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en <![CDATA[The 10th Anniversary Return Of Interstellar Is Another IMAX Debacle]]> https://kotaku.com/interstellar-10th-anniversary-imax-return-tickets-1851694027
Interstellar is returning to IMAX for the sci-fi film’s 10th anniversary on December 6. Normally, this would be a time for fans of the impressive space epic and its director, Christopher Nolan, to celebrate. Finally, a chance to once again see all 64 minutes of those glorious 70mm shots of blackholes and planetary…
]]> imax cinemark 3d imaging the amc christopher nolan cinemark theatres theatres entertainment culture autonation movie theater sonic amc theatres Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:15:00 GMT 1851694027 <![CDATA[Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Six Games For Election Week Escapism]]> https://kotaku.com/kotaku-games-play-pokemon-metal-slug-call-of-duty-halo-1851693780
What a week, huh? Yeah. Well, here we are, at the end of it, at the very least, and now looking toward the future. So how about some video games to take our minds off things for the weekend? This week we’ve got some fun shooters, some beat ‘em up action, and a digital spin on a classic trading card game.
]]> benjamin cooperative video games windows games walker microsoft games halo ethan gach multiplayer online games ps5 first person shooters in video games rpg claire jackson Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT 1851693780 <![CDATA[Guy Who Taunted Nintendo About Streaming Pirated Switch Games Before Release Now Faces $7.5 Million Lawsuit]]> https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-piracy-lawsuit-mario-luigi-zelda-echoes-1851693898
Jesse Keighin liked to stream Nintendo Switch games online before they were officially released and then gloat about it right in Nintendo’s face, according to a new lawsuit filed by the Mario maker in Colorado District Court earlier this week. “[I] can do this all day,” he allegedly wrote in a letter to Nintendo. The…
]]> nintendo video game piracy gary bowser youtube nintendo switch emulation free and open source software home video game consoles mario luigi brothership video gaming handheld game consoles nintendo switch technology internet mario luigi brothership jesse keighin kotaku law crime Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:20:00 GMT 1851693898 <![CDATA[Pokémon TCG Pocket Has A Staggering 12 Different Currencies, And Counting]]> https://kotaku.com/pokemon-tcg-pocket-in-game-currency-gold-rewards-1851693684
We’ve already very carefully been over the grimly insidious nature of Pokémon TCG Pocket’s unpleasant free-to-play model, but an aspect of this peculiar and enormously successful mobile spin-off from the long-established card game is just how many in-game currencies it has you juggle. So far, there are twelve, and…
]]> pokemon snorlax the limited limited time pokemon company pokemon trading card game role playing video games ticket Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:55:00 GMT 1851693684 <![CDATA[Dragon Age: The Veilguard Stats Reveal Most Players' Choices Are Basic]]> https://kotaku.com/dragon-age-veilguard-most-popular-class-faction-race-1851693865
My favorite part about talking to other people who play choice-based RPGs is comparing choices. Whether it’s about the characters we make or the ways we nudge the story, I am always down to hear how people are playing games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard. We’re just a week out from launch, so a lot of people haven’t…
]]> dragon age dragon age the veilguard dragon sports role playing video games rpg action role playing video games dragons in middle earth elf rook windows games electronic arts games Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT 1851693865 <![CDATA[Live Action Stich Is Giving Me Ugly Sonic Deja Vu]]> https://kotaku.com/lilo-and-stitch-live-action-remake-first-look-sonic-cg-1851693866
Today, during Disney’s D23 Brazil event, the company showcased a bunch of first looks and new teasers for upcoming projects. And during the event, Disney shared the first still of Stitch from the upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch remake. And well... hmmm... I’m not sure, folks!
]]> stich disney twitter films stitch lilo stitch lilo lilo stitch 2 stitch has a glitch chris sanders platformers lilo stitch entertainment culture single player video games Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:35:00 GMT 1851693866 <![CDATA[Someone Found A Hidden Cheat Code In A 28 Year Old Donkey Kong Game]]> https://kotaku.com/cheat-code-dkc2-donkey-kong-country-diddy-secret-found-1851693753
Surprise! A new, previously undocumented cheat code has been discovered in the classic Super Nintendo game Donkey Kong Country 2 nearly three decades after it hit store shelves.
