No pods in sight, but Star Wars: Galactic Racer still looks rad

Now THIS is [not technically] podracing.

Mega Man Is Finally Back In A New 2D Adventure

The Blue Bomber will return after a nearly decade-long hiatus The post Mega Man Is Finally Back In A New 2D Adventure appeared first on Kotaku .

Penang medical tourism soars with direct flights from Jakarta

Penang's tourism committee chairman said the new route supported national plans to develop healthcare travel.

Hogwarts Legacy is free now on PC via the Epic Games Store

Epic Games partnered with The Game Awards to give away this week's free game on the Epic Games Store.

Here Are All Of The 2025 Game Award Winners (And Losers)

Did Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep the show? Did Hades 2 pick up Game of the Year? Let's find out! The post Here Are All Of The 2025 Game Award Winners (And Losers) appeared first on Kotaku .

The social media ban is just the start of Australia's forthcoming restrictions—and teens have legitimate concerns

There has been massive global interest in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia aimed at protecting children from the dangers of doom‑scrolling and mental‑health risks potentially posed by these platforms during their developmental years.

While some aren't happy about the new Screamer going all-in on anime vibes, its director says the 'essence' of the original is still present: 'This is still Screamer'

New vibes, same feel.

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

Recommending stories from Yasmin Tayag, Elliott Woods, David Ramsey, Larissa Diakiw, and A.S. Hamrah.

Screamer's multi-lingual anime inspiration comes from a love of fighting games: 'We really like them, even the weird ones'

King of Fighters and Tekken's influence is clear.

The Street Fighter movie cast stole the show at The Game Awards

Despite doubts about the casting, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, and Roman Reigns are actually a match made in heaven based on The Game Awards

British backpacker jailed for 4 years over deadly drunken e-scooter crash

The 25-year-old had an alcohol level three times the legal limit when she hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan.

Drone operator CEO named suspect in deadly Jakarta building fire

Police have detained the chief executive of PT Terra Drone Indonesia on suspicion of negligence.

Phantom Blade Zero gets release date, trailer at The Game Awards

Developer S-Game revealed new details on Phantom Blade Zero for PS5 and PC at The Game Awards 2025, including a release date and trailer.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is coming to Steam and consoles in 2026

This is the first new main series Ace Combat game in seven years.

Yup, It’s Total War: Warhammer 40K

Grand strategy goes to space The post Yup, It’s Total War: Warhammer 40K appeared first on Kotaku .

Former Burnout Devs Are Making A Star Wars Racing Game

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is out in 2026 and will feature Sebulba from Phantom Menace The post Former Burnout Devs Are Making A Star Wars Racing Game appeared first on Kotaku .

Total War: Warhammer 40K revealed at The Game Awards

Total War just went galactic, with the announcement of a collaboration between Creative Assembly's Total War and Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000.

Werner Herzog explaining Warframe is the highlight of The Game Awards

What could be better than this?

The rumors were true, Creative Assembly really is making Total War: Warhammer 40,000

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is Total War.

Thai PM says he will speak to Trump late Friday on Cambodia clashes

Trump is keen to intervene again to stop the fighting and salvage a ceasefire he brokered earlier in 2025.

Here’s How to Watch ‘F1: The Movie’ Online for Free

One of the biggest movies of the summer is now available to watch online. “F1: The Movie” surpassed expectations with more than a $600 million worldwide box office haul. If you missed the auto-race movie when it was released in theaters in June, you can now watch it at home for

Bandai Namco Entertainment CEO on A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Movie, Big ‘Ace Combat 8’ Reveal and Hitting a Quicker Game Output Strategy (EXCLUSIVE)

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the next installment in its beloved flight-shooter franchise “Ace Combat” Thursday to much fanfare during the 2025 Game Awards. Titled “Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve,” the game takes place after the events of “Ace Combat 7” and before “Ace

Verdict for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai’s national security trial expected on Dec 15

Some countries including the US have said the trial is politically motivated and demanded his release.

Verdict for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's national security trial expected next Monday

HONG KONG, Dec 12 - Hong Kong's High Court will hand down a verdict against pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai next Monday, according to a ‍notice ​on the city's judiciary website, in a landmark national ‍security trial that has drawn international scrutiny.

NYC financial giants in talks to manage Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction fund: sources

Larry Fink's BlackRock, Marc Rowan's Apollo Global Management and Henry Kravis's KKR are in talks to manage a US investment fund to bankroll postwar reconstruction in Ukraine, The Post has learned.

Open world RPG shooter No Law is going straight on my wishlist after its Game Awards reveal—we spoke to the devs to find out more

No Law comes from the developer of popular cyberpunk game The Ascent.

