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Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week July 05, 2025
5.7.2025
From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.Read more
12 Years After Launch, GTA V Is Finally Arriving In Two More Countries
3.7.2025
Grand Theft Auto V was released worldwide in 2013. However, Rockstar’s massively popular open-world crime sim never officially launched in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. That is finally changing later this month, and could be good news for gamers in those countries excited to play Grand...
Ex-GTA Producer Reportedly Blames MindsEye Flopping On 'Sabtouers' And Promises A Relaunch
3.7.2025
The launch of semi-open-world action game MindsEye has been a bit of a disaster, attracting a low player count and bad reviews as studio Build A Rocket Boy has implemented layoffs while some buyers demand refunds. Now former Grand Theft Auto producer and Build A Rocket Boy CEO Leslie Benzies...
A Bunch Of Big PS5 Games Are On Sale Right Now
2.7.2025
A big summer sale is currently happening on the PlayStation Store, with a ton of PS5 games discounted to $25 or less. Read more
Neil Druckmann Exits The Last Of Us Show
2.7.2025
After two seasons, The Last of Us series director Neil Druckmann is stepping down for his role as a showrunner on the HBO adaptation.Read more
Tears Of The Kingdom On Switch 2 Can Keep You Busy For A Long, Long Time
2.7.2025
Whether you’re a fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise or are simply looking for a thrilling open-world game to sink your teeth into on your fancy new Switch 2, you can rest assured that 2023’s Tears of the Kingdom can provide a hell of a good time. This is a dense, lengthy title that can keep...
Microsoft Kills Sea Of Thieves Studio's Long-Troubled Action-Adventure Everwild
2.7.2025
Rather than doing the humane and dignified thing of telling thousands of people all at once whether or not they’re going to have a job tomorrow, Xbox is laying off over 9,100 employees today in waves. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer told workers in an email message (thanks, IGN) that this is to “position...
How Do You Start 'The Champions' Ballad' In Breath Of The Wild?
1.7.2025
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild marks the first (and so far only) game in the franchise to feature a DLC story expansion. In addition to the expanded narrative, The Champions’ Ballad features new dungeons, weapons, and more for those who want to spend more time in this version of Hyrule....
Alan Wake Devs Not Giving Up On Troubled Online FPS
1.7.2025
Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Alan Wake and Control, recently launched the company’s first live-service game: FBC: Firebreak. But the game’s first two weeks haven’t been great, with low player counts and balance issues. Remedy is aware and working to not only improve FBC, but also support...
New Red Dead Online Update Adds Zombies, But Don't Get Too Excited
1.7.2025
Red Dead Online, Rockstar’s other live-service game that isn’t as popular as Grand Theft Auto Online, isn’t dead. Well, not entirely. The online cowboy simulator just got a small update that adds a few creepy missions and promises more to come later. Read more
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Voice Actor Teases Previously Reported Remake
30.6.2025
The voice actor behind the main character in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag seems to be teasing something. Many people assume it’s the previously reported remake of the beloved pirate-themed Assassin’s Creed sequel released back in 2013. Read more
Beloved 27-Year-Old Gaming Site Wipes Forums, Relaunches As A Gambling Affiliate Cash-Grab
26.6.2025
In the last couple of weeks, Adventure Gamers—a beloved game site dedicated to point-and-click adventure gaming since 1998—has become a cruel pastiche of its former self. The site, primarily run by volunteers and enthusiasts, has fought for the much-maligned adventure gaming genre through thick...
Three Essential Tips For Those Jumping Into Breath Of The Wild For The First Time On Switch 2
23.6.2025
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily one of gaming’s most beloved entries in an equally beloved franchise, so it makes sense that Nintendo would want to revamp it for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. With better visuals, performance, and more, this upgraded version can make this...
Marathon Gets Delayed, Donkey Kong Bananza Gets A Smashing Showing, And More Top Stories
21.6.2025
This week, Donkey Kong Bananza knocked our collective socks off in a very strong Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2's next big exclusive, and Marathon, the next big game from Destiny maker Bungie, was delayed in the wake of an alpha earlier this year that left many players underwhelmed....
Dune Awakening: How Long Until You Hit The Endgame?
20.6.2025
If you’re a fan of previous Funcom titles, such as Conan Exiles, then you know the lore, while interesting in small doses, isn’t the focal point. It’s just the flavoring helping you immerse yourself in the sprawling landscape. In Dune Awakening, the story takes a high seat at the table, but it’s...
24 New Screenshots Show Why Donkey Kong Bananza Looks Like The Character's Biggest Adventure Yet
18.6.2025
It’s been over 25 years since Donkey Kong’s last 3D adventure, the ill-fated Donkey Kong 64 for Nintendo’s third-gen console. The good news is that Donkey Kong Bananza looks to be avoiding all the pitfalls of its predecessor, embracing the gameplay DNA of Donkey Kong Country mixed with the sandbox...
Game Pass Is Getting Three Warcrafts, A Call Of Duty, And More This Month
17.6.2025
On June 17, Xbox announced the next wave of games coming to Game Pass in June and July, including two new (and very different) video games that are available right now on Xbox and PC. Read more
Amazon Prime Is Adding Six More Free Games In Run-Up To Four-Day Prime Day
17.6.2025
You know you’re going to forget to do it at all if you don’t do it now, so make sure to claim the free games included in Amazon Prime this month. This isn’t sponsored content, it’s me mothering you. Although you might want to wait until 12 p.m. ET today (June 17), as another six games are being...
Ubisoft Still Working On That Prince Of Persia Remake That Was Announced In 2020
17.6.2025
Remember that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake Ubisoft announced back in 2020? The one that was supposed to launch four years ago? Well, it’s still in development according to a new update from the publisher after the game was a no-show during Summer Game Fest. Read more
If The Switch 2 Is Your Introduction To Breath Of The Wild, Prepare For Countless Hours Of Adventure
16.6.2025
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched with the Nintendo Switch in 2017, and the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade has ensured that it remains as relevant as ever. And whether Link’s first truly open-world game is calling to you for the first time, or you’re a returning veteran looking...