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New Steam Sale Contains Some Of The Best Games Ever
6.12.2023
The 2023 Game Awards are happening on December 7. And to celebrate a night of mostly trailers, ads, and celebrities with maybe (if we’re lucky) a few awards tossed in, Steam and The Game Awards have teamed up for a big sales event discounting some of the best games of the last decade.Read more
Worst Version Of Batman: Arkham Trilogy Pays Tribute To Beloved Actor
6.12.2023
While the Batman: Arkham Trilogy may be something of a dumpster fire on Nintendo Switch, folks playing the superhero adventure games via the handheld-console hybrid found one redeeming element: a touching tribute to legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy.Read more
GTA 6 Trailer Makes Tom Petty Song Explode On Spotify
6.12.2023
Earlier this week, Rockstar Games released the long-awaited first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, the massive sequel to 2013's GTA 5. And while the trailer itself is quickly racking up millions of views every hour, the Tom Petty song featured in it is also doing pretty dang well, too.Read more
The First Hours Of Ubisoft’s New Avatar Game Are Gorgeous, Fun, And Empty
6.12.2023
I’ve played about six hours of Ubisoft’s new Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora and my big takeaway is that Avatar sickos will love this game, Far Cry Primal fans will get a kick out of Ubisoft returning to this formula, and everyone else, well… uh…dang, the game sure is pretty, huh? Read more
GTA 6 Trailer Packed With Moments Inspired By Actual Florida Shenanigans
6.12.2023
So, how many times have you watched the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer thus far? To be honest, I’ve fully lost track for myself, but as the internet pores over it for the 98-millionth time, folks are starting to point out that many scenes of life in the fictional state of Leonida look quite familiar....
Kotaku Readers React To The GTA 6 Trailer
6.12.2023
On December 5, Rockstar Games dropped the official Grand Theft Auto VI trailer following a leak. On that same day, we asked you, Kotaku readers, to share your opinions on what you saw of the upcoming crime sim. The responses were…chaotic, but there was one major theme throughout: the trailer looks...
Report: Bungie Will Lose Independence Within Sony If Destiny 2 Fails Financial Goals
6.12.2023
While Sony acquired Destiny 2 maker Bungie for $3.6 billion in 2022, it repeatedly claimed the creator of Halo and other hits would remain an “independent subsidiary.” Now IGN reports that if Bungie’s sci-fi MMO keeps failing revenue targets, Sony could dissolve its existing board of directors...
The Game Awards: How To Watch And What To Expect
6.12.2023
The time is almost upon us: Geoff Keighley’s Game Awards are happening on Thursday, December 7, celebrating the games of the past year and likely offering a look at some of what’s to come in 2024. To get you prepared for the imminent event, we’ve compiled everything you need to know, as well...
How K-Pop Made League of Legends Immortal
6.12.2023
The longevity of League of Legends is astounding. Across the industry, developers are trying to grab a share of the lucrative live-service games pie. Since 2009, the enduring popularity of this multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game has made it a golden goose: often imitated, but never...
The Top 10 Most-Played Games On Steam Deck: November 2023 Edition
5.12.2023
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Zelda Movie Director Wants It To Be More Miyazaki Than Lord Of The Rings
5.12.2023
Ever since it was announced, it’s been hard to fathom what a live action Zelda movie might look like or what it will be about. Will it follow the archetypal events of the games or chart a completely new story? Will Link still have pointy ears and a green tunic? Well, today the upcoming Nintendo...
The GTA 6 Trailer Is Already Breaking World Records
5.12.2023
The first trailer for Rockstar’s massive open-world sequel, Grant Theft Auto VI, has already surpassed 85 million views and become the publisher’s second-biggest video on YouTube in record time, less than 24 hours after its debut.Read more
Kotaku Asks: What Did You Think Of The GTA 6 Trailer?
5.12.2023
After years and years of players speculating and fantasizing about what the next Grand Theft Auto game might look like, our first official glimpse is finally here. And less than a day after being published, it’s already nearing 90 million views on Rockstar Games’ YouTube channel. It’s safe to...
Grand Theft Auto 6’s NPCs Look More Lifelike Than Ever
5.12.2023
Grand Theft Auto VI’s big first-look trailer is hitting me with some deja vu. Back when Metal Gear Solid Ground Zeroes dropped its first trailer, my brain had to do a double take as the animations and lighting made me think I was looking at live action for a split second. GTA 6 is doing the same...
Here's How Many Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Boned The Bear
5.12.2023
One of Larian’s smartest marketing beats while promoting Baldur’s Gate 3 was showing the world that the game lets you biff a bear. Halsin the druid can transform into a bear (the animal, not the other kind), and if you so choose, he can maintain this form while you consummate their relationship....
Batman: Arkham Trilogy On Switch Sounds Like A Disaster
5.12.2023
The Batman: Arkham Trilogy packages together three incredible games spanning two console generations and six years of evolving metroidvania sandbox design. Since we’re not getting a new one any time soon, it was great to hear they were finally coming to the Switch, but the end result is apparently...
Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Has Online DRM Even On Console
5.12.2023
A redditor who received their PS5 copy of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora before launch has claimed the game will not work without an online connection.Read more
GTA 6 Trailer Is Full Of Hilarious Little Details
5.12.2023
Last year Rockstar Games revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI would try to be a bit more “culturally sensitive.” The series has been known for over-the-top violence, a sweeping approach to satire of all elements of society, and, of course, a near total lack of awareness when it comes to representation...
Overwatch 2’s Latest Mercy Skin Sparks Fan Backlash
5.12.2023
Overwatch 2 season eight begins today, December 5, but Blizzard showed off its new skins, events, and latest tank hero, Mauga, before kick-off. And the sentiment from players about the skins for season eight has been mixed—Baptiste’s formal wear is a standout, but it’s sandwiched between some real...
GTA 6 Trailer Reaction Livestreams Hit With Takedowns
5.12.2023
Grand Theft Auto reveals are arguably among the biggest cultural events in all of gaming. It was no surprise, then, that hype for GTA VI blew through the roof as thousands of people patiently stared at a black screen, waiting for the official trailer to release. However, after someone leaked...