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Control Resonant Made The Right Choice Leaving The Oldest House Behind

Some players wish Remedy's new action sequel had retained its predecessor's famous setting, but that would have been the wrong choice for this story

Tauriq Moosa Published October 2, 2026

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Onimusha: Way Of The Sword: The Kotaku Review

Capcom buries something special beneath a lot of compromises

Jackson Tyler Published August 31, 2026
Anime

Anime ‘GTA 6 Killer’ Ananta Finally Has A Release Date And A Slick New Trailer

Is this the free-to-play anime RPG I finally finish?

By Ethan Gach Published August 25, 2026
OpinionImpressions

Killer Bean Is A Very, Very Bad Game

Some cool ideas don't make this open-world action-shooter worth playing

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 10, 2026
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Forza Horizon 6: The Kotaku Review

Xbox’s new open-world racing game doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it didn’t really need to

By Zack Zwiezen Published May 14, 2026

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Crimson Desert Surprises Players With An Important Feature Delivered At Break-Neck Speed: ‘Do They Even Sleep?’

The latest patch makes an important change to how war works

By Ethan Gach Published May 2, 2026
CultureNews

Dev Behind Busted GTA IV-Like Steam Release Puts Out Apology Letter

Samson's first post-launch update arrives Friday and should fix a lot of its issues, says the game's creative director

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 8, 2026
Tips & Guides

How To Actually Finish Open-World Games In 2026

Trying to complete Crimson Desert, Assassin's Creed Shadows, or some other open-world game? Here are some tips

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 2, 2026
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Fable Reboot Features ‘Seamless’ Open World And Is Launching This Fall

The upcoming Xbox RPG will feature a massive open world version of Albion for the first time

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 22, 2026
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Pokémon Legends Z-A’s Small, Boring Map Is Leaving Fans Disappointed

The latest entry in the Nintendo series isn't impressing fans with its dull urban open world

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 16, 2025

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A Lot Of Great Open-World Games Are Super Cheap Right Now

Most of the Saints Row franchise as well as Shadow of Mordor, Greedfall, Slime Rancher and more are currently very cheap on GOG

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 15, 2025
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Mafia: The Old Country Is Getting A Real Open-World Mode

Free Ride will add new missions and activities to Old Country's gorgeous but mostly empty world

By Zack Zwiezen Published August 15, 2025
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GTA 6‘s Delay Has Reportedly Led To Chaos At Other Studios And Publishers

We know that EA was closely watching GTA 6 's delay as it plans to launch Battlefield 6

By Zack Zwiezen Published May 9, 2025
OpinionCommentary

GTA 6‘s New Trailer Features A Real Couple For The First Time In Series

Rockstar Games is doing something it's never done before in GTA with Jason and Lucia

By Zack Zwiezen Published May 7, 2025
CultureNews

13 Things We Spotted In GTA 6 Trailer 2

From references to hurricanes to the possible return of a GTA: Vice City character

By Zack Zwiezen Published May 6, 2025

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The Internet Reacts To GTA 6‘s Big Delay

'GTA 5 Came Out 6 Months After My Son Was Born, He's Now In High School'

By Ethan Gach Published May 2, 2025
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Delayed To May 2026

Rockstar's tentpole release GTA 6 receives a six-month delay

By John Walker Published May 2, 2025
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GTA 6‘s Second Trailer Will Likely Arrive Closer To Launch, Says Take-Two CEO

Grand Theft Auto 6 's next trailer might still be months away

By Zack Zwiezen Published March 31, 2025
Tips & Guides

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Tips Galore And More Of The Week’s Best Gaming Pointers

We'll also help you get started in Atomfall and fill you in on AI Limit

Kotaku Staff Published March 30, 2025
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Big Publishers And Studios Are Scrambling To Avoid GTA 6‘s Launch

Some live-service devs are even planning to delay major updates based on Rockstar's plans

By Zack Zwiezen Published March 25, 2025

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