Video Games

‘Redfall’ Director Says Studio Is Aware Of Player Backlash To Games’ Always-Online Requirement, Claims They Are “Working Actively Towards Fixing That In The Future”

March 24, 2023

The director of Redfall knows its always-online requirement isn't popular amongst players and claims Arkane Studios is working on removing it. Source: Redfall - Official Announce Trailer - Xbox &a...

HoYoverse Announces Release Date For ‘Honkai: Star Rail,’ PlayStation Version Also In Development

Ryan Pearson

March 24, 2023

Video Games

HoYoverse announced the release date for their upcoming free-to-play turn-based RPG, Honkai: Star Rail, as well as a PlayStation version of the game. Himeko sips tea while her enemies are blasted by a space...

Valve Officially Announces Long-Awaited ‘Counter-Strike 2,’ Sets Summer 2023 Release Date

Ryan Pearson

March 23, 2023

Video Games

Valve has officially announced that the heavily rumored Counter-Strike 2 is a reality, revealing that the game is expected to launch this summer. Two players meet at a corner, one taking a shotgun blast to ...

‘Redfall’ Creative Director Says PlayStation 5 Version Was Cancelled By Microsoft Following ZeniMax Media/Bethesda Acquisition

Ryan Pearson

March 23, 2023

Video Games

The Creative Director for Redfall has revealed it had a PlayStation version in development, until Microsoft requested it cancelled. Layla Ellison reads a book with telekinetic powers via Redfall -...

Ashley Graham (Genevieve Buechner) appears crestfallen as Leon Kennedy (Nick Apostolides) looks on via Resident Evil 4 (2023), Capcom

The Gamer Praises Censorship Of Ashley’s Outfit In ‘Resident Evil 4’ Remake, Claims Original Game’s Panty Shots Encourage “Misogynistic Behaviour In Real Life”

Ryan Pearson

March 23, 2023

Censorship, Video Games

The Gamer has claimed that censoring Ashley's outfit in Resident Evil 4 remake is a good thing, as it could potentially prevent real-life misogyny. Leon Kennedy (Nick Apostolides) looks at a photo of Ashley...

Clive Rosfield (Yuma Uchida) stands before the might of Ifrit in Final Fantasy XVI (2023), Square Enix

‘Final Fantasy XVI’ Director And Producer Reveal How Long It Takes To Beat, Promise “Endless Gameplay” With Online Leaderboards And Challenging New Game+ Mode

Ryan Pearson

March 23, 2023

Video Games

Director Hiroshi Takai and Producer Naoki Yoshida of Final Fantasy XVI revealed how long it takes to beat, promising "endless gameplay" with online leaderboards. Dion Lesage (Yūichi Nakamura/Stewart C...

Bandai Namco Reveals Astronomical Number Of Deaths ‘Elden Ring’ Players Suffered, Also Reveals Which Bosses Players Fought The Most And More

Ryan Pearson

March 23, 2023

Video Games

Bandai Namco revealed that players of Elden Ring died to the game's overwhelming enemies and deceptive traps over 9 billion times. Malenia, Blade of Miquella, prepares for battle via Elden Ring (2022), Band...

Merrin offers Cal cryptic advise by the fireside via Star Wars Jedi Survivor (2023), EA

‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Story Trailer Reveals New Locations, Confirms The Return Of Beloved Characters From The First Game

Ryan Pearson

March 22, 2023

Video Games

EA has released a new trailer for Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, hinting at the game's story. Greeze Dritus greets Cal via Star Wars Jedi Survivor (2023), EA RELATED: Kotaku Senior Edi...

Exoprimal livestreams included Deere and BiqtchPuddin lick their fingers, and Botan laughing via Twitch

Capcom Advertises ‘Exoprimal’ With Drag Queens In The West, Vtubers In Japan

Ryan Pearson

March 21, 2023

Video Games

While Capcom Japan grants Vtuber Botan early access to promote the upcoming Exoprimal, Capcom USA hosts drag stream to advertise the game's Open Beta. Shishiro Botan, Takane Lui, and Tokoyami Towa watch a h...

Clive Rosfield (Yuma Uchida) backed by flames via Final Fantasy XVI (2023), Square Enix

Kotaku Denounces “Racist” G4 Review Of ‘Baten Kaitos Origins,’ Social Media Calls Out Their Own Hypocrisy And Treatment Of The JRPG Genre

Ryan Pearson

March 20, 2023

Video Games

Kotaku's denouncement of G4's infamous JRPG review has only exposed their prior hypocrisy with how they treated the genre as a whole. Cloud Strife and Sephiroth face off via Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergr...