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Hands-On With Highguard: The Apex Devs’ Wild New Shooter Deserves A Chance

The veterans of Titanfall 2 take on a Rust-like "raid" shooter

The Firewall Collapsed In 2025, And Not Just For Video Games

I guess "NIAMOS! (ChandrilIan Club Mix)" came out this year. That was cool.

10 Of The Best Demos To Check Out In October’s Steam Next Fest

We've ploughed through the thousands of submissions to bring you an eclectic collection of fascinating games

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero: How To Survive Online Play

Playing against other people online can be challenging, but that's what makes victory so rewarding

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Engrossing Games To Distract You From The World

Yes, the internet’s back on. But stop doomscrolling and play some video games!

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Ending Doesn’t Earn The Benefit Of The Doubt

Spoilers ahead, but let’s talk about how Rebirth ’s ending falls short of Remake ’s thematic thrust

Mind-Control Gaming Isn’t Sci-Fi, It’s Just Science

Virtual reality experts talk to Kotaku about where gaming tech is at and where it’s going

Everything That’s Happened In The Microsoft-Activision Merger Saga

Since January 2022, Microsoft has been trying to complete its $70 billion purchase of Activision

The Year In Gaming Apologies

Starfield and Cyberpunk 2077 sit neatly alongside delays, lies, and much more

X-COM: UFO Defense Would Have Been Canned If Its Creators Hadn’t Secretly Revolted