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House of the Dragon Episode 8 Recap: A Son For A Son
5.8.2024
Well, friends, we’ve made it to the end of the the second season of House of the Dragon, after what felt like an eternally long setup. We’ve seen heirs slain, twin knights battle, and dragons fall with their riders. How will this chapter in family melodrama end? Turns out, in restless suspense.Read...
Frostpunk 2, Flintlock, and 22 Other Games Worth Checking Out In July
2.7.2024
With the passage of the summer solstice last month, we are firmly in the hottest season. And this July, we’ve got a generous collection of compelling titles worth checking out. From some intriguing indie titles to Final Fantasy XIV’s latest expansion and beyond, this month is packed with games that...
Stellar Blade, Tales Of Kenzera: Zau, And More Of This Week's Reviews
28.4.2024
From side-scrolling Metroidvanias to upbeat, humorous soulslikes, from the depths of the sea to the stars above, this week’s reviews run the gamut. Read on to find out what we thought of this week’s releases. Read more
Tales of Kenzera: Zau: The Kotaku Review
22.4.2024
“In loving memory of those who touched our lives. This game is a tribute to their enduring spirit,” reads the opening screen of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, the new Metroidvania from EA Originals and Surgent Studios. My lip trembles. “Don’t start crying, you’ve barely started,” I chastise myself.Read more
Everything We Saw At Xbox’s Partner Preview Stream
6.3.2024
Xbox held a Partner Preview showcase today, which put spotlight on a handful of third-party games coming to Xbox Series X|S. If you missed the show and want to watch the 30-minute presentation, you can check out the full video below. If you just want to know the highlights, click through to...
Tales Of Kenzera: Zau Creator On The Pressures Of Black Storytelling
23.2.2024
In the summer of 2020, as America tried to reckon with its institutionalized racism, the Black Lives Matter movement prompted video game studios to issue pro-BLM statements, donate to Black-centered charities, and promise to elevate Black voices. Several years later, it’s not all that clear if some...
Surprise: The Game Awards Breakout Metroidvania Zau Now Has A Demo
1.2.2024
It’s Black History Month, y’all, which means it’s time to uplift anything and everything connected to the African diaspora. And whoa, would you look at that! Coinciding with the first day of this celebratory and historic month is a free Steam demo for Tales of Kenzera: Zau, a stunning...
The Best Part Of The Game Awards This Year Was The Fashion
8.12.2023
Last year, I caused a bit of a ruckus by saying the fashion at The Game Awards was indicative of the industry’s identity crisis. I lamented the t-shirt and blazer uniform and begged the men of the industry to do better. And though I said this not long before the 2022 awards show was set to kick...