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Star Wars Outlaws Is Simultaneously Astounding And Busted, The Minecraft Movie Knows Its Audience, And More Of The Week's Takes
7.9.2024
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws is a game with a staggering gulf between...
Everything You Need To Know For Week 3 Of Fortnite's Absolute Doom Season
7.9.2024
It may be Saturday, but it’s possible your week’s work has just begun. Sure, Fortnite dropped its Week 3 quests for Absolute Doom days ago, but you got a little busy, and now you’ve got some catching up to do. If Robert Downey Jr. has taught us anything, though, it’s that it’s never too late...
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...
Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 5 Games We'll Be Spending More Time With
7.9.2024
The short week is over and you’ve already reached another weekend — or perhaps have finally made it to another weekend, depending on how much you hate your job. Because we love ours, we’ve decided to make this week’s Weekend Guide all about the games we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing recently....
Don’t Forget To Smack Every PlayStation Character You Collect In Astro Bot
6.9.2024
Astro Bot is here and it is everything that many of us could’ve wanted. Not only is it an incredible 3D platformer, but it’s also stuffed with cameos from characters across PlayStation’s history. As you collect them over the course of the game, every character that you find is returned to Astro...
People Who Paid Extra To Play The New Test Drive Early Can't Due To Server Issues
6.9.2024
Test Drive Unlimted Solar Crown, the long-awaited next entry in the popular online open-world racing series, launched yesterday for folks who purchased the game’s $90 Gold Edition. Unfortunately for them, the game has been mostly unplayable due to server issues. Read more
This Handful Of Discounted Games Show Off The Switch’s Range
6.9.2024
I think everyone is waiting with bated breath for news of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, which seems like it’ll be announced any day now. That’s only because everybody I know has one and desperately wants a new console to replace their aging system. While you wait, why not boot up that relic...
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...
The Starfield Planet At The Center Of Its Shattered Space DLC Sounds Like It Has A Lot Going On
6.9.2024
One of my hopes for Starfield’s Shattered Space expansion is that it feels a bit more like a traditional Bethesda RPG. And so far, that’s been the vibe of the pre-release hype. The planet at the center of the new story DLC, Va’ruun’kai, sounds like it might offer something closer to the open-world...
It's Really Nice That Astro Bot Just Has One Release Date
6.9.2024
Astro Bot is a really good video game and a great reason to own a PS5. Its colorful visuals, myriad gaming references, and excellent platforming have already made it one of 2024's best games. But there’s something else I love about Astro Bot: It only has one release date. Read more
You Can Complete Astro Bot In About 8 Hours, But It Has So Much More To Offer
6.9.2024
If you’re looking to dive into the adorable platformer Astro Bot, and weighing up its price, you’ll likely be wondering how long it’ll last you, and what type of fun it offers. From vibrant colorful levels to hundreds of collectibles, there’s a ton of content in this charming little title.Read more
Get Baldur’s Gate 3 At Its Cheapest Price Ever On Steam Right Now
6.9.2024
If, for some reason, you have yet to play Baldur’s Gate 3, then your patience has finally paid off. In celebration of the exceptional RPG’s first anniversary, developer Larian Studios is discounting the game on Steam, and it’s now at the lowest price it’s ever been. To make the deal even sweeter...
Report: Concord Will Live On In Amazon's New TV Show
6.9.2024
Earlier this week, Sony announced that Concord, its latest AAA live-service game, was shutting down after just 14 days. But while Concord on PS5 and PC might be dead, it’s been reported that it will live on as an episode in a streaming TV series. Read more
Hey, These Are The Best Loadouts For Warhammer 40K: Space Marine
6.9.2024
Having the proper loadout can make all the difference when battling the hordes in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. If you go in with an unsuitable gun and the melee weapon, the odds are you’ll be sent to a quick death and have to start all over. This guide will detail what loadouts you should...
New Super Mario Wonder Switch OLED Bundle Reportedly On The Way
6.9.2024
While fans wait desperately for news of the Switch 2 reveal, a new Nintendo Switch bundle is apparently coming soon in the meantime. A Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle is seemingly coming ahead of this holiday season. Read more
You Can Grab Most Of The Famously Irreverent Yakuza Games For About $30
6.9.2024
Before they became turn-based RPGs led by the world’s goofiest man, the Like a Dragon series—then known in the west as Yakuza—comprised about 6 mainline titles that followed the hardships of Kazuma Kiryu, gaming’s greatest yakuza and dad. Following him since his earliest days in the life...
Astro Bot Countdown Celebration Is A Reminder That The PS5 Comes With An Amazing Free Game
6.9.2024
Long gone are the days of standing outside a GameStop at midnight waiting for the official release of a new Halo or Final Fantasy. But Team Asobi brought the festive vibes back with a launch party for its newest game, inside of an older one. Read more
How To Get The Best Out Of All Six Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Classes
6.9.2024
The Tyranids and Thousand Sons are dangerous armies to fight, but fortunately, the Emperor has the backing of the Space Marines to help keep humanity safe. While playing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in Operations mode and PvP, you can pick from six different classes. This guide will detail...
Looks Like Sony Just Sneakily Confirmed Those PS5 Pro Leaks
5.9.2024
Sony is beginning to ramp up celebrations for the upcoming 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand. And new images posted by the company seem to include an icon of a console that looks a lot like the alleged leaked PS5 Pro design. Hmmm... Read more
Netflix's Terminator Zero Anime Is A Welcome Departure From The Franchise's Uninspired Sameness
5.9.2024
Like the Alien franchise, the Terminator series has been stuck in a rut since its early days, with its subsequent projects failing to recapture the greatness of its first two films. While Netflix’s original anime spin-off, Terminator Zero, doesn’t entirely shake the uncanny sameness of...