Alicia Haddick, Author at Kotaku

Two Of Japan’s Oldest Mobile Games Have Been Forced Permanently Offline Because Of The New Exploit Ravaging The Web

The fallout from the security vulnerability is putting much of the internet's history at risk of being erased

By Alicia Haddick Published October 22, 2026

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Maker Cygames Wants To Release Three Games Per Year Under New Small-Games Label

As the industry becomes more polarized, the company explains why creating smaller titles alongside AAA games is necessary to match changing player habits

By Alicia Haddick Published October 20, 2026

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Masahiro Sakurai Says Gaming Needs Originality Or It ‘Will Die Slowly’

Sakurai issues comments while warning that AI will introduce a flurry of 'unplayable' games

By Alicia Haddick Published October 20, 2026

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Voice Of Goku Responds To AI Stealing Her Voice: ‘I Can’t Forgive Them…It Makes Me Really Angry, It’s No Different Than Theft’

A union representing gaming and anime voice actors has issued guidance on the issue after many high-profile voice actors spoke out against generative AI

By Alicia Haddick Published October 19, 2026

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s First U.S. Concert Gets Canceled Because Of Trump [Update]

The mobile hit’s first concert world tour is at risk due to the Trump administration’s stricter immigration rules

By Alicia Haddick Updated October 20, 2026

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New RPG From Final Fantasy, Persona Vets Borrows From The Past To Ask How We Can Save The Future

Eternal Anima finds surprising strategic depth in letting you foresee your opponent's next move

By Alicia Haddick Published October 16, 2026

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Silent Hill And Metal Gear Publisher Konami Does ‘Not Believe The Market Will Shift Significantly’ Because Of AI

The idea-making process of developers 'cannot be replaced easily,' the company insists in new financial report

By Alicia Haddick Published October 16, 2026

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Kojima Explains What The Most Divisive Movie Of 2026 Has In Common With Metal Gear Solid 2

Speaking to the film's director for its Japanese release, Kojima admits a fear over social media and AI that connect their work

By Alicia Haddick Published October 15, 2026

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Former PlayStation Head Reflects On His Time At The Company: ‘What Headquarters Says Isn’t Important. We’re PlayStation!’

Kaz Hirai was speaking in an interview about his management philosophy during his time heading the company’s gaming push

By Alicia Haddick Published October 13, 2026

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VR Chat Community Dev Calls For Boycott Over ‘Rampant Plague’ Of AI

As one of its prominent community members starts protest, developers begin consultation by asking: how much is too much slop?

By Alicia Haddick Published October 12, 2026

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Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Thinks AI Is Amazing As He No Longer Needs To Code Or Draw To Make A Game

The director has released his own Claude-driven adventure having spent months praising the technology

By Alicia Haddick Published October 12, 2026

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Unlike Sony, Nintendo Exec Says Switch 2 Maker Has No Plans To Abandon Physical: ‘We Know How Much Fans Enjoy It’

Game key cards have helped the company bridge the divide

By Alicia Haddick Published October 12, 2026

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Japanese Indie Gaming Publishers Are Doing Things Differently

At Tokyo Game Show 2026, the most exciting indie developers set their own path towards sustainable games development

By Alicia Haddick Published October 9, 2026

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Charlie Cox Reveals He’s Already Recorded 40 Hours Of Lines For A Surprise Sega Game

The Daredevil and Clair Obscur actor confirmed the new voice acting work during his appearance at NYCC

By Alicia Haddick Published October 9, 2026

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Sonic Adventure Devs Explain Why It Was The Hardest Game In The Series To Make

Sonic Frontiers and Generations were also quite challenging to develop

By Alicia Haddick Published October 6, 2026

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Snake’s Japanese Voice Actor Wants Another Metal Gear, But Won’t Do It Without Kojima

After coming up with Snake's catchphrase and working with him for decades, Akio Otsuka's loyalty to Kojima leaves him conflicted about his most beloved role

By Alicia Haddick Published October 6, 2026