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9 Games To Play After 007 First Light

So you want to punch, shoot, use gadgets, and sneak some more? Well, we can help with that

By Zack Zwiezen Published July 31, 2026

CultureNewsMorning Checkpoint

Fans Are Desperate For A Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Nintendo Direct As Price And Pre-Order Rumors Swirl

Also: that mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 has been canceled

By Ethan Gach Published July 17, 2026

Tips & Guides

Overwatch Embraces Chaos And Turns The Cat Into A Heavy Artillery Drone

The ‘Community Created’ mode is cranking up absurdity at the expense of balance

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 7, 2026

A space farer appears on a strange planet.

Games

The Outer Worlds And Grounded Studio Obsidian Losing Around 25 Percent Of Its Staff To Xbox Layoffs

Roles impacted spanned all disciplines, and included employees with over a decade of experience at the studio

By Rebekah Valentine Published July 6, 2026

Deals

Wimbledon 2026 Free Live Stream: How to Watch the Championships Online From Anywhere

Round 1 wraps up today, June 30, with Serena Williams back on Centre Court at 44. Wimbledon is free on UK TV and locked everywhere else.

By Kotaku Deals Published June 30, 2026

Deals

Iowa’s Age Verification Law Takes Effect July 1: What It Means for Adult Sites

On July 1, 2026, Iowa becomes the 26th state to require adult sites to verify every visitor's age. Based on how the same law has played out elsewhere, the likely result isn't an ID form on Pornhub. It's an empty screen. The question worth asking isn't what disappears. It's what the law asks you to hand over to keep access.

By Kotaku Deals Published June 28, 2026

Deals

Bose’s Dolby Atmos Soundbar With TrueSpace and AI Dialogue Is Back at Its All-Time Low

Black Friday was the last time the Bose Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar went this low. Amazon just matched that price again, with five transducers, TrueSpace upmixing, and A.I. Dialogue Mode in a 27-inch bar that needs no subwoofer.

By Kotaku Deals Published June 21, 2026

CultureNews

The Next Version Of Unreal Engine Is Going To Be Filled With GenAI Tools

Epic is also merging Unreal's Fortnite Editor into Unreal Engine 6

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 17, 2026

Deals

UGREEN 100W GaN USB-C Charger Falls to a Near-Giveaway Price at 40% Off on Amazon, Power 4 Devices at Once

A massive 40% discount on an already-affordable charger makes this deal a no-brainer.

By Zainab Falak Published June 11, 2026

Deals

How to Watch the Champions League Final Free: Arsenal vs PSG Live Stream

Arsenal vs PSG. Budapest. Saturday, 5pm BST. For the first time in 34 years, the UK doesn't get the Champions League final free on YouTube, and the US has been paywalled since CBS took the rights. If you're at home in your own country this weekend, the official paid broadcasters are the route. If you're travelling, expatriated, or abroad, here's the working answer to where to watch the Champions League final free, condensed into the parts that actually matter.

By Kotaku Deals Published May 30, 2026