Life is Pain

<i>Hades 2</i>’s Fourth Patch Nerfs Some Overpowered Builds Ahead Of First Major Update

Hades 2’s Fourth Patch Nerfs Some Overpowered Builds Ahead Of First Major Update

The latest patch also makes it more effective to stab some people in the back

Moises Taveras

PublishedJuly 17, 2024

EntertainmentFantasy

We Compared HBO’s <em>House of the Dragon</em> To <em>Game Of Thrones</em> To Determine The Worst Ways To Die

EntertainmentFantasy

We Compared HBO’s House of the Dragon To Game Of Thrones To Determine The Worst Ways To Die

Has any cable series devised more gruesome ways to kick the bucket?

Lea Goldman

PublishedJuly 14, 2024

<i>Elden Ring</i> Fans Let Down By The DLC’s Ending Are Missing The Point

Elden Ring Fans Let Down By The DLC’s Ending Are Missing The Point

You’re all missing the forest for the (halig)trees

Moises Taveras

PublishedJuly 11, 2024

EntertainmentSuperhero

<i>Supacell</i> Episode 1 Review: Survival And Synchronicity

EntertainmentSuperhero

Supacell Episode 1 Review: Survival And Synchronicity

The first episode of creator Rapman's Netflix superhero series establishes the show's themes and visual identity

Tara Clapper

PublishedJuly 11, 2024

<i>Elden Ring</i> Player Beats DLC's Final Boss In The Most Terrifying Way Possible

Elden Ring Player Beats DLC's Final Boss In The Most Terrifying Way Possible

They did an ‘all hit’ run of the fight, meaning no flasks, blocking, or dodging was allowed

Moises Taveras

PublishedJune 28, 2024

OpinionImpressions

Every Game We Played At This Year's Not-E3 Summer Game Fest Extravaganza

Our brains are hyped goop after playing 36 of the biggest, coolest, and weirdest games coming out in 2024 and beyond

Alyssa Mercante

and Ethan Gach

PublishedJune 14, 2024

Game Tips

10 Tips For <i>Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance</i> Beginners

Game Tips

10 Tips For Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Beginners

New to Atlus' RPG? Follow these tips and Da’at won’t be a problem

Timothy Monbleau

PublishedJune 14, 2024

<i>Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II</i>: The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II: The Kotaku Review

A spellbinding meditation on anguish and compassion, Hellblade II delivers one of the most gripping interactive and…

Claire Jackson

PublishedMay 21, 2024

<i>Lorelei And The Laser Eyes</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

Lorelei And The Laser Eyes: The Kotaku Review

The makers of Device 6 bring us a one-of-a-kind narrative puzzle box worth solving

Willa Rowe

PublishedMay 15, 2024

<i>Final Fantasy 8 </i>Is The Perfect Follow-Up To <i>FF7</i>