Ethan Gach, Author at Kotaku

Nintendo Direct appears on a Switch 2 screen.

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The Big September Nintendo Direct: Watch The Hour-Long Livestream Here

The Switch 2's big post-launch showcase has arrived

By Ethan Gach Published September 12, 2025

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The Next Mario Movie Is Probably Going To Outer Space

Leaks are mounting for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

By Ethan Gach Published September 11, 2025

A woman with a laser sword looks over her shoulder.

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Director Teases Naughty Dog’s Most Expensive Game Ever

Neil Druckmann was talking about Last of Us Emmys when he touched on the upcoming Sony blockbuster

By Ethan Gach Published September 11, 2025

Superman appears in a Fortnite loading screen.

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Fortnite Finally Ditches One Of The Most Annoying Things About Microtransactions

The battle royale will no longer force players into buying extra V-bucks

By Ethan Gach Published September 11, 2025

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Ex-Nintendo Staffers Talk About Leaks: ‘You’re On Pins And Needles Until You Get That Phone Call’

Nintendo Ninjas are real and 'elite' at their jobs

By Ethan Gach Published September 11, 2025

The Joker puts all his cash on the table.

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Warner Bros. Boss Promises Investors The HBO Password Crackdown And Price Hikes Are Coming

David Zaslav previews the coming customer squeeze

By Ethan Gach Published September 11, 2025

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Switch 2 Games, Upgrades, And Ports: What To Expect From The Longest Nintendo Direct Ever

There are plenty of clues about what Nintendo is planning on the eve of Mario's 40th birthday

By Ethan Gach Published September 10, 2025

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A Ton Of Nintendo Switch Games Are Really Cheap Right Now

Mario Kart 8 and a bunch of other stuff is on sale

By Ethan Gach Published September 10, 2025

Nightreign characters embrace a new challenge.

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9 Things You Need To Know Before Starting Elden Ring Nightreign‘s New Hard Mode

Deep of Night is jacking up the difficulty in brutal ways

By Ethan Gach Published September 10, 2025

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Elden Ring Nightreign Gets Major Changes Ahead Of New Ultra Hard End Game Mode

Character reworks and map tweaks will change how you play

By Ethan Gach Published September 10, 2025

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The Top 20 Best-Selling Games Ever On PlayStation In The U.S. Is A Very Sad List

The PS1 turns 30 years old and it's secretly a victory lap for Call of Duty

By Ethan Gach Published September 9, 2025

Destiny 2 Guardians celebrate a new expansion.

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Destiny 2 Is Going Full Star Wars In Make-Or-Break Moment For the 11-Year-Old Shooter

2025 has been a slow-rolling, lowkey disaster for the Sony MMORPG

By Ethan Gach Published September 9, 2025

In Forza Horizon 5, you can download Mario liveries for your Porsche.

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Microsoft’s ‘Everything Is An Xbox’ Crusade Is Coming For Your Car

Your kids will soon be able to play Call of Duty in the back seat of the Kia Sportage

By Ethan Gach Published September 9, 2025

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Ghost Of Yotei Studio Still ‘Hungover’ From Celebrating GTA 6 Delay

The sequel's director called Rockstar Games' announcement 'a great day'

By Ethan Gach Published September 9, 2025

Mario checks to see if anything illegal is happening.

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Switch 2 Accessory Maker Reaches ‘Confidential Settlement’ With Nintendo Over Infamous Leaks

Genki agrees to ditch its cheeky Switch 2 co-marketing antics

By Ethan Gach Published September 9, 2025

Digimon Story Time Stranger shows the main cast.

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I Don’t Care About Digimon And I’m Still Hyped For Digimon Story: Time Stranger

The Pokémon competitor has a new turn-based RPG that's shaping up just fine

By Ethan Gach Published September 8, 2025

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Lego Finally Announced A Star Trek Set I’m Willing To Mortgage My House For

The TNG Enterprise can take all my money

By Ethan Gach Published September 8, 2025

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Difficulty Is Already Dominating The Hollow Knight: Silksong Conversation

Mask damage, run-backs, and delayed upgrades have fans debating the sequel's difficulty

By Ethan Gach Published September 8, 2025

Atari handheld appears in someone's hands.

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New Atari Handheld Looks Great But Costs Almost As Much As A Switch Lite

The Atari Gamestation Go looks delightfully retro but won't come cheap

By Ethan Gach Published September 8, 2025

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Don’t Let Hollow Knight: Silksong‘s First Boss Stop You From Playing

The Bell Beast is Silksong's first hurdle for new players to overcome

By Ethan Gach Published September 8, 2025