Ethan Gach, Author at Kotaku

Monster Hunter Wilds Explodes On Steam Despite Terrible User Reviews

The online action-RPG is breaking records and struggling on weaker gaming rigs

By Ethan Gach Published February 28, 2025

Just $10 Will Get You Tunic And Over 400 Other Neat Games In The New California Fire Relief Bundle

The itch.io charity bundle includes Hidden Folks , Beglitched , Cosmic Express , and hundreds of other indie games

By Ethan Gach Published February 27, 2025

CultureNews

Monster Hunter Wilds Promises Stronger Bosses Are Coming After Complaints About It Being Too Easy

Capcom says a proper social hub is also on the way

By Ethan Gach Published February 27, 2025

CultureFeature

11 Fantastic Free Demos Not To Miss In February’s Steam Next Fest

XCOM TMNT , Wind Waker Sonic , and tons of other cool games to check out

Ethan Gach & John Walker & Zack Zwiezen Published February 27, 2025

CultureNews

Sony Finally Slashes The Price Of PlayStation VR2 By $150 But It Might Be Too Late

The virtual reality headset reviewed well but launched at $550

By Ethan Gach Published February 27, 2025

CultureNews

Pokémon Legends: Z-A‘s Starters Revealed And Everyone’s Favorite Fire Pig Is Back

The 2025 game is double-dipping in the Johto region

By Ethan Gach Published February 27, 2025

OpinionCommentary

This App Is On A Mission To Recommend You The Perfect Game

Ludocene uses human curation instead of machine learning algorithms to recommend great games

By Ethan Gach Published February 27, 2025

CulturePokemon

Pokémon TCG Pocket‘s Next Set Adds Arceus And More With Ranked Battles Coming In March

The Triumphant Light expansion leaked ahead of Pokémon Day

By Ethan Gach Published February 26, 2025

CultureNews

Comic Book Writer Says Unfinished Wonder Woman Game Was ‘Gorgeous And Expansive’

Secret Six and Batgirl writer Gail Simone called Monolith's canceled game 'a showpiece epic'

By Ethan Gach Published February 26, 2025

EntertainmentFantasy

John Lithgow Will Be Dumbledore In HBO’s Harry Potter Show

The Harry and the Hendersons and Shrek star said the role will define the last chapter of his life

By Ethan Gach Published February 25, 2025

CultureNews

Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game And Shuts Down Shadow Of Mordor Studio

Monolith Productions is closing as part of a massive Warner Bros. Games reshuffle

By Ethan Gach Published February 25, 2025

CultureNews

Studio Behind Acclaimed Silent Hill 2 Remake Reveals It’s Working On A New Mystery Game

Bloober Team gets to work on a new game based on an existing Konami franchise

By Ethan Gach Published February 25, 2025

CultureNews

Call Of Duty Discloses AI Slop After Months Of Players Complaining

The blockbuster series admits to using AI on Steam

By Ethan Gach Published February 25, 2025

CultureNews

Whoa, A Ton Of Cool New Games Just Got Announced For Xbox Game Pass

Moonlighter 2 , Descenders Next , and more are headed to the subscription service

By Ethan Gach Published February 24, 2025

EntertainmentSci-Fi

The Revolution Starts Now In Star Wars Andor‘s Explosive Season 2 Trailer

The setup to Star Wars: Rogue One starts streaming in April

By Ethan Gach Published February 24, 2025

ReviewsMultiplatform

Monster Hunter Wilds: The Kotaku Review

The action-RPG series is beautiful, refined, and more familiar than ever

By Ethan Gach Published February 24, 2025

Tips & Guides

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Good Games We Can’t Get Off Our Minds

A Car-PG, bug Soulsborne, and more are keeping us busy

Ethan Gach & Kenneth Shepard & Carolyn Petit & Zack Zwiezen & John Walker Published February 21, 2025

CultureNews

Yakuza Creator’s New Action Game Could Be In Trouble

NetEase is reportedly pulling funding back on ex-Sega director Toshihiro Nagoshi's next project

By Ethan Gach Published February 21, 2025

CultureNews

Marvel Rivals Was Reportedly Almost Canceled Over Licensing Fees In Last-Minute Pivot That Cost Millions

The hit hero shooter was almost torpedoed by NetEase's CEO

By Ethan Gach Published February 21, 2025

CultureNews

Don’t Sleep On This Indie Roguelike Cult Hit And Its First Major Update In Five Years

Star of Providence is the latest game published by videogamedunkey

By Ethan Gach Published February 21, 2025