RIP The Art Of The Old Christmas Time Video Game Commercial
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Dell Pushes 15.6″ Laptop Into Clearance at 78% Off (Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) to Rival HP Windows PC Deals
If a new laptop is in the cards, then head to Amazon for a deal you won't believe. The post Dell Pushes 15.6″ Laptop Into Clearance at 78% Off (Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) to Rival HP Windows PC Deals appeared first on Kotaku .
10 movies leaving Netflix in January 2026 you need to watch ASAP
Discover the 10 movies leaving Netflix on January 1st, including classics like Taxi Driver and Mad Max: Fury Road. Don't miss your chance to watch these films before they disappear from the streaming platform.
How to unlock characters in Mario Kart World
You unlock characters in Mario Kart World via many different methods. Here’s how to unlock all characters in Mario Kart World.
In a year where Obsidian released a pair of RPGs, its best game was an early access survival romp
It turns out that a small community garden offers more compelling adventures than a magical island or a capitalist nightmare.
I plugged 12 game names into Google Translate and kept hitting go—how many can you guess the original title of?
Fancy a game of Terrible Problem?
2025 saw game developers scrambling to avoid heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong
Will 2026 be the same?
How to get Magearna in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
To get Magearna in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you'll have to complete side mission 195. Unlocking side mission 195, however, is a bit tricky.
How to respec in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
How to reset your characters' skills and attributes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 using Recoats, and where to find more recoats.
Samsung outs world's first 1,040 Hz and 6K 3D gaming monitors ahead of CES
If RAM prices are making a PC upgrade impossible, maybe 2026 is the year for a new gaming monitor?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) Crashes to a Record Low, No Need to Pay More for Older Models
As slightly belated holiday gifting goes, a top-class smartwatch and fitness tracker for 29% off at Amazon is a great option. The post Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) Crashes to a Record Low, No Need to Pay More for Older Models appeared first on Kotaku .
The best game for Zelda fans in 2025 is Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Anyone who wishes there was a new Breath of the Wild this Christmas should buy Pipistrello, currently on sale, and play it on Switch of Steam Deck.
Amazon Goes Clearance on E-Readers, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) Hits an All-Time Low
Save 20% on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for a limited time. The post Amazon Goes Clearance on E-Readers, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) Hits an All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Terminator 2D: No Fate is the best Terminator since T2
A new Terminator 2 video game that's a retro throwback to Contra and Final Fight explores new ideas in James Cameron's Terminator universe.
The 10 Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2025
AI slop infected more games, cool stuff was canned, people lost their jobs, and other horrible video game news from 2025 The post The 10 Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Clearance Starts on Amazon, Already Selling Out Fast at Its Lowest Price
Looking to play some Switch games? Now's the time to grab one of the OLED models as it's on sale. The post Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Clearance Starts on Amazon, Already Selling Out Fast at Its Lowest Price appeared first on Kotaku .
20 years ago, The Christmas Invasion changed Doctor Who forever
The Christmas Invasion might not be the best Doctor Who Christmas special, but it is the most important.
Celebrate the holidays the way Saint Nick intended, by blasting through hordes of enemies in the best Christmas-themed FPS mods
How does the Doom Slayer open his presents? He rips and tears until it is done.
Fallout season 2's second episode arrives at the best Wasteland location to date as Todd Howard praises the show for taking 'such amazing care to treat locations with this obsessive authenticity'
You may even see a Zetan.
Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan knows how the show ends
Polygon caught up with Gilligan and his writers to discuss the fan response so far and whether it will have any influence on where Pluribus is headed.
Wait, there was a new live-action Witcher movie? Starring Dolph Lundgren? On Netflix? In October?
Yep, there was a new live-action Witcher movie starring Dolph Lundgren on Netflix in October.
Polish analyst adds fuel to rumors that The Witcher 3 will get new DLC in 2026 to set up The Witcher 4
It makes sense—and this isn't the first time we've heard these rumors.
Newly Dubbed Mario Fan Video Perfectly Lampoons AAA Gaming
A viral Unreal Engine 5 render of gritty Mario has fresh voiceover and it's the best The post Newly Dubbed Mario Fan Video Perfectly Lampoons AAA Gaming appeared first on Kotaku .
Electronic Arts shareholders vote overwhelmingly in favor of Saudi-led takeover
The deal is still subject to regulatory approval, but that's a big hurdle cleared.
Hollow Knight: Silksong player discovers Hornet's taunt does damage, proceeds to spend hours trying to beat every boss with it: 'This is like watching Sisyphus push the boulder and win'
Can Hornet yell at every boss until they die?
Like a good ol' southern potluck, South of Midnight had me going back to play for seconds, and then thirds, thanks to all its little details
Lemme holler at your momma 'n' 'em about this one.
2025 was the year of the anime blockbuster — so what happens next?
