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Anybody Want To Buy A $2,600 Toy Story Gaming PC?
MSI, Disney, and Pixar have partnered together to produce one of the weirder crossover products I’ve seen in some time: A high-end gaming PC themed entirely around Toy Story.
KotakuKotakuThe Best Game Of All Time Just Turned 25 Years Old
Yesterday, June 23, marked the 25th anniversary of what can convincingly be described as one of the best games of all time. Deus Ex, created by the distinct Austin branch of John Romero’s controversial studio Ion Storm, was a first-person RPG that would change how an entire generation of players and developers thought…
KotakuReport: Xbox Bracing For Another Mass Layoff
Microsoft’s gaming business is seemingly in for another round of mass layoffs. The fresh cuts would be coming just as Xbox seems to be in full retreat from its long-standing console hardware business as it invests more in Windows gaming and bringing first-party exclusives to PlayStation 5.
KotakuHow To Survive Dune: Awakening Long Enough To See The Spice Wars Unfold
Following the game’s relatively short introduction, in which you create your character and their background, you’re dumped into the desert unceremoniously; the world of Arrakis sprawls as far as the eye can see. It’s daunting. And it feels like everything and everyone you encounter wants to kill or consume you. (They…
KotakuEverything's An Xbox Including This Meta Quest 3S That Costs $100 More And Can't Play Your Xbox Games
The limited edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition (yes, that’s what it’s called) looks neat. I’ll give it that. The all-black model with the green inlays cuts a nice contrast with the normally white-only VR headsets. Everything else about it confuses me, including why it exists.
Kotaku5 Reasons Why 2K Needs To Bring Back College Hoops
Releasing July 10, 2025, EA Sports College Football 26 is only a few weeks away and is primed to build on last year’s success. When college sports returned to video games last summer, no one could have predicted just how much of a sensation EA’s dormant franchise would be. It not only took home the crown as the…
KotakuFive Essential Tips For Tackling Dynasty Warriors: Origins' Ultimate Difficulty
The Ultimate Warrior difficulty is the very core of Dynasty Warriors: Origins’s post game, and conquering it requires revamping the way you approach virtually every battle. No longer can you systematically take down every enemy base before you totally overwhelm the map’s boss with your massive army. Instead, you’ll…
KotakuRematch Is A Game For People Who Love Soccer And For Those Who Don't
Sloclap’s new online third-person PVP soccer game, Rematch, is one of the best games I’ve played this year and one of my favorite online competitive games I’ve played in a long time. I wasn’t expecting that at all.
KotakuIt’s Too Hot To Play Video Games
Not long ago, I bought a VR headset in anticipation of the then-upcoming Resident Evil 4 port. (I have a problem, I know.) Since then, I’ve played a good amount of VR. Or rather, I was doing that until it got so damn hot out that now I’d rather do anything but put a hot, sweaty VR headset on my face or sit near a…
KotakuThe 9 Marvel Characters Who Deserve TV Shows Like Ironheart
Last May, CEO Bob Iger told analysts on Disney’s fiscal second-quarter earnings call that the company would move Marvel away from its gluttonous past, opting instead for a significantly reduced output of movies and TV shows. With that shift, it would “focus more on quality,” with only two TV series planned to be…
KotakuMario Kart 64's Unofficial PC Port Is Amazing
Mario Kart 64 is now unofficially playable natively on your personal computer courtesy of some of the same people who’ve brought us similar Nintendo 64 PC ports. And so far, Nintendo seems unable or unwilling to legally challenge these reverse-engineered ports.
KotakuAI Translation Of Smash Bros. Director's Comments About AI Misses Nuance, Sparks Outrage
After directing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and then taking a break from game directing to moonlight as a YouTuber and educate fans about game design, Masahiro Sakurai recently revealed he’s returned to development to work on Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2. But this past weekend, a comment Sakurai made about companies…
KotakuCan You Solo Dune: Awakening?
Can you imagine wandering the world of Arrakis on your own? It’s a daunting prospect, considering the size of the sandworms below and the spaceships above all vying for your head. Thankfully, Dune: Awakening offers options. You’ll always play on a server with other people, but how social you want to be is completely…
KotakuDaredevil Actor Completely Flabbergasted By The Public Response To His Clair Obscur Voice Work
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an incredibly stacked voice cast. Final Fantasy XVI lead Ben Starr and Baldur’s Gate 3 star Jennifer English head the pack of expeditioners as Verso and Maelle, but perhaps the most recognizable voice among them all is Daredevil actor Charlie Cox. He plays Gustave, the swordsman and…
KotakuElio Just Had The Worst Box Office Debut In Pixar History
Elio, Pixar’s latest animated movie, hit theaters over the weekend. Odds are you didn’t see it, based on the flick’s not-so-great box office returns. In fact, the film now holds the unfortunate record for the worst opening weekend of a Pixar movie in the studio’s history.
