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Damn, God Of War Ragnarök’s Opener Still Whips
24.9.2024
I’ve been replaying God of War Ragnarök now that it’s on PC, and despite some clear, widespread technical issues with depreciating framerate, this is still fundamentally the same excellent sequel that launched on PlayStation in 2022. I put a few hours into the game again to test how it ran on...
Astro Bot's God Of War Level Has The Best Secret Weapon
6.9.2024
In addition to its many exciting and creative main levels, each Astro Bot galaxy ends with a level themed around a popular PlayStation franchise. One of these, known as Bot of War, grants Astro access to the throwable Leviathan Axe normally wielded by God of War protagonist Kratos. In this level...
God of War Ragnarök Is Coming To Steam
31.5.2024
During today’s State of Play presentation, Sony announced another of its first-party games is coming to PC. God of War Ragnarök and its excellent (free) DLC Valhalla will be available on Steam later this year.Read more
These New Retro Gaming Handhelds Look Fantastic
20.5.2024
As the handheld gaming market continues to blow-up, high-end PC gamers aren’t the only ones swimming in options. Retro enthusiasts also have a bigger selection of sleek emulation machines to choose from, including a handful of new devices with impressive specs and beautiful designs. Read more
More Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth & Dragon's Dogma 2 Tips, You're Welcome
13.4.2024
Of course we’ve got more Final Fantasy 7 Rebirht tips and tricks for you this week—it’s a big ass game, and there’s a lot to get through. If you’re confused about its menus or just need a little bit of help to reach Party Level 10, we have got you covered. We’ve also figured out where the hell...
FF7 Rebirth: How To Give Odin The Beatdown He Deserves
8.4.2024
Final Fantasy is a series that’s been known for its epic summons, god-like entities who’ll aid you in battle. Rebirth introduces a number of classics who you can acquire by defeating them in Chadley’s combat simulator. One of which is Odin, who is notoriously able to swiftly end fights with just...
God Of War: Valhalla DLC Just Got Harder, With One Big Exception
18.12.2023
Valhalla, the setting of God of War Ragnarök’s new, free roguelike expansion, is full of tough challenges and fights. And unfortunately, the going’s only going to get tougher as developer Santa Monica Studio just dropped a new patch that tweaks the difficulty of certain encounters—though there...
God of War: Valhalla Ending Is A Hopeful Clue About The Series’ Future
18.12.2023
God of War: Ragnarok’s Valhalla DLC packs a lot of story into Kratos and Mimir’s roguelike journey through the titular hall of heroes. With Santa Monica Studio framing the sequel as the end of the series’ Norse mythology arc, there’s been a lingering question of what’s next for Kratos, his...
PS Plus September Games Are A Rad Grab Bag Of RPGs, Shooters
13.9.2023
The fall season is fast approaching and with it comes a new lineup of games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Keeping in line with last month’s diverse catalog of PS Plus offerings, September’s list features role-playing games, first-person shooters, and gorgeous story-driven games coming to...
12 Things We Lowkey Love About Final Fantasy XVI
13.7.2023
I’ve finished Final Fantasy XVI and am now working on 100 percenting it, including beating the game a second time on the New Game+ “Final Fantasy” mode difficulty. For all the game’s flaws, of which there are plenty, there’s just so much it does that I just can’t get enough of. From the music...
This Is The Overpowered Final Fantasy XVI Build You Want To Run
23.6.2023
By the time you reach Final Fantasy XVI’s endgame after a minimum of 35 hours, protagonist Clive Rosfield can call upon the might of eight different magical beings called Eikons, each the warden of a specific element. The fire of the Phoenix offers several different ways to scorch enemies,...
15 Critical Tips To Know Before Jumping Into Final Fantasy XVI
22.6.2023
Final Fantasy XVI brings some big changes to the long-running franchise. It’s the first true action-RPG in the main series, meaning even longtime fans will have a bit of learning to do.Read more
God Of War Devs Break Down Epic Final Boss Fight For Fifth Anniversary
21.4.2023
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of God of War (the new one, and yes, it’s been that long), Sony Santa Monica shared a bunch of behind-the-scenes footage of Kratos and Atreus’ final battle with Baldur. Spoilers for a five-year-old dog walk down below.Read more
This New Fantasy Beat 'Em Up Is Like Dragon's Crown With Druids
31.1.2023
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The Ben Brode Creator Interview
12.1.2023
Marvel Snap is just shy of three months old, and it’s fair to say it’s been a success. While the exact number of users hasn’t been shared, Google Play reports over five million downloads, even before you include iOS numbers. And with such popularity comes great scrutiny. Why are the store prices...
The God of War Series’ Best Leading Ladies, Ranked
6.12.2022
From heartbreaking to chillingly horny, the God of War game series has invigorated nearly two decades of gaming with expert storytelling. In video games’ brief history, two decades is practically old enough to form its own mythology, so I’ve decided to help cultivate one by pitting all the women...
Marvel Snap's Big New Black Panther Season: What's Worth Knowing
8.11.2022
It makes perfect sense that Kotaku’s new obsession, Marvel Snap, would tie itself into the major events of the rest of the Marvel universe. Today, as the deckbuilding strategic card game enters its second season, the theme is Wakanda, just in time for this week’s release of the MCU’s Black Panther:...
It's Time To Ditch Some Of Your Favorite Cards From Your Marvel Snap Deck
5.11.2022
If you, like me John Walker, are still fathoming your way through the lower echelons of Marvel Snap, there’s a good chance there are cards you’re clinging on to because they were working so well for you. However, you’re now starting to lose more often, wondering what went wrong. The answer is: Kill...
Marvel Snap Will Let You Play Against Friends Soon
3.11.2022
“How do I play with you?” That’s the first thing my friend asked when I got him hooked on Marvel Snap. “You can’t,” I answered. But that won’t be the case for long. The developers behind the mega hit mobile card game say the ability to battle against friends will arrive within the next...
God Of War Ragnarök: The Kotaku Review
3.11.2022
Literally, nothing anyone can say will dissuade a certain set of PlayStation fans from playing God of War Ragnarök, the latest major Sony exclusive starring Kratos, the god killer himself. After years of waiting, the hype for this highly anticipated sequel has exploded beyond control. And while...