2025 marked a turning point for anime, as hits like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man ruled the box office and reshaped anime's future
The Best Video Game Characters Of 2025
From the weirdest little guys to the bravest heroes, here are our favorite characters from this year The post The Best Video Game Characters Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
Exodus preview: Archetype team gets real nerdy about its new RPG
Exodus, a new space-faring RPG coming from Archetype Entertainment, features a sprawling sci-fi canon written by Hamilton, Tchaikovsky, and more.
The games industry pays tribute to the late Vince Zampella: 'Thank you, Vince—You were one of the good ones'
"The world lost a lot today and is suddenly less cool than it was yesterday."
007 First Light, IO Interactive's James Bond game, is delayed 'to ensure the experience meets the level of quality you players deserve on day one'
Instead of March, 007's new adventure is now set to arrive in May.
Avatar: The Last Airbender movie pulled from theaters, releasing in 2026 on streaming
The Legend of Aang was set to bring Nickelodeon's franchise to big screens, but Paramount Plus is making changes.
Microsoft's year of shame
Can't make a few trillion dollars without ditching game developers, going googoo gaga for AI and supplying tech to the military, I suppose!
Wonder Woman 1984 at 5: The DCEU's biggest flop is better than you remember
Somehow, the DC movie series went seven years without making a traditional part two. WW84 broke the streak, and all hell broke lose.
James Bond Game Delayed 3 Months, Snagging GTA 6′s Old Spot
007: First Light will get some extra polish The post James Bond Game Delayed 3 Months, Snagging GTA 6′s Old Spot appeared first on Kotaku .
Sonic Fans Waited Over A Year For This Crummy Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition, And They Want Their Money Back [Update]
The Limited Run Games’ edition is showing up with defects and damage The post Sonic Fans Waited Over A Year For This Crummy Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition, And They Want Their Money Back [Update] appeared first on Kotaku .
007 First Light delayed further into 2026
IO Interactive's James Bond origin game 007 First Light is now launching in May 2026, after a two-month delay.
'It's a pretty big deal for me as a human': One of the FGC's most popular commentators is stepping away from future EVO events following its Saudi buyout
Sajam called the choice "bad for me financially."
Expedition 33 haters keep admitting they were wrong after Clair Obscur GOTY sweep
On social media sites like TikTok, Reddit, and Twitch, people hating on the game only to admit they were wrong has become an entire genre of post
Hideo Kojima says Super Mario Bros. 'was the catalyst that brought me to the game industry', and made him realise 'this medium would one day surpass movies'
Game respect game.
Grand Theft Auto could have been a globetrotting series like Assassin's Creed, according to former Rockstar technical director: 'We had ideas about GTA games in Rio de Janeiro, Moscow and Istanbul' while 'Tokyo almost actually happened'
"Another studio in Japan were going to do it, take our code and do GTA: Tokyo."
Washed-Up Pro Gamer Goes Viral For Griefing In Arc Raiders: ‘You Want Optional PvP Go Play WoW‘
While a legitimate way to play, THump isn't winning any friends with his PvP antics The post Washed-Up Pro Gamer Goes Viral For Griefing In Arc Raiders: ‘You Want Optional PvP Go Play WoW‘ appeared first on Kotaku .
Mario Kart World wasn’t the only must-play kart racer of 2025
Don't look now, but Kirby Air Riders might be best kart racer of the year, with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World not far behind.
Jujutsu Zero codes for December 2025
Redeem these codes to get free clan rolls in Roblox' Jujutsu Zero.
Roadtrip RPG Keep Driving teaches you that a hitchhiker is just a friend you haven't met, and that friend might have weed
Impeccable vibes and great music make this one of my favorite games of 2025.
DJI Mini 3 Drone With RC Goes Final Clearance at Its Cheapest Price, Selling Faster Than Expected After a Major Price Drop
Lock in your drone purchase before this deal is dead and gone. The post DJI Mini 3 Drone With RC Goes Final Clearance at Its Cheapest Price, Selling Faster Than Expected After a Major Price Drop appeared first on Kotaku .
The People Yearn For Gay Hockey Romance As Heated Rivalry Ties Top-Rated Episode Of All Time
Breakout hit TV series Heated Rivalry is pulling in stellar ratings and endless thirst The post The People Yearn For Gay Hockey Romance As Heated Rivalry Ties Top-Rated Episode Of All Time appeared first on Kotaku .
The Video Game Industry Pays Tribute To Vince Zampella: ‘The Embodiment Of A Legend’
The Call of Duty co-creator was killed in a car accident on Sunday The post The Video Game Industry Pays Tribute To Vince Zampella: ‘The Embodiment Of A Legend’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Fallout 4's lead designer reckons it is the 'most replayable' game in the series thanks to its interweaving quests, which I'm sure will go down swimmingly with New Vegas sickos
"At one point, I gave a talk about that, and the slide for the talk is just a big bowl of spaghetti."
