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You'll Either Be Impressed Or Infuriated Once You Figure Out Where "Pool" Goes In Today's NYT Connections Groups
22.9.2024
Hey,Connections fans—it’s that time again. The Sunday puzzle today is not quite as challenging as the notoriously difficult Sunday Times crossword, but it’s no walk in the park either. It’s a great way to close the weekend—that, and of course, fantasizing about what the Nintendo Switch 2 will...
Great Game Deals, Shooter Recs, And More Tips Of The Week
21.9.2024
Sometimes you need a little help playing your favorite game, and that’s okay. Or maybe you’re in between games and are looking for a good recommendation, and that’s okay, too. We have this week’s best game guides, sales tips, and recs for you to peruse, from sprawling RPGs you should check...
Plucky Squire Problems, PS5 Pro Love, And More Spicy Takes
21.9.2024
It’s another week which means we’ve got more takes, because that’s what we do here at Kotaku. We love the retro-themed PS5 Pro, have some problems with The Plucky Squire, weighed in on the Space Marine 2 controversy, and spent seven hours with Dragon Age: Inquisition. Check out all of our opinions...
Alleged Images Of The Switch 2 Appear Online, Nintendo Sues Palworld, And More Of The Week's Top Stories
21.9.2024
Rumors surrounding Nintendo’s successor to its wildly successful Switch hybrid console continue heating up, with this week bringing us images that allegedly leak the appearance of the Switch 2. In other Nintendo news, the Mario maker, along with The Pokémon Company, are suing Palworld developer...
There's A Secret Fifth Group In Today's NYT Connections That'll Trip You Up Even Worse Than "Real" Or "Way"
21.9.2024
Welcome to the weekend, puzzlers! There’s a rugged Connections waiting for you today—each group has one word that, when taken with the one word from another group, could easily form its own group. But they don’t, so you’d be wrong. (Like we were, darn it.) Maybe you’ll need some wake-me-up...
Exercise Some Crowd Control With Shadow Of The Erdtree's The Gravitational Missile
21.9.2024
Gravitational Missile is a Sorcery you can find in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Why would you want to? Because this spell is a visual treat that uses gravity to keep enemies pulled in, while dealing damage to them. Any Intelligence build with a focus on gravity magic will...
Fire Sticky Threads Of Gunk At Your Enemies In Shadow Of The Erdtree
21.9.2024
Pest-Thread Spears is an Incantation found exclusively in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. If you’ve ever been annoyed by the pesky Kindred of Rot enemies that repeatedly fire sticky threads of gunk at you, you’ll be happy to find this spell. It allows you to do the exact same thing...
Scream Like A Bear With Shadow Of The Erdtree's Roar Of Rugalea Incantation
21.9.2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree added a splendid Incantation called Roar of Rugalea. If you enjoy roaring at your foes to deal the hurt and dish out heavy poise damage, whether in the streets or in the game, this powerful spell could be just what you’re looking for. And all you’ll need to do...
Here's How Experts Think Nintendo Will Get Its Revenge On Palworld
20.9.2024
Earlier this week, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, of which it’s a part owner, announced they were suing the maker of Palworld, a survival crafting MMO that blew up earlier this year on Steam and Xbox. The companies accused Pocketpair, the studio behind the overnight “Pokémon with guns”...
Devs Behind A Bunch Of Zelda Remasters Finally Get To Make Their Own With Echoes Of Wisdom
20.9.2024
Next week, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launches on Nintendo Switch. It’s the first mainline entry in the franchise to let you play as Princess Zelda. And once again, Nintendo is being secretive about who developed it, though fans have seemingly figured it out. Read more
All The Video Game News From Netflix's Geeked Week
20.9.2024
Netflix’s annual Geeked Week event has wrapped up and we’ve collected all the big video game-related news into one place. You’re welcome! Read more
God Of War Ragnarök Is The Latest Steam Review Victim Of Sony's PC Login Requirement
20.9.2024
God Of War Ragnarök was one of 2022's hit games on PS5 and PS4, and by all accounts it looks great and plays well on PC, where it arrived via Valve’s storefront earlier this week. The Steam user review score is less than stellar, however, as players use the metric to once again boycott Sony’s...
Sega’s Steam Sale Offers Up A Ton Of Lengthy RPGs For A Bargain
20.9.2024
If you are a fan of big RPGs that take dozens, maybe even a hundred, hours to complete, Sega is the publisher to go to. Between franchises such as Like a Dragon, Persona, and Shin Megami Tensei, the publisher has a knack for putting out really freaking long games you will sink more time into than...
Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 5 Terrific Games To Say Goodbye To Summer With
20.9.2024
It’s fall, y’all. Well, almost. Officially, summer ends this weekend on September 22. So this is the last weekend for you to get in some quality gaming time before the trees start to change colors and the weather gets to a tolerable temperature. Even that’s not promised, given the state of global...
New Silent Hill 2 Remake Trailer Confirms No Xbox Version Until 2025
20.9.2024
A new trailer for the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake quietly confirmed that the horror game will be a PS5 console exclusive for at least a year. So if you were planning to buy this game on Xbox (or maybe a theoretical Switch 2), you’ll have to wait until 2025. Read more
This Sunlit Soulslike Is Going Under The Radar: Here's What It Has To Offer
20.9.2024
Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike title inspired by Italian folklore, bringing a sunnier vibe to the gloomy genre, otherwise known for its oppressive and dark aesthetics. This unique entry in such a beloved field promises dozens of hours of action for those looking to dig in and see it all.Read...
You Too Can Now Loudly Spread Liberty By Blasting The Helldivers 2 Soundtrack
20.9.2024
It’s a damn fine day for managed democracy, folks. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the Helldivers 2 soundtrack is now available to stream. Now, wherever you go, liberty can follow closely behind you. You can take it on the road, on the train, at the gym, or blast it from the comfort...
BioWare Doesn’t Want To Invalidate Your Earlier Choices In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
20.9.2024
With series like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, BioWare has made a name for itself as the “choices matter” studio. These games have allowed players to import their choices from previous entries in order to keep a consistent world state that feels shaped, to some degree, by your actions. The process...
Netflix Teases Another Cyberpunk 2077 Anime Following Runaway Success Of Edgerunners
20.9.2024
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was a shockingly good anime spin-off that proved not all video game transmedia projects are destined for mediocrity. So maybe it’s not surprising that Netflix and Cyberpunk 2077 maker CD Projekt Red are back to tease a new collaboration that will let fans return to Night City...
Star Wars Outlaws Forgets To Explain The Fun You Can Have In Space
20.9.2024
Star Wars Outlaws’ space travel mechanics offer an occasionally enjoyable distraction when you tire of stealthily infiltrating an Imperial compound on Toshara. But weirdly, the game appears utterly uninterested in explaining its mechanics, purposes and techniques, instead leaving us to tumble about...