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What We Loved And Hated About Destiny 2: Lightfall
17.3.2023
There was a lot of hype going into Lightfall, Destiny 2's big cyberpunk expansion. The reality has been much more muted, full of ups and downs, fun discoveries and tedious chores. Live-service games are unwieldy creatures to try and examine under a microscope, and Destiny remains one of...
New Persona 5 Spinoff Game Announced
17.3.2023
We’ve had Persona 5, we’ve had Persona 5 Royale, we’ve had Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight and also Persona 5 Strikers. That’s a lot of Persona 5, but Sega and Atlus figure we can handle even more, because another spinoff has just been announced, this one called Persona: Phantom of the Night.Read...
Founder of Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Denies US Charges
16.3.2023
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato has denied guilt in a money laundering case in the United States. Anatoly Legkodymov was arrested in Miami, in mid-January, for his role in running the trading platform which allegedly processed over $700 million in illicit funds. Bitzlato Founder...
Let’s Break Down Dead Island 2’s Gnarly, ‘Anatomically Correct’ Flesh System
15.3.2023
Zombie-spotted action-adventure Dead Island 2 spent the last nine years pinballing between studios—original developer Techland, then Yager Development, then Sumo Digital, and finally Dambuster, which has ties to the TimeSplitters series in its former, ‘00s life as Free Radical Design. Recently,...
Final Fantasy Creator On Why He Thinks ‘Quality’ Japanese Games Saw A Brief Drop
15.3.2023
While Japanese games of varying genres are enjoying success these days, the 2000s and 2010s weren’t as kind, especially in Western markets. Since then, there’s been a lot of speculation as to why Japanese games struggled during these years, often from westerners themselves, with some pointing...
Let Us All Enjoy This 1999 Pokémon Card Commercial
15.3.2023
In 2023, Pokémon is part of the fabric of our lives. It exists all around us, has for decades, and even if you’re not a fan you will at least know the basic premise.Read more
Square Enix Is Still Making That NFT Game, In 2023
15.3.2023
Pretty much every time we post a video game trailer on this website, it’s either because we think it’s cool, or we’re using it to illustrate some kind of gameplay or cinematic point. In this case, though, we’re doing neither.Read more
13 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Destiny 2: Lightfall
14.3.2023
I’ve spent dozens of hours playing through Destiny 2: Lightfall’s new campaign (disappointing), waging war in its new city on Neptune called Neomuna (delightful), and comparing loot tables, stat lists, and perk options for all the new gear (mixed bag). Here’s some of what I’ve learned in...
Final Fantasy 16 Devs Say Only PS5 Can Handle The Game’s Combat
13.3.2023
Maybe you were wondering why Final Fantasy XVI, Square Enix’s highly anticipated action RPG, will only be available on PlayStation 5 when it launches on June 22. Well, according to Square Enix, it’s because of “the power of PlayStation 5" that lets the team achieve next-gen (when do we call...
We're Losing More Than We Realize When These Classic Pokémon Games Get Pulled
13.3.2023
Welcome to Exp. Share, Kotaku’s Pokémon column in which we dive deep to explore notable characters, urban legends, communities, and just plain weird quirks from throughout the Pokémon franchise. This week, we’re taking a look at the upcoming 3DS and Wii U eShop shutdowns and the effect they will...
The Best Way To Get Pokémon Scarlet And Violet’s Only Decidueye
9.3.2023
First, there was Charizard, then there was Cinderace and Greninja. Now Decidueye is the latest seven-star tera raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This limited-time event will give you a chance to catch the Alolan grass-type starter, who is otherwise not available in the games at this time. While...
Final Fantasy XIV Fans Are Melting Down Over This 'Insulting' Chair
9.3.2023
Final Fantasy XIV just dropped a new patch this week, which added new sidequests and a massive dungeon to the popular MMO. It also added quality of life features, one of which has made fans extremely upset. You’ll never guess what it is: A chair. Many FFXIV players are rioting in the Square Enix...
Finally, A Persona-Type RPG Where You Play As The Golden Girls
8.3.2023
In what can only be described as the best example of not letting your memes be dreams, someone is making a free Persona-styled RPG based on The Golden Girls, and it’s set to come out later this year.Read more
Destiny 2: Lightfall’s First Secret Exotic Mission Is A Great One
8.3.2023
Destiny 2’s newest expansion dropped its first major secret on Tuesday. Following the game’s weekly rest, players discovered clues in the European Dead Zone leading to a new exotic quest. I finished it earlier today, and can confirm it’s a certified banger.Read more
14 Things I Love About Destiny 2: Lightfall
7.3.2023
Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion how now been out for a whole week. It made a bad first impression, but the post-campaign has been much stronger. There’s plenty to appreciate in between the disappointing story and the overall mixed bag of new additions and confusing changes. Outside of the jovial...
Silvergate’s Struggles Will Likely Boost Stablecoins’ Role in Crypto Trading: Kaiko
7.3.2023
Ailing crypto-friendly bank Silvergate closed its instant settlement SEN platform last week, which has been a key on-ramp for institutional crypto investors to transfer U.S. dollars to exchanges
The Final Fantasy VII X Powerwash Simulator Crossover Is A Must-Play For Fans
6.3.2023
The planet’s dirty, Cloud! Well, actually you’re not Cloud. But, uh, you’re good with a power washer, right? Great! ‘Cause, uh, we got some high-tech experimental weaponry and a few locations that need a good deep clean. Who knew Midgar was such a filthy place? Read more
Pokémon Fans Love This Gym Leader Because He's Just Like You, FR
6.3.2023
Welcome to the first edition of Exp. Share, Kotaku’s new Pokémon column in which we dive deep to explore notable characters, urban legends, communities, and just plain weird quirks from throughout the Pokémon franchise. This week we’re taking a look at one of the breakout characters from Pokémon...
A Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Bug Is Deleting Players’ Save Files
6.3.2023
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launched in an incredibly rough state last November, and it seems that the latest patch has introduced an even bigger problem for its players. Fans on Reddit have reported that connecting to the Pokémon Go app or downloading the DLC has caused them to lose their entire...
Old G4 Review Is Forcing Gaming To Reckon With Its Racist JRPG Past
6.3.2023
Last week, Final Fantasy producer Yoshida Naoki objected to the label “JRPG,” stating that the term felt “discriminatory.” His comments kicked off a round of discussion about whether or not the term “JRPG” was racially problematic. Some couldn’t understand how JRPG could be pejorative, especially...