]]> donkey kong video games developed in japan cooperative video games video game sequels cheating in video games donkey kong country single player video games nintendo platformer spotify Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:30:00 GMT 1851693753 <![CDATA[Confused About Prestige in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6? Here’s A Simple Break Down]]> https://kotaku.com/confused-about-prestige-in-call-of-duty-black-ops-6-h-1851693802
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been an exciting entry for the franchise, likely bolstered by its same-day launch on Game Pass. It also helps that there’s a healthy mix of new offerings and the return of beloved mechanics. When talking about the latter, the reintroduction of the classic Prestige system certainly…
]]> call of duty black ops 6 prestige black ops call of duty black ops call of duty level cooperative video games amazon video game sequels mud terminology experience point windows games first person shooters Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:20:00 GMT 1851693802 <![CDATA[Everything Coming To Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 In Its Jam-Packed Season 1]]> https://kotaku.com/cod-black-ops-6-season-1-roadmap-battle-pass-rewards-ma-1851693756
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hasn’t even been out for a full month yet and Activision is already teasing a slew of season 1 content coming next week. The update is bringing more loadout options, maps, and teases for mid-season zombies reveals.
]]> black ops call of duty call of duty black ops ii activision dumas nuketown call of duty black ops 4 call of duty warzone miles leslie windows games best buy treyarch treyarch first person shooters Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:04:00 GMT 1851693756 <![CDATA[Is Blizzard Teasing An Overwatch ‘Classic’?]]> https://kotaku.com/overwatch-2-classic-6v6-test-season-13-14-tracer-1851693697
Overwatch 2 has been in such a rough spot as of late that it’s impossible to not be nostalgic for the original game’s heyday. The sequel hasn’t panned out the way Blizzard promised after it reportedly canceled the story campaign that was the whole point of a sequel. So it’s easy to look at all the changes Overwatch 2 h…
]]> overwatch sports blizzcon video game controversies transmedia storytelling lego overwatch multiplayer online games blizzard entertainment tracer development of overwatch Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:25:00 GMT 1851693697 <![CDATA[How to Play Queen Dizzy in Guilty Gear: Strive]]> https://kotaku.com/guilty-gear-strive-queen-dizzy-how-to-play-as-1851693692
Dizzy has been in Guilty Gear before but, as with many characters, she has been significantly reworked for Strive. Now called “Queen Dizzy,” she has access to some of her previous moves, and is still a considerable threat (despite her adorable appearance).
]]> dizzy guilty gear video games developed in japan fighting game windows games video game sequels lucy strike michael sword slash Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:15:00 GMT 1851693692 <![CDATA[Here's The Most Annoying Thing About The PS5 Pro (Besides The Price)]]> https://kotaku.com/ps5-pro-enhanced-games-library-find-them-list-store-psn-1851693419
Yesterday, the PlayStation 5 Pro launched. But I’ve been playing around with Sony’s most expensive console ever for the past week, and the biggest issue I have with it, besides the high price, is that its really hard to actually figure out what games run and look better on it.
