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The Biggest Surprises From The Game Awards Nominees And More Of The Week's Top Takes
24.11.2024
This week, perhaps nothing sparked more discussion than the announcement of the 2024 Game Awards nominees. We weighed in ourselves with a breakdown of the seven biggest surprises in what got nominated, and what didn’t. Also this week, both Sony and Microsoft announced new forays into game...
Get Through Insufferable Family Time This Thanksgiving With These Mobile Games
24.11.2024
If you’ve got a big family but very little to talk to them about, the holidays can see you go from happy to helpless real quick. What are you to do when Thanksgiving dinner is two hours late and you’ve run out of small talk with that one uncle from out of town who may or may not have voted for...
FIFA, Mythical Games collaborate to launch blockchain game FIFA Rivals
24.11.2024
Mythical’s CEO John Linden anticipates that FIFA Rivals could attract over 100 million gamers into the Web3 space
Immortal Rising 2: A Play-to-Airdrop Dark Fantasy Adventure
24.11.2024
Regina explores Immortal Rising 2, a blockchain-powered RPG blending strategic gameplay, immersive lore, and innovative tokenomics. Last Episode’s Quick Recap Etherscape is the perfect lite-rogue dungeon RPG for beginners who love unlocking adventures in the world of dungeons! With...
How To Make Your Pokémon TCG Pocket Experience Better And More Top Tips For The Week
23.11.2024
Pokémon TCG Pocket is absorbing hours (and dollars) by the thousands since it came out, but it’s not always great about highlighting the features that can make your time with it better. We’ve got a good example waiting for you in this roundup. Also, we’ll help you bypass a potentially frustrating...
This Year's Game Awards Nominees Revealed, Next Year's RPG Avowed Is Looking Great, And More Of The Week's Top News
23.11.2024
This week Geoff Keighley graced our phones and laptops to reveal which games will compete for honors at this year’s Game Awards. Games like Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong were among those earning several nods, while Dragon Age: The Veilguard saw itself almost entirely locked out (though there’s...
Kotaku Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Dive Into
22.11.2024
Full transparency, readers, I’m not thinking much about video games this weekend. It is a weekend for movies and music. It’s Wicked weekend and, on top of that, Kendrick Lamar just dropped a whole album. But if, for some reason, you’re looking for something to do other than watch Ariana Grande...
A Bunch Of Awesome Games Have Big Free Updates
22.11.2024
We live in a time of plenty. Perhaps even excess. Before I finish a game, or sometimes even start it, the developers are already releasing free updates ranging from new quality-of-life settings to full-blown content add-ons. Each one makes the game worth revisiting and adds to the pull of picking...
PlayStation's Big Black Friday Sale Includes Deals On PS5 Consoles, Games, And PS Plus
22.11.2024
It’s late in November, so its time for another big Black Friday sale. Sure, Black Friday used to be a day, but now it’s spread out over two weeks. And PlayStation is the latest big company to offer a bunch of discounts as we get closer to Thanksgiving. Read more
Overwatch 2’s New Tank Hero Looks Like An Absolute Menace
22.11.2024
Overwatch 2’s newest tank hero, Hazard, is officially launching next month when the shooter’s 14th season starts, but you can take him for a spin from now until November 25. Just before the test period began, Blizzard released the first footage of Hazard in action and a breakdown of the Scottish...
Black Myth: Wukong Devs Tease December Surprise For The 2024 GOTY Contender
22.11.2024
Black Myth: Wukong turned out to be one of the surprise hits of the year, and the action-adventure game is currently racking up awards. During an acceptance speech for one of those trophies, the cofounder of the studio behind the game said fans can expect a new surprise next month. Read more
10 Vital Things Pokémon TCG Pocket Needs To Fix ASAP
22.11.2024
Pokémon TCG Pocket has been quite the roller coaster ride. It’s absolutely got its hooks in a lot of us at Kotaku, and we’re playing it every day. But at the same time, it’s unquestionably a predatory gacha game using a children’s IP. What a muddle. But there’s one thing that’s unambiguous: there’s...
The Perfect Starting Party For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is Surprisingly Simple
22.11.2024
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is overflowing with quality-of-life improvements around every corner, successfully bringing the best version of one of the world’s most beloved role-playing adventures to an entirely new generation of players. However, that doesn’t mean that every aspect of the game...
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's New Vocation Is Worth Leveling Up
22.11.2024
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a surprisingly faithful adaption of the original Dragon Quest III, opting to prioritize visuals and quality-of-life changes over many drastic overhauls. It’s a remake done right, and its new features and mechanics only serve to enhance the fundamental experience....
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gets New Photo Mode Options And A Bunch Of Bug Fixes In Latest Patch
21.11.2024
If you’ve been enjoying the return of Dragon Age with The Veilguard, there are some cool quality of life changes and bug fixes in the latest patch that went live on November 21, 2024. I’ll break them down below to let you know what you’re getting into.Read more
Making Rook The Hero Of The Next Dragon Age Could Fix The Series' Biggest Problem
21.11.2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard had a lot to live up to. Its predecessor, Dragon Age: Inquisition, launched in 2014 and left the series on a devastating cliffhanger, a cliffhanger that went unresolved as developer BioWare went through 10 years of development hell and internal reboots, before ultimately...
Warning Dog Lovers, Stalker 2 Ain't For You
21.11.2024
Stalker 2 is out now on Xbox Series X/S and PC. And you might be curious to check it out despite the bugs and performance problems. However, if you are someone who can’t stand the idea of shooting or killing dogs in a video game, then you probably should stay far away from Stalker 2. Read more
Elden Ring And Armored Core VI Are Both Absolute Steals Right Now At Just $20 Each
21.11.2024
Elden Ring is an open world RPG about surviving incredible boss fights and piecing together fascinating bits of tragic lore. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is an arcade mech shooter about customizing robots and dueling to the death. They are both excellent and shockingly cheap right now at just...
Stalker 2 Is A Very Good Game Buried Under Bugs And Performance Problems
21.11.2024
It was nighttime and I was creeping through grass of S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2's digital recreation of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. I needed to meet up with someone, but getting anywhere in the “Zone”— the eerie, desolate, but oddly beautiful irradiated setting of the game—is dangerous. To make sure I...
Steam Has New Rules For DLC And Season Passes To Prevent Players From Getting Screwed
21.11.2024
You shouldn’t pre-order games, but people do it all the time anyway. Increasingly, people have gotten in the habit of pre-ordering DLC too, paying up front for content that won’t be delivered for months or even years, if ever. Valve’s now cracking down on the whole thing with stricter rules...