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Dance Upon The Graves Of Your Enemies With This Brutal Diablo 4 Rogue Build
7.11.2024
Welcome to my Rogue “Dance of Knives” build guide, where I’ll show you the build that made me fall in love with the Rogue class in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred.Read more
Death Stranding Finally Arrives On Xbox Series X, At $20
7.11.2024
As the date of Death Stranding’s fifth anniversary sits hours from ticking over in Japan, the former PlayStation exclusive has been surprise-released on the Xbox Series X/S! And at the same time, it’s half-price, meaning you can now pick up Hideo Kojima’s adored falling over simulator for $20.Read...
Mike Tyson Has Already Knocked Out Jake Paul...In Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
7.11.2024
On November 15, the fight none of us asked for will take place on Netflix between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium. In promotion of the event, Netflix released the first two episodes of the three-part docuseries Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, showing a behind-the-scenes look at the lead-up...
Avengers Endgame Directors Got $5 Million To Not Make A League Of Legends Film
6.11.2024
In 2021, Netflix’s League of Legends animated TV show, Arcane, became one of the biggest hits for the streaming giant in years. However, beyond Arcane, LoL studio Riot Games has reportedly struggled to develop the MOBA game into a bigger entertainment franchise. Part of the problem seems to be...
Here's What Bloodborne Looks Like As A Diablo-Style Action-RPG
6.11.2024
We might never get a proper Bloodborne remake, or even a current-gen remaster, but that hasn’t stopped fans from continuing to experiment with their own spin-offs of FromSoftware’s dark fantasy action game. The latest is called Bloodborne Top Down Arena, and it’s exactly what it sounds like:...
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Party Nearly Had An Unlikely Inquisition Villain
6.11.2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has an excellent cast of characters, almost all of which are new to the series. However, it looks like there were once plans for a few characters from previous games to appear as party members. And now that fans know this, they’re in their feelings.Read more
20 Years Later, Konami Finally Reveals Mystery MSG3 Voice Actor's Identity
6.11.2024
When Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater launched back in 2004, fans quickly realized that Eva’s voice actress in the credits—Suzetta Minet—was a fake name. But for 20 years Konami kept the real identity of the person secret. Now, as part of the marketing push for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta:...
Angry At The World Right Now? Play Wolfenstein
6.11.2024
Hey, everything sucks right now. There’s no getting around it, and we’re going to have to live with the consequences of this shit for the rest of our lives. So, if you’re feeling angry about things, like say, the rise of fascism in America, why not grab the Wolfenstein games and kill some...
‘You Already Have Everything You Need’
6.11.2024
It’s a rough Wednesday, but you probably don’t need me to tell you that. If, somehow, you’re learning this through Kotaku and not anywhere else, convicted felon Donald J. Trump is projected to win the 2024 presidential election over Vice President Kamala Harris. As a queer person in America, it’s...
The PS5 Pro Sure Is Cool, But Who's It Really For?
6.11.2024
In September, Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro and its $700 price tag. Immediately the reaction from folks online was negative. Many were confused by the high price point and weren’t convinced by Sony’s initial videos that the upgrades to games like Spider-Man 2 were worth it. After playing...
I'm Having A Fun Time With Metal Slug Tactics Even If I Can't Read A Damn Thing
6.11.2024
Metal Slug Tactics isn’t what I was expecting. Fortunately, that’s not a bad thing. Instead of Final Fantasy Tactics, it’s Into the Breach with some clever twists that help infuse it with some of the classic arcade series’ run-and-gun roots. I’m having a fun time with it so far, even if it has some...
Destroy Everything In Sight With This Beginner Diablo 4 Barbarian Build
6.11.2024
Barbarians have been a mainstay in Diablo for a long time at this point, and Diablo IV has revamped them significantly. Weapon masters of the highest order, they have a versatile set of abilities they can use to trample through enemies and carve a path to victory. As a live-service game, Diablo...
Let’s Not Pretend: Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Promoting Gambling To Children
6.11.2024
There is a way to play the PokémonTCG on your phone or tablet that is entirely free. Not “free-to-play,” but “free to leave it with your kid and not ever worry.” While it’s not the world’s best piece of software, PokémonTCG Live is an application that lets you play the full-size, 60-card deck...
Red Dead Redemption Remaster, As Told By Steam Reviews
6.11.2024
When Red Dead Redemption launched initially on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, I was still in my senior year of high school. I didn’t have much time to complete such a monumental open-world adventure. So, despite spending countless hours exploring the Wild West, RDR fell on the back burner until...
Everything You Need To Know About LEGO Horizon Adventures
6.11.2024
If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that there will always be more LEGO games in the pipeline. But while many third-party franchises have toyed with LEGO collaboration in gaming, it’s a bit of a shock to see LEGO Horizon Adventures—based on a first-party Sony franchise—landing at our feet....
Heal A Broken Nation By Grabbing Death Stranding While It’s On Sale
5.11.2024
There’s a lot happening in The World™ right now, so why not turn to games for comfort and escape? There’re any number of fantasies to slip away into and I know that I’m going to be relying on my Steam library for the days and maybe even weeks to come. I’m also eyeing sales right now and...
Helldivers 2 Director Open To Crossovers, But Doesn't Want To 'Dilute The IP'
5.11.2024
Helldivers 2 might one day get some crossover content based on other franchises like Warhammer or Star Wars, but the director behind the hit sci-fi co-op shooter has not confirmed anything yet and wants to make sure they don’t “dilute” the Helldivers series. Read more
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Will Have Story Crossover With Harry Potter HBO Show
5.11.2024
Warner Bros. has big plans for the Harry Potter universe. Hogwarts Legacy was one of last year’s best-selling games, proving fans are hungry for more open-world wizarding adventures. A new HBO adaptation that will remake the story of the original books as a TV series is also in the works. According...
You May Have Overlooked One Of 2024’s Most Impressive Horror Games
5.11.2024
Of all the games I’ve played so far in 2024—and there are a lot—the one that made me feel the absolute worst was Mouthwashing. I mean this as a compliment. This short narrative game from developer Wrong Organ is an emotionally and mentally taxing game with a clear story to tell. It might not be...
Dragon Age Has Always Been Gay As Hell
5.11.2024
It’s nearly impossible to talk about Dragon Age: The Veilguard on certain sectors of social media without being overrun by people who have a vested interest in seeing the game fail. There are plenty of criticisms to levy at the fourth entry to BioWare’s fantasy RPG series, such as its lack...