I like plenty of things about Final Fantasy XV, but the map and menus are not among them. This game’s interface is a mess of nonsense so carelessly taped together that it defies logic or comprehension.
Here Is A Very Specific Video Game Thing That Sucks
Sometimes, video games are good. Other times, they suck. Here is a thing some good games do that really sucks.Read more…
Nioh Devs Say They Changed Co-Op So It Wouldn’t Be ‘Too Easy’
The PS4’s new action game Nioh gets a whole lot right, but a change to co-op between the most recent demo and the full game has some fans rankled. In a statement to Kotaku, the game’s creative director says the change was made to keep the game from being too easy.
Tips For Playing Nioh
The PS4 samurai action game Nioh is out today. It is really good. It’s also really difficult. If you want to play it but don’t want to spend hours figuring out how everything works, I’ve got you covered.
Some Quick Thoughts On The Ghost Recon Wildlands Beta
Last weekend Ubisoft ran a closed beta for their upcoming open-world tangos ’n tactics game Ghost Recon Wildlands. I spent a few hours playing and am here to tell you what I thought.
Yakuza 0 Demonstrates How To Answer The Phone
The following gif from Yakuza 0 explains why I am purchasing a corded phone and demonstrates how I will be answering it for the rest of my life.
How To Enjoy Resident Evil 7 If You’re A Big Scaredy Cat
So you’ve been hearing good things about Resident Evil 7, and you want to play it. There’s only one problem: you’re a huge coward. Don’t worry! I’ve got your covered.
Podcast: A Rain Of Games From Japan
This week on Kotaku Splitscreen, Jason’s out so I’m joined by our own Luke Plunkett to talk Nintendo Switch, Yakuza 0, and the hard rain of big new games coming out of Japan.
At long last, the beloved 2005 action/tactics game Swat 4 is available on GOG.
At long last, the beloved 2005 action/tactics game Swat 4 is available on GOG. The folks at GOG have also posted an interview with two of the core designers, Paul Hellquist and Bill Gardner.Read more…
Isaac Asimov’s Foundation: Essential reading that set the stage for modern science fiction.
Isaac Asimov’s Foundation: Essential reading that set the stage for modern science fiction.