It's time to sort your life out and marathon the finest WW2 real-time tactics games of the early '00s—and for a mere $10, too
Well, early '00s and late '90s.
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I would've loved Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 a lot more if it hadn't made the mistake of rolling out time limits for every level
This isn't the "ultimate package" I was promised.
'Coconuts will now bonk scouts': Peak's latest update makes fruit even deadlier but has spared other items from the same treatment
Falling coconuts kill 150 people a year (lie).
WoW continues to eat FF14's lunch with its housing system on paper—says it'll just make more neighbourhoods if they're full, and you can have private guild ones, too
You get a house, and you get a house, and you get a house!
Ghost of Yōtei State Of Play Reveals A Stunning Open-World Of Revenge
Sony’s just-broadcast Ghost of Yōtei State of Play has revealed a huge amount of the sumptuous open-world revenge-em-up. 19 minutes of new footage is accompanied by the most chilled NPR-like narration from Sucker Punch developers Jason Connell and Nate Fox. Read more...
Patch Notes #13: Trump's video game funding cuts laid bare and Krafton's wild public feud with Subnautica developers
Plus: An EA exec calls out layoff merchant Microsoft, fresh job cuts at Ubisoft and Testronic, and SAG-AFTRA union members ratify interactive media contract.
The Subnautica 2 saga gets nastier, with ousted leaders confirming they'll sue Krafton: 'It continues to be an explosive and surreal time'
"Suing a multi-billion dollar company in a painful, public and possibly protracted way was certainly not on my bucket list."
Ghost of Yōtei's big gameplay showcase had new weapons, smoother exploration, and a 'lo-fi beats' mode from Samurai Champloo director Shinichirō Watanabe
Atsu isn't a samurai or a ninja, but a ruthless mercenary.
Ghost of Yōtei brings back Kurosawa Mode, adds new presentations inspired by more great Japanese directors
Sucker Punch Productions shared an extended look at PlayStation 5 game Ghost of Yōtei on Thursday during Sony’s Yōtei-specific State of Play. It offered future ghosts more details about Atsu’s weapons, her journey across Ezo, and new and returning presentation modes. Ghost of
Superman’s post-credits scenes are so dumb, they feel like a gag aimed at Marvel
James Gunn’s Superman isn’t the first project released in the new DC cinematic universe he and DC co-chair/CEO Peter Safran are building — that honor went to Creature Commandos in late 2024. But Superman is certainly a decisive moment for the new DCU, both a statement of intent
Who is Maxwell Lord and why is he funding the Justice Gang in James Gunn’s Superman?
James Gunn’s Superman is a reset for the DC Comics Universe on the big screen, moving away from Zack Snyder’s portrayal of superheroes as godlike beings, and favoring a sillier world where metahumans are commonplace. That includes the Justice Gang, a questionably named
Enough messing around: The objectively best PC gaming Prime Day deal is this boxed set of all three seasons of Twin Peaks and Fire Walk With Me for $45
I'd buy it if I didn't already own everything in it.
Shark Dentist is a 'horror roguelike' that's basically The Meg mashed up with an early '90s Milton Bradley toy
Shark Dentist.
Controller prices are highway robbery these days, but even I can't deny this exceptional deal on Xbox pads for Amazon Prime Day
For those who accept no substitutes for a genuine Xbox controller, $47 is a genuine bargain.
Former Superman Actor Doesn’t Like James Gunn Calling The Hero An Immigrant
Once Superman, always Superman. Read more...
The next Helldivers 2 warbond is going superscience sicko mode with a seven-barreled assault rifle, a plasma cannon, and a wormhole-generating backpack that lets you warp around the battlefield
They might be as lethal for the user as they are for the target, but that's the price of progress.
New Horror Game Is All About Doing Dentist Work On A Shark That Wants To Kill You
Sometimes, all you need to hear is a game’s title to know you want to play it the moment it launches. That was the case for me with Shark Dentist, a new horror game that was just announced for PC. Read more...
Krafton accuses former Subnautica 2 bosses of abandoning the game in surprising new statement: 'We feel a profound sense of betrayal by their failure to honor the trust placed in them'
Update: Dismissed Unknown Worlds founders are filing a lawsuit.
Shark Dentist combines two phobias into one ridiculous roguelike
It’s shark season, and nobody knows that better than Alice Games, the developer behind the upcoming marine dentistry simulator, Shark Dentist: an aptly named horror roguelike in which you play — you guessed it — a shark dentist. Despite its rather amusing title (“Shark Dentist”
New King Of The Hill Season 14 Trailer Has Us Excited For Hank's Return
The return of the king is almost here. The 14th season of the animated hit show King of the Hill returns next month. And ahead of that, Hulu has released an official trailer, finally giving us an in-depth look at the returning show. Read more...
How to make and use a copper golem in Minecraft
Minecraft’s copper golems are a sloppy player’s dream. Got a base cluttered with small stacks of ores and tools? Too lazy to store your resources in the appropriate location? This tidy fellow will fix that for you. Copper golems are currently available on Minecraft Bedrock
Not every game needs to be a first-person mystery
Missile Command Delta is a new take on a classic 1980 arcade game by Atari. I saw a trailer and was immediately taken with what seemed like an ingenious reinterpretation of the brilliant but archaic original’s gameplay. I couldn’t wait to get stuck in. So you can imagine my
Minecraft adds use for copper, but are the tools and armor actually worth it?
