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You Can, And Should, Fight The Dragon In Metaphor: ReFantazio's Demo
26.9.2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio makes no qualms about scaring you in its early game. You can’t handle the fierce monsters in the opening area, the first boss will nearly kill you, and that Captain Klinger guy…okay, maybe he’s not that scary. The point is, when you see a huge dragon in front of you, you...
Everything Announced During The Xbox Tokyo Game Show Event
26.9.2024
Microsoft has once again descended on the annual Tokyo Game Show to try and win over skeptical fans in Japan and the rest of the region. The Xbox TGS 2025 showcase was light on big announcements but did have plenty of new trailers for stuff people are excited about, including the Delta remake...
The Last Of Us Season Two Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look At Abby Yet
26.9.2024
It’s September 26, and that means it’s The Last of Us Day, according to developer Naughty Dog. This is the in-universe date in which the cordyceps fungus outbreak began in the original PlayStation 3 game, and it has since become a real-world “celebration” of the series, complete with merch sales...
Astro Bot's Horizon Zero Dawn-Themed Level Has A Tricky Trophy
26.9.2024
The Horizon-themed level in Astro Bot, titled Machine Learning,may not have any collectibles specifically made for it—like the God of War stage’s ravens—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a reward for trophy hunters. What the Trip can only be unlocked while playing through Machine Learning, and this...
You Can Finally Play The First Six Final Fantasy Games On Xbox
26.9.2024
If you own an Xbox, then you should stop what you’re doing and go buy FInal Fantasy I-VI right now. This morning during its lengthy Tokyo Game Show broadcast, Xbox announced that the iconic RPGs are on the console as of today. That’s as good an excuse as any to revisit some of the greatest stories...
Overwatch 2’s Fortnite-ification Continues With My Hero Academia Crossover
26.9.2024
Lately it feels like every time we get a big Overwatch 2 announcement it’s about a collaboration with another IP. The hero shooter just wrapped up a Transformers crossover and is in the final days of its World of Warcraft celebration. That trend continues with a new My Hero Academia-inspired event...
Everything You Need To Know About Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
26.9.2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first game in the long-running Nintendo franchise to properly star the titular character. In this magic-filled romp, you’ll take on the role of Zelda herself, rather than series protagonist Link. And as such, it plays differently too, Zelda able...
PC Players Report Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Runs Terribly, But There's A Fix
26.9.2024
Yesterday saw a surprise demo drop for Persona developer Atlus’s latest game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. The enormous fantasy RPG is due out October 11, but roughly six hours of the game are already available, across consoles and PC. Except, it turns out that PC version isn’t working out so well.Read...
The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: The Kotaku Review
26.9.2024
How do you follow up on some of the most critically acclaimed games of the past decade? Many thought that Nintendo couldn’t surpass the sheer open-world wonder and physics toy-box creativity that made The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild such a revelation. However, Nintendo seemed to do just...
Nintendo's New Museum Has Some Awesome Merch
25.9.2024
Nintendo’s long-awaited museum finally opens to the public soon. The place is filled with decades of Nintendo history, ranging from when the newly founded company made playing cards in the late 1800s all the way up to its current smash hit console, the Switch. But perhaps the best part of this...
Help, February 2025 Is Packed With Way Too Many Massive Games
25.9.2024
We still have over three months left in 2024, but looking ahead to next year has me a little nervous. The early months of 2025 are already filling up with a ton of big RPGs and long-ass games that will be hard to keep up on. And Ubisoft’s recent delay of the next Assassin’s Creed has only made...
We Still Don't Know What Time PlayStation 30th Anniversary Pre-Orders Start, Here's How To Prepare
25.9.2024
The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection looks great. A lot of people seem to think so. And when retro nostalgia collides with rabid console fandom, things tend to sell out quickly. Unfortunately, we still don’t know exactly when pre-orders for everything from the 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro to...
Everything We Learned About The Ghost Of Tsushima Sequel
25.9.2024
After four years, Sucker Punch Productions announced Ghost of Yōtei, the sequel to its 2020 samurai open-world game Ghost of Tsushima. The PlayStation 5 exclusive closed out the September State of Play with a three-minute trailer showcasing its gorgeous open world and new protagonist Atsu.Read more
Everything You Need To Know About Persona 3 DLC, Episode Aigis: The Answer
25.9.2024
The very slick Persona 3 Reload’s DLC, Episode Aigis: The Answer, came out this month. If you’ve yet to jump in to the game’s epilogue, let’s run through everything you’ll need to know before you start.Read more
These Are The Choices That Carry Over In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
25.9.2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is changing how players carry over choices from previous games. BioWare’s fantasy RPG series has previously followed in the footsteps of Mass Effect and let you import your world state so you could have some continuity in your Dragon Age II and Inquisition playthroughs....
Twitch: ‘There’s No Place For Hateful Conduct’ On The Streaming Platform
25.9.2024
During TwitchCon 2024’s opening ceremony, the streaming service announced upcoming changes and advancements to its ban policy—namely that it would be making it more clear what constitutes a violation of the platform’s terms of service. According to Twitch, these changes “seek to improve clarity...
GOG’s Huge Fall Sale Has Some Massive Discounts On Great Games
25.9.2024
It is officially fall. The temperature is already noticeably dropping, meaning layers are coming back into fashion and crunchy leaves are about to start decorating our pavements. Heavy blankets are getting hauled back out, unless they never went away, and games are going on sale to celebrate...
Ubisoft Returning To Day-One Steam Releases With Assassin's Creed Shadows
25.9.2024
Today, Ubisoft announced that the recently delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be arriving on Steam on day one when it finally launches in February 2025 and confirmed that future Ubisoft games will do the same, ending a years-long strategy of keeping its biggest games off Steam for months...
There's A Way To Get Instant Rematches In Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
25.9.2024
Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics is a welcome celebration and return for the iconic franchise. While the nostalgia of playing these arcade titles is enjoyable, there are some setbacks compared to their modern equivalents. One such downside is the lack of a proper rematch...
Sony Tries To Explain Why The PS5 Pro Is So Expensive And Doesn't Come With A Disc Drive
25.9.2024
Everyone expected the long-rumored PlayStation 5 Pro to be expensive, but its $700 price tag still came as a bit of a shock. Could a mid-generation refresh aimed mostly at boosting graphical detail really be worth almost double the cost of a used PS5? Read more