Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Back before Mario was Super or DK had his Country, the two debuted together in 1981’s Donkey Kong, and while the pair have had a lot of adventures since then, some folks remain nostalgic for that classic arcade action. It seems Nintendo holds a torch for it as well, as they’ve delivered a number of spiritual successors over the years, including the critically-acclaimed 1994 Game Boy version of Donkey Kong and the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. Now, after nearly a decade away, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is returning with an expanded Switch remake of the original Game Boy Advance […]
When a new console comes out, it’s often a hellish endeavor trying to get one in the first year. So, with the Switch 2 rumored to drop later this year, prospective buyers will be happy to know that Nintendo is reportedly looking to ensure that if you w...
It’s already been eight whole years since Final Fantasy XV, and its ending still gets us all choked up just thinking about it. Read on for all things Palworldand the highly unusual tale of mobile gameLove Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live.Read ...
There’s more to do in Palworld than just capturing adorable not-Pokémon and forcing them into conscripted labor. You can also force them to mate! From Pal breeding to the best loadouts and attachments for the latest Warzoneweaponry, these are the week’...
The first month of 2024 is coming to a close, and we’ve already been enjoying some fine games here at Kotaku. We hope this year has brought you some pleasant gaming experiences as well. Read more...
No matter what you’re doing or what you’re playing at the moment, it feels like we’re all just biding our time until the announcement of the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. Colloquially known as the Switch 2 around these parts, reporting on the forth...
Finding a Nintendo Switch 2 in stores should be easy, compared to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, as a huge amount of consoles should be produced during the first fiscal year of availability. Providing an update on today's earlier report, which suggests the next console by Nintendo will be released later this year with an 8" LCD panel, Bloomberg's Takashi Mochizuki revealed on X/Twitter that, based on display shipment data, Nintendo should produce over 10 million units in the console's first fiscal year of availability. This, coupled with the fact that there are no chip shortages, should […]
Today, Bloomberg has reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 console might launch this year equipped with an 8-inch LCD screen, according to Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase. The Bloomberg report mentions Hayase's prediction to be based on research on small and medium displays, checking with companies involved in the supply chain. As such, Hayase reckons the Nintendo Switch 2 will be the force behind a doubling in the shipments of amusement displays in 2024. Of course, Nintendo has not officially confirmed a new console yet. However, rumors on the Nintendo Switch 2 have been swirling for many months now. Even industry […]
Folks just can’t get enough of Palworld, the “Pokémon with guns” survival game that’s selling like hot cakes right now. While everyone and their mother’s getting in on the action, the game’s official servers are being plagued by cheaters and hackers th...
Back before Mario was Super or DK had his Country, the two debuted together in 1981’s Donkey Kong, and while the pair have had a lot of adventures since then, some folks remain nostalgic for that classic arcade action. It seems Nintendo holds a torch for it as well, as they’ve delivered a number of spiritual successors over the years, including the critically-acclaimed 1994 Game Boy version of Donkey Kong and the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. Now, after nearly a decade away, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is returning with an expanded Switch remake of the original Game Boy Advance […]
When a new console comes out, it’s often a hellish endeavor trying to get one in the first year. So, with the Switch 2 rumored to drop later this year, prospective buyers will be happy to know that Nintendo is reportedly looking to ensure that if you w...
It’s already been eight whole years since Final Fantasy XV, and its ending still gets us all choked up just thinking about it. Read on for all things Palworldand the highly unusual tale of mobile gameLove Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live.Read ...
There’s more to do in Palworld than just capturing adorable not-Pokémon and forcing them into conscripted labor. You can also force them to mate! From Pal breeding to the best loadouts and attachments for the latest Warzoneweaponry, these are the week’...
The first month of 2024 is coming to a close, and we’ve already been enjoying some fine games here at Kotaku. We hope this year has brought you some pleasant gaming experiences as well. Read more...
No matter what you’re doing or what you’re playing at the moment, it feels like we’re all just biding our time until the announcement of the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. Colloquially known as the Switch 2 around these parts, reporting on the forth...
Finding a Nintendo Switch 2 in stores should be easy, compared to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, as a huge amount of consoles should be produced during the first fiscal year of availability. Providing an update on today's earlier report, which suggests the next console by Nintendo will be released later this year with an 8" LCD panel, Bloomberg's Takashi Mochizuki revealed on X/Twitter that, based on display shipment data, Nintendo should produce over 10 million units in the console's first fiscal year of availability. This, coupled with the fact that there are no chip shortages, should […]
Today, Bloomberg has reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 console might launch this year equipped with an 8-inch LCD screen, according to Omdia analyst Hiroshi Hayase. The Bloomberg report mentions Hayase's prediction to be based on research on small and medium displays, checking with companies involved in the supply chain. As such, Hayase reckons the Nintendo Switch 2 will be the force behind a doubling in the shipments of amusement displays in 2024. Of course, Nintendo has not officially confirmed a new console yet. However, rumors on the Nintendo Switch 2 have been swirling for many months now. Even industry […]
Folks just can’t get enough of Palworld, the “Pokémon with guns” survival game that’s selling like hot cakes right now. While everyone and their mother’s getting in on the action, the game’s official servers are being plagued by cheaters and hackers th...