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Neil Druckmann Says 'Don't Bet' On The Last Of Us Part III
5.3.2025
We’re about a month away from season two of The Last of Us premiering on Max, and Neil Druckmann, the director of the series of games the show is based on, is doing interviews to promote its return. Naturally, those conversations end up drifting over to the future of the video game series that...
The Best Games Of 2025 So Far
5.3.2025
It’s only the beginning of March but 2025 already has some bangers worth spotlighting, including real standouts like Split Fiction and Avowed, so we decided to start compiling the best games of the year early and update this list as the days, weeks, and months go by. Here are some of the best games...
Split Fiction: The Kotaku Review
4.3.2025
In the dozen or so hours a friend and I put into Split Fiction, the latest co-op game from It Takes Two developer Hazelight, it never seemed to run out of ideas. This latest release, with its marriage of fantasy and science fiction, still feels as fresh and inventive as It Takes Two and A Way...
Pixel Heroes Adventure: A Retro MMORPG With a Web3 Twist
4.3.2025
Pixel Heroes Adventure blends nostalgic pixel art with blockchain mechanics, offering a fresh take on the MMORPG genre. But does its Web3 integration enhance or overcomplicate the experience? Regina dives in and finds out. Quick Recap from Rumble Kong League Rumble Kong League (RKL) is...
Some Good And Bad News About Assassin's Creed Shadows On PC
28.2.2025
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the next mainline game in Ubisoft’s long-running historical fiction franchise, is nearly here after a few delays, a leak, and a lot of online yelling. And if you were planning to play the game on Steam, well, I’ve got some good news and also, some bad news for Steam Deck...
You Can Buy A Ton Of Delisted Steam Games, Like Deadpool, On Amazon
28.2.2025
Over 30 delisted Steam PC games are currently available to buy via Amazon. It’s unclear how long these games have been available, but considering the fact that digital Steam keys for some of these titles, like Marvel Ultimate Alliance, can sell for hundreds of dollars online, this is easily...
Just $10 Will Get You Tunic And Over 400 Other Neat Games In The New California Fire Relief Bundle
27.2.2025
Over 300 indie creators have pooled their games to create the California Fire Relief Bundle on itch.io to get funds into the hands of survivors of the recent devastating wildfires in Southern California. You can help a great cause and play some incredible games for just $10. Read more
Elden Ring Is Definitely Not An RPG: A Kotaku Debate
26.2.2025
What is a role-playing game? You probably have your own definition and exceptions. And as you might expect, nearly everyone at Kotaku has thoughts and opinions on what is and isn’t an RPG. For example, some think Elden Ring is an RPG. Others disagree strongly. And then some think the idea...
Indie Showcase Has My Favorite Trailer Of The Year So Far
24.2.2025
Whelp, I’ve got a song stuck in my head and its a weird (but great) one: It’s the cooking giraffe’s ditty fromthe debut trailer for To A T which premiered during Annapurna Interactive’s 2025 publisher showcase. Read more
Assassin's Creed Shadows Has Leaked A Month Before Launch
24.2.2025
It looks like at least a few people have got their hands on physical copies of Assassin’s Creed Shadows ahead of the game’s official March 20 launch. Reportedly, one player streamed themselves playing the next entry in Ubisoft’s long-running franchise online. (No spoilers are included below.) Read...
Yakuza Creator's New Action Game Could Be In Trouble
21.2.2025
Long-time Sega producer Toshihiro Nagoshi left the Sonic publisher in 2021 to form a new studio under Chinese gaming giant NetEase. After establishing the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series as one of the best action-RPG sandboxes around, he had the chance to start up a new team to work on a new franchise....
GTA V On PC Finally Catches Up To Console Versions
20.2.2025
In 2022, Rockstar released the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online. These ports looked better, played better, and included new content and graphical options. And now, finally, three years later, Rockstar is bringing all of this (and more) to PC players via a...
The New Game From The Makers Of Life Is Strange Is Off To An Excellent Start
18.2.2025
I’ve finished the first half of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, Don’t Nod’s latest supernatural teen drama, and it speaks to how well the game handles its dueling past and present storylines that even though I still don’t really know what the game is about, I’m nonetheless desperate to see what comes...
Learn How To Wield Spider-Man’s Power With Great Responsibility In Marvel Rivals
18.2.2025
Marvel Rivals, with its wide variety of heroes familiar to comic book readers and movie-goers alike, features some deeper cuts. But it should be no surprise that the roster launched with the forever-popular friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. If you struggled with the recent buggy PC release...
We Basically Know When GTA 6 Is Coming Out Now
14.2.2025
When will Grand Theft Auto 6 launch? That’s the big question that a lot of game developers, fans, industry analysts, and publishers are wondering right now. And while we don’t actually have an official answer beyond fall 2025, some recent information and news has helped us zero in on a likely...
Okami 2: 7 Small Details We Now Know About The Mysterious Sequel To A PS2 Cult Classic
14.2.2025
Okami 2 was one of the most surprising game reveals ever, as evidenced by the fact that host Geoff Keighley almost broke into tears when talking about it at The Game Awards 2024. But there’s still a ton we don’t know about the sequel to the beloved PlayStation 2 cult hit, including its official...
GTA Online Could Get Updates After GTA 6 If People Are Still Playing, Suggests Take-Two CEO
14.2.2025
While Grand Theft Auto Online is over a decade old at this point, and many players are likely ready to move on to this year’s Grand Theft Auto 6, Take-Two’s CEO suggests the aging online game might continue to get updates so long as enough people are still playing.Read more
Studio Behind Beautifully Haunting Sci-Fi Adventure Somerville Gets Second Shot At Independence
12.2.2025
After Playdead released Inside in 2016, co-founder Dino Patti split off from the critically acclaimed indie studio amid a messy business breakup and ultimately went on to create Jumpship, another small studio working on similarly eerie and evocative adventure games. That mission now has a chance...
PlayStation State Of Play Returns This Week, Might Include Rumored God Of War Remasters
11.2.2025
A previously rumored PlayStation showcase for the week of Valentine’s Day has turned out to be real. Sony confirmed the latest State of Play will air on February 12, and is rumored to include the announcement of God of War remasters for the PlayStation 5. Read more
Wonder Woman Game Reportedly Struggling With New Batman Still Many Years Away
7.2.2025
Warner Bros. Games studios are in disarray following the failures of both Suicide Squad and MultiVersus. That’s according to a new report by Bloomberg that provides status updates for each of the company’s main studios, detailing how projects like Wonder Woman have struggled to progress while...