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Every Official 'Kotaku Review' Of 2024
30.12.2024
Writing a review is a tall order. Especially at a place like Kotaku, where we have a whole headline format meant to declare our “definitive” word on a game, movie, or show. It can come off as if we’re putting an authoritative stamp of approval or disapproval on whatever we’re critiquing, which...
The Best Video Game Remakes And Remasters Of 2024
29.12.2024
2024 was a really good year for video games. (But not so good for the people who make them.) And while it featured a ton of new games, both big and small, this was also a year with a lot of remasters and remakes. Read more
For No Particular Reason, We Suggested You Slay Nazis In Wolfenstein This Week
10.11.2024
Hey, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but a lot happened this past week. Some of it may or may not have been newsworthy. Nevertheless, to get you through, we’ve kept you abreast of all the tips, deals, and reviews your nihilistic heart could desire. This includes articles on the perfectly cathartic...
Both Nintendo And Sega Had Oddly Timed Announcements This Week
9.11.2024
Whether you think the art you consume should be a distraction from the real world or a reflection of it is up to you and your capacity for curiosity. While such a divide doesn’t exist for fans of film, music, literature, or television, for some reason, it does for people who enjoy things like...
How To Start Off Strong In Dragon Age: The Veilguard And More Of The Week's Gaming Tips
3.11.2024
This week, heaps of players are returning to the world of Thedas for the first time in many years thanks to the arrival of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. If you’re among them, be sure to look over our tips for helping you get started on the right foot on this epic adventure. We’ll also help you...
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Divisive, Call Of Duty's Launcher Sucks, And More Of The Week's Top Takes
2.11.2024
This week, nothing in video games resulted in more takes being heated and tweets being fired off than the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the first new entry in BioWare’s series in 10 years. We took a look at the different reactions some critics and players are having to the game. We also...
A Neat Metaphor: ReFantazio MP Recovery Trick, Starting Off Strong In Sonic X Shadow Generations, And More Of The Week's Gaming Tips
27.10.2024
This week’s tips roundup includes a helpful hint for recovering MP in Metaphor: ReFantazio, as well as pointers for tackling Sonic X Shadow Generations. We’ve also got tips of another kind, highlighting some great games to snag on sale this Halloween season. And if you’re wondering just what...
Netflix Renews Its Tomb Raider Animation, Just Two Weeks After The First Season Aired
25.10.2024
Starting a new show on Netflix is always a gamble. The streamer has a habit of just gruesomely canceling shows, even when they have great ratings and are adored by their audience. (Kaos, I’m still mourning you.) There rarely seems to be any rhyme or reason, making it such a risk to invest in...
The Best Weapons In Helldivers 2, The Must-Play Demos At Steam Next Fest, And More Tips For The Week
19.10.2024
Steam Next Fest is happening now, which means there are more demos for upcoming games available this weekend than you can possibly hope to play. We’re here to help, with recommendations for which demos you should absolutely give a shot before the festival ends. We’ve also got pointers on the best...
Start Metaphor: ReFantazio Strong, Master Diablo IV's New Vessel Of Hatred Expansion, And More Helpful Hints
13.10.2024
With both the epic role-playing gameMetaphor: ReFantazio and Diablo IV’s Vessel of Hatred expansion having just released, we’ve got heaps of pointers to help you start off on the right foot in both. Also, players are getting their butts kicked by Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Great Ape Vegeta,...
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...
How To Get Ready For Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred, Nab Games For Cheap, And More Helpful Hints
5.10.2024
It’s the start of a new month, which means there’s a host of hot, new games coming your way. It can get overwhelming, scanning through the various game marketplaces to decide what you should spend your hard-earned money on, so we’ve gathered 34 games coming out this month that we’re stoked for....
PS5 Pro Pre-Orders, Dragon Age: Veilguard Advice, And More Hot Tips Of The Week
29.9.2024
It was quite the week in gaming, from impossible-to-secure pre-orders of the newly announced PS5 Pro, to huge sales on major Capcom and Xbox games, to confirmation about which of your Dragon Age choices will carry over to Veilguard. As always, we covered them all, and now they’re in one spot here...
Great Game Deals, Shooter Recs, And More Tips Of The Week
21.9.2024
Sometimes you need a little help playing your favorite game, and that’s okay. Or maybe you’re in between games and are looking for a good recommendation, and that’s okay, too. We have this week’s best game guides, sales tips, and recs for you to peruse, from sprawling RPGs you should check...
Plucky Squire Problems, PS5 Pro Love, And More Spicy Takes
21.9.2024
It’s another week which means we’ve got more takes, because that’s what we do here at Kotaku. We love the retro-themed PS5 Pro, have some problems with The Plucky Squire, weighed in on the Space Marine 2 controversy, and spent seven hours with Dragon Age: Inquisition. Check out all of our opinions...
Tips To Get You Started Strong In Astro Bot, Games To Play After Black Myth: Wukong And More Pointers For The Week
14.9.2024
If you’ve been digging Black Myth: Wukong and wonder what other games you should add to your backlog that may scratch a similar itch, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also got some pointers for starting off on the right foot in Astro Bot and highlight some Baldur’s Gate 3 secrets you may have missed....
Steam Sales, Star Wars Outlaws Guides, And More Tips And Tricks For The Week
7.9.2024
It’s been a huge week for game releases and game sales, so if you were looking to pick up a handful of space-themed games or perhaps jump into one of the biggest space games of the year (Star Wars Outlaws), we got you covered. From huge savings on games like Kingdom Hearts and the Tales of series...
Tips For Getting Started In Star Wars Outlaws, A Detailed Look At The Mass Effect Board Game, And More Of The Week's Top Pointers
1.9.2024
In this week’s tip-oriented catch-all, we’ll help you get started in Star Wars Outlaws with 21 tips for beginners. We’ll also give you a great look at the Mass Effect board game, point you toward some great discounts on some great games, and help you snag Fallout 76's tough-to-acquire legendary...
Everything Shown At The Latest Nintendo Direct, Fresh Details On Dragon Age: The Veilguard, And More Of The Week's Top Stories
31.8.2024
This week, we got a Nintendo Direct that was one part Indie World, one part partner showcase. We’ve got a roundup of every game featured in the 40-minute presentation. Also, new leaks suggest that an official announcement of Sony’s PS5 Pro is imminent, the hottest incarnation of Indy ever (Temple...
Deals On Amazing Games, Early Black Myth: Wukong Tips, And More Gaming Pointers
25.8.2024
This week’s catch-all of gaming “tips” has caught all manner of things, from an early look at just how mages will play in Dragon Age: The Veilguard to pointers for the best skills to invest in early on in Black Myth: Wukong. We’ll also point you toward a host of deals on must-play indie gems,...