The official Spigen Amazon storefront is now offering the best price yet on its new OneTap Pro (MagFit) 3-in-1 Qi2 15W Wireless Charging Stand at $59.99 shipped. Spigen is known for delivering notable value for your money, but this has to be one of the...
Welcome to 9to5toys Battlestation Weekly – your go-to spot for the weekly roundup of the hottest deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This week, we’re spotlighting massive discounts on a bunch of Razer gaming gear ...
It may be Saturday, but it’s possible your week’s work has just begun. Sure, Fortnite dropped its Week 3 quests for Absolute Doom days ago, but you got a little busy, and now you’ve got some catching up to do. If Robert Downey Jr. has taught us anythin...
EVERSPACE 2 developer ROCKFISH Games, being headquartered in Hamburg, couldn't very well pass up on the Cologne-based Gamescom, especially since they've got the Titans DLC coming up soon. Due to launch on September 16 across all platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X) for a price tag of $15, this is the first story DLC for the space combat game that was fully released in 2023. I caught up with ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade and Communications Manager Lee Guille to learn more about EVERSPACE 2: Titans and to discuss various aspects of the industry, from their […]
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has crashed significantly, causing huge losses to major Japanese game companies. Companies such as Nintendo, Sega, Capcom and Square Enix are among the companies to experience a drop. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's stock market has been plummeting for three consecutive days. As of August 5, 2024, the stock market dropped by 4,451.28 Yen from the previous day, which has gone on to make it the biggest drop since the crash of the stock market in 1987. Out of the Japanese game companies that were affected, CAVE was affected the most on this day. They experienced a […]
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the newest game developed by Studio Zero and published by ATLUS. Studio Zero is a division of ATLUS that has developed games such as Catherine: Full Body and now the new exciting addition, Metaphor: ReFantazio, its first game since 2016. ATLUS is the mastermind behind franchises such as Shin Megami Tensei and Persona. In a brand-new character showcase, players are introduced to some of the rivals and allies they can expect to meet in this new universe. The showcase uploaded to YouTube via Official ATLUS West is 18 minutes long and has a disclaimer that the footage […]
Daytona USA was a hit ‘90s arcade racing game by Sega that helped millions of kids pretend they were bad-ass NASCAR drivers, and sported a famous theme song that certain Kotaku editors still get stuck in their heads to this day. This week, it was disco...
According to a developer who worked on every game in the Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games franchise, the reason there’s no appearance for the joint Nintendo and Sega venture during the 2024 Paris Olympics is because, well, the whole series is dead an...
There’s a hell of a lot of harassment going on in gaming. If there’s one thing Kotaku would like to see, it would be big-name publishers speaking up about it, and taking a stand against it, instead of capitulating to it or tacitly endorsing it through ...
Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku studio is working on a game that will surprise fans, according to online reports. During the Essence of Fandom event at Anime Expo, the studio discussed their next game and while they couldn't exactly talk about it, they could say that it will surprise fans. Later, it was clarified that they were talking about the next entry in the Like a Dragon series and not about another franchise. While it will be a while until the next entry in the series releases, fans of the Like a Dragon franchise have a live-action TV […]
Sega's upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations appears to feature another yet-to-be-revealed alternate Shadow. As spotted on X by user @TailsChannel, the character page of the game's official Japanese website mentions Sonic, Modern Sonic, Shadow, and seemingly, an alternate Shadow that will be "coming soon". It's likely that we're looking at an alternate skin for Shadow, but fans are also speculating about classic Shadow, Silver, Metal Sonic, Infinite, or Mephiles. We've included a screenshot of the "coming soon" spot for Shadow below. No further details about this 'alternate' Shadow character have been revealed just yet, but we'll update you as soon […]
At last year’s Game Awards, Sega pulled a crazy move and announced not one, but half a dozen revivals of beloved series that have been dormant for a long time. Chief among them was a new Crazy Taxi game, and we’ve finally gotten the first details about...
Sega's upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot is an Unreal Engine-powered massively multiplayer open-world title, according to the publisher. New details about the reboot were shared in a Japanese recruitment video, in which Crazy Taxi producer Kenji Kanno and his team talk about the game (via VGC). Developed by Sega’s Sapporo Studio, the Crazy Taxi reboot aims to retain the iconic Crazy Taxi style while also adding new mechanics to the reboot. In the video, the the team mentions a realistic city based on the United States’ west coast, while also mentioning a theme park-like map. You'll find the recruitment video below. […]
A hyper-passionate fan base. A notoriously secretive industry. And social media algorithms that encourage people to follow their worst impulses for 15 minutes of fame. It’s a volatile cocktail, and one that might explain why an infamous leaker who went...
