Jail Time, I Choose You: The Best Buy Pokémon Heist That Wasn’t

In a story that sounds like a bizarre side-quest gone wrong, a 45-year-old man was arrested in Pasadena, California, after hiding inside a closed Best Buy overnight. His goal? To … Read More

Purity in Parody: Why You Won’t See a Lamborghini in GTA 6

It’s a tempting thought for any advertiser: placing a real-world brand in the middle of what is arguably the most anticipated entertainment launch in history. However, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick … Read More

The “Leviathan” Effect: Why Subnautica 2 is Shaking Up the Indie Calendar

In the world of game development, timing is everything. A major announcement from a blockbuster franchise can send shockwaves through the industry, and that is exactly what happened on April … Read More

The Evolution of Difficulty: Pragmata and the “Get Gud” Debate

Capcom’s mysterious sci-fi title, Pragmata, has reignited one of the oldest debates in gaming: how hard should a game be? Kotaku explores the “Dispatch Games” philosophy, analyzing whether steep difficulty … Read More

The Ultimate Anti-Scalper Test: Japanese Store Requires Pokémon Quiz

In an effort to combat the persistent issue of scalping, a prominent electronics retailer in Japan has introduced a creative—and slightly bizarre—barrier for entry. Kotaku reports that a Bic Camera … Read More

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Director Confirms Part 3 is On Track

The ambitious journey to remake one of gaming’s most iconic stories is nearing its final chapter. Kotaku reports that Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has provided … Read More

Sony Clarifies PlayStation “DRM Panic”: One-Time Online Check Explained

The gaming community recently found itself in a state of high alert following reports regarding Digital Rights Management (DRM) on Sony’s latest hardware. Kotaku reports that after several days of … Read More