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Popular Steam Game Lowers DLC Price Due To Everything Else Getting More Expensive
18.4.2025
Everspace 2's upcoming paid expansion is set to launch in May. But it will cost a bit less than originally announced, and the devs cite the ongoing economic crisis in the world as the reason for the discount. Read more
Damn, Mario Kart World Looks Awesome
18.4.2025
Mario Kart World was the very first game we ever saw running on a Switch 2. And from that moment, we here at Kotaku have been impressed by the open-world kart racer’s visuals. Read more
One Of Monster Hunter Wilds’ Coolest Techniques Isn’t Even Properly Explained
17.4.2025
Although there are a lot of new mechanics that Monster Hunter Wilds puts front and center, quite a few are specific to certain weapons. Stalwart Guard is one such mechanic. And unfortunately there’s no real in-game explanation for how it works.Read more
Overwatch 2: The Best Perk Choices For Support Heroes
17.4.2025
As exciting as the return of Loot Boxes is, the biggest change for Overwatch 2 is season 15’s perk system. Whether they’re small tweaks for healing or new mobility options, healers need to choose the right upgrades. To make that a bit easier, we’ve narrowed down the best perk choices for each...
Marvel Rivals Charging $6 To Recolor Your Costumes
17.4.2025
Marvel Rivals offers a lot of awesome-looking skins for players to earn or buy for its various heroes and villains. And some of the hero shooter’s cool outfits can now be tweaked with new colors, but you’ll have to pay about $6 a pop to repaint skins, even ones you already bought.Read more
Mario Kart World's Free Roam Looks Like The Burnout Paradise Sequel I've Been Dreaming Of
17.4.2025
I’m excited to play Mario Kart World for all the obvious reasons, not least among them that it’s the first new Mario Kart in 11 years. But today’s mini Mario Kart Direct confirmed for me that I’m most interested in the Free Roam mode. It’s the Burnout Paradise sequel I’ve been waiting for since...
8 Things We Learned From The Mario Kart World Direct
17.4.2025
Mario Kart World is probably the biggest game we know of heading into the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5. Though it’s been steeped in some controversy along the way, the kart racer looks like a pretty substantial leap forward after a decade of Mario Kart 8. Nintendo held a dedicated Direct...
Xbox's Massive Spring Sale Includes Over 900 Discounted Games
17.4.2025
The flowers are blooming and the days are getting warmer. Spring is here! Finally, it’s nice enough to go outside. But Xbox has a massive Spring sale happening right now that might tempt you to stay in for a few more days or weeks.Read more
New Xbox Doom Controller Features Spikes And Blood
16.4.2025
The next big Doom game, Doom: The Dark Ages, arrives next month. And to help celebrate, Xbox has announced two new Doom-themed controllers, one of which features spikes, blood, and demonic glyphs. Read more
Erenshor Turns The MMO Experience Into A Surprisingly Fun Single-Player Game
16.4.2025
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Phil Spencer Says Xbox Will Bring Games To Switch 2
16.4.2025
Did you hear? The console wars are over. And here’s more evidence to prove it. During a recent interview, Xbox boss Phil Spencer made a point of explaining that the company was definitely going to support Switch 2 and bring its big games to the upcoming Nintendo console. Read more
Xbox Support Bot Seemingly Confirms Oblivion Remake Is Launching Next Week
16.4.2025
Well, here’s even more evidence that Bethesda has a big Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake coming out soon. An Xbox Support account on Twitter, when asked about the yet-to-be-announced RPG, seemingly confirmed it is a thing, and even announced it will be out next week.Read more
Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct Will Be Short
16.4.2025
On April 17, Mario Kart World is getting a Direct dedicated exclusively to the upcoming open-world kart racer. But if you were hoping for a deep and in-depth dive into he first Switch 2 game revealed by Nintendo, you might want to reset those expectations; Nintendo has confirmed the video...
Remastering Recent Games Is A Pointless, Sisyphean Task
16.4.2025
Leaks yesterday revealed screenshots from the still unannounced but imminently releasing remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Today, other leakers say Bethesda is also working on a remake of Fallout 3. This happens the same month the PC received The Last of Us Part II Remastered, meaning...
Bethesda Is Selling 2,000 Pieces Of Elder Scrolls Online's Servers
15.4.2025
Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls Online turned 10 years old...a year ago. But that isn’t stopping the publisher from celebrating the anniversary a year later by letting players buy an actual piece of an ESO server for $110. Read more
This 'Single-Player MMORPG' Is A Good Fit For Introverts
15.4.2025
At first glance, a single-player MMORPG doesn’t make a ton of sense. But in practice, it’s an exciting prospect, a world filled with simulated players, grinding mobs, completing quests, and sharing barbed words in global chat—and none of them are real people. It’s also a decent way to get try...
Which PC games had the largest 'long tail' in 2024, and why?
15.4.2025
Also: lots of analysis of expected long tail, and tonnes of news
These Monster Hunter Wilds 'Charms' Are A Little Tricky To Get, But They're So Worth It
15.4.2025
Although Monster Hunter Wilds has a ton of new features and mechanics, you’ll still use the same iconic weapons to take down monsters and craft cool-looking armor. The always-helpful Armorcharm and Powercharm have also returned, but they’re easy to miss this time around. You’ll want to get these...
Catching Up On Lost Records Before Playing Tape 2 Won't Take You That Long
15.4.2025
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 came out February 18, 2025 with Tape 2 launching today, April 15. If you haven’t played the first half of the game yet and are interested in doing so, you’re probably wondering how long it will take for you to play through it. Here’s how long it will take you...
Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake Screenshots Leak Online
15.4.2025
After years of rumors and speculation that Bethesda was working on a remake of the landmark role-playing game, the first screenshots of this brand new version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion have been found as fans started digging around the developer’s website ahead of a reported release next...