In Real Life: The News From The Intersection Of Games & The Real World

Critical Role Is Running An Elden Ring D&D One-Shot Next Week

3 months ago

Critical Role Is Running An Elden Ring D&D One-Shot Next Week

Inside Indiepocalypse, The Indie Game Zine That Gives Back To Developers

Online

3 months ago

Inside Indiepocalypse, The Indie Game Zine That Gives Back To Developers

One Annoying NPC Connects Elden Ring To Dark Souls, Bloodborne, And Armoured Core

3 months ago

One Annoying NPC Connects Elden Ring To Dark Souls, Bloodborne, And Armoured Core

Ian Walker

1

Report: There Will Be No Mainline Call Of Duty Game Released In 2023

3 months ago

Report: There Will Be No Mainline Call Of Duty Game Released In 2023

Luke Plunkett

1

The Best Gear In Horizon Forbidden West (And Where To Find It)

3 months ago

The Best Gear In Horizon Forbidden West (And Where To Find It)

People Think They Can See Ryu’s Dick In The Street Fighter 6 Reveal

3 months ago

People Think They Can See Ryu’s Dick In The Street Fighter 6 Reveal

Ian Walker

8

VTuber Ironmouse Is Breaking All Kinds Of Twitch Records

3 months ago

VTuber Ironmouse Is Breaking All Kinds Of Twitch Records

2

Genshin Impact Turns A Bad Storyline Into A Sublime Portrayal Of Grief

3 months ago

Genshin Impact Turns A Bad Storyline Into A Sublime Portrayal Of Grief

2

Square Enix Is Impossible To Please

3 months ago

Square Enix Is Impossible To Please

4

Drink Up Because ‘Gaming Sake’ Is Coming To Japan

3 months ago

Drink Up Because ‘Gaming Sake’ Is Coming To Japan

Brian Ashcraft

Horizon Forbidden West’s Photo Mode Reveals How Detailed The Game Really Is

3 months ago

Horizon Forbidden West’s Photo Mode Reveals How Detailed The Game Really Is

7

Epic Games Turning Hundreds Of Contract-Based Workers Into Full-Timers

3 months ago

Epic Games Turning Hundreds Of Contract-Based Workers Into Full-Timers

Steam’s Biggest (And Smallest) Discounts Are Going Away

3 months ago

Steam’s Biggest (And Smallest) Discounts Are Going Away

Luke Plunkett

7

How Aloy Became The Face Of PlayStation

Gaming

3 months ago

How Aloy Became The Face Of PlayStation

13

3 months ago

Street Fighter 6’s Logo Looks Like A$111 Clipart

Luke Plunkett

4

The Hilarious Visual Novel In Which You Date Villages

3 months ago

The Hilarious Visual Novel In Which You Date Villages

Dying Light 2’s Post-Apocalypse Would Be More Fun If It Just Let You Hang Out

3 months ago

Dying Light 2’s Post-Apocalypse Would Be More Fun If It Just Let You Hang Out

2

A Wordle Maths Clone Is Rapidly Becoming My Daily Favourite

3 months ago

A Wordle Maths Clone Is Rapidly Becoming My Daily Favourite

1

Street Fighter 6 Announced, And Ryu Is Wearing Sandals

3 months ago

Street Fighter 6 Announced, And Ryu Is Wearing Sandals

Brian Ashcraft

I Cannot Believe This Is Roblox

3 months ago

I Cannot Believe This Is Roblox

The Anakin Meme Looks Better In 3D, Right? Right?

3 months ago

The Anakin Meme Looks Better In 3D, Right? Right?

