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games1 day ago•15 min saved

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Sells Strong in Japan Despite Early Gameplay Criticism

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, securing the third spot in Japanese weekly sales with 26,728 units sold in its first week. While Nintendo is promoting the title through My Nintendo rewards and sweepstakes, early impressions from Kotaku highlight significant frustration with the game’s time-management mechanics and repetitive exploration loops. The game features four Flame Lords, including Queen Theodora, whose story is praised for strong character writing but hindered by tedious progression systems that require extensive map traversal and resource gathering.

via Kotaku|

#fire-emblem-fortunes-weave #games #kotaku

news19 days ago•13 min saved

IGN’s Latest Layoff Wave Targets Veterans Across Departments

Kotaku reports IGN is conducting another round of layoffs across multiple departments, hitting high-profile talent including longtime hosts Seth Macy and Brian Altano, as part of ongoing post-event cost-cutting under owner Ziff Davis after recent events like IGN Live and San Diego Comic-Con.

via Kotaku|

#hosts #ign #kotaku

games1 month ago•14 min saved

Warp Week 2002 Edition: Kotaku Rewinds to the Year That Shaped Modern Gaming

Kotaku launches Warp Week with The 2002 Edition, a nostalgia-forward series that revisits 2002-era gaming as if it were that year again, exploring the console wars and iconic releases (Halo, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Wind Waker) and promising a top-12 list of 2002 games to close the week.

via Kotaku|

#2002-edition #games #gaming-history

gaming3 months ago•16 min saved

Xbox in talks over Compulsion Games’ future amid shutdown rumors

Rumors that Xbox could shut down Compulsion Games circulated, but Kotaku later reported leadership is negotiating with Microsoft about the studio’s fate; no details have been disclosed and Microsoft did not comment. Compulsion, known for South of Midnight and We Happy Few, reportedly employs around 100 people; the latest title was praised creatively but had limited commercial impact. The outcome remains unconfirmed.

via Pure Xbox|

#compulsion-games #gaming #kotaku

games4 months ago•14 min saved

Bond’s Quiet Opening Fails To Excite In 007 First Light’s First 13 Minutes

IO Interactive released the first 13 minutes of 007 First Light in 4K after early leaks; the opening is moody and stealthy but feels bland and generic, though the rest of the game could redeem it for Bond fans ahead of the May 27 launch (May 26 for pre-orders).

via Kotaku|

#007-first-light #games #io-interactive

business5 months ago•6 min saved

Kotaku expands under new ownership with Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter

Kotaku has appointed Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter as part of expansion under new owners, with traffic reported to have doubled since the acquisition and additional hires planned to strengthen coverage of the gaming industry and indie scenes.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#acquisition #business #expansion

odds-and-ends8 months ago•14 min saved

The Headline Lab: Crafting Kotaku's Battlefield 6 Story

Kotaku editor Ethan Gach reveals how headlines are brainstormed, sharing Slack chatter that nudges a routine Battlefield 6 Season 2 update toward a punchier, more memorable line and illustrating the editorial process behind the post.

via Kotaku|

#battlefield-6 #editorial-process #headline-writing

business1 year ago•1 min saved

G/O Media Sells Kotaku, Marks End of an Era

G/O Media is winding down its operations and has sold its last major site, Kotaku, to European publisher Keleops, leaving only The Root remaining among its properties, as the company and industry face ongoing challenges.

via The New York Times|

#business #digital-media #go-media

business1 year ago•2 min saved

G/O Media Sells Kotaku to Keleops, Marking a Portfolio Dismantling

G/O Media sold the gaming news site Kotaku to European media company Keleops, which plans to expand its U.S. presence and focus on tech and pop culture, leaving G/O Media with only The Root. The move is part of Keleops' broader strategy to grow its media portfolio in the U.S., with plans for further acquisitions.

via Axios|

#business #go-media #keleops

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Survive Thanksgiving with These Mobile Games

With Thanksgiving approaching, Kotaku suggests using mobile games as a distraction during potentially awkward family gatherings. Recommended games include Pokémon TCG Pocket, Star Wars: Hunters, and the mobile ports of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. These games offer engaging experiences that can help pass the time when social interactions become challenging.

via Kotaku|

#distraction #familytime #kotaku

video-games2 years ago•2 min saved

"Prytania Media Blames Media for Closure of Possibility Space Game Studio"

Game publisher Prytania Media has shut down studio Possibility Space, with co-founder Jeff Strain seemingly attributing the closure to an upcoming article from Kotaku reporter Ethan Gach. Strain claimed that after receiving questions about a not-yet-public project, an emergency meeting with its publishers led to the cancellation of the project and subsequent closure of the studio. This marks the second Prytania subsidiary to close this year, following the shutdown of Crop Circle Games. The closure has surprised employees and sparked reactions on social media, with some expressing concerns about the impact of media reporting on the industry.

via The Verge|

#game-industry #kotaku #possibility-space

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Gamers Share Their Top Picks for 2024's Most Anticipated Games"

Kotaku asks readers to share their most anticipated games of 2024, with titles like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Tekken 8, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League already generating excitement. The article also highlights other highly anticipated games such as Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, Skull and Bones, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

via Kotaku|

#2024 #games #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Top 10 Game-Changing Kotaku Stories in 2023"

Kotaku's top 10 stories of 2023 include topics such as asset theft accusations against a PC game on Steam, multiple versions of "Across the Spider-Verse" in theaters, a raid by Wizards of the Coast to retrieve Magic: The Gathering cards from a YouTuber's house, a YouTuber buying all video games on the Wii U and 3DS eShops before they close, and unintended next-gen vaginas in The Witcher 3. Other notable stories include the disposal of over $30 million worth of Funko pops, changes in HBO's The Last of Us series, and unhinged April Fools patch notes for Overwatch 2.

via Kotaku|

#2023 #gaming #gaming-news

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"Top Video Game Sequels: Reader Favorites and Must-Plays of 2023"

Kotaku readers have voted on the best video game sequels of all time, with Mass Effect 2, Street Fighter II, Halo 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Portal 2 emerging as the top choices. Other honorable mentions include Super Metroid, Mega Man 2, Silent Hill 2, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Super Mario Bros 3. These sequels were praised for their improvements upon the original games, innovative gameplay, and lasting impact on the gaming industry.

via Kotaku|

#best-games #gaming #kotaku

personal-reflections3 years ago•6 min saved

Longtime Kotaku Writer Luke Plunkett Departs After 17 Years

After 17 years at Kotaku, a writer reflects on their time at the website, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to talk about video games on the internet. They recount the ups and downs, the friendships made, and the challenges faced. Despite the difficulties, they are proud of the work done and the impact made. The writer thanks their colleagues and contributors, expressing appreciation for their support and talent. They conclude by expressing excitement for the future and the opportunity to explore life beyond video games.

via Kotaku|

#farewell #journalism #kotaku