Picture: Hadoque Sometimes it is when we are in the deepest despair that a light shines through that gives us new hope. That’s what fans of the Metroidvania genre might think 5 years have come and gone since we first heard about them Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry’s highly anticipated insectoid side-scroller. With no release ...
Picture: 343 Industries / Bungie / Bethesda / Xbox Game Studios / Square Enix / PlatinumGames / Kotaku / santiago1012 (Shutterstock) In a video game, you are only as good as your weapon. Try to get through Elden Ringis the hardest boss fight without a powerful sword or a tough multiplayer match Halo 3 without ...
The first month of 2024 is coming to a close and we’ve already enjoyed some great games here at Kotaku. We hope this year also brought you some pleasant gaming experiences. Read more…
Screenshot: Shedworks / Claire Jackson / Kotaku Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows (Steam Deck OK)Current goal: Collect more Chum eggsBuy it at: Humble Bundle sable was one of the many games on my four-digit wishlist on Steam. Then a dear friend of mine grabbed a copy and we chatted a ...
Another weekend awaits you, but what should I play? In case you’re feeling indecisive, we’d like to share a few video games (and a table card game!) that will get us excited to start the weekend. Continue reading…
screenshot: Capcom/Kotaku Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck OK)Current goal: Complete the damn world tour street fighter 6 is great, there’s no secret: a real return to form. If you like fighting games at all, you should definitely play them, maybe even this weekend. I’m glad I decided to buy ...
Diablo IV – Nostrava Fortress Diablo IV – Nostrava Fortress Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows (Steam Deck OK) My current goal: Conquer every fortress You read that right, on Steam Deck, baby! The step-by-step process to get what’s just released Diablo IV The deck work took just over 30 ...
DiabloIVThe open beta of my city Once we had a chance to check out Hell (or at least the Emissaries of Hell you encounter in the early game), we decided to round up some people to discuss what we love, what we’re optimistic about, and what made us a little suspicious during our time at ...
Space Quest IV: Carolyn Petit and the Time Rippersscreenshot: Sierra entertainment It must have been Christmas 1991 that I found Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers under the tree and got the gift of seeing exciting new possibilities in games. I was a fan of adventure games for sure after playing a ...
picture: ion storm That Shalebridge Cradle in the third Thief The game remains the scariest experience I’ve ever had playing games. For much of the game, it’s this ominous building that you’ll pass by on your way to other locations in the city. You hear rumors about it, hear its name muttered in fear until ...
