Clair Obscur, Blue Prince, and more: Indie Game Awards 2025 full winners list
The Indie Game Awards celebrated 2025's games across 18 categories — these were all the big winners of the night.
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Apple Goes to Record Low on AirPods Pro 3 via Amazon, Now Cheaper Than Your Old Pro 2
The best AI earbuds are on sale via Amazon. The post Apple Goes to Record Low on AirPods Pro 3 via Amazon, Now Cheaper Than Your Old Pro 2 appeared first on Kotaku .
Days after launching their first indie game, everyone responsible for publishing it was laid off: 'We had a Slack channel with everyone in it, and then you see them leaving one by one'
For the makers of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, launching a game in today's unstable industry was an ordeal.
We're hitting peak saturation for first person dungeon crawlers, but Queen's Domain stands apart from the crowd
We're hitting peak saturation for first person dungeon crawlers, but Queen's Domain stands apart from the crowd
Naughty Dog developers reportedly hit with mandatory overtime to finish an internal demo for its upcoming sci-fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Crunch is back, baby.
This birdwatching take on Pokémon Snap says my awful Junco photography is worth $6000 and I'm not about to argue
Good luck getting a refund. I already bought a cool hat.
Swen Vincke promises an AMA to clear up Larian's use of generative AI: 'You’ll get the opportunity to ask us any questions you have about Divinity and our dev process directly'
Vincke kicked off an uproar earlier this week when he said that Larian makes use of generative AI "to explore ideas."
Miller's Crossing at 35: The Coen Brothers' movie-nerd gangster fantasia
In between Goodfellas and Godfather III, the Coens' own gangster epic flopped with general audiences.
Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum Is 44% Off and Now Costs Nearly the Same as Older Models
If you've been waiting to find the perfect cordless vacuum for you, consider this discounted Dyson model. The post Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum Is 44% Off and Now Costs Nearly the Same as Older Models appeared first on Kotaku .
Marathon Art Director Leaves Bungie Just Months Before Launch
The departure comes after the extraction shooter was recently re-revealed The post Marathon Art Director Leaves Bungie Just Months Before Launch appeared first on Kotaku .
Where to find Tomo's lost cat in The Forge
Finding the feline ties into the Goblin King's quests.
How to start Act 3 in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Act 3 is a continuation of the story in Hollow Knight: Silksong, but it can be pretty tough to start. Here's how to unlock it.
The best deals in the 2025 Steam Winter Sale
All the cheap games in the Winter Sale that you won't want to miss, from lowest-ever prices to discounted new releases.
Esports Gamer Reportedly Leaves Hotel Room A Horrible Mess After Two-Year Stay
An avid gamer in China left his hotel room in such a horrible state that it took staff three days to clean The post Esports Gamer Reportedly Leaves Hotel Room A Horrible Mess After Two-Year Stay appeared first on Kotaku .
All simple key locations in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Here's where to find all of the simple keys in Hollow Knight: Silksong and all of the doors that they can unlock.
Yooka-Replaylee's Free Demo Is Now Available On Nintendo Switch 2
Yooka-Replayee's physical edition has been released, and a free demo is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway is the perfect entry point for the iconic franchise, and a new movie is coming
After four years, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway - The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, finally has a trailer.
Fortnite Leaker Wanted To ‘Ruin’ Harry Potter Surprise Because J.K. Rowling’s A Transphobe
Epic’s battle royale is getting cosmetics based on the popular children’s book series The post Fortnite Leaker Wanted To ‘Ruin’ Harry Potter Surprise Because J.K. Rowling’s A Transphobe appeared first on Kotaku .
Less than a week after dropping a big new trailer at The Game Awards, Exodus studio head James Ohlen has stepped down because he 'felt his work on the game was complete'
Exodus is currently set to launch in early 2027.
Dev Asks Fans Not To Buy His Popular Indie Game On Xbox
The creator behind Luck Be a Landlord also asked people to cancel their Game Pass subscriptions, too The post Dev Asks Fans Not To Buy His Popular Indie Game On Xbox appeared first on Kotaku .
Pressing buttons is optional in this 'walking simulator' paladin build Diablo 4 players have just cooked up
Let's all agree to call it the aura farmer build.
Naughty Dog Is Reportedly Crunching Again For Intergalactic, Despite Planned 2027 Release
The Last of Us studio has notoriously struggled with overwork on previous projects The post Naughty Dog Is Reportedly Crunching Again For Intergalactic, Despite Planned 2027 Release appeared first on Kotaku .
Tom Cruise reveals Digger trailer, teasing his new Alejandro G. Iñárritu movie
Tom Cruise debuts a new look in Iñárritu’s apocalyptic comedy thriller Digger, hitting theaters October 2, 2026.
Dev backlash over Larian CEO's genAI praise is about leadership, not just tech
A bubbling pot is beginning to boil over.
Mosaic Of The Strange Is A Murder Mystery Unlike Anything You’ve Played Before
Logic-puzzle your way to victory in a conspiracy-laden adventure The post Mosaic Of The Strange Is A Murder Mystery Unlike Anything You’ve Played Before appeared first on Kotaku .
