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As Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's latest DLC launches, Warhorse reveals its grand plan for the future: 'We want to establish ourselves as the new kings of RPGs'
The studio's next project will 'go in the same direction' as KCD 2.
We've reached unprecedented levels of cooked: The Mega Gengar Pokémon TCG is selling for $800 even though it doesn't actually exist yet
The Mega Gengar isn't that cool.
Creative is on an absolute tear right now with its value gaming speakers, hogging fully half our top recommendations
Though the overall spot remains unchanged.
Possessor(s) review: Hopelessly lost in a Metroidvania maze
Heart Machine's latest misses the mark in balancing player freedom and guided paths, culminating in an aimless adventure.
Now You See Me 3 review: Not the sequel we waited for
Now You See Me: Now You Don't is good but not as magical as the last two movies
'Every game company is now using AI': Nexon's CEO defends the use of generative AI in game development in the wake of Arc Raiders' controversy
If every game company jumped off a cliff, would you?
People Are Selling Shiny Pokémon For Real Money In The Legends: Z-A Black Market
Shiny hunting is easier than ever, but it’s still not as easy as swiping a credit card The post People Are Selling Shiny Pokémon For Real Money In The Legends: Z-A Black Market appeared first on Kotaku .
Fallout 4′s 10th Anniversary Update Is A Complete Shit Show That Nobody Wanted
Bethesda has, once again, updated its popular RPG and made it worse in the process The post Fallout 4′s 10th Anniversary Update Is A Complete Shit Show That Nobody Wanted appeared first on Kotaku .
PS5 and Xbox were left stuck in time by the COVID pandemic
Microsoft and Sony struggled with stock shortages, then the pandemic caused a gaming boom that remained frustratingly out of reach
Flash storage has doubled in price over the last few months, says Phison: 'All the capacity is sold out'
At least memory prices are fi- oh, wait.
Arc Raiders’ Ledge Grab Exploit Is Bad, Actually
Ask yourself if you think you should be allowed to do this The post Arc Raiders’ Ledge Grab Exploit Is Bad, Actually appeared first on Kotaku .
JBL Selling the Charge 5 at Record Low Pricing, Now Undercuts No-Name Budget Bluetooth Speakers
This is a record low price on the iconic JBL's Bluetooth speaker. The post JBL Selling the Charge 5 at Record Low Pricing, Now Undercuts No-Name Budget Bluetooth Speakers appeared first on Kotaku .
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.
Even Nintendo’s Next Pokémon Game Will Be On A Game-Key Card
Pokémon Pokopia 's controversial key-only cart makes a mockery of games preservation The post Even Nintendo’s Next Pokémon Game Will Be On A Game-Key Card appeared first on Kotaku .
Game Of Thrones Book Slammed With AI Art Accusations Which Publisher Denies
Also: Battlefield 6 fixes its most infamous bug The post Game Of Thrones Book Slammed With AI Art Accusations Which Publisher Denies appeared first on Kotaku .
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.
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.
Where to find Slavek's purse in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Help this injured soldier recover his coin in Mysteria Ecclesiae.
How to craft a plague mask in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Complete the Prevention quest in Mysteria Ecclesiae.
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 .
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 .
How to complete Switching the Supply in Arc Raiders
Finally fix the water issue in the tunnels under the Spaceport.
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
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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
'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."
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
Sketchfab to require mandatory AI disclosure, Epic Games accounts for users
Starting December 11, every AI-generated model will require the "CreatedWithAI" label.
How to complete Echoes of Victory Ridge in Arc Raiders
Return to Victory Ridge in Dam Battlegrounds and recover a memento.
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.
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.'
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 .
'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.
Lumines Arise developer Enhance is forever chasing God
The Japanese studio breaks down its unerringly human creative process.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
