Obsidian is right: I want less romance in my RPGs, actually

Let's set some realistic goals here: jokes banned by 1492 DR. Sex banned by 1498 DR. A Flaming Fist in every household by 1506 DR.

PCGamer • 14m

Vote for PS5 and Xbox Series X's best games in round 2 of our anniversary tournament

Four Sony games and four Microsoft games go head-to-head in round two of our PS5 and Xbox Series X five-year anniversary tournament.

Polygon • 27m

CD Projekt was worried people wouldn't really 'get' dark fantasy as a concept, and then Game of Thrones became the biggest franchise on Earth

Paint it morally grey.

PCGamer • 28m

Where to find Slavek's purse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Help this injured soldier recover his coin in Mysteria Ecclesiae.

PCGamer • 29m

How to craft a plague mask in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Complete the Prevention quest in Mysteria Ecclesiae.

PCGamer • 29m

An Expensive New Legend Of Zelda Lego Set Is Coming Next Year

Link will battle Ganon and inflation The post An Expensive New Legend Of Zelda Lego Set Is Coming Next Year appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 41m

SHOKZ OpenRun Pro Bone Conduction Headphones Match Black Friday Pricing Weeks Early as Stock Starts to Fly

These open-ear wraparound headphones designed for runners dropped by 31% for a limited time. The post SHOKZ OpenRun Pro Bone Conduction Headphones Match Black Friday Pricing Weeks Early as Stock Starts to Fly appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 43m

Where to find humidifiers in Arc Raiders

Of course they're useful.

PCGamer • 47m

How to complete Switching the Supply in Arc Raiders

Finally fix the water issue in the tunnels under the Spaceport.

PCGamer • 47m

Record of Ragnarok season 3 prepares to land on Netflix with new trailer

The new trailer for Record of Ragnarok season 3 reveals the debut date of Netflix's over-the-top battle anime's next installment

Polygon • 47m

Phasmophobia's latest update introduces a spooky diner, bringing the game one step closer to its 1.0 launch

Nell's Diner is on the smaller side for Phasmo maps, but it's also one of the densest yet.

PCGamer • 58m

Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones Going for Pennies as Amazon Dumps Stock Before Black Friday

These premium bone conduction headphones deliver crystal-clear audio and keep you connected to your surroundings. The post Shokz Bone Conduction Headphones Going for Pennies as Amazon Dumps Stock Before Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 1h

Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update will include Netherite horse armor, which still won't convince me to take my noble steed to the Nether but is a nice touch

At least I can say I tried.

PCGamer • 1h

Lenovo Clears Out AMD Ryzen 5 Gaming Laptop at 62% Off, From Premium to Practically Budget

This Lenovo laptop is listed on Amazon at a 62% discount for a limited time. The post Lenovo Clears Out AMD Ryzen 5 Gaming Laptop at 62% Off, From Premium to Practically Budget appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 1h

The next Pokémon game launches in March for Nintendo Switch 2

Pokémon Pokopia casts you as a Ditto in a Minecraft-like crafting sim where you'll hang out with other Pokémon and build a home with them.

Polygon • 1h

Sony Gives An Update On Marathon‘s Launch As Destiny 2 Crumbles

The Destiny 2 developer has fallen short of Sony’s expectations The post Sony Gives An Update On Marathon‘s Launch As Destiny 2 Crumbles appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 1h

Where to find rusted gears in Arc Raiders

I hope you've got faster, quieter breaching.

PCGamer • 1h

One of the best unfinished comics of the 2010s is getting the TV adaptation it deserves

Southern Bastards, the unfinished comic series, captures Southern sensibilities that feel more relevant than ever, echoing today’s culture

Polygon • 1h

'No one truly knows what kind of game will succeed': Former PlayStation boss says that bigger companies should 'invest in smaller, experimental projects' to promote creativity

"Not even marketing teams can predict it."

PCGamer • 1h

I've been playing Arc Raiders for over a week and just discovered you can ride the Arcs

Plus: a cool use for the snap hook.