Horizon-like survival game Light of Motiram disappears from Steam and Epic after Tencent reaches a 'confidential settlement' with Sony
It's not clear at this point whether Light of Motiram will come back in a heavily modified format, or if Tencent has decided to scrap the whole thing.
Arc Raiders patch brings blueprint drop rates back down to Earth, but Embark says they're 'still higher overall than before'
Maybe it's for the best?
Starfield Still Doesn’t Feel Like The Game It Was Meant To Be After A Surprisingly Quiet Year
Bethesda is rumored to be working on a revamped version for 2026, but it might be too late The post Starfield Still Doesn’t Feel Like The Game It Was Meant To Be After A Surprisingly Quiet Year appeared first on Kotaku .
Baldur’s Gate 3 Director Says It Would Be ‘Irresponsible’ Not To Experiment With AI
The Larian CEO has been facing backlash from angry fans The post Baldur’s Gate 3 Director Says It Would Be ‘Irresponsible’ Not To Experiment With AI appeared first on Kotaku .
As Disney bows to AI, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles take a stance against slop
The new theatrical short 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey' has an anti-AI message.
FIFA wants to redefine 'the pure motion of simulation games' with its 2026 World Cup game, which will also be a Netflix exclusive
Do I not like that.
The Steam Winter Sale kicks off with deals on some of 2025's biggest games, including PC Gamer's 2025 Game of the Year
Voting for the 2025 Steam Awards is now live too.
Samsung’s 2025 Soundbar Is Now Priced Like Budget Earbuds With a Christmas Discount
Upgrade a loved one's home audio with the help of Samsung this holiday season. The post Samsung’s 2025 Soundbar Is Now Priced Like Budget Earbuds With a Christmas Discount appeared first on Kotaku .
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Unleashes The Fallout Power Armor
Also: an arcade class returns and Nintendo almost settles one of its longest-running lawsuits The post Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Unleashes The Fallout Power Armor appeared first on Kotaku .
How to complete the Goblin King quests in The Forge
The Goblin King has five painfully expensive quests on his to-do list.
'Our world is like a theme park': Fallout 76's latest expansion into the mysterious Ohio has proven to be its best move yet
You gotta get past the Rust King first.
Some Midnight Screenings Of Avatar Were Missing Avengers: Doomsday Teasers And Fans Aren’t Happy: ‘We’ve Been Super Baited, Chat’
Disappointed fans are reporting that they saw no signs of superheroes before James Cameron’s latest The post Some Midnight Screenings Of Avatar Were Missing Avengers: Doomsday Teasers And Fans Aren’t Happy: ‘We’ve Been Super Baited, Chat’ appeared first on
Lenovo Slashes Its Ryzen 5 Gaming Laptop (16RAM, 1TB SSD) by 65% as Year-End Clearance Expands
You'll save some money and time without having to sit at home and game with this machine. The post Lenovo Slashes Its Ryzen 5 Gaming Laptop (16RAM, 1TB SSD) by 65% as Year-End Clearance Expands appeared first on Kotaku .
These 12 Movies Have A Higher RT Score Than Avatar 3
James Cameron's latest installment in the Avatar franchise isn't scoring as well as SpongeBob with critics The post These 12 Movies Have A Higher RT Score Than Avatar 3 appeared first on Kotaku .
80% of the world's data centres have been built in places either too hot or too cold for the hardware inside
The numbers don't lie, but they are confusing.
Honkai: Star Rail Penacony treasure chests locations and map
Honkai: Star Rail’s Penacony is a huge area with tons of loot to find. We map where to find each treasure chest, Lordly Trashcan, Warp Trotter, and more.
The Command Zone’s holiday Commander variant is an easy, festive way to play Magic
A holiday Magic: The Gathering Commander variant from The Command Zone adds festive rules and an easy twist anyone can try at home.
Horses sells 18,000 copies despite being banned on Steam and Epic Games Store
The controversy surrounding Horses' banning from digital storefronts didn't stop it from selling, but this may be the end for developer Santa Ragione
Pokémon Go 'Winter Holiday Part 1' event guide
Pokémon Go's holiday event runs from Dec. 18-24 and features costumed Sudowoodo and Charjabug. We list the other perks in our guide.
EcoFlow Goes on Clearance With Its Portable Power Station as the RIVER 2 Pro Hits Its Lowest Price
You never know when you might run into a power-centric emergency, so stay ready with this discount. The post EcoFlow Goes on Clearance With Its Portable Power Station as the RIVER 2 Pro Hits Its Lowest Price appeared first on Kotaku .
WoW devs plan to 'whitelist' spells for use in combat mods and addons, and while it looks like Blizzard's going soft, I'm not sure that's the whole picture
Pooling resources.
Haha, You Clowns season 2 confirmed! Adult Swim renews the 'radically heartfelt' cartoon
Adult Swim announced on Dec. 18 that it was renewing Haha, You Clowns for two additional seasons.