New cyberpunk shooter No Law revealed at The Game Awards

No Law from The Ascent developer Neon Giant has obvious cyberpunk and Deus Ex flair, but also some Studio Ghibli inspo.

Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules

California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region, tsunami advisory issued

That sick-looking first person sci-fi game at The Game Awards is actually the sequel to Sons of the Forest

Forest 3 has my attention.

Cathay passenger tries to open aircraft door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong

‘Matlock’ Boss on Making ‘Creative Changes’ to Write Out David Del Rio After Firing and Leaning Into ‘Joy’ in the Second Half of Season 2

“Matlock” is undergoing some changes. In early October, David Del Rio, who portrays associate Billy Martinez, was removed from the set and fired after a sexual assault allegation. Season 2 was already in production when the incident occurred, and Del Rio had already filmed

‘Diablo IV’ Paladin Expansion, New ‘Divinity’ Game, Lenny Kravitz as ‘007 First Light’ Bond Villain and More Reveals From 2025 Game Awards

Blizzard gave “Diablo” franchise fans what they’ve all been waiting years for Thursday during The 2025 Game Awards: the addition of the Paladin class to “Diablo IV,” followed by the upcoming release of “Lord of Hatred” expansion next April. Per the developer’s description for

Smokey Robinson Says Rape Accuser Raided His Storage Unit, Her Lawyer Claims Security Video Could Be “AI Fabrication”

In May, Smokey Robinson was sued for sexual assault by four former housekeepers. The 85-year-old pop icon denied the allegations and sued them for defamation, and then more accusations came out. Now, Robinson is accusing one of the former housekeepers of burglarizing his

Blizzard announces Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred at The Game Awards

Diablo 4's second expansion is Lord of Hatred, and Blizzard revealed it and the Paladin class, along with a revamped endgame at The Game Awards 2025.

Gingrich: 'Republicans are in real trouble' if economy doesn't 'recover'

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Thursday that the GOP is “in real trouble” if the economy does not “recover.” “Look, I think it's pretty straightforward. If the economy recovers, as you and I think it will, Republicans will keep the House and increase their margin in

Diablo 4‘s Second Expansion Adds New Classes And Big Changes

Lord of Hatred will be the final showdown with Mephisto The post Diablo 4‘s Second Expansion Adds New Classes And Big Changes appeared first on Kotaku .

6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s north-east region, tsunami advisory issued

National broadcaster NHK said that there is no tsunami damage expected after the latest quake.

Diablo 4's age of reworks might finally be over with its next expansion as it plans to deliver major features players have wanted for years

Paladins aren't the only exciting things coming in the Lord of Hatred expansion.

Diablo 4's highly anticipated paladin class is playable today, before its second expansion launches next year

Lord of Hatred will bring not one, but two new classes to the game.

Almost 60% of pupils accidentally stumble on unverified Holocaust content on social media

Experts at UCL have raised concerns about online misinformation after new research found that over half of pupils have unintentionally encountered Holocaust-related content on social media.

‘Street Fighter’ Trailer: Chun-Li, Ryu, Ken and More Are Brought to Life in New Live-Action Film

A teaser trailer has been released for the new “Street Fighter” live-action film, featuring Chun-Li, Ken, Ryu and more characters from the highly popular video game franchise. The trailer debuted during the 2025 Game Awards, where the film’s cast took the stage to introduce the

Here’s Our First Look At Tomb Raider’s New Lara Croft

Tomb Raider Catalyst is out in 2027 and a remake of the first game arrives in 2026 The post Here’s Our First Look At Tomb Raider’s New Lara Croft appeared first on Kotaku .

I think The Game Awards just broke the record for most people presenting a single award, with the entire cast of the Street Fighter movie announcing 'Best Ongoing Game'

Good thing Geoff opted for the big stage.

Two Tomb Raider games announced, a remake and an entirely new experience

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a remake of the original games, whereas Tomb Raider: Catalyst is the new adventure by Crystal Dynamics.

Street Fighter movie trailer debuts big surprises at The Game Awards

Guile has the right hair, Akuma looks amazing, and Jason Momoa is Blanka. What's not to love?

The problem with the school smartphone debate

Amid concern about student screen time and mental health, new research indicates that most U.S. public schools already have policies regulating the use of smartphones in class.

Jonathan Blow's new game has the most 'Jonathan Blow's new game' pitch imaginable: A 'game design supercollider' that takes 4 puzzle games and jams them together into a 500-hour saga

Which is quite a lot of puzzles, if you ask me.

Tomb Raider comes to The Game Awards with not just one but two new games: a 're-imagining' and an all-new adventure

Lara Croft is back.