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Terrible Borderlands Movie Still Helped Sell More Games
7.11.2024
The Borderlands movie arrived in 2024, after years in development, only to rake in $15 million at the domestic box office. It was an epic flop, only overshadowed later on went Joker: Folie à Deux went “hold my beer” and failed even more spectacularly. At least with Borderlands, there was a video...
Big Games Detail Their PS5 Pro Modes, Space Marine 2 Reverts Controversial Changes, And More Of The Week's Top Stories
26.10.2024
This week, YouTuber Rosanna Pansino found moldy cheese in Lunchlys, the Lunchables competitor that counts MrBeast and Logan Paul among its creators. Also, developer Fntastic, which made waves last year when its game The Day Before, once one of the most wishlisted games on Steam, was released...
14 Vampire Movies You Should Watch This Halloween
18.10.2024
The leaves are falling, the sun is setting earlier, and if you live in New York City, you’re probably waking up to an incredibly arid apartment thanks to your inability to control the heat. It’s fall, and spooky season is upon us, which means it’s time to spend your nights settling in with a good...
Celebrating Metaphor: ReFantazio's Greatness, Criticizing Its Faults, And More Of The Week's Top Takes
12.10.2024
This week saw the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the long-awaited new release from the folks behind Persona. It’s a game bursting with big ideas and rich themes, and we’ve got a lot to say, both about the things it does well, and at least one area in which it falls short of one of...
Every Star Wars TV Show, Ranked From Worst To Best
8.10.2024
Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm back in 2012, there’s been a steady drip feed of Star Wars television shows airing on Disney+. Before that, we had a few shows set in George Lucas’ space opera universe, but they were only animated series (mostly) geared towards children. Since the Disney deluge...
Starfield DLC Fail, Astro Bot Devs Speak, And Other Big Gaming News Of The Week
6.10.2024
It’s been a week, guys.From new DLC releases, to a new PS5 feature getting frustrating real fast, there was a lot to cover in this first week of October. We covered Astro Bot devs acknowledging the lack of FF7 characters in its PlayStation love letter, Microsoft asking devs why they’re skipping...
Twitch Streamer Will Neff On BFF Hasan Piker, The Binding Of Issac, And Long Island
1.10.2024
TwitchCon 2024 was a total whirlwind. During the three-day-long convention for the streaming platform, I saw drag performances, fake debates, wild cosplays, and a Chevron installation. I brushed elbows with big Twitch streamers like Hasan Piker, Caroline Kwan, JuiceBoxx, Deere, and more—all while...
30th Anniversary PS5 Pre-Orders Were A Mess, February 2025 Is Too Packed With Big Games, And More Of The Week's Takes
28.9.2024
This week, Sony opened up pre-orders for the items in its 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 collection, and for many at least, the experience of trying to snag anything was one of confusion and frustration. Also, we’ll tell you about a great arcade platformer called Bzzzt that’s now available...
31 Terrific Movies That Are Perfect For Spooky Season
23.9.2024
Can you feel that chill in the air? Are the trees in your neighborhood shifting shades from verdant greens to crisp reds and oranges? Notice that the sun is setting earlier? Though these are all markers of the beginning of fall AKA the beginning of my seasonal depression, they are also, gratefully...
Our Staff Has Wildly Differing Opinions On The PS5 Pro — Here's Why
15.9.2024
To be able to afford something means more than just having the money that it costs. It also means having the requisite desire and perceived need to convince yourself its cost is commensurate with its value. When I say I can’t afford to take a $40 Uber home from the office but then spend $60 on Uber...
PS5 Pro Reactions, Destiny Anniversary Feels, And More Of This Week's Spiciest Takes
14.9.2024
This week, we got a look at the upcoming $700 PS5 Pro and what it will be capable of when it launches later this year—amd we have thoughts. We also celebrated a bittersweet milestone with Destiny 2, went hands-on with some Capcom classics, and recommended a few games you should absolutely play....
Star Wars Outlaws Is Simultaneously Astounding And Busted, The Minecraft Movie Knows Its Audience, And More Of The Week's Takes
7.9.2024
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws is a game with a staggering gulf between...
The 50 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of The Last 50 Years
2.9.2024
A great science fiction movie might scare you. It might inspire you. It might speculate about the nature of the human race, and what lies beyond our limited knowledge of the universe around us. It might propose an alternate past or a potential future. It might introduce you to an extraterrestrial...
Epic Box Office Flop Borderlands Reportedly Rushing To Streaming In Late August
19.8.2024
You might not have to wait long to see what’s going on with the much-pilloried Borderlands movie starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart for yourself from the comfort of your own couch. The box office bomb is reportedly coming to streaming as early as late August, after less than a month...
Breaking Down The New Dragon Age Trailer, Hating On Special Editions Without The Game, And More Of The Week's Takes
17.8.2024
Nothing gave us more to talk about this week than the meaty new trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Almost ten years after its predecessor was released, The Veilguard will finally be here on October 31, and we’ve broken down the release date trailer to highlight all the tantalizing details...
The Alien Movies, Ranked From Worst To Best
13.8.2024
This month, the latest entry in the long-running Alien sci-fi franchise hits theaters. Alien: Romulus, starring Cailee Spaney (Civil War) and Isabela Merced (Madame Web) from noted horror director Fede Álvarez, debuts August 14, and from the trailers and early reactions, it looks like a fantastic...
Helldivers 2 Is Flailing, Barbarian Games Are Back, And More Of The Week's Takes
11.8.2024
This week, we took the opportunity to gush over immersive sim classic Dishonored 2 after one of the founders of Arkane, the studio behind it, teased that his new studio’s next game is “Fallout meets Dishonored.” We also cheered on the renaissance of retro-style barbarian games happening right...
Star Wars Outlaws Preview, Destiny 2's Future, And More Hot Takes
3.8.2024
It’s been a helluva week for video games, with mass layoffs at Destiny 2 studio Bungie, and a few hands-ons for upcoming high-profile releases like Marvel Rivals and Star Wars Outlaws. As usual, we weighed in on the goings-on of the week, so click through to read all of our big opinions and spicy...
Dr Disrespect Returns, Bungie Hit By Massive Layoffs, And More Of The Week's Biggest Gaming News
3.8.2024
This week, Destiny 2 maker Bungie was hit by massive layoffs, leaving the future of the company’s popular looter shooter in some doubt and spurring waves of criticism of its CEO, who remains at the studio. We also saw streamer Dr Disrespect once again posting online, just 36 days after he confessed...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 7 Stellar Games We Can’t Wait To Jump Back Into
2.8.2024
Welcome to the first weekend of August! The weather is still hot in various parts of the world (like, way more so than it’s been lately), so what a wonderful time to stay the hell in doors, in front of an air conditioner, with some video games. Read more