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be released in late October on PC and consoles, as revealed by a brand new trailer shared today. The enhanced version of the game, originally released back in 2011, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One on October 25th. A Digital Deluxe Edition will be available alongside the game's standard edition at launch, including an additional level and skin for Shadow releasing during Holiday 2024, additional skill points, an Extra BGM Pack, a Digital Artbook and OST. A Sonic Adventure Legacy Skin will be available […]
A new Metaphor: ReFantazio trailer was shared online today, providing a new look at the upcoming JRPG in development by ATLUS launching later this year. The new trailer, which was shared during the Summer Game Fest 2024 show today, focused on the Archetypes that embody the traits of typical fantasy role-playing game classes such as knight, paladin, dragoon, and so on. Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 11th. You can learn more about the game with the overview below. From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and […]
Samsung has been reported on multiple occasions to introduce a design change with the Galaxy S25 Ultra launch, with the flagship said to feature rounded corners instead of sharp ones, resembling the company’s Galaxy Note 7. However, it is one thing to check out an artist’s impression of the smartphone and another to view an actual render, and we are happy to mention that an official image has come out, but there is a catch. The notable leakster responsible for showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra to his fans has blurred it out unless his financial target is met. Donation goal from […]
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws...
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has crashed significantly, causing huge losses to major Japanese game companies. Companies such as Nintendo, Sega, Capcom and Square Enix are among the companies to experience a drop. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's stock market has been plummeting for three consecutive days. As of August 5, 2024, the stock market dropped by 4,451.28 Yen from the previous day, which has gone on to make it the biggest drop since the crash of the stock market in 1987. Out of the Japanese game companies that were affected, CAVE was affected the most on this day. They experienced a […]
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the newest game developed by Studio Zero and published by ATLUS. Studio Zero is a division of ATLUS that has developed games such as Catherine: Full Body and now the new exciting addition, Metaphor: ReFantazio, its first game since 2016. ATLUS is the mastermind behind franchises such as Shin Megami Tensei and Persona. In a brand-new character showcase, players are introduced to some of the rivals and allies they can expect to meet in this new universe. The showcase uploaded to YouTube via Official ATLUS West is 18 minutes long and has a disclaimer that the footage […]
Daytona USA was a hit ‘90s arcade racing game by Sega that helped millions of kids pretend they were bad-ass NASCAR drivers, and sported a famous theme song that certain Kotaku editors still get stuck in their heads to this day. This week, it was disco...
According to a developer who worked on every game in the Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games franchise, the reason there’s no appearance for the joint Nintendo and Sega venture during the 2024 Paris Olympics is because, well, the whole series is dead an...
There’s a hell of a lot of harassment going on in gaming. If there’s one thing Kotaku would like to see, it would be big-name publishers speaking up about it, and taking a stand against it, instead of capitulating to it or tacitly endorsing it through ...
Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku studio is working on a game that will surprise fans, according to online reports. During the Essence of Fandom event at Anime Expo, the studio discussed their next game and while they couldn't exactly talk about it, they could say that it will surprise fans. Later, it was clarified that they were talking about the next entry in the Like a Dragon series and not about another franchise. While it will be a while until the next entry in the series releases, fans of the Like a Dragon franchise have a live-action TV […]
Sega's upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations appears to feature another yet-to-be-revealed alternate Shadow. As spotted on X by user @TailsChannel, the character page of the game's official Japanese website mentions Sonic, Modern Sonic, Shadow, and seemingly, an alternate Shadow that will be "coming soon". It's likely that we're looking at an alternate skin for Shadow, but fans are also speculating about classic Shadow, Silver, Metal Sonic, Infinite, or Mephiles. We've included a screenshot of the "coming soon" spot for Shadow below. No further details about this 'alternate' Shadow character have been revealed just yet, but we'll update you as soon […]
At last year’s Game Awards, Sega pulled a crazy move and announced not one, but half a dozen revivals of beloved series that have been dormant for a long time. Chief among them was a new Crazy Taxi game, and we’ve finally gotten the first details about...
Sega's upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot is an Unreal Engine-powered massively multiplayer open-world title, according to the publisher. New details about the reboot were shared in a Japanese recruitment video, in which Crazy Taxi producer Kenji Kanno and his team talk about the game (via VGC). Developed by Sega’s Sapporo Studio, the Crazy Taxi reboot aims to retain the iconic Crazy Taxi style while also adding new mechanics to the reboot. In the video, the the team mentions a realistic city based on the United States’ west coast, while also mentioning a theme park-like map. You'll find the recruitment video below. […]
A hyper-passionate fan base. A notoriously secretive industry. And social media algorithms that encourage people to follow their worst impulses for 15 minutes of fame. It’s a volatile cocktail, and one that might explain why an infamous leaker who went...
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be released in late October on PC and consoles, as revealed by a brand new trailer shared today. The enhanced version of the game, originally released back in 2011, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One on October 25th. A Digital Deluxe Edition will be available alongside the game's standard edition at launch, including an additional level and skin for Shadow releasing during Holiday 2024, additional skill points, an Extra BGM Pack, a Digital Artbook and OST. A Sonic Adventure Legacy Skin will be available […]
A new Metaphor: ReFantazio trailer was shared online today, providing a new look at the upcoming JRPG in development by ATLUS launching later this year. The new trailer, which was shared during the Summer Game Fest 2024 show today, focused on the Archetypes that embody the traits of typical fantasy role-playing game classes such as knight, paladin, dragoon, and so on. Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 11th. You can learn more about the game with the overview below. From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and […]