Luke Plunkett

‘Hacker’ Steals NFTs ‘Worth’ Millions From Opensea Marketplace

3 months ago

‘Hacker’ Steals NFTs ‘Worth’ Millions From Opensea Marketplace

Luke Plunkett

10

Magic The Gathering Is Doing A Street Fighter Crossover Because Sure, Why Not

3 months ago

Magic The Gathering Is Doing A Street Fighter Crossover Because Sure, Why Not

Henry Cavill Visited Warhammer HQ And Had Just A Swell Time

3 months ago

Henry Cavill Visited Warhammer HQ And Had Just A Swell Time

Zack Zwiezen

2

Sunday Comics: I Have No Idea

3 months ago

Sunday Comics: I Have No Idea

Zack Zwiezen

Halo TV Show Will Unmask The Master Chief

3 months ago

Halo TV Show Will Unmask The Master Chief

Zack Zwiezen

7

Lost Ark, As Told By Steam Reviews

3 months ago

Lost Ark, As Told By Steam Reviews

Zack Zwiezen

1

23 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Horizon Forbidden West

3 months ago

23 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Horizon Forbidden West

Genshin Impact’s Latest Event Requires Healers

3 months ago

Genshin Impact’s Latest Event Requires Healers

1

Cyberpunk 2077 NPC Will Now Send Nudes

3 months ago

Cyberpunk 2077 NPC Will Now Send Nudes

Ethan Gach

Hundreds of Thousands of People Are Watching Dozens Of Planes Landing In Brutal Storm, Live

3 months ago

Hundreds of Thousands of People Are Watching Dozens Of Planes Landing In Brutal Storm, Live

The 10 Best Skills You Should Get ASAP In Horizon Forbidden West

3 months ago

The 10 Best Skills You Should Get ASAP In Horizon Forbidden West

Before You Start: Five Settings To Change In Horizon Forbidden West

3 months ago

Before You Start: Five Settings To Change In Horizon Forbidden West

Talk Amongst Yourselves

3 months ago

Talk Amongst Yourselves

2

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

3 months ago

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

11

The Jurassic World Dominion Toys Are Here to Stomp All Over Your Responsible Budgeting

3 months ago

The Jurassic World Dominion Toys Are Here to Stomp All Over Your Responsible Budgeting

Andrew Liszewski

This Is Not A Review Of The Logitech Litra Glow

PC

3 months ago

This Is Not A Review Of The Logitech Litra Glow

Cyberpunk 2077 Overhauled Its Entire Map, And It’s Actually Great Now

3 months ago

Cyberpunk 2077 Overhauled Its Entire Map, And It’s Actually Great Now

5

This Sydney Metal Band Covered A Total War: Warhammer III Banger

PC

3 months ago

This Sydney Metal Band Covered A Total War: Warhammer III Banger

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 And Mario Strikers Battle League Football Have Been Rated In Australia

3 months ago

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 And Mario Strikers Battle League Football Have Been Rated In Australia

1

After Cyberpunk 2077’s Big Update, Dev Says It’s An RPG Now — But Fans Differ

3 months ago

After Cyberpunk 2077’s Big Update, Dev Says It’s An RPG Now — But Fans Differ

7

Crusader Kings III Is Even Better In 2022

3 months ago

Crusader Kings III Is Even Better In 2022

Luke Plunkett

As Billions Fly, Ubisoft Analyst Just Wondering Why Nobody Wants To Buy It

3 months ago

As Billions Fly, Ubisoft Analyst Just Wondering Why Nobody Wants To Buy It

Ethan Gach

3

Elden Ring’s Moody Intro Proves From Software Is Back On Its Bullshit

3 months ago

Elden Ring’s Moody Intro Proves From Software Is Back On Its Bullshit

Ian Walker

15

I Can’t Stop Ogling Horizon Forbidden West’s Wind

3 months ago

I Can’t Stop Ogling Horizon Forbidden West’s Wind

Ethan Gach

Everything You Need To Know About Horizon Zero Dawn’s Story Before You Play Forbidden West

3 months ago

Everything You Need To Know About Horizon Zero Dawn’s Story Before You Play Forbidden West

Ethan Gach

PlatinumGames Has ‘Zero Interest’ In Putting NFTs In Their Titles

3 months ago

PlatinumGames Has ‘Zero Interest’ In Putting NFTs In Their Titles

3

A Beginner’s Guide For Getting Into Dungeons & Dragons

3 months ago

A Beginner’s Guide For Getting Into Dungeons & Dragons

Leah Williams, Chris Neill

4

This Is The World’s First Glossy 4K Gaming Monitor

Computing

3 months ago

This Is The World’s First Glossy 4K Gaming Monitor

Phillip Tracy

The Amount Of Work That Went Into This Pinball Machine Coffee Table Conversion Is Staggering

Gaming

3 months ago

The Amount Of Work That Went Into This Pinball Machine Coffee Table Conversion Is Staggering

Andrew Liszewski

Report: EA Executives Blame Halo, COVID For Battlefield 2042’s Failures

3 months ago

Report: EA Executives Blame Halo, COVID For Battlefield 2042’s Failures

Luke Plunkett

8

Sims 4’s Queer-Friendly Wedding Expansion To Be Released In Russia After Community ‘Outpouring’