]]> spider man 2 home video game consoles in video games microsoft playstation 5 playstation xbox series x and series s in video gaming technology internet sony Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:50:00 GMT 1851693419 <![CDATA[Life is Strange: Double Exposure, As Told By Steam Reviews]]> https://kotaku.com/life-is-strange-double-exposure-as-told-by-steam-revi-1851693396
The original Life is Strange, from developer Don’t Nod, launched as an episodic, story-driven adventure game published by Square Enix in 2015. That’s nearly a decade ago, surprisingly enough, and it’s making me feel old, as I remember seeing the previews and press screens of the game back in the day. But here we are,…
]]> life is strange steam double exposure adventure games single player video games adventure game max deck nine human interest episodic video games chloe windows games amanda Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT 1851693396 <![CDATA[Sony President Promises Better PlayStation Quality Checks After Concord's Failure]]> https://kotaku.com/ps5-concord-flop-sales-quality-check-why-1851693291
There have been two massive questions hanging over Concord, the expensive PlayStation 5 hero shooter that almost nobody played. The first one is: how did a game that wasn’t busted or terrible bomb so spectacularly? The second is: how did a game seemingly destined to fail get through Sony’s quality checks, renowned…
]]> concord playstation sony hiroki totoki home video game consoles hermen hulst Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:55:00 GMT 1851693291 <![CDATA[Everything You Need To Know About Disney Dreamlight Valley's Storybook Vale Expansion]]> https://kotaku.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-storybook-vale-dlc-edition-1851693330
Disney Dreamlight Valley has amassed a huge following of fans since its 2022 release. Developer Gameloft has provided regular updates to ensure players remain engaged on a consistent basis. This usually comes in the form of a new character or two and a fresh Star Path (battle pass) every few months—all of which can…
]]> storybook disney dreamlight valley storybook vale windows games nintendo evil queen jafar gameloft tangled maleficent royal tools royal hercules human interest Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:30:00 GMT 1851693330 <![CDATA[Pokémon TCG Pocket Makes Going First Suck]]> https://kotaku.com/pokemon-tcg-pocket-battles-first-turn-rules-energy-1851693195
Going first usually has its advantages. Not in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The mobile card game flips the traditional calculus on its head. Going first doesn’t just lose its edge, it feels downright bad.
]]> pokemon collectible card game farfetch pokemon trading card game sangean table top portable audio device snap sports Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT 1851693195 <![CDATA[Home Alone Star Macaulay Culkin Rumored To Be In Fallout Season 2]]> https://kotaku.com/fallout-season-2-amazon-prime-macaulay-culkin-1851693027
Who else had Macaulay Culkin reportedly being cast in season two of Fallout on their bingo card? Just me? Weird. According to Deadline’s mysterious sources, the Uncle Buck star is set for a recurring role in the new season of Amazon’s mega-hit Fallout TV series. He will, the site claims, play a “crazy genius-type…
]]> macaulay culkin home alone macaulay fallout culkin walton goggins serial drama television series kid cudi kieran culkin aaron moten uncle buck leslie uggams american horror story ella purnell Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:55:00 GMT 1851693027 <![CDATA[Palworld Developer Reveals The Pokémon Patents Nintendo Claims It's Violating]]> https://kotaku.com/nintendo-pokemon-palworld-patents-lawsuit-pocketpair-1851692965
The reason patent attorneys get paid so much money is that no one in their right mind would ever want to be a patent attorney. Thus, we can all nod and smile as if we understand as Palworld developers Pocketpair releases a statement about precisely which patents Nintendo is claiming the Pokémon-alike game is violating.
]]> pokemon palworld pocketpair video games developed in japan patent violet video game controversies role playing video games pokemon company united states patent law nintendo switch sony intellectual property protection by nintendo nintendo co ltd Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT 1851692965 <![CDATA[Report: Amazon Working On Mass Effect TV Show]]> https://kotaku.com/mass-effect-tv-show-movie-amazon-live-action-fallout-1851692186
A new report claims that Amazon is officially developing a TV show based on Bioware’s hit sci-fi franchise, Mass Effect. This follows previous reports indicating that Amazon wanted to make a Mass Effect show. Seems the retail giant is finally doing it.
]]> mass effect amazon daniel casey entertainment culture cloverfield netflix rpg action role playing video games fallout hbo bioware Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:40:00 GMT 1851692186 <![CDATA[Sega Delisting Over 60 Classic Games Next Month]]> https://kotaku.com/sega-delist-retro-games-genesis-steam-switch-crazy-taxi-1851692159
Sega is delisting over 60 games across console and PC digital storefronts next month. The company reassured players that those who already owned the retro games will still be able to download and play them after they’ve been delisted, but that doesn’t make the sudden removal of so many classic titles any better.
