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Prince of Persia, Last of Us Season 2, And More Of The Week's Hottest Takes
13.1.2024
January can often be a slow month for games news, but 2024 is already proving to be an exception. From the surprisingly good new Prince of Persia game to new cast announcements for HBO’s The Last of Us, here’s our thoughts on the week’s biggest stories in and around video games. Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Four Great Games To Kick Off The New Year
5.1.2024
Happy new year! This week the Kotaku weekend guide returns with a brisk list of games for your consideration. Maybe some of these you hadn’t considered playing before, or perhaps others have been sitting on your backlog. In that case, consider this your reminder to get working on that stubborn list...
Genre Bests, Personal Top 10 Lists And More: One Last Look Back At 2023
31.12.2023
This week, we continued taking stock of 2023 with looks back at how the Switch and the Steam Deck fared, our picks for the cream of the crop among shooters and role-playing games, and more juicy commentary on everything the year had to offer. Read more
Your GOTY Picks, Favorite Holiday Gaming Gifts And More Of This Week's Opinions
30.12.2023
As we round out 2023, we asked you to chime in with your own Game of the Year picks, as well as your own memories of wonderful gaming gifts from holiday seasons past. We also give you the lowdown on a PS5 controller that promises never to raise the spectre of drift. Venture forth for this and more...
Christmas Miracles, Terrific Memes, And More Of The Week's Best Gaming News
29.12.2023
From a secret Santa at Valve making one user’s day to a look at what how an upcoming Star Wars game could fulfill our Han Solo dreams, here are some of the best news stories from the past week.Read more
From Chill Jusant To Punishing Lies Of P: Levi Winslow’s Top 10 Games Of 2023
27.12.2023
2023 is nearly over, finally, but at least there were some great games to get us through it, right? This year was full of great releases, but marred by myriad layoffs across sectors (including the games industry), and larger, global issues that made it hard to find the light in the dark. But video...
The Week In Gaming Opinions, From 2023's Best To 2024's Most Anticipated
24.12.2023
In the immortal words of Future Islands, “Seasons change.” It’s that bittersweet time when we savor the memories of the past and prepare for what the future will bring, and this week, we here at Kotaku asked you to chime in on what games you loved most in 2023, and what you can’t wait to play...
The Week's Biggest Game Reviews, From God of War To Pokémon
17.12.2023
On the heels of The Game Awards, this week saw the launch of two expansions for fan-fave games: God of War Ragnarok and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. We also took a meaty deep dive into Analogue’s latest and greatest new retro console and did a year-three rundown on the state of the PS5.Read more
The Best Gaming Tips Of The Week, From God of War To Xbox Deals
16.12.2023
It’s a quiet week for major releases, but a big week for savings and DLC from some of the biggest games in the land, like God of War Ragnarok and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Games To Shield You From The Cold
15.12.2023
It’s that time again: We’ve arrived at the weekend after another long series of cursed weekdays, and that, hopefully, means it’s time to get some gaming in.Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 8 Games To Welcome December With
1.12.2023
Oh, hi again! We’re in the final month of what is arguably one of the most impressive years in gaming in recent memory. So when you find yourself at the end of the week looking to get some gaming in, how can you possibly choose among the embarrassment of riches that’s been released this year...
PlayStation Plus Premium Has Free Trials Of 2023’s Best And Worst Games
20.11.2023
PlayStation Plus Premium, the most expensive tier of Sony’s online membership, has one perk that sometimes feels glossed over next to things like an extensive game library: game trials. These let you play a chunk of a game before you throw down cash. But not all game trials are made equal. Two...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 7 Games For Good Vibes
10.11.2023
We arrive at the end of another week, ready for some R&R and some gaming. We’ve gathered together seven wonderful games that have our attention. We think you’ll enjoy them as well. Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Games To Usher Autumn In With
22.9.2023
As we stare down at the last stretch of September 2023 and the imminent arrival of autumn (seriously, how?), many of us likely find ourselves itching to spend the next 48 hours blissfully gaming. But what game to play? This year has delivered no shortage of games, big and small, deserving of your...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Games To Rejuvenate The Soul
8.9.2023
We’re a good week into September, though if you’re based on the east coast of the United States, the temperature sure doesn’t feel like it. No matter: There’s air conditioning and video games to keep us distracted from irrational weather.Read more
Starfield Factions: How To Join And What They’re All About
5.9.2023
Starfield, like most other Bethesda RPGs, has several factions that players can choose to align themselves with throughout the game. Though the long-awaited spacefaring RPG has only just come out (unlocking September 1 for buyers of the Premium and Constellation editions, with the full launch...
Starfield Factions: How To Join And What They’re All About
5.9.2023
Starfield, like most other Bethesda RPGs, has several factions that players can choose to align themselves with throughout the game. Though the long-awaited spacefaring RPG has only just come out (unlocking September 1 for buyers of the Premium and Constellation editions, with the full launch...
September Is A Huge Month For Game Pass
5.9.2023
Early September looks pretty nice for Xbox’s subscription service Game Pass. In a September 5 blog post, the company announced subscribers could expect to play action role-playing game Starfield, moody Soulslike Lies of P, and more in the first few weeks before fall.Read more
September Is A Huge Month For Game Pass
5.9.2023
Early September looks pretty nice for Xbox’s subscription service Game Pass. In a September 5 blog post, the company announced subscribers could expect to play action role-playing game Starfield, moody Soulslike Lies of P, and more in the first few weeks before fall.Read more
Starfield Chat: Our First Few Hours With Bethesda’s Space Epic
1.9.2023
Starfield is officially out in Early Access for those who got one of several special editions of Bethesda’s long-awaited sci-fi RPG. Though everyone else will have to wait until September 6, several Kotaku staffers decided to shell out for the Early Access editions and spent the first night...