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Destiny 2‘s Newest DLC Embraces The Grind Even More

Today marks the release of the latest expansion for Destiny 2, a video game in which players travel through space trying to buy enough shaders to please Bobby Kotick. In the past, Destiny’s expansions have followed a certain familiar rhythm. The Black Armory is very different. Rather than release individually priced expansions in Destiny 2‘s…

Disgraced NFL Star Kareem Hunt Is Being Removed From Madden 19

Former Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt, who has been suspended from the NFL after video emerged of him assaulting a 19 year-old woman, is also going to be removed entirely from EA Sports’ Madden 19 game. Speaking with TMZ, an EA rep says “We are in the process of removing Kareem Hunt from the Madden NFL…

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s Fantastic First Expansion Sheds Light On The First Assassin

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has slowly expanded with new side missions and mercenaries battles, and while those might have been welcome diversions, they were a little light on story. The game’s first DLC, Legacy of the First Blade, launched its debut episode today. It’s a solid addition to the game, bringing tough challenges, introspective writing, and…

A Bite-Sized Simulation Game

I love simulation games of all kinds. Give me Dwarf Fortress, SimCity 3000, or The Sims and I can get lost in them for days. Sometimes, I don’t have days in which to get lost in a game. Simmiland scratches my simulation itch without taking too much time away from my life. I’m a busy…

Tumblr’s New Algorithm Thinks Garfield Is Explicit Content

Yesterday, Tumblr announced that it will ban all adult content starting December 17th. As users logged into their accounts, they have seen that some of their posts now have a red banner across them, marking them as flagged for explicit content. The problem is, a lot of these posts are hilariously far from being pornographic.…

We are streaming Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, which is out today on Switch, PS4, and Xbox, over on our Twitch channel! Come yell at Tim as he yells at how much he is pretty sure he is going to like this game!

The U.S. Army Has A New Plan To Recruit Gamers

In a burnt-out, four-story shopping mall on the eastern outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, one room blared with the raucous sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s—Metallica, Boston, Blue Oyster Cult. American troops had occupied the Sha’ab Central Market, then known as the Forward Operating Base Callahan, in 2007, and from there, American soldiers were taking in…

Sea Of Thieves’ Newest Update Makes The Game More Surprising And More Satisfying

When Sea of Thieves launched back in March, it felt pretty barren. The open sea in the Xbox and PC pirate game was gorgeous, but there wasn’t much to do. Since then, updates have brought new threats and areas, encouraging pirates to team up to take on sharks, survive volcanoes and explore distant islands. The…

Fortnite maker Epic Games announced today that it’s opening its own PC store, the newest entry in a now-crowded market that also includes Steam, GOG, and Discord. Epic says its store will take a 12% cut—as opposed to Steam’s 30% cut—offering what appears to be a way better deal for developers.

Trainer Battles Make Pokémon Go Finally Feel Complete

Pokémon Go is ready to expand once again with the upcoming addition of trainer battles, offering the first real head-to-head competition the game has seen since it launched in 2016. Last week, Niantic invited Kotaku to try out this new mode at their offices, and much like the game itself, these battles are a little…

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Composer Nobuo Uematsu has announced on his Facebook page that he will begin playing concerts in Japan next year. He still hasn’t decided when he will return to composing. It sounds like his health is improving. Good news!

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Just Cause 4 Easter Egg Turns The Game Into An Indie Hit

Plenty of games contain Easter eggs that reference other games. For example, literally every game released since 2012 has included a Dark Souls bonfire in an obscure corner of at least one map. Rare, however, is the Easter egg that straight up transforms a game into the thing it’s referencing. Just Cause 4 has gone…

New, Very Nice SNES Console Was Made With A Record Label

Analogue, makers of fine custom Nintendo (and now Sega) consoles, just released a new SNES machine as a collaboration with electronic label Ghostly. It’s gorgeous The Ghostly x Analogue Super Nt is a console that can play SNES and Super Famicom games (like, the actual cartridges), run them in 1080p and output digital audio. So…

Ubisoft Club Points, which you used to be able to bank indefinitely, will as of April 2019 begin expiring “2 years from the date of acquisition”.

Oh Hell Yeah It’s Tank O’Clock In Battlefield V

I’ve enjoyed Battlefield V so far, but it’s about to get the one thing it’s been short on since launch: a massive increase in the number of tank-related fatalities. Starting tomorrow (Update: maybe later), the game’s first major update will be available, and it’s notable for two things. The first is the addition of another…

New Mod Lets You Play Game Boy Advance Games In HD On A TV

The Game Boy Advance had some great games. In addition to portable versions of great console games like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, there were also lots of great original games like Metroid: Fusion and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Unfortunately, none of them have been ported to modern hardware. Thankfully, someone’s been working on a handy…

Bethesda Is Sending Out Replacements For Fallout 76’s Nylon Trash Bags

Of all the things Fallout 76 has got wrong, a switcheroo on a collector’s edition bag has proved to be one of the most contentious. In an attempt to make that right, Bethesda is now going to send folks a proper canvas bag—presumably like the ones originally advertised—as a replacement for the plastic junk. If…

Red Dead Online’s grindy economy is gettin some changes In a tweet today, Rockstar Games confirmed the economy will be adjusted alongside bug fixes. The goal is to “ensure all activities are appropriately rewarding and fun,” with updates coming potentially as early as the end of the week.