The Next-Gen Xbox Is Called Xbox Series X

The next Xbox console is called the Xbox Series X. It has a weird new shape, a practically identical controller, loads of backwards compatibility, and it’s out in the 2020 holiday season. Here’s the debut trailer: I…really like that box. And the fact the controller looks identical, because really, Xbox controllers have been pretty much…

Watch The 2019 Game Awards Here [Update: It’s Over!]

Here we are again: The Game Awards, in which new game reveals and occasional shenanigans are interspersed with people winning things. Join us, won’t you? Things kick off at 8:30 Eastern. You can watch on YouTube, below, or on Twitch, Mixer, Twitter, or Steam

To go with the already-released Stormtrooper, Fortnite has got some extra Star Wars stuff in the form of skins for Rey, Finn and a Sith Trooper. They’re available now in the game’s item shop.

Microsoft Cancels Streamer’s Partnership After ‘Sex Offender’ Tweet

Harrison “HarrisonJr” Patrick Stewart had, until last week, been a verified streamer and partner on Microsoft’s Mixer platform. His deal has since been cancelled after he tweeted an image of himself alongside the text “Come watch a registered sex offender plays Fortnite with 10 year olds!!” As The Hollywood Reporter…reports, Stewart—who had around 80,000 followers—posted…

The Contents Of The Secret $375 Inside Collector’s Edition Have Been Revealed, And 🤮

In March of last year, iam8bit and developer Playdead announced a very special collector’s edition for indie adventure game Inside. The $375 box contains a PlayStation 4 copy of the game, Steam codes for Inside and Limbo, and a secret something from sex-mannequin maker Realdoll. Now that the collector’s editions are about to ship, iam8bit…

Overwatch Glitch Allows All Heroes To Fly

Unlike most first-person shooters, Overwatch is not opposed to allowing some heroes to fly. Pharah rockets up and bonks her head on the sky’s ceiling. Sigma soars above the battlefield on an invisible cloud of psychic energy during his ult. Zenyatta hovers and should never be allowed to walk. Real flight for everyone, though, is…

Baby Yoda Can Be Bought In The Sims 4

Because EA owns The Sims, and because EA also has the rights to Star Wars video games, we finally have a digital tie-in with the new live-action Mandalorian series. It’s not a Carl Weathers outfit. It’s not a “Bounty Hunter” job for your Sim. It’s a Baby Yoda statue you can buy and put in…

A Big Final Fantasy XIV Update Finally Makes Playing As Blue Mages Better

Final Fantasy XIV’s Blue Mage class was silly but ultimately limited in what it could do. Fans wanted an entire new job class that could fit into established groups. Instead, they got a bite-sized blast of goofy magic that could only team up with other Blue Mages. It was neat but ultimately a disappointment. Thankfully,…

GTA Online’s Latest Update Adds A Huge New Heist

Grand Theft Auto Online got a new heist today, a rare and wonderful occurrence. The Diamond Casino Heist update includes a new heist, as well as new music, weapons, collectibles, and balance changes that make it harder to grief other players. The big star of this new update is, of course, the heist. After the…

Season Of Dawn Is A Nice Break From The Destiny 2 Power Grind

Destiny 2’s latest season features Saint-14, a legendary Titan whom players have been eager to meet. The only catch is that they’ll have to spend a lot of time doing boring stuff before they get to learn more about him. Season of Dawn, which went live on December 10, begins with the return of Osiris,…

New Tekken 7 Character’s Dog Sidekick Is Good And Pure

After previously being revealed at Evo back in August, Tekken 7 newcomer Leroy Smith is finally playable via an update released earlier in the week. This elderly Wing Chun master proved popular in the fighting game community before release thanks to his unique mixture of American and Chinese fashion, but now that he’s available, folks…

Ask Dr. NerdLove: Is My Wife Emotionally Abusive?

Hello, all you little orgasm dermestid beetles, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column to help you take your relationship out of early access. This week, we’re talking about the moments in a person’s life that are the most incandescent, as we watch a good relationship go bad. How can you…

I’m Not Sure If Binging Life Is Strange 2 Is The Right Move

Working at Kotaku usually means that whenever a new game releases, you’re checking it out. It’s a constant churn with little downtime; you’re always rushing to see the next thing. I’ve made one exception this year for Life Is Strange 2. For some, it’s slipped under the radar. For me, I was waiting for the…