3 months ago

Sims 4’s Queer-Friendly Wedding Expansion To Be Released In Russia After Community ‘Outpouring’

2

Internet Horror Legend Sees Incredible Reimagining After Over A Decade Of Tensions

3 months ago

Internet Horror Legend Sees Incredible Reimagining After Over A Decade Of Tensions

Ian Walker

Savathûn, Destiny 2’s Witch Queen, Is Roasting People On Twitter

3 months ago

Savathûn, Destiny 2’s Witch Queen, Is Roasting People On Twitter

Halo Infinite Community Goes Nuts Over Leaked Forge Mode

3 months ago

Halo Infinite Community Goes Nuts Over Leaked Forge Mode

A Year Later, Cyberpunk 2077’s Major DLC Continues To Be MIA

3 months ago

A Year Later, Cyberpunk 2077’s Major DLC Continues To Be MIA

4

I Can’t Stop Playing This Hades-Inspired Roguelike

3 months ago

I Can’t Stop Playing This Hades-Inspired Roguelike

Wake Up Because The Complete Sandman Box Set Is Currently On Sale

3 months ago

Wake Up Because The Complete Sandman Box Set Is Currently On Sale

We Have 3 Huge Horizon Forbidden West, SteelSeries And KontrolFreek Prizes To Give Away

3 months ago

We Have 3 Huge Horizon Forbidden West, SteelSeries And KontrolFreek Prizes To Give Away

2

Horizon Forbidden West Is Getting Its Very Own Lego Set

3 months ago

Horizon Forbidden West Is Getting Its Very Own Lego Set

Germain Lussier

Cad Bane’s Next Cameo Appearance Is On Your Toy Shelf

3 months ago

Cad Bane’s Next Cameo Appearance Is On Your Toy Shelf

James Whitbrook

2K Australia And Indigenous Artist Allan McKenzie Join Forces For Some Awesome Kicks

3 months ago

2K Australia And Indigenous Artist Allan McKenzie Join Forces For Some Awesome Kicks

3

New Aussie-Made Games Preservation Exhibition At ACMI Looks Fkin’ Tight

3 months ago

New Aussie-Made Games Preservation Exhibition At ACMI Looks Fkin’ Tight

2

Magic: The Gathering-Loving Crypto Losers Fail To Understand Copyright Law

Gaming

3 months ago

Magic: The Gathering-Loving Crypto Losers Fail To Understand Copyright Law

Luke Plunkett

9

The Halo TV Show Has Already Been Renewed For A Second Season

3 months ago

The Halo TV Show Has Already Been Renewed For A Second Season

Destiny 2 Players Missing Major Story Reveal Because Cutscene Won’t Play

3 months ago

Destiny 2 Players Missing Major Story Reveal Because Cutscene Won’t Play

Ethan Gach

1

It’s 2022 And People Still Want To Make A BioShock Movie

3 months ago

It’s 2022 And People Still Want To Make A BioShock Movie

Luke Plunkett

Community Review: We Should Talk About Sifu

3 months ago

Community Review: We Should Talk About Sifu

5

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Buffing Its Romances

3 months ago

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Buffing Its Romances

Ethan Gach

Horizon Forbidden West Reviews Say It’s Really Good (And Really Familiar)

3 months ago

Horizon Forbidden West Reviews Say It’s Really Good (And Really Familiar)

1

Cyberpunk 2077’s Return To Consoles Is Practically A Checklist Of What Everyone Mocked

3 months ago

Cyberpunk 2077’s Return To Consoles Is Practically A Checklist Of What Everyone Mocked

5

The Feared NYT Wordle Divergence Has Begun

3 months ago

The Feared NYT Wordle Divergence Has Begun

Ethan Gach

Yakuza Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Won’t Be Making Smartphone Games

3 months ago

Yakuza Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Won’t Be Making Smartphone Games