KotakuThe Fighter’s Stronghold In Oblivion Remastered Is Yours For The Taking, After A Small War
If you genuinely need someplace to stay in real life, I’m afraid I can’t help you. But I can point you toward a free castle in Cyrodiil’s idyllic north country. It’s currently under siege by the finest marauders, clad in Orcish, Elven, and Daedric armor, spitting vitriol at the few steel-clad knights left within to…
KotakuClair Obscur: Expedition 33: Should You Attack The Danseuse Teacher?
In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, some friendly Nevrons can reward you with helpful items. One of them involves the Danseuse Teacher fairly late in the game.
KotakuIt's The Summer Of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 As The 8-Year-Old Shooter Breaks Steam Records And Fans Beg For A Sequel
Hot off the conclusion of Andor’s incredible Rebel Alliance origin story, fans have been clamoring for a great Star Wars game to play. The most unlikely candidate of all is now filling the void: Star Wars: Battlefront 2. Once a lightning rod for controversy around pay-to-win loot boxes that escalated all the way from…
KotakuHow Long Of A Job Is Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition?
Cyberpunk 2077 has come a very long way since its troublesome 2020 launch and has earned itself a place as one of gaming’s most beloved titles. As such, it makes sense that Nintendo would finally want to get in on the fun with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, which includes new features like…
KotakuThree Essential Tips For Those Jumping Into Breath Of The Wild For The First Time On Switch 2
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily one of gaming’s most beloved entries in an equally beloved franchise, so it makes sense that Nintendo would want to revamp it for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. With better visuals, performance, and more, this upgraded version can make this adventure feel fresh…
KotakuThere’s Never Been A Better Time To Play The Best Digimon Game
Sometimes, an infectious digital virus can be a good thing, like when your brainrot spreads to all your friends’ video game consoles and they finally play a game you’ve been yelling about for a decade. Last week, after the previews went up for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, I looked on my shelf for my copy of Digimon…
KotakuMonster Hunter Wilds: How To Avoid Playing With Other People
Whether you’re hunting in a link party or celebrating in the grand hub, Monster Hunter Wilds pushes you to join forces with other players. However, that might not always be your preference. Sometimes you want to play with those who are a bit more predictable and relaxed—and less “real.”
KotakuMindsEye Maker Reportedly Facing Mass Layoff As Players Seek Refunds
Things are going from bad to worse for Build A Rocket Boy. The studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies is reportedly facing a mass layoff of over 100 employees after MindsEye launched to become the worst-rated game of 2025. Despite rushed hotfixes to address performance issues, some players…
KotakuBeware: That Pre-Owned Switch 2 You're Thinking About Buying Might Already Be Bricked
Nintendo has become increasingly draconian in its efforts to prevent piracy, most recently adding words to its EULA that claim it has the right to brick your console if it doesn’t like what you use it for. And following the release of the Switch 2, the Japanese company isn’t holding back: many new console owners have…
KotakuDeath Stranding 2: On The Beach: The Kotaku Review
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach assumes two things about anyone jumping into Hideo Kojima’s new cinematic post-apocalyptic open-world delivery sim...err, sorry, I mean strand-type game. One: It assumes you have played the first game and (mostly) understood what happened. And two: It assumes you liked all of that and…
KotakuMust-Play Cyberpunk 2077 Side-Quests, Mario Kart World Pointers And More Of The Week's Top Tips
CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 has made the leap to Switch 2 in a very impressive port. If you’re just now playing it for the first time, you may find the sheer number of gigs and side jobs cluttering up your map downright overwhelming, but don’t worry; we’re here to help you find the cream of the crop. We’ve also…
KotakuMarathon Gets Delayed, Donkey Kong Bananza Gets A Smashing Showing, And More Top Stories
This week, Donkey Kong Bananza knocked our collective socks off in a very strong Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2's next big exclusive, and Marathon, the next big game from Destiny maker Bungie, was delayed in the wake of an alpha earlier this year that left many players underwhelmed. Also, the most famous…
KotakuKotaku’s Weekend Guide: 3 Delightful Games We’re Swinging Into Summer With
Yes, it is officially summer as per the magical calendar. Blessed Litha to all who celebrate. You might have some fun stuff lined up given that the weather is…well, at least here in New York it’s not terrible—yet. So maybe you want to go outside. Maybe you want to stay in? Either way, if you want to get some gaming in…
KotakuMario Kart World's Mirror Mode Is A Little Too Confusing To Activate
Playing in Mirror Mode is like racing on every Mario Kart course’s slightly weirder twin, and it’s back again in Mario Kart World. If you’ve already memorized every twist and turn of the game’s courses and are looking for an extra challenge, flipping their layouts via Mirror Mode might spice up your gameplay—it just…
KotakuSix Things I Wish I Knew Before Setting Up My Switch 2
You wake up at 1 am to score a pre-order. You put yourself in manageable debt to finance it. You confirm the card on file is valid when it ships. You stay home to make sure UPS doesn’t drop the package down an open manhole instead of your door. You make sure nobody stapled the goddamn receipt to the screen that’s…