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Elden Ring Nightreign's New Boss Is Actually Pretty Easy Thanks In Part To This Completely Busted Relic
26.6.2025
My friends and I spent 10 hours dying to last week’s Everdark Sovereign overhaul of the Gaping Jaw before finally killing the lightning bird late one night, long past the point when we should have all gone to bed. Now Elden Ring Nightreign is back with a new boss for players to take on,...
A Complete Guide To Monster Hunter Wilds' Collaboration With Street Fighter 6
26.6.2025
Just like its predecessors, Monster Hunter Wilds is supported by huge updates, seasonal events, and collaborations with other franchises. The first series to crossover into the Forbidden Lands is Capcom’s own Street Fighter 6. In addition to being able to dress your hunter up as the Raging...
Mario Kart World Fans Had A Trick For Getting Regular Online Races And Nintendo Just Blew It Up
26.6.2025
Mario Kart World’s big open map is one of the major things that sets it apart from the rest of the franchise, but it’s also become a real drag for fans who just want to have traditional three-lap races around their favorite tracks online. A workaround was soon discovered, a sneaky way that...
Sell The Right Things In Monster Hunter Wilds To Stay Rich
25.6.2025
Monster Hunter Wilds has two currencies for you to accumulate: Zenny and Guild Points. You’re more likely to run low on the latter, especially when you’re using the Rest mechanic to spawn in specific creatures. Still, it is possible to run out of Zenny if you’re not hunting regularly or know which...
How To Unlock Bowser Jr. In Mario Kart World
25.6.2025
There are multiple ways to unlock new characters from the massive roster in Mario Kart World, so you may feel just a bit lost when you first start looking for some of your favorites. If Bowser Jr. is on the list of characters you’d like to race with, though, you’re in luck: You can snag this...
You Have Until Tonight To Take Down Nightreign's Current Everdark Sovereign, Adel
25.6.2025
From Software stealthily updated Elden Ring Nightrein last week, adding enhanced versions of bosses called Everdark Sovereigns.Read more
Yes, You Absolutely Should Load Up On Coins In Mario Kart World
25.6.2025
Although anyone familiar with the series knows why you should collect coins in Mario Kart World, those relatively new to the series probably don’t have that coin-seeking muscle memory built up. If you are new to Mario Kart, it can be difficult to stay focused on the numerous pick-ups and 23 fellow...
Norman Reedus Looks More Like Norman Reedus In Death Stranding 2
24.6.2025
Death Stranding 2 is out now on PlayStation 5 for folks who pre-ordered the fancy deluxe edition of the game. That means players are finally getting their hands on director Hideo Kojima’s latest video game extravaganza. And one of the first things they are noticing is just how improved Norman...
Five Essential Tips For Tackling Dynasty Warriors: Origins' Ultimate Difficulty
24.6.2025
The Ultimate Warrior difficulty is the very core of Dynasty Warriors: Origins’s post game, and conquering it requires revamping the way you approach virtually every battle. No longer can you systematically take down every enemy base before you totally overwhelm the map’s boss with your massive...
Mario Kart 64's Unofficial PC Port Is Amazing
23.6.2025
Mario Kart 64 is now unofficially playable natively on your personal computer courtesy of some of the same people who’ve brought us similar Nintendo 64 PC ports. And so far, Nintendo seems unable or unwilling to legally challenge these reverse-engineered ports. Read more
AI Translation Of Smash Bros. Director's Comments About AI Misses Nuance, Sparks Outrage
23.6.2025
After directing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and then taking a break from game directing to moonlight as a YouTuber and educate fans about game design, Masahiro Sakurai recently revealed he’s returned to development to work on Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2. But this past weekend, a comment Sakurai...
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...
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Play The Best Digimon Game
23.6.2025
Sometimes, an infectious digital virus can be a good thing, like when your brainrot spreads to all your friends’ video game consoles and they finally play a game you’ve been yelling about for a decade. Last week, after the previews went up for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, I looked on my shelf...
Monster Hunter Wilds: How To Avoid Playing With Other People
23.6.2025
Whether you’re hunting in a link party or celebrating in the grand hub, Monster Hunter Wilds pushes you to join forces with other players. However, that might not always be your preference. Sometimes you want to play with those who are a bit more predictable and relaxed—and less “real.”Read more
Beware: That Pre-Owned Switch 2 You're Thinking About Buying Might Already Be Bricked
23.6.2025
Nintendo has become increasingly draconian in its efforts to prevent piracy, most recently adding words to its EULA that claim it has the right to brick your console if it doesn’t like what you use it for. And following the release of the Switch 2, the Japanese company isn’t holding back: many...
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach: The Kotaku Review
23.6.2025
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach assumes two things about anyone jumping into Hideo Kojima’s new cinematic post-apocalyptic open-world delivery sim...err, sorry, I mean strand-type game. One: It assumes you have played the first game and (mostly) understood what happened. And two: It assumes...
Must-Play Cyberpunk 2077 Side-Quests, Mario Kart World Pointers And More Of The Week's Top Tips
22.6.2025
CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 has made the leap to Switch 2 in a very impressive port. If you’re just now playing it for the first time, you may find the sheer number of gigs and side jobs cluttering up your map downright overwhelming, but don’t worry; we’re here to help you find the cream of...
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 3 Delightful Games We’re Swinging Into Summer With
20.6.2025
Yes, it is officially summer as per the magical calendar. Blessed Litha to all who celebrate. You might have some fun stuff lined up given that the weather is…well, at least here in New York it’s not terrible—yet. So maybe you want to go outside. Maybe you want to stay in? Either way, if you want...
Mario Kart World's Mirror Mode Is A Little Too Confusing To Activate
20.6.2025
Playing in Mirror Mode is like racing on every Mario Kart course’s slightly weirder twin, and it’s back again in Mario Kart World. If you’ve already memorized every twist and turn of the game’s courses and are looking for an extra challenge, flipping their layouts via Mirror Mode might spice...
What Do Smart Steering And Auto-Accelerate Do In Mario Kart World?
20.6.2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally launched, along with the brand-new Mario Kart World. There are a lot of fresh mechanics to learn in this latest entry, but some returning features unfortunately don’t have any proper clarification. Two great examples of this are Smart Steering and Auto-Accelerate....