Brian Ashcraft

Nightdive Addresses Why The System Shock Remake Is Taking So Long

3 months ago

Nightdive Addresses Why The System Shock Remake Is Taking So Long

Bandai Namco Investing $182 Million Into New Metaverse Project

3 months ago

Bandai Namco Investing $182 Million Into New Metaverse Project

8 Board Games That Are Quick To Set Up And Easy To Play

3 months ago

8 Board Games That Are Quick To Set Up And Easy To Play

Leah J. Williams

9

Stomp Stomp Stomp

3 months ago

Stomp Stomp Stomp

Luke Plunkett

Total War: Warhammer III: The Kotaku Review

3 months ago

Total War: Warhammer III: The Kotaku Review

Luke Plunkett

Lost Ark’s Depiction Of Female Characters Feels A Decade Out Of Date

3 months ago

Lost Ark’s Depiction Of Female Characters Feels A Decade Out Of Date

Zack Zwiezen

34

God of War PC Mod Makes Atreus Playable, Kinda

3 months ago

God of War PC Mod Makes Atreus Playable, Kinda

1

Everyone’s Convinced The NYT Made Wordle Harder, But It’s Exactly The Same

3 months ago

Everyone’s Convinced The NYT Made Wordle Harder, But It’s Exactly The Same

Genshin Impact’s miHoYo Rebrands For Global Audiences

3 months ago

Genshin Impact’s miHoYo Rebrands For Global Audiences

Brian Ashcraft

Hideaki Anno Is Creating His Version Of The Marvel Universe

3 months ago

Hideaki Anno Is Creating His Version Of The Marvel Universe

Brian Ashcraft

This Man Loves Japan. His Name Is Tommy Lee Jones.

3 months ago

This Man Loves Japan. His Name Is Tommy Lee Jones.

Brian Ashcraft

1

Horizon Forbidden West: The Kotaku Review

3 months ago

Horizon Forbidden West: The Kotaku Review

1

Nintendo Is Staying Out Of The Metaverse And NFTs, For Now

Nintendo

3 months ago

Nintendo Is Staying Out Of The Metaverse And NFTs, For Now

15

NFL YouTube Channel Credits The Rock As ‘Guy From Fortnite’

3 months ago

NFL YouTube Channel Credits The Rock As ‘Guy From Fortnite’

1

The Best Jurassic World: Dominion Lego Set Is A Throwback To The Original Jurassic Park

3 months ago

The Best Jurassic World: Dominion Lego Set Is A Throwback To The Original Jurassic Park

Andrew Liszewski

NBA Star Accused Of Lying About His Wordle Score

3 months ago

NBA Star Accused Of Lying About His Wordle Score

Luke Plunkett

1

2021 Saw A 31% Increase In VR-Related Insurance Claims

3 months ago

2021 Saw A 31% Increase In VR-Related Insurance Claims

Zack Zwiezen

1

Sunday Comics: Unbearable

3 months ago

Sunday Comics: Unbearable

Zack Zwiezen

Dying Light 2 Has A Star Wars Easter Egg Hidden Inside A Doom Easter Egg

3 months ago

Dying Light 2 Has A Star Wars Easter Egg Hidden Inside A Doom Easter Egg

Zack Zwiezen

Lost Ark Is Now The Third Most Played Game In Steam History

3 months ago

Lost Ark Is Now The Third Most Played Game In Steam History

Zack Zwiezen

4

Report: Warzone Devs: ‘We Fucked Stuff Up. We Broke It.’

3 months ago

Report: Warzone Devs: ‘We Fucked Stuff Up. We Broke It.’

Zack Zwiezen

18

Wordle’s New Owner Is Banning ‘Offensive’ Guesses

3 months ago

Wordle’s New Owner Is Banning ‘Offensive’ Guesses

Ethan Gach

10

The New York Times Rushes To Fix Broken Wordle Streaks

3 months ago

The New York Times Rushes To Fix Broken Wordle Streaks

More Than 160,000 Battlefield 2042 Players Sign Petition Asking For Money Back

3 months ago

More Than 160,000 Battlefield 2042 Players Sign Petition Asking For Money Back

Zack Zwiezen

7

This Lovecraftian Visual Novel Is The Perfect Valentine’s Day Game For Monster-Fuckers

3 months ago

This Lovecraftian Visual Novel Is The Perfect Valentine’s Day Game For Monster-Fuckers

Hearthstone Streamer Swatted Live On Twitch

Computing

3 months ago

Hearthstone Streamer Swatted Live On Twitch

2

The Four-Day Workweek Is Getting Popular Among Devs, And It Sure Sounds Nice

3 months ago

The Four-Day Workweek Is Getting Popular Among Devs, And It Sure Sounds Nice