Cherry Falls at 25: Still a subversive slasher
25 years after it was cut down kicked to cable over content concerns, Cherry Falls remains a subversive slasher
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Can you find the 10 real games in this jumble of 30 fake ones? Try to see through my lies in our latest quiz
Sort the games that are on Steam from the ones that came to me in a dream.
Expect to serve up 'floor chicken casserole' in the new Two Point Museum update—a crossover with, of all things, Vampire Survivors
Players will be able to hoard dangerous vampire-killing weapons, both to display and, uh, give to staff.
With a lawsuit looming, World of Warcraft private server Turtle WoW has issued a formal plea for a fan server licensing: 'We hope that Blizzard embraces fan‑driven content as its own legacy, rather than alienate this passionate community'
The letter cites community-driven servers in games like EverQuest and Minecraft.
Warframe's new quest answers an important question: how do you mod?
In "The Teacher," Digital Extremes and Sumo Digital are answering a question Warframe players may not have known they needed to ask
I played communist Germany's only arcade cabinet and you can too, comrade
VEB Polytechnik Karl-Marx-Stadt is my dev to watch for 2026.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has fans begging for legit voice acting
Game Freak's latest Switch game is rekindling arguments about the Pokémon franchise's lackluster production values
Frakenstein's monster is hot in Guillermo del Toro's new movie
As the Creature, Jacob Elordi uses his towering height and the production team leans into his beauty with an inspired, sculptural design
Every MMO I play in 2025, I end up with a bag filled with trash—but that won't change any time soon, if at all
My inventory is full!
MTG's best Spider-Man commander for players who hate Universes Beyond
My favorite new commander from Magic's Spider-Man set is a villain character I’ve never heard of before.
Aaron Paul took two years to perform Dispatch, his new video game
The Breaking Bad and Westworld star put in the work of the new point-and-click adventure inspired by Telltale games of yore.
This wild mod for Metal Gear Solid 5 massively expands its Subsistence system and makes enemies learn new tactics within missions rather than across them
The mod's goal is to "make you feel like you're playing MGSV for the first time".
Will there be a Black Phone 3? The sequel's writer and director weigh in
Black Phone 2 only happened because of a "dumb idea" from the writer of the original book. So what would it take to make a trilogy?
Fable 3's cast was so stacked it changed AAA games
In 2010, Fable 3 set the bar for A-listers appearing in major video games. Our Fable 3 retrospective gets into it.
'GZDoom is basically dead' modders proclaim as contributors split from Doom's most popular sourceport, with tensions boiling over after its creator adds AI-generated code to the project
"The project is now completely bricked and everyone is abandoning ship."
Dell Offloads Laptops at 70% Off, But Only Quietly Through Amazon to Protect Its Brand
Dell keeps steep discounts off its official site, quietly offering this powerful laptop at 65% off through Amazon. The post Dell Offloads Laptops at 70% Off, But Only Quietly Through Amazon to Protect Its Brand appeared first on Kotaku .
Millennium Falcon Set Is Going for Peanuts, Amazon Crushes LEGO Star Wars Stock Prices
LEGO's Star Wars sets rarely go on sale. The post Millennium Falcon Set Is Going for Peanuts, Amazon Crushes LEGO Star Wars Stock Prices appeared first on Kotaku .
Helluva Boss' Halloween episode is a scary standout
In "Ghostf**ers," Stolas and Blitzo's relationship hits a low point and the adult animated series Helluva Boss hits a high point.
Drive a truck filled with explosives across horrible terrain in this gnarly mix of Snowrunner and Baby Steps—inspired by one of Hollywood's most misunderstood films
Nitroglycerine! is a dream come true: playable Sorcerer.
3 movie masterpieces buried on Amazon Prime Video to watch right now
From a legendary thriller to a true-crime doc you haven't seen plus the funniest movie of 2024, these are thee of the best movies on Prime.
Doom: The Dark Ages gets Steam Deck verification and a bunch of portable optimisations, just in time for the launch of Microsoft's new handheld
Update 2.2 also brings further tweaks to combat fundamentals and enemy encounters.
My new most anticipated game is about a lonely house who can roll, jump, fish and go on dates
Building Relationships is gorgeous and funny, and just a little bit sad.
Today's Wordle clues, hints and answer for October 18 (#1582)
Clues, hints, and general help for Saturday's puzzle.
2027 is shaping up to be the biggest year for videogame movies yet, with the live-action Zelda movie, A Minecraft Movie sequel, Death Stranding, and more heavy-hitters planned
Throw in the Elden Ring movie or BioShock and it's a lock.
'It's about global success:' Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show director outlines vision for new-look event
'Ultimately, it's not about one region doing better than the other, it’s about global success.'