]]> sega ecco the dolphin video games developed in japan alex kidd windows games earl toejam mega video game sequels streets of rage shining nole light crusader sega genesis classics sega genesis mini cooperative video games robotnik single player video games nintendo sega games Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:10:00 GMT 1851692159 <![CDATA[Diablo 4: Be At One With Your Violent Nature With These Druid Builds]]> https://kotaku.com/diablo-4-druid-build-guide-werebear-vessel-of-hatred-1851692535
Druids were first introduced in Diablo II and they’ve been a dynamic class since then. With nature magic, lycanthropy, and beast companions, Druids have tons of build options to satisfy many playstyles. In this guide, I will show you how to run both a hybrid companion/Storm spell caster build and a Werebear…
]]> disaster accident wind blizzard games windows games diablo iv video game sequels action role playing video games diablo ii creeper venom storm multiplayer online games character class Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:45:00 GMT 1851692535 <![CDATA[Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s First Patch Brings Mass Effect Crossovers And Bug Fixes]]> https://kotaku.com/dragon-age-veilguard-patch-adds-mass-effect-crossover-1851692503
We already knew Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s first patch was coming this week, but since it landed on N7 Day, it also came with a few surprises. The fantasy RPG is one of BioWare’s more polished games, but even so, there are plenty of bugs for the team to squash, based on the patch notes it just put out.
]]> patch veil fallout 4 windows games software maintenance software release harding video game sequels rpg action role playing video games shepard nvidia software bug dragon age inquisition Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:32:00 GMT 1851692503 <![CDATA[Dragon Age: The Veilguard Got Mass Effect Armor For N7 Day, Here’s Where To Find It]]> https://kotaku.com/dragon-age-veilguard-mass-effect-n7-day-armor-location-1851692131
It’s N7 Day, the annual Mass Effect holiday in which BioWare gestures at the next game while fans have a field day with merch and fan art. But this year, the team just put out another game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard and doesn’t want to steal the game’s thunder with a bunch of teases for a game that’s still a ways out.…
]]> dragon age n7 mass effect dragon age the veilguard commander shepard windows games role playing video games harding action role playing video games sports bioware shepard electronic arts games Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:25:00 GMT 1851692131 <![CDATA[A New Star Wars Trilogy Is In The Works, But It Might Not Be Part Of The The Skywalker Saga]]> https://kotaku.com/star-wars-trilogy-skywalker-saga-episode-10-11-12-kinbe-1851692144
A new trilogy of Star Wars movies are currently in development, at least according to Deadline. The site reported that Lucasfilm has already locked in a producer for the new project and it will be part of the The Skywalker Saga. Other insiders, however have disputed that, saying instead the trilogy will be part of a…
]]> star wars mythopoeia simon kinberg military fiction sharmeen obaid chinoy science fantasy rey taika waititi kathleen kennedy human interest jedi space opera george lucas lucasfilm lego star wars the skywalker saga james mangold entertainment culture soft science fiction daisy ridley steven spielberg lucasfilm donald glover skywalker family Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:20:00 GMT 1851692144 <![CDATA[The Highest Value Pokémon TCG Cards In Stellar Crown]]> https://kotaku.com/pokemon-tcg-stellar-crown-highest-price-cards-1851671839
Stellar Crown felt like a return to form for the Pokémon TCG, after a fair few sets that have had disappointing pull rates—albeit this time by being an incredibly small set, with many fewer cards to collect. Now, on the verge of the next set Surging Sparks’ release, it’s a good moment to look at which Stellar Crown…
]]> pokemon sword shield role playing video games squirtle pokemon company saboteri charizard pokemon trading card game miriam tera pokemon bulbasaur saborteri starter pokemon lacey charmander Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:15:00 GMT 1851671839 <![CDATA[Take-Two Boss Isn't 'Worried' About GTA 6 On Xbox Series S]]> https://kotaku.com/gta-6-xbox-series-s-pc-take-two-boss-worried-rockstar-1851691951
Grand Theft Auto 6 is easily the most anticipated video game release of 2025. The open-world game is likely to push consoles hard, which is why some fans have been nervous about the game’s performance on Xbox Series S. But according to the boss of Rockstar Games’ parent company Take-Two Interactive, he’s not worried…
