Even PlayStation's former CEO says the console era is ending
Shawn Layden is refreshingly direct in his assessment of the current console gaming landscape: Content is the way forward, not hardware.
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'This was the wrong path for Destiny': After 4 months of dwindling players and community outrage, Bungie admits that The Edge of Fate's bold new vision for Destiny 2 was a mistake
"Even if our execution had been perfect, and we see plainly that it was not, it is clear that grinding Power will never be a substitute for earning a trophy."
Against All Odds, Concord Is Playable Again
Sony shut down the hero shooter last year The post Against All Odds, Concord Is Playable Again appeared first on Kotaku .
The glorious sound of silence: Researchers have developed the 'world's first spatial active noise cancellation', which uses the power of a GPU to deaden whole rooms
I'm going to buy one for every room in my house.
'No point making a high-spec Steam Machine,' Larian publishing boss says, because anyone who wants a powerful PC is going to look elsewhere anyway
Valve's new living room box is not built for the hardcore, and that's kind of the point.
HP Desktop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Is Nearly 70% Off, Windows 11 Pro PC Setup for Practically Nothing
Give your work setup an upgrade this holiday season with this PC deal. The post HP Desktop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Is Nearly 70% Off, Windows 11 Pro PC Setup for Practically Nothing appeared first on Kotaku .
The life sim revolution may not be over but it will have to wait until 2026, because Paralives is delayed
Just a few weeks before its planned release in December, the upcoming life sim has been pushed all the way back to May 2026.
'We resolved this misunderstanding': Misery returns to Steam after ending its Stalker DMCA spat with GSC Game World
Misery devs have removed a helicopter model, guitar songs, and Stalker-themed easter eggs at GSC's request.
Don't repair your medium shields in Arc Raiders—it's a waste of resources when you could do something way easier instead
There's a recycle button for a reason.
Since Rolling Out This Black Friday Deal on Blink Video Doorbell (52% Off), Amazon Sold 10K Units
Blink's doorbell delivers full HD coverage, and it's selling for a new record low. The post Since Rolling Out This Black Friday Deal on Blink Video Doorbell (52% Off), Amazon Sold 10K Units appeared first on Kotaku .
Despite Intel dropping the desktop CPU ball this year, its share of the market fell by just 4.9%—while AMD still lags significantly behind on mobile
Existing OEM agreements to the rescue, it seems.
Microsoft Office Pro 2021 at Over 80% Off Feels Like Getting a Near-Free Lifetime License for Windows and Mac
For a limited time, StackSocial has a Microsoft Office Professional 2021 lifetime license for up to 81% off. The post Microsoft Office Pro 2021 at Over 80% Off Feels Like Getting a Near-Free Lifetime License for Windows and Mac appeared first on Kotaku .
Arco is a stunning time-travel epic that nails a classic sci-fi trope
French illustrator Ugo Bienvenu set out to tell a different kind of utopian story with Arco. “We shouldn't know the future," he says.
'Windows is evolving into an agentic OS' says Windows president in what I can only assume is a bid to make me swap to Linux
Making the move is looking more and more tempting.
It’s a big choice-driven RPG, so get ready for a holy book’s worth of patch notes: The latest Outer Worlds 2 patch packs over 350 fixes
You’ve never seen this many “art improvements.”
TP-Link Dual-Band WiFi 7 (3-Pack) Is Practically Pennies Per Unit, the Cheapest Way to Upgrade Your Whole Home
Enjoy the internet speeds you're paying for, throughout your house. The post TP-Link Dual-Band WiFi 7 (3-Pack) Is Practically Pennies Per Unit, the Cheapest Way to Upgrade Your Whole Home appeared first on Kotaku .
Gruv Black Friday 2025 deal offers the year's best movies on 4K Blu-ray
Snag Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and more on Blu-ray and 4K discs for cheap ahead of Black Friday.
Metroid Prime 4 Has A Chatty Companion Who Won’t Shut Up
The long-awaited Switch sequel is full of new characters The post Metroid Prime 4 Has A Chatty Companion Who Won’t Shut Up appeared first on Kotaku .
We should all just take a moment to appreciate Valve announcing new Steam hardware in 2025 and NOT ONCE MENTIONING AI
Refreshing, ain't it?
Battlefield 6 Devs Are Looking At And ‘Learning From’ Large Player-Created Maps
Also: Why Activision passed on buying Minecraft, good news for RDR2 fans, and bad news for Rockstar Games executives The post Battlefield 6 Devs Are Looking At And ‘Learning From’ Large Player-Created Maps appeared first on Kotaku .
GTA 6 will define PS5 and Xbox Series X — 6 years in
The current Microsoft and Sony consoles have lacked for defining games and next-gen moments. GTA 6 will likely deliver, but will it be too late?
Critical Role just stealth-dropped The Mighty Nein's first episode
Like a rogue moving to flank, Critical Role and Prime Video have dropped the very first episode of their new animated show, The Mighty Nein.
How to set Google to find the best gaming sites, guides and news
Google changed how it surfaces articles, but you can set preferred sources and avoid AI overviews from sites you don't trust. Here are the settings.
If You Always Lose Your Stuff, These Apple AirTags Are Now Practically Free on Amazon
Apple's tracker offers precise finding for lost items, and they are selling for a new record low. The post If You Always Lose Your Stuff, These Apple AirTags Are Now Practically Free on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku .
