Luke Plunkett

Luke Plunkett is a Senior Editor based in Canberra, Australia. He has written a book on cosplay, designed a game about airplanes, and also runs cosplay.kotaku.com.
  • Steam Update Looks Nice, Makes Stuff Easier

    Steam Update Looks Nice, Makes Stuff Easier

    Steam! We use it every day, sometimes all day, but as functional as it is, it has also — for much of its now decades-long lifespan — looked like arse. That’s something Valve were looking to address in a big new update that’s rolling out worldwide right now, and it’s something they’ve largely succeeded in.…


  • Some Very Cool Strategy Games Have Been Shown Off This Week

    Some Very Cool Strategy Games Have Been Shown Off This Week

    Strategy games — of all persuasions, I’m not just talking about armies on a map — aren’t usually the stars of big gaming shows, because they tend to be more sedate affairs, not well-suited to blockbuster trailers and breathless announcements. Over the last week, however, I have seen a lot of very promising ones announced…