Ethan Gach

I'm a senior reporter who's been writing about games and internet culture at Kotaku for almost 10 years. I cover everything from company earnings and player boycotts to emerging trends in gaming like AI, creator economies, and the changing console landscape. You can share story and news tips securely and anonymously at [email protected] or over Signal at +12673263042.

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CultureNews

Nintendo’s Mario Kart World Livestream Overrun With Fans Begging It To Drop The Switch 2 Price

The Nintendo Treehouse livestream is a wall of 'drop the price' text

By Ethan Gach Published April 3, 2025
CultureNews

Don’t Worry, Nintendo Says You Can Totally Use Switch 2 Mouse Controls On Your Pants

It was even some developers' preferred way to play certain games

By Ethan Gach Published April 3, 2025
CultureNews

Trump Shocks With Massive New Tariffs That Could Make The Switch 2 Cost More Than $600

A series of 'Liberation Day' tax hikes could upend the Switch 2 launch in the U.S.

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
Entertainment

A Minecraft Movie Sounds Like A Mess That Might Not Be Terrible

Early reviews are all over the place for Jack Black's video game adaptation

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
CultureNews

The Switch 2’s Battery Life Is Worse Than The Original

Nintendo says the next-gen handheld can get as little as two hours per charge

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025

CultureNews

Midnight Console Launches Are Making A Comeback For The Switch 2

Fans will be able to pick their consoles up early from Best Buy

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
OpinionCommentary

The Internet Reacts To Switch 2 And Mario Kart Sticker Price Shock

The next generation of Nintendo just got way more expensive

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
CultureNews

New 3D Donkey Kong Adventure Could Be Switch 2’s Mario Odyssey

Donkey Kong Bananza shows the arcade icon punching through

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
CultureNews

New Hyrule Warriors Will Take Fans Inside Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom‘s Imprisoning War

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment put players back in the shoes of Zelda

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
CultureNews

Arise Now, Ye Tarnished: Switch 2 Is Getting Elden Ring

FromSoftware's hit open world RPG is coming to Nintendo's new console

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025

CultureNews

Mario Kart World Is An Open-World Switch 2 Launch Game

Nintendo's racing series gets the Forza Horizon treatment

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
CultureNews

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct And Beyond: Everything To Know For This Weeks Ongoing Reveals

The Switch 2 showcase isn't the only big Nintendo event this week

By Ethan Gach Published April 2, 2025
CultureNews

Bethesda Devs Threaten Strike As Union Negotiations Drag On At Microsoft

Negotiations at the Fallout and Elder Scrolls maker began almost two years ago

By Ethan Gach Published April 1, 2025
CultureNews

Former Donkey Kong Champion Billy Mitchell Wins $275,000 For Defamation Over YouTuber’s Death

A lawsuit related to arcade cheating allegations ended up being about something very different

By Ethan Gach Published April 1, 2025
CultureNews

Baldur’s Gate 3-Themed Stardew Valley Mod Hit With Takedown By D&D Owner [Update: It’s Back]

Wizards of the Coast issued a DMCA against the fan project despite Larian Studios' blessing

By Ethan Gach Published March 31, 2025

CultureFeature

Our Hopes And Predictions For The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct

We offer our last-minute guesses on the price, launch lineup, and more

Ethan Gach & Zack Zwiezen & Kenneth Shepard & John Walker Published March 31, 2025
CultureNews

Monster Hunter Wilds‘ First Major Update Promises Much-Needed Performance Improvements On PC

The hit action-RPG is still reviewing terribly on Steam

By Ethan Gach Published March 31, 2025
CultureNews

Final Fantasy IX Remake Rumors Intensify Amid Anniversary Hype

Square Enix says it's 'preparing various projects' for the RPG's 25th birthday

By Ethan Gach Published March 31, 2025
CultureNews

Palworld Devs Re-Reveal Degenerate High School Dating Sim That Might Actually Be Real This Time

2024 April Fools' joke Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~ is back

By Ethan Gach Published March 31, 2025
OpinionCommentary

Lord Of The Rings Turned Into Studio Ghibli AI Slop Looks Like Garbage

OpenAI's glorified Studio Ghibli filter won't create anything memorable

By Ethan Gach Published March 28, 2025

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