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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Entertainment

Green Minecraft Movie Milk Gets Its Color From Chemicals The Government Wants To ‘Eliminate’

Jugs of 'Creeper Milk' use 'Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes' that could soon disappear

By Ethan Gach Published April 25, 2025
CultureNews

One Of The Most Overlooked RPG Franchises Deserves A Comeback Now That It’s Finally On PC Again

Breath of Fire IV is the latest classic PC port rescued from obscurity

By Ethan Gach Published April 25, 2025
CultureNews

FBC: Firebreak Follows In Helldivers 2‘s Footsteps As It Reveals Release Date, Pricing, And Battle Pass

Control 's multiplayer shooter spin-off reveals release date, price, and battle pass

By Ethan Gach Published April 24, 2025
CultureNews

Get Six Doom Games Plus Wolfenstein: New Order And Colossus For Just $28

The new id & Friends Humble Bundle is the Nazi and demon shooting deal of the year

By Ethan Gach Published April 24, 2025
CultureNews

I Haven’t Played Pokémon TCG Pocket In Months But Celestial Guardians’ Alolan Raichu Might Finally Bring Me Back

Pokémon Sun and Moon are featured in TCG Pocket's latest expansion

By Ethan Gach Published April 24, 2025

CultureNews

Switch 2 Preorders Are Live And Pure Chaos

Walmart, Target, and Best Buy each offered a uniquely frustrating twist on the Switch 2 preorder gauntlet

By Ethan Gach Published April 24, 2025
CultureFeature

The Internet Reacts To The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remaster Taking Over Like It’s 2006 Again

Bethesda's classic Xbox 360 RPG is blowing up Steam

By Ethan Gach Published April 23, 2025
CultureNews

Diablo 4 Doesn’t Sound Like It’s Headed To Switch 2 Anytime Soon

The loot RPG's online requirement might be a hassle

By Ethan Gach Published April 23, 2025
CultureNews

Nintendo’s Already Apologizing For Not Having Enough Switch 2s

Switch 2 preorders in Japan already surpassed the Mario maker's expectations

By Ethan Gach Published April 23, 2025
CultureNews

The Fall Release Calendar Takes Shape As Ghost of Yotei Rushes Out Ahead Of Grand Theft Auto 6

The Ghost of Tsushima sequel lands on PS5 in October

By Ethan Gach Published April 23, 2025

Tips & Guides

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: A Complete Guide To Getting Your Hands On One

Everything to know about snagging Nintendo's most anticipated console ever

By Ethan Gach Published April 22, 2025
CultureNews

Civilization VII‘s Road To Recovery Continues With Fourth Big Update

The 4X strategy sequel just got a ton more highly request features

By Ethan Gach Published April 22, 2025
CultureNews

Days Gone Remastered Will Let You Play At Half Speed

The PS5 version is adding new accessibility features

By Ethan Gach Published April 22, 2025
CultureNews

Nintendo Ratchets Up Hunt For Mysterious User Behind Massive Pokémon Leak

The company has subpoenaed data from Discord about 'GameFreakOUT'

By Ethan Gach Published April 21, 2025
CultureNews

A Major Retro Handheld Maker Just Stopped All U.S. Shipments Over Tariffs

Anbernic's popular emulation handhelds are about to get way more expensive

By Ethan Gach Published April 21, 2025

OpinionCommentary

GameStop Meme Deal Might Be The Perfect Time To Trade In Your Xbox Series X

GameStop is promising $420.69 for old Microsoft consoles

By Ethan Gach Published April 21, 2025
CultureNews

Renting Video Game Consoles Is So Back

You can pay to borrow a PS5 in Japan and it's surprisingly popular

By Ethan Gach Published April 21, 2025
OpinionCommentary

Can Marathon Afford Not To Be Free?

Bungie has never released a free-to-play game before

By Ethan Gach Published April 12, 2025
CultureNews

7 Incredibly Fresh Looks At The Next Game From The Makers Of Halo And Destiny

Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon continues to look spectacular

By Ethan Gach Published April 12, 2025
CultureNews

Bungie’s Ambitious Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Marathon Launches This Year: Here’s Everything We Know

Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter is a colorful cybernetic riff on Escape from Tarkov

By Ethan Gach Published April 12, 2025

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