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Final Fantasy VI Needs An HD-2D Remake And Dragon Quest III Producer Agrees
19.11.2024
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the latest in a string of HD-2D RPGs that bring a modern, high-resolution twist to nostalgic pixel-art graphics. Fans have long thought Final Fantasy VI, the last game in the venerated series before it switched to polygons, would be a perfect candidate for...
PlayStation Sale Discounts A Ton Of 2024’s Biggest Games
26.9.2024
It seems PlayStation is holding some huge sale just about every month at this point. We already had one big round of deals a couple of weeks ago and here we are with even more! That’s right, PlayStation’s Big Games Big Deals sale began on September 25 and offers up some incredible deals on some...
That Gorgeous Dragon Quest 3 Remake Includes New Story Elements By The Series Creator
12.7.2024
We already know that the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest 3 is going to look amazing, and now we have some new information on what other improvements and additions the updated classic is getting. In a recent Famitsu article, Square Enix revealed a range of information on the hotly anticipated remake...
The First Three Dragon Quest Games Are Getting Gorgeous HD-2D Remakes
18.6.2024
During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix showed off footage of the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and it looks absolutely stunning in motion. But the company also announced that it will be remaking the first two games in the same style, and they’ll be coming a little bit later.Read more
How To Prep For Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree And More Of The Week's Gaming Tips
16.6.2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is almost here, so we’ll help you make sure you’re ready to access and conquer the DLC when it arrives. We’ve also got details on four new bosses who were recently added to Octopath Traveler II, as well as suggestions for those looking to get caught up on Dragon...
Octopath Traveler II's Four Brand-New Boss Battles, Explained
13.6.2024
On June 6th, Square Enix announced that both Octopath Traveler games are now available on more platforms. Not only is Octopath Traveler available on PlayStation, but you can play Octopath Traveler 2 on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Square Enix released a trailer celebrating the new ports, but eagle-eyed...
Destiny 2: The Final Shape Brings The Feels, That New Star Wars Shooter Is Fun, And More Of The Week's Gaming Takes
8.6.2024
This week, Destiny 2: The Final Shape finally arrived, bringing an end to a storyline the series has been telling ever since it launched. We’ve got thoughts on how successful the campaign is at managing such a massive task. Also, let us tell you about that new Star Wars shooter, and encourage...
If You've Got Game Pass, Please, You Have To Play This Wonderful RPG
6.6.2024
In an age when so many new games are trying to recapture the greatness of old classics, it’s hard to find the ones that actually live up to their inspirations. For RPG enjoyers it’s often about finding something as good as the 90’s era of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series. However, in that case...
Beloved Square Enix RPG Series Could Finally Sort Out Its Messy Exclusivity
5.6.2024
Square Enix’s pledge to end all its console exclusivity nonsense is already bearing fruit. As spotted by the eagle eyes at Gematsu, beloved RPG Octopath Traveler has been rated in Taiwan for PlayStation, and Octopath Traveler II—previously announced for Xbox—could appear as soon as this month.Read...
The Best RPGs Of 2023
28.12.2023
The last few years have been full of amazing RPGs, but 2023 took things to a whole new level. It was the year we got Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo 4, and Bethesda’s long awaited Starfield. It was also the year Baldur’s Gate 3 appeared and blew them all out of the water. Fans of stat-based combat...
Kotaku Readers Share Their Favorite 2023 Games
26.12.2023
We’re just a few short days away from the ball dropping and ushering in a new year. Kotaku put out our own Game of the Year list, but last week we also asked you, the Kotaku readers, about your favorite games from the year of our lord 2023. While there were a few obvious frontrunners, folks...
Kotaku Asks: Who Got Snubbed At The Game Awards Nominations?
15.11.2023
This week, creator and host of The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley, revealed which games are in the running for prizes at his showcase in December. Dozens of games were named across over 30 categories. What was missing?Read more
You Gotta See Pokèmon In 'HD-2D,' A Reinvention Of The Classic Games
19.4.2023
Just imagine it: Pokémon, but with the visual style of Octopath Traveler or Triangle Strategy. You know, that joyful fusion of pixel art with modern 3D rendering that creates a delicate, dreamy atmosphere you can just get lost in for days? Thankfully, we don’t need to leave such a concept solely...
15 Hours With Octopath Traveler II: Good But Disjointed Stories (So Far)
2.3.2023
I’ve had a rough go of it in Octopath Traveler II’s first few hours. As someone who loves RPG parties most when they feel like real units of friends and found family, Octopath’s anthology-like storytelling wasn’t doing it for me. Its eight playable characters felt like islands I had to walk to...
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Octopath Traveler II
1.3.2023
In a lot of ways, Octopath Traveler II can feel like a pretty straightforward turn-based RPG, but when you take into account its eight characters’ original mechanics, its non-linear storytelling, and how unapologetic it can be about throwing you into the deep end, there’s a lot of complexity under...
The Week In Games: Octopath Dreamland Deluxe
21.2.2023
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Octopath Traveler 2 Has A Free Demo On Switch, And You Should Play It
8.2.2023
During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, the company briefly talked about Square Enix’s upcoming turn-based RPG Octopath Traveler 2, which launches on February 24 for Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation consoles. Nintendo also revealed that a free demo will be available later today. The best...
Gorgeous Retro Soulslike RPG Looks Just Like Octopath Traveler
31.10.2022
Duel Corp. looks so pretty that you’d be forgiving for thinking that it’s an upcoming RPG from Square Enix. But it’s actually made by some indie developers who decided to make a Soulslike from retro pixel art. And the effect is incredible. Read more
Let’s Remember Some Terrible Square Enix Video Game Names
13.9.2022
Octopath Traveler. Triangle Strategy. Forspoken. These are just a few of Square Enix’s weirder game titles. But today, the Final Fantasy publisher reminded the world of one of its all-time-greats: Various Daylife. The iOS JRPG now has a Switch port. It came out today and it’s still called, well...
Octopath Traveler Gets Switch Sequel, Out In February
13.9.2022
In a surprise announcement, Nintendo revealed during this morning’s Direct that there’s a sequel to Octopath Traveler on the way, and it’s due out in only five months.Read more