Composer

This <i>Skies Of Arcadia</i> Music Box Is Making My Heart Melt

This Skies Of Arcadia Music Box Is Making My Heart Melt

I’ve enthusiastically expressed my love for role-playing game Skies of Arcadia in a variety of different ways since…

PublishedSeptember 25, 2019

The Secret To The Success Of <i>Bastion</i>, <i>Pyre</i>, And <i>Hades</i>: No Forced Crunch, Yes Forced Vacations<i></i>

The Secret To The Success Of Bastion, Pyre, And Hades: No Forced Crunch, Yes Forced Vacations

It’s been ten years since Supergiant Games opened its doors. The team put all of their hopes into the studio’s debut…

Nathan Grayson

PublishedSeptember 13, 2019

ReviewsMultiplatform

<i>Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers: </i>The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

ReviewsMultiplatform

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers: The Kotaku Review

Shadowbringers, the latest expansion to Final Fantasy XIV, released two months ago, and I cannot begin to fathom the…

PublishedSeptember 13, 2019

Developer’s Close Call With Raccoons Somehow Inspired Noir Detective Game

During a PAX-adjacent Microsoft event in Seattle last week, I’d just finished playing the demo of Backbone, a noir…

Nathan Grayson

PublishedSeptember 11, 2019

9/11/19

Twenty Years Later, <i>Chrono Cross </i>Remains A Musical Masterpiece

Twenty Years Later, Chrono Cross Remains A Musical Masterpiece

I’m playing Greedfall right now and enjoying myself in spite of some misgivings. One thing I miss at the moment—and…

PublishedSeptember 11, 2019

OpinionImpressions

<i>Farewell</i> Is A Fitting Goodbye To The World Of <i>Celeste</i>

OpinionImpressions

Farewell Is A Fitting Goodbye To The World Of Celeste

Celeste is as perfect a platformer as has ever been made. Its mixture of charming visuals, fantastic music, and…

PublishedSeptember 10, 2019

9/5/19

<i>Celeste</i>'s Upcoming Free DLC Closes Out The Story

Celeste's Upcoming Free DLC Closes Out The Story

In a surprise announcement, the folks behind Celeste revealed that the endearing puzzle-platformer will be getting so…

Ian Walker

PublishedSeptember 5, 2019

K.K. Slider Is The Most Influential Musician Of Our Generation

Beyoncé? Radiohead? Taylor Swift? Daft Punk? All great musicians, yes, but not quite the single greatest musician of…

Nina Corcoran

PublishedSeptember 3, 2019

9/1/19

<i>Night In The Woods </i>Designer Alec Holowka Dies

Night In The Woods Designer Alec Holowka Dies

Alec Holowka, a developer on Night in the Woods and other independent video games, died Saturday morning, according…

Jason Schreier

PublishedSeptember 1, 2019

I Keep Quitting <i>Dragon Quest XI</i> Thanks To Its Atrocious Music

I Keep Quitting Dragon Quest XI Thanks To Its Atrocious Music

Ever since my friend and Kotaku comrade in arms Tim Rogers reviewed Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age last…