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Black Ops 7, Invincible Vs & More — Here Are The 5 Games That Stole Microsoft’s Show
KotakuKotakuSummer Game Fest Shows That The PS4 Ain't Dead Yet
The PlayStation 4 was released nearly 13 years ago. In the world of video games, it is a dinosaur. And yet, in 2025, during Summer Game Fest’s many shows and directs, new PS4 games were being announced alongside PS5 and Switch 2 games. Turns out this old machine still has some life left in it, though that might be a…
KotakuNew Ironheart Trailer Unveils Magic Suit And New J.A.R.V.I.S. For Riri Williams
Marvel’s upcoming miniseries Ironheart may only have six episodes, but its latest trailer proves it’s going to pack in all of the magic and machinery it can. In a newly released trailer, we not only get to see Riri Williams’ latest suit, but we also see her unique take on an Iron Man favorite.
KotakuMonster Hunter Wilds’ Has A Giant Fluff Ball Of A Bird You Should Score Items From
Monster Hunter Wilds certainly loves to hide things for players to discover. From exclusive weapon mechanics to unmapped areas, there is always something you’ve yet to learn about. The recently added Grand Hub is no exception, as the discovery of a humongous Downy Crake made waves across the community. Here’s how to…
KotakuBeautify Your Nail Gun In Black Ops 6 With High-End Cosmetic Camos
While certainly not as powerful as one of the many handguns or explosive special weaponry available for the secondary slot, Black Ops 6’s Nail Gun is certainly one of the most interesting. I mean, can you imagine how hard your opponent will rage when they’re cut down in their prime by a torrent of construction nails?!…
KotakuFirst Look At Twisted Metal Season 2's Tournament Brings Back Video Game Favorites
Ahead of Twisted Metal’s return, IGN gave a glimpse of a chaotic-looking second season featuring Calypso’s (Anthony Carrigan) tournament. We see less than two minutes of the upcoming vehicular carnage, but we learn a bit more about what to expect from the new season and how closely it may connect to the video game…
KotakuHow To Reach Level 100 In Last Epoch's Current Season, Fast
A lot of people hate grinding in video games, and that’s okay. If you’re one of them, then an ARPG like Last Epoch probably isn’t up your alley. But if you’re still here, still checking out the latest season of Eleventh Hour Games’ hack-and-slash adventure, the grind is likely ingrained in you like it is for me. It’s…
KotakuMario Kart World Players Are Exploiting Free Roam To Quickly Farm Coins
Mario Kart World is full of cool stunts and lots of things to unlock, like new characters, costumes, and vehicles. The last of those requires accumulating a certain number of coins during your time with the Switch 2 exclusive, and while you could do that the normal way by just playing tons of races, you can also use…
KotakuWhich Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Is Right For You?
The Nintendo Switch 2's Game Chat is a much-appreciated feature that fans have waited ages to see on a Nintendo console. Being able to play games together while voice chatting is really neat, but the inclusion of video chat was an unexpected yet pleasant addition to the console’s new suite of features..
KotakuThe Precinct Has A Brisk Runtime, But There's More To It Than Just Cleaning Up The Streets
Who thought that a top-down police simulator following the story of a corrupt, crime-ridden city would prove so rewarding? The Precinct is an indie adventure from developer Fallen Tree Games, set in Averno City, 1983. Players must embark on a perilous, paperwork-filled mission to clean up the city, respond to…
KotakuThe WB Discovery Merger Failed, And Now It's Splitting Back Up
About three years ago, two large media companies—Warner Bros. and Discovery Inc.—merged into one much larger company, WB Discovery. Then that company made a bunch of bad decisions, racked up a ton of debt, made everyone angry, and is now splitting up again into two new companies that will likely just end up being WB…
KotakuNintendo's Big Zelda Movie Will Fill Void Left By Avengers: Secret Wars With Tiny Delay
Nintendo’s live-action Zelda movie won’t be out in March 2027 after all. Instead, the hero of time’s journey to the big screen will be delayed until May 2027. The company said it just needs a little “extra time” to make it good. Less than two months, to be precise.
KotakuSplitgate 2 Boss Says $80 Skin Bundle 'Slipped Through The Cracks'
1047 studio head Ian Proulx courted controversy at Summer Game Fest last week by taking shots at Call of Duty and wearing a hat with the MAGA-infused slogan “Make FPS Great Again.” But it was his new multiplayer shooter’s eye-popping microtransactions that subsequently turned Splitgate 2 into an online punching bag,…
KotakuNeverwinter Nights 2, One Of The Best RPGs Ever, Is Getting Remastered
If there’s one thing we’re all guilty of, including you, it’s forgetting to mention Neverwinter Nights 2 in the same breath as Baldur’s Gate II, Knights of the Old Republic, and Pillars of Eternity. The Obsidian RPG is one of my favorite games ever, and yet, I’ll still forget to bring it up when totting the best RPGs.…
KotakuWill Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 Come To Switch 2?
