The most anticipated TTRPG books of 2025
Several high-profile tabletop role-playing games that have been in the works for years are scheduled to finally be released in 2025, setting the stage for a year where players and game masters will truly be spoiled for choice. As Wizards of the Coast finishes its 50th-anniversary rules refresh with the release of a new Monster […]
13 Exciting Games Kicking Off The New Year In January
Another year is in the books and that means that backlog season is officially upon us. We used to get several months for catching up on old stuff as the new year got off to a slow start, but now the season barely lasts a couple of weeks. January might ...
My most anticipated game of 2025 is a game with no title and no date, but it’s one I hope will make me fall in love with my favourite shooter series all over again
Will the next Battlefield save the series and bring it back as a major player in the shooter space? Is that something that it could even do? EA would certainly like the answer to both of those questions to be ‘yes’, and the publisher has b...
Kotaku’s 15 Most-Read Stories Of 2024
If you wind up on the wrong side of Reddit or YouTube, you’ll likely come across bold declarations proclaiming “what gamers want.” Nine times out of ten, these takes are given in bad faith, often by people more concerned with imposing what they want th...
Can Togetic be shiny in Pokémon Go?
Togetic, the happiness Pokémon from Johto, can be found in the wild in Pokémon Go. Yes, Togetic can be shiny in Pokémon Go! Togekiss is a great fairy-type attacker, as it has bulk and a decent moveset. It also does see use in PvP, meaning grabbing a ton of Togetic to check their IVs is […]
Neva’s Voice Acting Is Incredible, And It Only Ever Says One Word
From the first trailer, I knew Neva would be an emotional experience. Nomada Studio's previous game, Gris, was a poignant exploration of grief and the effects it can have on a person, told through the lens of a young girl who'd just lost her mother. Ne...
A Major Marvel Rivals Bug Has Some Fans Calling The Game ‘Pay To Win’
The term “pay to win” is typically attributed to competitive games with microtransactions that give players an edge in battle. An example would be an item you can buy that makes your character more powerful than that of someone who didn’t cough up real...
Who will win February 2025’s RPG Royal Rumble? Kingdom Come, Assassin’s Creed, Avowed or Monster Hunter?
In recent years, some of gaming’s biggest breakout successes have been released during the post-Christmas lull between New Year and Spring. Traditionally, it’s supposed to be a quieter time on the calendar - where we’re all too full ...
The Art of Dying: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth And The Power of Letting Go
Spoilers for Final Fantasy VII [1997], Remake, and Rebirth.Even with far more barriers in the way, the desperation began almost as soon as the original game was on shelves and the first person saw Aerith die in Final Fantasy VII. The singular question ...