Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re looking at instances where elements from “Game of Thrones” crossed over into video games! However, we’re not including any actual tie-ins, like the Telltale series. And since some of these games reference key moments in the show, we’ll go ahead and issue a spoiler warning just in case. Your … Read more

Pride in being asexual means accepting that most games won’t have your back. I love a good romantic arc, but romance doesn’t have to translate to sex – and yet more often than not, mainstream media depicts romance purely through the lens of physical intimacy. Why does it fall to dating and farming sims to … Read more

Hands-On: Yars Rising mixes retro and modern gaming in a fine Metroidvania stew Over the past few years, Atari has been completely revamping its portfolio by releasing new takes on classic games like Missile Command, Centipede, and Asteroids. The latest project in this endeavor is Yars Rising, a new take on a name that – … Read more

The end of the ‘Light and Darkness Saga’ in ‘Destiny 2’, and a classic Luigi game comes to the Nintendo Switch Summer is usually a slow season for new video game releases, but that’s not necessarily set in stone. This year, several long-anticipated games are coming, including the conclusion of a decade-long saga in “Destiny … Read more

Summer is finally here, and it promises indie darlings and Triple A hits releasing week after week. This year has a lot to live up to compared to 2023’s best releases, but it’s been strong so far with releases like Princess Peach: Showtime! and Little Kitty, Big City winning over gamers and cat lovers alike. Despite appearances, #BLUD isn’t a Cartoon … Read more

The situation over at Steam regarding the game Banana is spiraling a bit out of control. Three days ago, I wrote about how the game’s playercount was exploding, up to 420,000 concurrent players a night. Now, it’s doubled, up to 847,000 players as of a few hours ago. If this pace continues, in a few … Read more

Happy Father’s Day weekend to all the dads and dad havers who are reading Kotaku. Yes, it’s the time of year that we celebrate the daddies in our lives—whether that be our fathers or the men we call daddy. So hey, we figured we’d make a big ol’ list of the best dads and/or daddies … Read more

By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. A busy June for gaming news just got a little busier. Nintendo announced its next Direct presentation, which will take place on June 18th at 10AM ET. The event … Read more

I finally saw Challengers this week. It immediately entered my personal echelon of the great modern sports movies (amd it’s a gripping, thorny romantic drama too). The movie does a terrific job of using the existing powerful narrative structures and character archetypes in sports to create a compelling story — the washed-up prospect, the fading … Read more

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Every summer, video game makers show off new games coming later in the year, and Wirecutter was on the ground at this year’s Summer Game Fest to go hands-on with some major upcoming releases. From charming … Read more