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the next entry in Activision’s long-running military shooter franchise and it’s once again coming to last-gen consoles. But what about the Switch 2? More than two-years after Microsoft and Nintendo entered into an agreement to bring Call of Duty to Switch, nothing has materialized.…
KotakuEverything We Saw At Xbox's Big Summer 2025 Showcase
Microsoft just concluded this year’s not-E3 festivities with a surprisingly great showcase that made up for all of the grim vibes and unfortunate shortcomings of Friday’s Summer Game Fest Live presentation. While the Xbox event wasn’t full of big first-party reveals, we saw plenty of neat-looking games that showed the…
KotakuOuter Worlds 2 Is Xbox's First $80 Video Game
Today’s Xbox Summer Game Fest showcase was a solid hour of big and small announcements, including a new Call of Duty trailer and the reveal of Xbox’s handheld PC device. But it also brought us our first $80 Xbox game.
KotakuPhil Spencer Just Lowkey Confirmed The Halo: Combat Evolved Remaster Making 2026 A Massive Year For Xbox
What might have been the biggest news of the Xbox summer showcase didn’t come in the form of a surprise trailer but rather straight from the mouth of Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. While there was no footage to debut, the executive quietly let slip that a new Forza is coming next year as well as the “return of a…
KotakuThe Next Call Of Duty Is Black Ops 7
The next main entry in the blockbuster Call of Duty series has been announced. Players can look forward to Black Ops 7, which is described as a direct sequel to Black Ops 6. The upcoming FPS doesn’t have a release date yet, but if history is any indicator, it will be out around October.
KotakuPersona 4 Remake Announces Itself With Laughably Short Trailer
During today’s Xbox Summer Game Fest event, the long-rumored remake of Persona 4 was finally announced... but that’s about all we got from the ridiculously short teaser revealing the upcoming remake.
KotakuHere's The Xbox ROG Ally PC Gaming Handheld: 'An Xbox You Can Hold In Your Hands'
Microsoft officially revealed its newest hardware, an Xbox-branded version of Asus’ next ROG Ally PC gaming handhelds. The new devices has Xbox controller-like fins on the sides and blue and green rings around the analog sticks. There’s an Xbox home button and Microsoft is promising players the most seamless “Xbox…
KotakuHigh On Life 2 Adds More Alien Guns And Skateboarding
During today’s Xbox Summer Game Fest showcase, Xbox and Squanch Games announced High On Life 2, which appears to be a bigger sequel to its hit comedy-FPS, High On Life.
KotakuKotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We’re Kicking Off The Summer With
Okay, technically it’s not summer for another few weeks, but it was 80 damn degrees in New York today so as far as I’m concerned, we’re in summer mode. Also, happy Switch 2 launch week to all those who celebrate! This week eager fans, us included, finally got their hands on the highly anticipated hybrid console from…
KotakuKotaku’s Best Game Tips For The Week June 07, 2025
If you’re stuck on a tricky boss fight or a challenging puzzle, or just want to make the most of your time with a new release, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the tips we found most helpful this week.
KotakuKotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week June 07, 2025
From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.
KotakuKotaku’s Opinions For The Week June 07, 2025
Gamers are a passionate bunch, and we're no exception. These are the week’s most interesting perspectives on the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of video game news.
KotakuThe Vibes Of Summer Game Fest 2025 Were Rotten
I vividly remember the moment I truly realized Summer Game Fest 2025 was a rotten event and an example of the industry trying to pretend everything is alright.
KotakuEverything We Saw At 2025's Summer Game Fest
You should know the deal by now: In our post-E3 world, we turn our attention to Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest.
KotakuSplitgate 2 Dev Says He's Tired Of Playing Call Of Duty And Wants Titanfall 3 While Wearing A 'Make FPS Great Again' Hat
1047 Games cofounder Ian Proulx took the stage at Summer Game Fest on Friday to promote his new game Splitgate 2 by calling out the current state of online shooters. Eschewing the marketing speak of most of his peers at the glossy showcase, he said he wants Titanfall 3 to come out and called his new game’s surprise…
KotakuCapcom Announces Street Fighter 6's New Characters By Paying Kenny Omega To Cosplay Them
I don’t watch wrestling, but I feel a kinship to Kenny Omega as a fellow Kenny. Well, I did, until I realized his name is actually Tyson Smith. He just took on the name, I was born into it. Anyway, since he is not a true Ken, I have found a new reason to connect with the wrestler after seeing him cosplay as every…