PCGamer • 1h

The Pokémon Theme Park’s First Trailer Still Doesn’t Explain Anything

PokéPark Kanto, due to open in Feburary 2026, is being marketed so very strangely The post The Pokémon Theme Park’s First Trailer Still Doesn’t Explain Anything appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 1h

DJI Mic Mini Bundle Is Going for Peanuts, Likely to Sell Out at This All-Time Low Price Before Black Friday Hits

Ahead of Black Friday, you can save 41% on the DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + charging case) bundle. The post DJI Mic Mini Bundle Is Going for Peanuts, Likely to Sell Out at This All-Time Low Price Before Black Friday Hits appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 1h

New game card icons lead a Switch 2 update full of useful little features

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 update introduces a host of quality of life enhancements around downloads, GameChat, audio, and more.

Polygon • 1h

How to complete Echoes of Victory Ridge in Arc Raiders

Return to Victory Ridge in Dam Battlegrounds and recover a memento.

PCGamer • 1h

Firefox is rolling out new privacy features to stop sites from giving you a hidden digital ID by fingerprinting your system

Finally, some exciting privacy-oriented choices from Mozilla.

PCGamer • 2h

Digiphile is a new charitable discovery platform from a group of Humble Bundle veterans

The platform is being pitched as an intentionally curated storefront 'driven by people, not algorithms.'

Game Developer • 2h

Forget Mac Mini, Dell Intel Core Ultra 5 Slim Desktop Hits Its Lowest Price Ahead of Black Friday

Give your workstation a much needed upgrade without spending big bucks. The post Forget Mac Mini, Dell Intel Core Ultra 5 Slim Desktop Hits Its Lowest Price Ahead of Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 2h

'We want skate to be great': Full Circle is handing out condolence rewards to players affected by game-breaking bugs, but still hasn't actually fixed them

Don't spend it all at once.

PCGamer • 2h

Lumines Arise developer Enhance is forever chasing God

The Japanese studio breaks down its unerringly human creative process.

Game Developer • 2h

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct Will Probably Reveal If Yoshi Talks Or Not

Nintendo is promising the 2026 release's first trailer The post The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct Will Probably Reveal If Yoshi Talks Or Not appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 2h

Wizard of Legend 2, the best couch co-op game of 2025, is coming to Switch

Wizard of Legend 2, a couch co-op roguelike and a standout 2025 indie hit, is making the leap to Nintendo Switch.

Polygon • 2h

Lumines Arise review: the cure for our cynical world

Lumines Arise takes a rhythm game cult classic and reimagines it as a life-affirming explosion of psychedelia.

Polygon • 2h

CD Projekt Red just bagged one of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's lead designers for The Witcher 4 and suddenly I'm far more interested in Ciri's upcoming adventure

No, I'm not yanking your pizzle.

PCGamer • 2h

Apple AirPods 4 Suddenly Drop to Almost Free, Early Black Friday Strategy or Just a Clearance Move?

For a limited time, you can save up to $44 on the Apple AirPods 4 with or without active noise cancellation. The post Apple AirPods 4 Suddenly Drop to Almost Free, Early Black Friday Strategy or Just a Clearance Move? appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 2h

CD Projekt's co-CEO says The Witcher 2's momentous midgame choice was an 'experiment' and now regards it as a 'waste of resources'

The developer "brought totally something new" for The Witcher 3.

PCGamer • 2h

Hideo Kojima outdoes himself once again with an IRL Death Stranding exoskeleton that claims to make your steps 50% more powerful and costs thousands of dollars

Next up, Kojima Productions presents an actual baby in a tank.

PCGamer • 2h

HP 17″ AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop (32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Is Over 70% Off, Now Part of the Brand’s Best-Selling Clearance Lineup

You're not just saving a massive 73% on the laptop, but also getting an accessory bundle worth $200 for free. The post HP 17″ AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop (32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) Is Over 70% Off, Now Part of the Brand’s Best-Selling Clearance Lineup appeared first on Kotaku .

Kotaku • 3h