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Nintendo Appears To Be Shipping Stores 'Out Of Stock' Signs For Switch 2
3.6.2025
The Switch 2 is only two days away! And already people are getting prepared for it to be sold out. According to a post on Reddit (via VGC), gaming stores in the U.S. are being supplied with large “Out of Stock” displays for the Nintendo Switch 2, apparently sent by Nintendo itself to prepare...
Some Great Batman Games Are Super Cheap Right Now On Steam
2.6.2025
Pow! Bam! Boom! Zam! And so on. You get it. There’s a big DC video game sale happening on Steam, and a ton of great (and not so great) Batman games are discounted right now. Hence that very funny opening gag at the start of this paragraph. Read more
Every Big Summer Gaming Showcase Happening This Week And How To Watch
2.6.2025
June is officially here which means Geoff Keighley-palooza 2025 is just around the corner. E3 might be dead, but Summer Game Fest will be kicking off its fifth year running this week with a crowded field of other gaming showcases riding its coattails. Below you’ll find the schedule for each...
Let's Get You Some More Smithing Stones In Nightreign
2.6.2025
With its blend of the soulslike and roguelike genres, Elden Ring Nightreign can be an overwhelming game to adjust to. It takes time to figure out how everything works and where to spend your time most wisely on the map. Read more
PSA: Some Switch 2 Pre-Orders Are Being Canceled
2.6.2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching later this week. Many people have pre-ordered the console and are eagerly checking to see if their new machine is beginning its journey from a warehouse to their home. But unfortunately, many people are seemingly discovering that their Switch 2 order has been...
Elden Ring Nightreign: A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Wylder
2.6.2025
Among Elden Ring Nightreign’s eight character classes to choose from, there’s one class that’s arguably best-suited for beginners: Wylder. This is a jack of all trades class that’s perfect if you’re trying to learn the basic mechanics of the game. If you’ve played previous soulslike games before...
Elden Ring Nightreign: A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Ironeye
2.6.2025
Elden Ring Nightreign has eight character classes to choose from, with both close up melee and long-ranged options. The dedicated archer, Ironeye, is a great pick for players who like to play the game safely; he can provide constant pressure on opponents while maintaining a safe distance. However...
A Giant Castle In The Middle Of Nightreign's Map Houses Your Best Shot At Scoring A Useful Talisman
2.6.2025
There are multiple ways to get talismans while exploring Nightreign’s large, ever-changing map. However, there’s one way you can get a guaranteed choice between three talismans on every run, giving you a really great chance to snag something that is useful to you. You’ll just have to visit...
Hitman Studio Finally Reveals A Bit More About Its Upcoming James Bond Game
2.6.2025
Hitman and Kane & Lynch developers IO Interactive have shared some more information about the studio’s long-awaited James Bond project. On June 2, IOI revealed that its upcoming James Bond game is going to be titled 007 First Light, and if you think that’s because this is a new origin story for...
Hang On, Why Doesn't The Switch 2 Have A Front-Facing Camera?
2.6.2025
One of the features distinguishing the Switch 2 from its less powerful predecessor is GameChat. Much was made of this new feature on the device’s announcement, a way for people to communicate with friends while playing games, even having their live faces appear as avatars within games. It’s such...
Outriders Studio Blames Square Enix's 'Lack Of Communication' For New Game Being Put On Ice
2.6.2025
People Can Fly, best known for Bulletstorm and Outriders, has abandoned two of its in-development projects and blames Square Enix for at least one of them falling through. A triple-A blockbuster codenamed Gemini has been “suspended” due to a “lack of communication” from the Final Fantasy...
While Many Elden Ring Nightreign Players Are Getting Utterly Demolished, Some Are Already Pulling Off Incredible Stunts
2.6.2025
Elden Ring Nightreign turns FromSoftware’s best-in-class boss fights into multiplayer affairs, so now your shame and frustration can be shared with others. But while lots of players have been going hours without beating the roguelite RPG’s first major encounter, others are in a race to be...
Pokémon Cafes To Serve Incredible-Looking Plate Of Food That Can Mega Evolve Before Your Eyes
2.6.2025
For most of us, the words “Pokémon Cafe” mean that free-to-play video game, Pokémon Cafe Remix. But if you’re lucky enough to live in Osaka or Tokyo, it’s a real-life restaurant, that serves food that looks even more extraordinary than the fantasy concoctions in the game. That picture above? That’s...
Yes, You Can Change Outfits In Nightreign, But Not At First
31.5.2025
The original Elden Ring allowed you to create a character and deck them out in any number of unique pieces of armor to truly show off your fashion skills. However, multiplayer spin-off Nightreign features fixed character classes and progress that resets after every run, so you won’t be finding...
Is Nightreign Solo Play Really Impossible?
31.5.2025
Elden Ring Nightreign is a tough-as-nails game that blends the beloved roguelike and soulslike genres into something fans of both should find appealing. However, unlike most games in either genre, this one’s inherently designed around working together in a group of three. So, you may be wondering...
Be Sure To Bring Fire To The Fight Against Caligo In Nightreign
31.5.2025
In Elden Ring Nightreign, you’ll face off against difficult bosses called Nightlords. These appear on Day Three, after you’ve spent the first two days preparing. They’re your final challenge before completing your expedition.Read more
How To Defeat Fulghor, One Of Nightreign's Most Devastating Bosses
31.5.2025
Elden Ring Nightreign has plenty of hard boss fights, with some harder than others. And there’s one particular boss that you’re more than likely to have some trouble with. It’s called Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.Read more
Kotaku’s Best Game Tips For The Week May 31, 2025
31.5.2025
If you’re stuck on a tricky boss fight or a challenging puzzle, or just want to make the most of your time with a new release, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the tips we found most helpful this week.Read more
Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week May 31, 2025
31.5.2025
From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.Read more
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Great Games We’re Saying Goodbye To May With
30.5.2025
With this weekend comes the close of another month in 2025. We’ve had a few ups and downs this past week. For us fans of CD Projekt Red’s adaptation of Cyberpunk, we just got a little bit closer to its sequel. That’s exciting! But, if you were eagerly anticipating the Black Panther video game...