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Dragon Ball Creator Praises Sand Land Game From Beyond The Grave
25.4.2024
Legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, character designer for Chrono Trigger and creator of the Dragon Ball series, passed away in March 2024. He was just 68 years old. Though he’s gone now, publisher Bandai Namco has shared a note Toriyama wrote in January 2024 about developer ILCA’s Sand Land,...
Sony Removing Stellar Blade's Unintentional N-Word Reference
24.4.2024
A juxtaposition of environmental elements that, taken together, can be interpreted as an allusion to the n-word will be removed from sci-fi action game Stellear Blade in a day one patch, Sony confirmed today. The company told IGN the offensive reference was “unintentional.”Read more
Fallout-Esque Games You Should Play, Nintendo Switch Secrets, And More
21.4.2024
If you loved the Fallout TV series and want to dive into a game that’s like it, but not too like it, we curated a list for you. We’ve also got some hidden Nintendo Switch secrets to make the most of the handheld console, lingering Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth help, and yeah, we’re back into Destiny...
Even More Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth And Dragon's Dogma 2 Tips
31.3.2024
We get it, you’re still probably playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and that’s okay. It’s a big RPG and there are a lot of important choices, side quests, and min/maxing to be done, and we’ve got all the guides you could possible need for Square Enix’s masterpiece. Read more
All The Unicorn Overlord And FF7 Rebirth Tips You Need
16.3.2024
We get it, you’re probably very into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Unicorn Overlord this week. So are we. And if you’re stuck on a tricky boss fight, unsure of who to take out on a date, or want to finish that capture quest, we’ve got you covered.Read more
Some Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Discs Are Misprinted And Could Cause Problems
28.2.2024
Due to a manufacturing error, physical editions of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in Japan contain discs that are misprinted. This could cause problems for folks trying to play the highly-anticipated Square Enix RPG as they will likely end up inserting the wrong disc into their console. Read more
FF7 Rebirth Demo, Helldivers 2, And More Of The Week's Essential Tips
25.2.2024
We’re just days away from the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and if you’re still (somehow) on the fence about diving into one of 2024's most anticipated games, the PS5 demo is a great way to get a taste of what’s in store. We’ve put together several guides on what to do in Rebirth’s Junon...
Kotaku’s Essential Guide To Helldivers 2
24.2.2024
Available exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC, Helldivers 2 from Arrowhead Game Studios feels like a 2000s-era throwback in the best possible way. Whether you’ve been playing since day one or are curious what all the fuss is about, here’s a comprehensive rundown of all our coverage of the...
Kotaku’s Essential Guide To Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
22.2.2024
Yakuza 8, or Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has finally arrived on consoles and PCs, and in case you haven’t heard, this one’s a banger. Not only is it the fastest-selling game in the series so far, it’s also easy on the eyes, fun to play, and lets us spend a whole lot of time with some utterly...
Helldivers 2, Palworld, And More Of The Week's Essential Tips
17.2.2024
Love is in the air this week at Kotaku Towers, and the PS3-era charms ofHelldivers 2 have us totally smitten. Meanwhile, the Palworld hype train charges on, but we’re still keeping an eye on old loves and frenemies like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Overwatch 2. These are the week’s can’t-miss tips...
All Of Our Best Palworld Tips, In One Handy Place
16.2.2024
We’re just six weeks in to 2024, and we’ve already seen the release of some absolulte bangers, including Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Persona 3 Reload. But the year’s biggest surprise so far has been a game most observers wrote off as a Pokémon-knockoff—until millions of people realized there...
PS Plus Closes Out February With A Trifecta Of Big RPGs
14.2.2024
The start of February brought a short list of new games to PlayStation Plus, and while it did have some underrated gems, it was lacking big hitters. The subscription service is rectifying that in a big way as it approaches the end of February by adding a slew of new hugely popular titles...
Legendary Actor And Athlete Carl Weathers Dies At Age 76
2.2.2024
Carl Weathers, the legendary Black actor who portrayed Apollo Creed in the Rocky films and starred in dozens of other movies and TV shows like Predator, The Mandalorian, and Toy Story 4, died on Thursday, February 1 at the age of 76. According to Deadline, his family released a statement confirming...
Palworld Breeding, Warzone Loadouts, And More Essential Guides
27.1.2024
There’s more to do in Palworld than just capturing adorable not-Pokémon and forcing them into conscripted labor. You can also force them to mate! From Pal breeding to the best loadouts and attachments for the latest Warzoneweaponry, these are the week’s essential tips and guides.Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Jedi Powers And Flying Fisticuffs
26.1.2024
The first month of 2024 is coming to a close, and we’ve already been enjoying some fine games here at Kotaku. We hope this year has brought you some pleasant gaming experiences as well. Read more
The Last Of Us Part II Almost Had A Lot More Senseless Death
23.1.2024
The Last of Us Part II Remastered has a lot of behind-the-scenes content in its special features. It’s cool to get a glimpse into what could have been, such as the playable cut segments in the Lost Levels. However, on the other end of the spectrum, we also learn about how easily the game could have...
FF7 Rebirth, TLOU 2, And More Of The Week's Essential Game Tips
20.1.2024
Practice your headshots. The Last of Us Part II is back, and this time it’s remastered. The spiffed-up version dropping on January 19 also includes a wholly new gameplay mode called No Return, if you’re looking to wile away the hours in Naughty Dog’s combat sandbox. And if you’re as excited about...
Call Of Duty, Starfield, And More Of The Week's Essential Gaming Tips
14.1.2024
The first half of January can be a slow time for new game releases, but that also makes it a great time to tick some boxes on your backlog or revisit some old favorites. Read on for some of this week’s essential strategies for Starfield, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and some heckin’ great...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: A Turn-Based Crime RPG And First-Person Shooters
12.1.2024
Hey, it’s a three-day weekend here in the States. That means more time for gaming. This weekend we’re taking a look at some shooters, both of the traditional “Boomer Shooter,” and team-based variety. But that’s not all. Ahead of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s release on January 26, now’s a good...
Persona 3, GTA 5, And More Of The Week's Essential Gaming Tips
6.1.2024
If you’re stuck on a tricky boss fight or a challenging puzzle, or just want to make the most of your time with a new release, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the tips we found most helpful this week.Read more