One small indie developer has accidentally saddled itself with almost 65,000 extra people to thank after initially asking for 100 names to pad out its credits
That's a lot of special thanks.
If your Windows 10 Extended Security Updates weren't working, they should now after Microsoft's latest patch
Or you could dive into Windows 11.
Ghost in the Shell director's lost sci-fi movie gets rare 4K re-release this fall
Mamoru Oshii's The Red Spectacles, the first live-action film in the Kerberos Saga, receives a 4K restoration and theatrical re-release from GKIDS
This AMD Ryzen 7 Gaming Mini PC Is Back to Its All-Time Low, Stock Is Being Cleared Before Black Friday Hits
For a limited time, you can save 31% on the GMKtec K12 gaming mini PC over at Amazon. The post This AMD Ryzen 7 Gaming Mini PC Is Back to Its All-Time Low, Stock Is Being Cleared Before Black Friday Hits appeared first on Kotaku .
Going ham with RAM: Adata and MSI max out DIMM capacities thanks to clock drivers and SK Hynix stacks flash with DRAM for the ultimate memory chips
Like we'll be able to afford any of it, the way things are going right now.
How to complete Snap and Salvage in Arc Raiders
Explore Stella Montis and grab a Magnetron and Flow Controller for Tian Wen.
'We're facing [what has] never happened before: HDD, DRAM, HBM, NAND... all in severe shortage in 2026' says Silicon Motion's CEO as memory prices continue to soar
Good news, everyone! I mean, terrible news, everyone!
Surprise: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7′s Campaign Is Multiplayer-Only And Doesn’t Let You Pause
Drag a friend into this warzone, you’re going to need them The post Surprise: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7′s Campaign Is Multiplayer-Only And Doesn’t Let You Pause appeared first on Kotaku .
And the best game of the PS5 and Xbox Series X generation is...
See the results of Polygon's first-ever Game of the Generation reader poll, which culminated in a matchup between Astro Bot and Indiana Jones.
There’s A Brand New Minecraft Game, Although It’s Not What You’re Expecting
The match-puzzle game is a collab with Candy Crush creators King The post There’s A Brand New Minecraft Game, Although It’s Not What You’re Expecting appeared first on Kotaku .
Funko Is Letting the Last Advent Calendars Go for Pennies, The Nightmare Before Christmas Fans Get Lucky
Save 15% on the Funko Pop The Nightmare Before Christmas countdown calendar over at Amazon. The post Funko Is Letting the Last Advent Calendars Go for Pennies, The Nightmare Before Christmas Fans Get Lucky appeared first on Kotaku .
There’s Just No Way Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Should Be Up For Indie Game Awards
The multi-million dollar game has entered itself into multiple indie game awards, which doesn't feel right The post There’s Just No Way Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Should Be Up For Indie Game Awards appeared first on Kotaku .
The language issue that could stop Blue Prince from winning GOTY
It's a challenge that many indie games face, but particularly relevant here.
The Witcher 3‘s Most Important Player Choice Wasn’t Always Part Of The Game
Triss or Yennifer? The RPG's love triangle didn't add options until late in development The post The Witcher 3‘s Most Important Player Choice Wasn’t Always Part Of The Game appeared first on Kotaku .
I can't wait to see this custom 'GabeCube' bootup video on a big TV hooked up to a Steam Machine
And that Valve intro sound is the perfect final touch.
Apple Launches Major Black Friday Deal on iPads, Selling 2025 WiFi Model at New All-Time Low
Apple's most popular tablet gets powerful A16 chip and all-day battery. The post Apple Launches Major Black Friday Deal on iPads, Selling 2025 WiFi Model at New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Arrowhead CEO wades into the messy Arc Raiders AI debate: 'Would it have been better if Arc Raiders failed and it didn't use AI?'
Jorjani pushes back against extreme reactions to AI and wants a more nuanced discussion.
WATCH: Is Silksong too hard to be Game of the Year?
Silksong's difficulty may limit the number of voters who will consider it.
Microsoft Joins Black Friday With the 2-in-1 Surface Pro (2024) Hundreds Off, Its Lowest Price Ever
Use it as a tablet on the go, or turn it into a powerful laptop when the need arises. The post Microsoft Joins Black Friday With the 2-in-1 Surface Pro (2024) Hundreds Off, Its Lowest Price Ever appeared first on Kotaku .
How long is the Black Ops 7 campaign?
All the Black Ops 7 campaign missions listed, the rewards you get, and how long you can expect the campaign to take.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Has A Cheating Problem And Players Are Helpless To Stop It
Footage of hacked Pokémon and moves is sprouting up online The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A Has A Cheating Problem And Players Are Helpless To Stop It appeared first on Kotaku .
Forget Apple Watch, Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Watch Goes for Almost Free After an Early Black Friday Price Cut
This watch tracks all the ways you move, and you can now put it on your wrist for just $150. The post Forget Apple Watch, Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Watch Goes for Almost Free After an Early Black Friday Price Cut appeared first on Kotaku .
$1 billion AI company co-founder admits that its $100 a month transcription service was originally 'two guys surviving on pizza' and typing out notes by hand
And that tall guy buying a movie ticket was just two mischievous kids in a trench coat.