Copper armor and tools are officially coming to Minecraft as part of the upcoming copper update. Instead of chopping the local flora with a flimsy stone axe, early-game players will soon be able to use tools made from sterner stuff. Although the attack power is the same as
Subnautica 2 Publisher Blames Ousted Founders For Delays As Fans Rebel: 'Subnautica's Soul Has Just Been Ripped Out' [Update]
Subnautica 2 maker Unknown Worlds was set for a massive $250 million payout this year if it hit certain revenue targets, Bloomberg reported yesterday . But a fresh delay of one of the most wish-listed games on Steam makes that almost impossible. Publisher Krafton, which changed
One Of Mario Kart World's Best Improvements Is Hidden, But Clumsy To Use
Whether it’s from familiarity with the franchise or through cultural osmosis, launching a Green Shell forward to hit another driver is something everyone knows to do in Mario Kart World. Those with more experience also know that many power-ups can be thrown forward or backward.
McDonalds serves up super size AI botch with a 'McHire' platform that allowed admin access to 64 million candidate chats with the username and password '123456'
I'm not lovin' it.
Nightreign's Everdark Sovereigns Will Return, Here's How To Prepare
Last month, Elden Ring Nightreign introduced Everdark Sovereigns, which are beefed up versions of the game’s Day-Three bosses. They are much harder and often have new mechanics, behaviors, and attacks that make them more formidable than their original counterparts. So far,
Twisted Metal Season 2 Trailer Finally Shows Us Live Action Axel, And He Rules
Twisted Metal fans, our wait is (somewhat) over. After showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith confirmed in April that fan-favorite Axel would make his live-action debut in Season 2, we’ve all been wondering how they’d bring a half-man, half-vehicle to life. The first trailer of the
The GameStop stapler that smashed a Switch 2 screen on launch day is being auctioned off for charity, and bidding has already broken $100,000
The auction also includes the stapled Switch 2 console and box, the staple that did the damage, and a pair of the GameStop CEO's underwear, which I will explain within.
Kai Cenat Describes Having 'PTSD' After Streaming For 30 Days With No Break
On a recent episode of the popular web series Hot Ones, famous streamer Kai Cenat claimed he went through “PTSD” in the aftermath of being in front of a massive audience for 30 days straight on Twitch. He also ate some hot wings covered in very hot sauce and screamed about it,
Quick, Exploit The Hell Out Of This Item Duplication Glitch In Oblivion Remastered Before It Gets Patched
The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered has been a huge hit since its release back in April, and fans are still having fun with it. But it’s not just the game’s large world or buffet of endless side quests. No, sometimes screwing with the game and exploiting glitches is all you
Behold the first sub-£400 OLED gaming monitor in the UK, courtesy of Prime Day
Suddenly, 1440p and 27 inches makes sense.
One Of Pokémon’s Most Prominent Voice Actors Has Died At 71
James Carter Cathcart, a prolific voice actor known for his work on the Pokémon anime English dub, has passed away at the age of 71. Voice actor Erica Schroeder confirmed Cathcart’s passing on Instagram . Read more...
How to save Painter Neal in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4
You can be a hero in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 by saving Painter Neal between all your sick grinding and tricks. During Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4‘s campaign, the San Francisco level is one of the first in which you need to complete specific goals to unlock the next locations.
Nintendo admits Donkey Kong Bananza wasn’t originally a Switch 2 game
Donkey Kong Bananza may not look like a particularly demanding game, especially compared to visually impressive contemporaries like Death Stranding 2. But the Switch 2 exclusive makes ample use of voxel environments that Donkey Kong can destroy while the player charts a path
The videogame voice actors' strike officially ends as performers ratify agreement between SAG-AFTRA and publishers
AI was a huge sticking point, and it looks like SAG-AFTRA won some concessions.
Elon Musk claims Grok was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler, then makes wild claims about it discovering 'new technologies' and 'new physics' within the next year: 'Just let that sink in'
I did Nazi that coming!
Major Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBI
One of the biggest Nintendo Switch piracy sites around has been taken down by the FBI as “part of a law enforcement operation” on Thursday. Nsw2u was one of the better-known repositories for Switch ROMs online, allowing people to play games on hacked Switches or emulators on PC
Fallout 76 Boss Teases Future Fallout Season 2 Crossovers
2018's online MMO Fallout 76 wasn’t a smash hit right out of the gate. In fact, it was a complete mess. But over the years, after updates added NPCs and new areas to explore, the game turned into something pretty cool . And now, the director behind Fallout 76 is teasing future
Astro Bot's New Update Finally Adds A Character Fans Have Been Waiting For
Astro Bot , Team Asobi’s delightful PlayStation tribute platformer and Kotaku 2024 Game of the Year , is still getting free updates. Today, the team put out a handful of new levels and Special Bots, or little robot guys dressed up as different characters from PlayStation’s
Nintendo is discontinuing Switch Game Vouchers
Existing vouchers will continue to work after the termination date in early 2026.
Mycopunk review
You can beat up fungus-infected robots while directed by a talking cockroach, what's not to love?
Marvel Rivals’ new battle pass and accessories are its best yet
I’ve logged an unholy number of hours into NetEase’s hero-based shooter, Marvel Rivals, and to its credit, this time sink has largely been fueled by the strength of the gameplay. I’ve bought a couple of skins and unlocked a few things here and there, but for the most part,
The SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors’ strike is officially over
After a year of negotiations, the SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors’ strike has officially come to an end, with members of the guild approving the 2025 Interactive Media Agreement. The strike — which had been ongoing since July 2024 — was halted last month when SAG-AFTRA union
Nintendo Has The Best Reason For Why Pauline Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
Pauline is gaming’s original damsel in distress, captured by Donkey Kong as a guy with a hammer dodges barrels and climbs scaffolding to save her. Now she’s returning to the DK universe with the Switch 2's Donkey Kong Bananaza , but this time as a kid. Some fans have wondered
Codev specialist Side partners with Savvy Games Group to open Riyadh studio
Savvy is wholly owned by Saudi Arabia's state-backed Public Investment Fund, which is chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
