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Final Fantasy XIV Has An Entire Carnival Of Games To Play
11.9.2024
In a franchise filled with iconic locations, The Gold Saucer stands out as one of the most recognizable in Final Fantasy history. Given its popularity, it’s no surprise that Square Enix added the theme park to its MMO entry of the series, Final Fantasy XIV. But how do you unlock this land of...
Elden Ring Players Break Down How The Brutal Final Boss Of The Erdtree DLC Just Got Easier
11.9.2024
Elden Ring has a major new patch today, and some of the most notable changes are to Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss. The encounter is still tough but some of the most brutal attacks have lost their stinging edge. Read more
13 Games Guaranteed To Look Better On PS5 Pro At Launch
10.9.2024
The PS5 Pro boasts more powerful components and a new AI-upscaling method for better visuals, but games will needed to be updated in order to take advantage of all the bells and whistles on the pricey new hardware. So far, Sony has confirmed at least 13 games that will feature better resolutions...
The Best Marvel Vs. Capcom Game Not In The New Collection Is A Steal On Steam Right Now
10.9.2024
In just a couple days, fighting game fans will be able to dive into Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. The compilation of seven titles, including the second entry in the titular series as well as the beloved Punisher beat-em up, releases on September 12. But if you just can’t...
Astro Bot Has An Amazing Uncharted Level, With A Bunch Of Secret Eggs
9.9.2024
Though you’ll spend most of your time in Astro Bot clearing original levels set in the game’s own universe, each of its galaxies ends with a level based on a beloved PlayStation franchise. One of these is the splendidly sarcastically named Dude Raiding, which provides Astro with Uncharted...
Persona 3 Reload - Episode Aigis: The Answer: The Kotaku Review
9.9.2024
As a “definitive” edition of the phenomenal 2006 RPG, 2024’s Persona 3 Reload was lacking in a few key features like the 2009 PSP port’s female protagonist route. Still, perhaps the most egregious omission was the lack of The Answer, the meaty, playable epilogue that was included in the 2007...
Capcom's Latest Collection Of Arcade Classics Gives The Punisher Its Due
9.9.2024
Folks, I think Capcom is doing the work that most of the industry seems allergic to. Companies like Digital Eclipse are enshrining historical moments of gaming culture with releases like The Making of Karateka, but Capcom appears to be one of the few AAA devs and publishers actively preserving...
Astro Bot Has One Level That Puts Mario To Shame
9.9.2024
One of the best things about the flagship Super Mario games—the likes of Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and Odyssey—is the incessant inventiveness. So often they’ll feature a level that makes you exclaim, “That could have been the basis for a whole game!” So it is with full understanding of the gravity of...
PSA: The Bloodborne DLC Soundtrack Is Now Available On Spotify
9.9.2024
Nobody expected Bloodborne-related news to drop over the weekend, but that is exactly what happened. Before you get too excited, no, the beloved PS4 soulslike from developer FromSoftware released way back in 2015 isn’t getting that long-awaited remaster or PC port. The news is much smaller than...
GOTY Contender Astro Bot Has A Whole Heap Of Secret Exits You Likely Missed
9.9.2024
The utterly wonderful Sony platformer Astro Bot has two main collectables in each level: bots and puzzle pieces. However, some levels contain something else: secret exits that can only be found by completing very specific tasks, or snooping around in some extremely hidden locations that you...
10 Soulslike (And Not So Soulslike) Games To Play After Black Myth: Wukong
9.9.2024
Even if you’re not a fan of Soulslike games (and this game definitely is one!), Black Myth: Wukong is an exceptional action-RPG everyone should experience. Yeah, it’s challenging and, occasionally, unforgiving. But that’s part of its charm. It introduces you to unique characters from ancient...
7 Things To Know Before Starting Astro Bot
9.9.2024
By most accounts, Astro Bot, the incredible PlayStation 5 platformer that pays a loving tribute to Sony’s (spotty) gaming legacy, is a pretty straightforward game. Team Asobi has created an excellent experience that is able to communicate a lot without words or hand-holding. However, we do have...
If It Seems Like We’re Obsessed With Sonic 3, It’s Because We Are — Here’s Why
8.9.2024
It’s been a big month for Sonic the Hedgehog fans. Now that we finally have the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the third movie in Paramount’s push to give the blue blur a cinematic universe, fans are going feral with theories and finally have a place to release all their pent-up excitement...
Star Wars Outlaws Is Simultaneously Astounding And Busted, The Minecraft Movie Knows Its Audience, And More Of The Week's Takes
7.9.2024
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws is a game with a staggering gulf between...
Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 5 Games We'll Be Spending More Time With
7.9.2024
The short week is over and you’ve already reached another weekend — or perhaps have finally made it to another weekend, depending on how much you hate your job. Because we love ours, we’ve decided to make this week’s Weekend Guide all about the games we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing recently....
Don’t Forget To Smack Every PlayStation Character You Collect In Astro Bot
6.9.2024
Astro Bot is here and it is everything that many of us could’ve wanted. Not only is it an incredible 3D platformer, but it’s also stuffed with cameos from characters across PlayStation’s history. As you collect them over the course of the game, every character that you find is returned to Astro...
This Handful Of Discounted Games Show Off The Switch’s Range
6.9.2024
I think everyone is waiting with bated breath for news of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, which seems like it’ll be announced any day now. That’s only because everybody I know has one and desperately wants a new console to replace their aging system. While you wait, why not boot up that relic...
It's Really Nice That Astro Bot Just Has One Release Date
6.9.2024
Astro Bot is a really good video game and a great reason to own a PS5. Its colorful visuals, myriad gaming references, and excellent platforming have already made it one of 2024's best games. But there’s something else I love about Astro Bot: It only has one release date. Read more
You Can Complete Astro Bot In About 8 Hours, But It Has So Much More To Offer
6.9.2024
If you’re looking to dive into the adorable platformer Astro Bot, and weighing up its price, you’ll likely be wondering how long it’ll last you, and what type of fun it offers. From vibrant colorful levels to hundreds of collectibles, there’s a ton of content in this charming little title.Read more
New Super Mario Wonder Switch OLED Bundle Reportedly On The Way
6.9.2024
While fans wait desperately for news of the Switch 2 reveal, a new Nintendo Switch bundle is apparently coming soon in the meantime. A Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle is seemingly coming ahead of this holiday season. Read more