]]> gta xbox take two take take two interactive windows games xbox series x and series s home video game consoles action adventure games rockstar advanced game engine video game publishers take two interactive rockstar games strauss zelnick technology internet grand theft auto Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:45:00 GMT 1851691951 <![CDATA[Everything You Need To Know About Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake]]> https://kotaku.com/dragon-quest-3-hd-2d-remake-differences-explained-1851691902
It’s been nearly four decades since Dragon Quest III first landed and it rapidly became one of the most adored RPGs out there. Whether you’ve played the highly-praised original or want to dive into the game for the first time, you’re in luck! Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake brings the experience to modern hardware with…
]]> dragon quest video games developed in japan geforce graphics cards radeon alienware rpg hp pavilion dv7 hero nvidia intel dragon quest ii amd single player video games nintendo Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:15:00 GMT 1851691902 <![CDATA[No Man's Sky Just Got Its Best New Feature In Years]]> https://kotaku.com/no-mans-sky-cloud-cross-save-ps5-pro-mass-effect-1851691865
Years after the cross-save revolution began sweeping across gaming, No Man’s Sky is finally joining the party. The space exploration sim is getting cloud saves that will let players take their bases, ships, resources, and progress to any platform they want.
]]> no mans sky sean murray nintendo home video game consoles xbox series x and series s in video gaming shepard playstation 5 xbox 360 playstation Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:15:00 GMT 1851691865 <![CDATA[Terrible Borderlands Movie Still Helped Sell More Games]]> https://kotaku.com/borderlands-4-movie-sequel-sales-box-office-1851691830
The Borderlands movie arrived in 2024, after years in development, only to rake in $15 million at the domestic box office. It was an epic flop, only overshadowed later on went Joker: Folie à Deux went “hold my beer” and failed even more spectacularly. At least with Borderlands, there was a video game franchise…
]]> borderlands alyssa mercante strauss zelnick windows games entertainment culture joker action role playing video games grand theft auto first person shooters 2k games multiplayer online games Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT 1851691830 <![CDATA[Dance Upon The Graves Of Your Enemies With This Brutal Diablo 4 Rogue Build]]> https://kotaku.com/diablo-4-vessel-of-hatred-rogue-build-guide-1851691792
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.
]]> diablo rogue chris reeve knives windows games video game sequels action role playing video games shroud blizzard games second wind role playing video games Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT 1851691792 <![CDATA[Death Stranding Finally Arrives On Xbox Series X, At $20]]> https://kotaku.com/death-stranding-xbox-series-x-hideo-kojima-1851691635
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.
]]> death stranding video games developed in japan pt hideo kojima windows games xbox series x and series s home video game consoles on the beach kojima productions xbox 360 draftphysint single player video games action games microsoft Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:25:00 GMT 1851691635 <![CDATA[Mike Tyson Has Already Knocked Out Jake Paul...In Mike Tyson's Punch-Out]]> https://kotaku.com/jake-paul-mike-tyson-punch-out-netflix-1851690766
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 to the bout. It didn’t…
]]> mike tyson jake paul video games developed in japan netflix punch out z single player video games nintendo Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT 1851690766 <![CDATA[Avengers Endgame Directors Got $5 Million To Not Make A League Of Legends Film]]> https://kotaku.com/league-of-legends-movie-russo-arcane-avengers-endgame-1851691386
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 a lack of experience,…
]]> league of legends riot games anthony netflix arcane joe russo russo brothers vi marc merril avengers comics in other media Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:35:00 GMT 1851691386 <![CDATA[Here's What Bloodborne Looks Like As A Diablo-Style Action-RPG]]> https://kotaku.com/bloodborne-remake-diablo-fan-game-fromsoft-sony-1851691343
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: a Diablo-style reimagining…
]]> bloodborne rpg video games developed in japan windows games maxime foulquier nightmare kart elden ring dark fantasy bloodborne psx sekiro shadows die twice dark souls sony fromsoftware Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:05:00 GMT 1851691343 <![CDATA[Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Party Nearly Had An Unlikely Inquisition Villain]]> https://kotaku.com/dragon-age-veilguard-calpernia-party-member-companion-1851691312
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.
