their upcoming projects. We asked...
Persona 3 Reload's The Answer DLC Shows How The Series Should Do Epilogues
15.8.2024
I have complicated feelings on how the Persona series (and the Shin Megami Tensei series at large) handles its updated “definitive editions.” Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal are undoubtedly the best versions of their respective games, adding dozens of hours of new story, characters...
Rockstar Dev Explains Why GTA 3 Was Filled With Trash, But San Andreas Wasn't
14.8.2024
A former developer who worked on the older Grand Theft Auto games has revealed how all the blowing trash and debris in GTA 3 works and why it didn’t appear in San Andreas but did appear in another controversial Rockstar game, Manhunt.Read more
The Timesplitters PS2 Trilogy Arrives On PS Plus Next Week
14.8.2024
The complete Timesplitters trilogy on PS2 will soon be available to play on PS4 and PS5 later this month. On top of that awesome news, a solid list of older games like The Witcher 3 and Ride 5 will also be available to PS Plus Extra and Premium members next week. Read more