Jason Schreier

Eight PS2 Games Are Coming To PS4 Tomorrow–And They’re Pricey

Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to download and play PS2 games like Dark Cloud, Rogue Galaxy, and Grand Theft Auto III on PlayStation 4. If you’re willing to pay. Continuing the grand tradition they started with PlayStation Now, Sony’s decided to charge a whole lot of money for these PS2 classics, which they say are…

Podcast: There Are Too Many Video Games

After a weeklong Thanksgiving break, Kotaku Splitscreen is back to talk about one of the fundamental problems of our day: There are too many video games. In this extra-packed episode of the podcast, Kirk and I talk about all the games we’ve been playing: Fallout 4, Just Cause 3, Final Fantasy XIV, and many more.…

Dark Souls III will be out on April 12, 2016, Bandai Namco just announced. Prepare to die, etc. It’ll be out on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Game designer American McGee (Alice) says his sister, Mercy Covington, has been missing since November 10. If you have any information, contact the Dallas police department

The Witcher 3 Wins Game of the Year At The 2015 Game Awards

The Witcher 3 took home the grand prize at this year’s 2015 Game Awards, beating out Bloodborne, Fallout 4, Metal Gear Solid V, and Super Mario Maker to win Game of the Year. It’s no surprise that CD Projekt Red’s role-playing game took top honors—The Witcher 3 is one of the year’s most ambitious and…

In 2014, The Elder Scrolls Online had a monthly paid subscription. In 2015, it ditched those subs. Now, Bethesda’s literally offering money to people who play it—they’re giving away $1 million to a random player, to be announced on February 1 2016.

Here’s a neat-looking indie that just got announced: Where The Water Tastes Like Wine, “a bleak American folk tale about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny.”

Watch The 2015 Game Awards Live, Right Here

We might be a month away from the end of 2015, but hey, it’s never too early for an award show. Tonight is Geoff Keighley’s 2015 Game Awards, and it should be packed full of news and fun showcases. You can watch The Game Awards, which start at 9pm Eastern, right here. We’ll also be…

The role-playing game Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel will be out on December 22, publisher XSEED just announced. This one’s set in the same world as Trails in the Sky, but takes place in a different country with a new cast of characters. It’ll be on both PS3 and Vita.

Every Single Final Fantasy Fan Should Play FFXIV

Hey, you there. Gal or guy who loves Final Fantasy but has spent your entire life avoiding the MMOs because they’re, well, MMOs. Here’s some advice: Go play Final Fantasy XIV. “But wait,” you might say. “Isn’t it one of those big grindy multiplayer games? Don’t I have to pay monthly? I’ll stick to single-player…

Sony’s just announced Bound, an artsy PS4 “notgame” designed by the folks behind Datura. “Bound is a 3D platformer designed for people with the desire to concentrate on the narrative side of games and experience a mature story,” they write. It’ll be at PSX this weekend.

Destiny Player Somehow Kills Oryx By Himself

Even with a full six-person fireteam, it can be tricky to beat Destiny’s most recent raid boss, Oryx. Taking him down is a complicated fight that requires perfect timing and coordination from six experienced raiders. Unless you just say ‘screw it’ and do it yourself. Meet Gatsby, a Destiny player who has spent many hours…

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void Is Already Getting Crazy Pro Matches

Today in Sweden, the organization DreamHack hosted the first professional tournament for the recently released StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, and it led to some genuinely fantastic games. Who says StarCraft II is dead? Nobody, anymore. Probably. Above is video from TY (Terran) vs. Parting (Protoss), who met in the loser’s bracket for one…

The State Of The 3DS In 2015

Though it launched with a whimper, the 3DS has long since roared to life. Even after a soft 2015, Nintendo’s DS successor remains great: If you like Nintendo games, there’s really no reason not to have a 3DS these days. This is part of our 2015 “State of” series, a look at how the five…

The State Of The Vita In 2015

On February 15, 2012, Sony of America launched the PlayStation Vita, a powerhouse portable that they promised would deliver “console-quality gaming” to commutes everywhere. Nearly four years later, it’s safe to say they failed. But the Vita is a great machine—even without Sony’s help. This is part of our 2015 “State of” series, a look…

The Fallout 4 Podcast Extravaganza: Part Two

Fallout 4 is the type of game that grows on you more the more you play it. So we couldn’t help but keep talking about it on this week’s podcast. Today on Kotaku Splitscreen, Kirk and I spend a ton of time talking about weapons, quests, and theories in the latest Fallout. It’s part two…

The PS4 re-release of Beyond: Two Souls will be out next week, Sony says. It’ll be $30 and come with a few new features, including an option to replay the game in chronological order. Also, Heavy Rain’s coming to PS4 on March 1.

The Best JRPG Of The Decade (So Far)

There have been many JRPGs released over the past five years, and many of them are great. Only one can be safely labeled the best. Said JRPG is called Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and despite the awfully generic title, it’s a stellar game, one that calls back to SNES and PS1 classics…

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is delayed to August 23, 2016, Eidos Montreal just announced. It was originally planned for February. Insert all jokes about asking for things here.

Fallout 4 Mod Lets You See What Your Character Is Actually Gonna Say

One of the most irritating parts of Fallout 4, an otherwise excellent depiction of Donald Trump’s America, is the new dialogue system. Now there’s a mod for that. Unlike other Bethesda RPGs, Fallout 4 won’t let you see what your character will say when you’re choosing dialogue. Instead, you get to select one of four…