How to evolve Eevee in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
You need special evolution stones and conditions evolve Eevee in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Here are the Eevee evolution methods in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Red Dead Redemption 2 Goes Full Mortal Kombat Mode With Tuberculosis Cough Fatality
A YouTuber modded brutal deaths into the open-world epic The post Red Dead Redemption 2 Goes Full Mortal Kombat Mode With Tuberculosis Cough Fatality appeared first on Kotaku .
Where to find the different Flabébé colors in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
There are five different colored Flabébé in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and you need all five for a side quest. Here's where to find and catch all five.
All wild zones in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Our guide lists what Pokémon spawn in each wild zone in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and how to unlock more wild zones.
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Six Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To (Plus Demos!)
We return with some choice games and a handful of Steam Next Fest demos you shouldn’t miss The post Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Six Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To (Plus Demos!) appeared first on Kotaku .
Arc Raiders playtest slams past 185,000 concurrent players on Steam alone
A hotfix was rolled out right after the server slam began, but otherwise it seems to be smooth sailing.
3 best Game Pass games to play this weekend (Oct. 17-19 2025)
Whether you're looking for reasons to continue subscribing to Game Pass or just need a new game to play, check out our weekend recommendations.
OpenAI stops itself from generating 'disrespectful' Martin Luther King Jr. deepfakes, but this is the tip of the iceberg: 'Who gets protection from synthetic resurrection and who doesn't?'
"King's estate rightfully raised this with OpenAI, but many deceased individuals don't have well-known and well-resourced estates to represent them."
I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Twits, and every movie on streaming this week
What's new on Netflix, where to watch The Strangers: Chapter 2, and what's about to trend on streaming
Assassin's Creed boss says he was forced out in Tencent transition
Executive Producer of Assassin's Creed Marc-Alexis Côté says Ubisoft pushed him out at Vantage Studios.
Sony accuses Tencent of playing a 'shell game' with its Horizon-like survival game, seeks a preliminary injunction against it
Tencent seems ready to make big changes to Light of Motiram, but Sony isn't buying it.
Battlefield 6 Reverts Big Change After Just 48 Hours Due To Intense Backlash
Starting tickets in Conquest mode are going back to 1,000 after fans yelled at EA for two days straight The post Battlefield 6 Reverts Big Change After Just 48 Hours Due To Intense Backlash appeared first on Kotaku .
So, uh, why are there suddenly at least 4 sinister convenience store simulators on Steam at once?
Something's in the water.
Following A Slow Rollout On Steam, Arc Raiders’ Server Test Is Open To All (And It’s Super Fun)
The extraction shooter is looking to test the limits of its servers ahead of its October 30 release The post Following A Slow Rollout On Steam, Arc Raiders’ Server Test Is Open To All (And It’s Super Fun) appeared first on Kotaku .
Where to find Pansage, Pansear, and Panpour in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
If you're looking for the three monkeys for a Pokémon Legends: Z-A side mission, we can help. We explain an early-game location for them.
ROG Xbox Ally vs. Steam Deck vs. Switch 2 comparison: Which handheld is best?
Here's how the Xbox Ally compares to Steam Deck and Switch 2 in terms of performance, function, form, and more.
The Switch 2 Holding Its Own Against A Top PC Gaming Handheld Feels Like A Small Miracle
My time with the Xbox Ally X left me that much more impressed with Nintendo new console The post The Switch 2 Holding Its Own Against A Top PC Gaming Handheld Feels Like A Small Miracle appeared first on Kotaku .
Former Assassin's Creed boss says Ubisoft asked him to 'step aside'
Marc-Alexis Côté disputes Ubisoft's claim that he left Vantage Studios of his own volition.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A interactive map of Lumiose City
If you're looking for Colorful Screws, alpha Pokémon, and other landmarks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, check out our interactive map.
All of The Outer Worlds 2 companions you can recruit to your crew
Here's all the intel on your space mates in upcoming Outer Worlds 2.
One Of The Creepiest Games Of The Year Is Pure Vibes, No Jump Scares
Dreamcore sends you deep into the liminally unknown The post One Of The Creepiest Games Of The Year Is Pure Vibes, No Jump Scares appeared first on Kotaku .
13 Things To Know Before Starting Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Even Pokémon veterans will need to get used to some of the changes in Lumiose City The post 13 Things To Know Before Starting Pokémon Legends: Z-A appeared first on Kotaku .
How to evolve Haunter in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Haunter evolves into a fan-favorite ghost-type, Gengar, but not through regular means. Here's how to evolve Haunter in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
How to evolve Kadabra in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Evolving Kadabra into Alakazam in Pokémon Legends: Z-A requires a couple extra steps. Here's how to everything you need to do to evolve Kadabra.
Football Manager 26 announces partnership with FIFA, so get ready to take the mighty Scotland to glory in World Cup 26
Back of the net.