]]> dragon age dragon age the veilguard windows games neve solas dragon age inquisition electronic arts games antivan crow dorian role playing video games transamerican love story calpernia action role playing video games Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:40:00 GMT 1851691312 <![CDATA[20 Years Later, Konami Finally Reveals Mystery MSG3 Voice Actor's Identity]]> https://kotaku.com/mgs3-delta-remake-eva-voice-mystery-reveal-jodi-benson-1851691273
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: Snake Eater remake,…
]]> video games developed in japan eva windows games kris zimmerman salter benson suzette human interest snake eater david hayet david hayter entertainment culture single player video games kris zimmerman solid snake jodi benson action adventure games suzetta minet metal gear Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:30:00 GMT 1851691273 <![CDATA[Angry At The World Right Now? Play Wolfenstein]]> https://kotaku.com/wolfenstein-recommendation-ps-plus-xbox-game-pass-1851691195
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 Nazis?
]]> wolfenstein wolfenstein the new order windows games single player video games action adventure games bj blazkowicz first person rise of the triad machinegames first person shooters wolfenstein 1 d Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:55:00 GMT 1851691195 <![CDATA[‘You Already Have Everything You Need’]]> https://kotaku.com/donald-trump-jd-vance-kamala-harris-election-dragon-age-1851691184
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 pretty hard to write…
]]> dragon age windows games role playing video games varric tethras action role playing video games rook electronic arts games dragon age the veilguard jd vance kamala harris lace harding solas donald j trump Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:42:00 GMT 1851691184 <![CDATA[The PS5 Pro Sure Is Cool, But Who's It Really For?]]> https://kotaku.com/ps5-pro-who-is-it-for-review-worth-it-impressions-4k60-1851691112
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 around with the PS5 Pro…
]]> ps5 morales in video gaming home video game consoles in video games silent hill 2 draftlist of video games with gyro features playstation alan wake playstation 5 technology internet sony Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:25:00 GMT 1851691112 <![CDATA[I'm Having A Fun Time With Metal Slug Tactics Even If I Can't Read A Damn Thing]]> https://kotaku.com/metal-slug-tactics-review-ps5-switch-game-pass-font-1851690886
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 glaring annoyances.
]]> metal slug metal slug tactics strategy video game video games developed in japan cooperative video games windows games single player video games dotemu wargame rpg breach fio marco Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:15:00 GMT 1851690886 <![CDATA[Destroy Everything In Sight With This Beginner Diablo 4 Barbarian Build]]> https://kotaku.com/barbarian-beginner-build-diablo-4-vessel-of-hatred-1851690806
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 IV has gone through a…
]]> diablo blizzard games windows games role playing video games video game sequels rpg action role playing video games action role playing game joanna cargill Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT 1851690806 <![CDATA[Let’s Not Pretend: Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Promoting Gambling To Children]]> https://kotaku.com/pokemon-tcg-pocket-gacha-loot-box-gambling-1851690838
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 version of the trading…
]]> pokemon collectible card game joe merrick snap loot box video game controversies role playing video games the pokemon company wooloo gameplay of pokemon pokemon trading card game pokemon go video games developed in japan trading card mario pokemon company Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:46:00 GMT 1851690838 <![CDATA[Red Dead Redemption Remaster, As Told By Steam Reviews]]> https://kotaku.com/red-dead-redemption-remaster-steam-reviews-price-1851690842
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 the following summer, when…
]]> steam red dead red dead redemption redemption windows games freeware rdr playstation 3 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:40:00 GMT 1851690842 <![CDATA[Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Has A Cool Original Character You Can't Miss]]> https://kotaku.com/dragon-ball-sparking-zero-gohan-black-custom-battle-1851690750
One of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero biggest draws is the different narrative branches and what-if scenarios. Fans love to see crazy story beats, especially when they result in unique fights or new characters. A great example of this is Gohan Black, a fun twist on the diabolical Goku Black. He’s become popular enough…
]]> bandai namco goku black piccolo dragon ball super trunks fused zamasu android 18 jiren time travelers tien shinhan best buy frieza zamasu gohan black gohan dragon ball z season 6 goku Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:13:00 GMT 1851690750 <![CDATA[Netflix Finally Reveals Stranger Things Season 5 Release Timing With New Teaser]]> https://kotaku.com/stranger-things-season-5-episodes-netflix-release-date-1851690746
Details on Stranger Things season 5 have been few and far between over the last couple of years. Well, on Wednesday Netflix at long last gave fans a tease of what to expect from the final set of episodes and when they’ll eventually air.
