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Unicorn Overlord's Greatness Is Distilled In A Piece Of Optional Side Content
12.3.2024
For fans of tactics and strategy games, the recent release of Unicorn Overlord is a decadent treat. The latest from developer Vanillaware delivers large-scale battles full of varied and complex systems, requiring the player to constantly pay attention to the micro and macro of a fight. Within...
Dataminer Discovers Alternate Elden Ring Intro
11.3.2024
I thought we were done with the base Elden Ring narrative and, instead, had moved onto figuring out the Shadow of the Erdtree clues director Hidetaka Miyazaki left behind. But it turns out that FromSoftware’s magnum opus really is an endless treasure trove of cool lore and interesting stories, as...
FF7 Rebirth: All Cactuar Caper Locations In Costa Del Sol
11.3.2024
In Chapter 6 of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the latest in the ongoing remake project of the 1997 RPG, you’ll be tasked with earning your way onto the ritzy beach by unlocking some appropriate beach attire. In order to do so, you’ll have to complete a few mini-games. Read more
Final Fantasy XVI PC Port Is In ‘Final Stages,’ Producer Says
11.3.2024
Final Fantasy XVI, the latest mainline entry in Square Enix’s iconic RPG franchise, released in June of last year for PS5, but PC players are still waiting to find out when they’ll get their hands on the game. Well that time might be coming sooner rather than later, according to producer Naoki...
The Best Mario Games, According To You
11.3.2024
Another Mar10 Day has come and gone, and with it came several surprisingly big announcements. While Nintendo celebrated the Italian plumber’s holiday by solidifying release dates for the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remake and officially announcing a new animated movie, we here at Kotaku...
Everything Nintendo Announced On Mario Day 2024
11.3.2024
Over the weekend Nintendo celebrated its annual Mario Day celebration on March 10. That celebration included a cornucopia of sales on Switch games and accessories—some of which you can still take advantage of by checking out our sales guide— and a few surprise announcements from Nintendo itself...
FF7 Rebirth Has More In Common With 2022’s Best RPG Than You Think
11.3.2024
Stepping out into the seaside region of Junon at the start of chapter four of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, I can feel the sun beaming down on Cloud and the gang as it was setting along the ocean’s horizon and painting the fields in a soothing orange glow. The craggy cliffs pave routes for my...
Switch 2 Needs To Let Mario's Buddies Shine
11.3.2024
Every March 10 (MAR10), we gather around and sing the praises of Nintendo’s Mario series and its eponymous hero, and for good reason! Mario and his respective franchise are basically the unofficial mascot for all of video games, and there’s little the guy hasn’t done over the years. Beginning as...
Mastering FF7 Rebirth's Combat, Card Game, Side Quests, And More Of The Week's Best Tips
10.3.2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is finally here, so whether you’re trying to steal a certain green monarch’s crown, become the best around at Queen’s Blood, master synergy skills and abilities, or something else, we’ve got you covered. But hey, Rebirth isn’t the only brand new game you may want an edge...
FF7 Rebirth, Dragons Dogma 2 Preview, And More Of The Week's Spiciest Takes
9.3.2024
It’s only been a week since launch, so you’ll have to forgive us for still being completely obsessed with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a sprawling RPG sequel with a lovable cast that we have a whole lotta feelings about. This week also marked a couple big anniversaries for the Nintendo Switch and...
Fortnite Leaks, Cerveza Cristal Memes, And More Of This Week's Biggest News
9.3.2024
Spring is around the corner and the gaming news keeps pouring in. This week was a big one, with silly Star Wars memes about a Chilean beer ad, Fortnite leaks, Persona 3 Reload DLC news, and a huge, new conspiracy theory running rampant throuhg the industry. Read more
Nintendo Won't Tell Anybody Who Developed Its New Princess Peach Game
8.3.2024
The first game since 2005 with Princess Peach in the starring role launches on Switch on March 22. That’s not far from now. And while we have a demo for Princess Peach: Showtime and have seen plenty of trailers for it, we still don’t know who actually developed Showtime. Weirdly, when asked...
Kotaku Asks: What’s The Best Mario Game?
8.3.2024
It’s time again for one of those made-up video game holidays in which we celebrate a long-running franchise. This time, it’s Mar10 Day, or Mario Day. On March 10, Nintendo celebrates the Super Mario franchise’s long history and even puts some games and merch on sale. But if we’re going to reflect...
Akira Toriyama’s Passing Is Motivating Me To Finally Play His Games
8.3.2024
Folks, Akira Toriyama’s passing has completely shaken me in a way I didn’t think possible. It’s always sad when someone responsible for a thing you love passes away, but what’s getting to me today is how much it feels like I took him and his work for granted. I didn’t recognize he was a hero...
15 Essential Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Side-Quests
8.3.2024
Square Enix’s epic RPG Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t short on activities to do outside of its main story. Each region is home to a number of side-quests you’ll come across by talking to NPCs and checking each town’s job board. But which ones should you play? Read more
When Xbox Was Struggling In Japan, Akira Toriyama Was Its Ace
8.3.2024
If you haven’t heard, Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the Dragon Ball franchise and character designer of beloved games like Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Quest series, has passed away at the age of 68. As fans and collaborators have expressed condolences and tributes online, a lot...
All The Best Mario Day Deals On Switch Games And Accessories
8.3.2024
This upcoming Saturday is March 10, which means Nintendo’s annual celebration of its iconic plumber is here. This year’s MAR10 Day might not herald any large announcements since we just got a handful of Mario games last year, and the influx of titles to the Switch seems to be winding down...
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Players Are Going Wild With The Character Creator
8.3.2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is dropping on March 22 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and in advance of that, Capcom has released the game’s character creator so folks can already enjoy the age-old tradition of spending hours tinkering with their in-game appearance. As is customary with these tools...
12 Things To Know Before Starting Unicorn Overlord
8.3.2024
Unicorn Overlord, Vanillaware’s take on the tactical/strategy genre, is here, and it is good. The game blends the best of real-time and turn-based strategy games to create a melting-pot of tactical combat. As a follow up to the studio’s last game, the twisting narrative adventure of 13 Sentinels:...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Best Moment Isn’t The One You’re Expecting
8.3.2024
What if the real “final fantasy” was the friends we made along the way? Final Fantasy VII has the most memorable and adored RPG cast of all time, with fans even falling in love with the optional characters that were a pain to recruit in the original 1997 game. If there’s one thing Final Fantasy...