In the midst of the ongoing escalation between Israel and Palestine, gamers who can’t attend protests in real life are turning to digital spaces to show their support for those suffering as a result of the conflict. The latest venue? The ultra-popular tween hit Roblox.
Source: Kotaku – Kids Are Attending Pro-Palestinian Protests In This Popular Game
Action role-playing game Diablo IV wants fans to bleed for it. Really. The demon dungeon-crawler announced on October 20 that, for the next month, players can donate their actual blood in exchange for in-game items and, ultimately, for the chance to win a liquid-cooled PC infused with more human blood.
Source: Kotaku – Diablo IV Sweepstakes Requires 666 Quarts Of Human Blood
We’ve already recommended you the very best ways to dress up Peter Parker for the most stylish city traversal, but what about his partner-in-crime-fighting, Miles Morales? Worry not, for here we’ve collated the ten best ways to dress to impress the denizens of New York City.
Source: Kotaku – Miles Morales’ 10 Best-Looking Suits In Spider-Man 2
If there was still any question about whether Insomniac Games was done with making Spider-Man games, the end of PlayStation 5-exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 makes it clear the studio still has a lot of stories to tell in that universe. Between post-credits cutscenes and new interview teases, it’s clear Insomniac has…
Source: Kotaku – Spider-Man 2’s Ending Teases Big Things For Spider-Man 3
In amongst Spider-Man 2’s epic main quest, betwixt the huge twists and turns, star appearances, and major plot beats, are dozens of minor side-quests. These range from trivial fetch-em-ups, all the way to entire plot-lines across multiple missions. But every now and then, you find something that feels less like a…
Source: Kotaku – Spider-Man 2’s Most Inspirational Moment Is A Tiny Side Mission
The immensely popular 1997 role-playing game Final Fantasy VII has been worshiped in its original form, grafted into a similarly admired 2020 remake, and now, developer Square Enix promises a magisterial “rebirth” in a PlayStation 5 exclusive set for February 29, 2024. Like the 2020 remake, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth wi…
Source: Kotaku – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Devs Have A Big Surprise Planned For Its Most Iconic Scene
A hacker gang that breached various high-profile companies like computer component manufacturer ADATA and video game publisher Capcom within the last several years has been arrested by an international police force, according to law enforcement agency Europol.
Source: Kotaku – International Police Take Down Capcom Hackers
Alan Wake II releases on October 27, 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via the Epic Games Store. Understandably, video game graphics tech has evolved a bit since the first Alan Wake’s 2010 release on the humble Xbox 360. But if you’re looking to play Remedy Entertainment’s highly anticipated return to Mr. Wake’s…
Source: Kotaku – Whoa, Alan Wake II’s PC Requirements Aren’t Screwing Around
Special Pokémon TCG set Pokémon 151 has been in the wild for about a month now, meaning people have had time to get over the initial fervour, and the best cards have risen to the surface. A smaller set to collect, but with an ongoing release schedule for new products, this return to the series’ Kanto roots has proven…
Source: Kotaku – The Best-Selling, Most Expensive Cards In Pokémon TCG Set 151
Super Mario Wonder launched to an impressive-if-unsurprising 93 on Metacritic. It’s another Cape Feather in the Cappy for Miyamoto and company, who reminded the world once again that our favorite Italian plumber is often imitated but never duplicated (Sorry, Sonic). This latest Super Mario outing ratchets up the…
Source: Kotaku – The Best Mario Wonder Badges And Where To Find Them
Earth isn’t in her best state in Starfield. Without an atmosphere, our home has been reduced to an endless desert. It’s shocking to behold. Only a few signs of humanity’s illustrious past remain, broken ruins poking out of the endless sands. And for some reason, at each of these somber sites sits a single…
Source: Kotaku – Let’s Collect All 18 Snow Globes In Starfield
Now that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is finally out in the wild, players are finding all of its cool moments and comic book Easter eggs. But a bunch have encountered something much more unexpected: a glitch that turns Spider-Man into a little white lump of tofu.
Source: Kotaku – Spider-Man 2 Players Discover Its Most Absurd Glitch
The latest Soulslike to grace us this year is Lords of the Fallen, a reboot of the 2014 game of the same name. While reviews have been mixed and I’m spooked by its dual-world exploration shenanigans, it’s painfully difficult to play because enemies are after your ass all the time. They’re relentless. Or they were,…
Source: Kotaku – Big Lords Of The Fallen Update Chills Enemies Out
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D platformer from Nintendo, has already won over critics and gamers alike for its inventive new worlds and unique powers. Although Wonder supplies you with a lot of tools to ensure your first playthrough won’t be a frustrating one, there’s one trick that’s especially useful and…
Source: Kotaku – These Mario Wonder Infinite 1-Up Cheats Will Make You Immortal
Shawn Layden has been out of PlayStation for four years now, but retirement hasn’t stopped him from weighing in on larger trends in gaming. Long worried about ballooning blockbuster development budgets, the former CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America has added studio consolidation and the state of game…
Source: Kotaku – Ex-PlayStation Boss Has A Warning For The Game Industry
Peter Parker may be an unemployed school teacher late on his mortgage at the start of Insomniac Games’ hotly anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, but that won’t stop the webhead from going goblin mode crafting sleek new Spidey suit designs. Now that everyone has had some time to refamiliarize themselves with the…
Source: Kotaku – Peter Parker’s 10 Best-Looking Suits In Spider-Man 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has only just released for PlayStation 5, but it’s already garnering heaps of praise for its impressively detailed version of New York City that expands upon the original’s. From the addition of Brooklyn and Queens to the increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, New York City in Spider-Man 2…
Source: Kotaku – The Quintessential New York Landmarks In Spider-Man 2
Much like the 2020 franchise spin-off, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Spider-Man 2 contains a neat Easter egg directly connected to the amazing animated film, Into the Spider-Verse. And the best part is it’s easy to find.
Source: Kotaku – One Of Miles’ Spider-Man 2 Suits Unlocks A Rad Bonus Feature
Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac Games is promising a fix for a bit of an embarrassing slip-up in an upcoming patch. In what was likely an attempt to represent co-protagonist Miles Morales’ Puerto Rican heritage, the Cuban flag was displayed in the character’s apartment instead.
Source: Kotaku – Spider-Man 2 Error Goes Viral, Developer Promises Fix
