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NieR 3 Already Exists, But Not For Long
29.1.2024
Nearly seven years after the release of NieR:Automata, fans are still clamoring for a third entry in the series helmed by Yoko Taro. While we are all eagerly awaiting another AAA console game in the DrakenNier universe, it’s easy to forget that a sequel is already available to play—but it won’t...
Seven Years Later, This Square Enix Riff On Minecraft Is Coming To PC
29.1.2024
Today, Square Enix announced that after seven years, Dragon Quest Builders is, for some reason, arriving on PC in early February.Read more
I Played Overwatch Comp In An Airport Gamer Lounge
29.1.2024
I am notoriously early for flights. I consistently get to the airport more than two hours before a domestic trip, even during off-peak times. Because of my arrival anxiety, I have a lot of downtime at airports which I can (and often do) spend boozing at an overpriced “Irish pub” or relaxing in...
The Week In Games: Killing Your Heroes, And More New Releases
29.1.2024
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New Deus Ex Game Reportedly Canceled By *That* Gaming Company
29.1.2024
Embattled gaming company Embracer Group has cancelled an in-development Deus Ex game that Eidos Montreal was working on, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The untitled and unannounced RPG was reportedly in pre-production for two years and was set to “enter production later this year,”...
Bloodborne Kart Takes A Pit Stop Thanks To Sony Lawyers
29.1.2024
There’s almost never any Bloodborne news. Whenever the game does get talked about online, it’s either copium or hopium as fans of FromSoftware’s gothic Soulslike chomp at the bit for a remake or remaster of the 2015 action RPG. While no such thing is in the works as far as we know, there is...
Obsidian’s Avowed Will Defy One Major RPG Trend
29.1.2024
Amidst the recent flurry of information about Obsidian’s forthcoming RPG Avowed, one crucial morsel of information went under the radar. We learned that the first-person role-player would have lively combat, a classless main character exploring large, sprawling levels set in the same universe...
30 Years Ago, A Gory Gaming Triumph Changed Pop Culture Forever
29.1.2024
There’s a certain rarified echelon of video games that have birthed entire genres based on their innovation, and their fingerprints can still be spotted all over many games today. Super Mario Bros. defined the concept of a side-scrolling platformer, DOTA made the MOBA mainstream, and Doom is...
Palworld vs. Nintendo, Holodeck Tech, And More Of The Week's Biggest News
28.1.2024
It’s already been eight whole years since Final Fantasy XV, and its ending still gets us all choked up just thinking about it. Read on for all things Palworldand the highly unusual tale of mobile gameLove Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live.Read more
Palworld Breeding, Warzone Loadouts, And More Essential Guides
27.1.2024
There’s more to do in Palworld than just capturing adorable not-Pokémon and forcing them into conscripted labor. You can also force them to mate! From Pal breeding to the best loadouts and attachments for the latest Warzoneweaponry, these are the week’s essential tips and guides.Read more
Call of Duty, Palworld, And More Of The Week's Best Gaming Takes
27.1.2024
For a game we’ve all been calling “Pokémon with guns,” turns out there aren’t all that many guns in the first few hours of Palworld. But you know what there is far too much of? Crafting mechanics in video games. Anyway, here are our takes on this week’s news. Read more
Tekken 8 Fans Are Going All Out With The Character Customizer
26.1.2024
Now that Tekken 8 is out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, players are jumping in to style their mains with the game’s extensive character customizer. With character customizers comes an assortment of shenanigans, and this is no different, as Tekken 8 players are fighting each other with...
12 Essential Tips For Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
26.1.2024
Released on January 26, 2024, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a satisfyingly deep RPG with a great story, wonderful characters, and tons of activities to complete. Featuring turn-based combat, a swappable class system, and plenty of rewarding opportunities to strategize, the latest game in what...
Epic’s Next Free Game Offers Brightly Colored Puzzling Intrigue
26.1.2024
You know what price is better than “low low low”? It’s “free”! That’s the amount you’ll need to pay for a copy of Doors: Paradox on the Epic Games Store from February 1.Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Jedi Powers And Flying Fisticuffs
26.1.2024
The first month of 2024 is coming to a close, and we’ve already been enjoying some fine games here at Kotaku. We hope this year has brought you some pleasant gaming experiences as well. Read more
Tekken 8 Fans Desperately Want Final Fantasy 7's Best Girl In The Game
26.1.2024
Tekken 8 is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and judging by the reviews, it rules. I’m stoked to play the game this weekend, particularly to take the French swordsman Victor Chevalier to the training lab. The roster is quite eclectic, with some familiar faces and new blood vying...
Yakuza’s Forgotten Spinoff Deserves More Love
26.1.2024
Kazuma Kiryu is the face of Yakuza. With such a legacy, it’s easy to see why Yakuza has struggled to move past its steely protagonist, but even before the introduction of the charismatic Ichiban Kasuga, an obscure spinoff proved that the franchise could do just fine without the Dragon of Dojima....
Call Of Duty: Should You Let The Battle Pass Automatically Unlock?
25.1.2024
First introduced in 2022’s Modern Warfare II, Call of Duty currently features a nonlinear battle pass themed like a geographic map. While this allows players to choose what they want to unlock from the pass instead of going through a scripted path, it can be a little confusing to newcomers used...
New Game Announces Release Date And Also Shutdown Date In Same Tweet
25.1.2024
Today, Bushiroad International announced the global release date for Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live via Twitter. That same post announcing the news also revealed that the game will be shutting down in just a few months in what might be the most bizarre game announcement I’ve seen...
10 Minutes From Infinite Wealth’s Animal Crossing-Inspired Mode
25.1.2024
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