]]> stranger things netflix entertainment culture matt ross duffer the duffer brothers jonathan Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT 1851690746 <![CDATA[Nintendo Chose The Weirdest Time To Confirm Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility]]> https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-2-backwards-compatibility-release-date-1851690470
A big question around the Switch 2 has just been answered. While everyone (in the U.S. at least) is glued to their TV watching the 2024 election returns, Nintendo officially confirmed that its next gaming console will be backwards compatible with the Switch.
]]> nintendo doug bowser nintendo network nintendo of america in video gaming home video game consoles draftunnamed nintendo console furukawa handheld game consoles nintendo switch video game publishers shuntaro furukawa technology internet Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:59:59 GMT 1851690470 <![CDATA[Everything You Need To Know About LEGO Horizon Adventures]]> https://kotaku.com/lego-horizon-adventures-zero-dawn-forbidden-west-1851690633
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.
]]> horizon lego lego horizon adventures rost ashly burch windows games the lego group varl lego star wars nvidia aloy rpg action adventure games sony the lego movie Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:45:00 GMT 1851690633 <![CDATA[Netflix Delisting Almost All Its Interactive Shows And Movies Next Month]]> https://kotaku.com/netflix-interactive-movies-shows-black-mirror-removed-1851690321
Remember a few years ago when Netflix dipped its toes into the world of video games by creating interactive choose-your-own-adventure movies and TV shows? Well, almost all of those odd experiments are being removed from the service with little warning next month.
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Elon Musk is the world’s richest man with over $200 billion in net worth right now. He could go anywhere and do anything and he has apparently chosen to spend an inordinate number of hours grinding for loot in Diablo IV. The Tesla CEO revealed on the Joe Rogan podcast in a surprise, last-minute appearance before the…
]]> elon musk musk diablo diablo iv elon joe rogan windows games role playing video games rpg trump elon musk blizzard games tesla donald trump tesla inc action role playing video games alex jones john carmack the joe rogan experience Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:51:51 GMT 1851690062 <![CDATA[Watch Some Of Smile 2 For Free By Being A Creep With Your Webcam]]> https://kotaku.com/smile-2-first-seven-minutes-paramount-1851690076
Halloween has passed, but Paramount Pictures wants to give you a treat for putting on a creepy face. In promotion of its horror smash hit Smile 2, Paramount Pictures has set up a website where you can watch some of the film for free if you shoot the biggest smile into your computer’s camera. But there’s a catch.
]]> smile parker finn entertainment culture joel smirk joel kyle gallner kyle gallner paramount pictures films Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:35:00 GMT 1851690076 <![CDATA[Heal A Broken Nation By Grabbing Death Stranding While It’s On Sale]]> https://kotaku.com/death-stranding-sale-steam-kojima-open-world-1851690253
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 one particular deal caught my…
]]> death stranding hideo kojima single player video games video game sequels metal gear solid 0 sam porter bridges video games developed in japan cyberpunk video games pt hardman hokily windows games metal gear sons of liberty Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT 1851690253