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Avowed: The Kotaku Review
Avowed features plenty of commentary about empires, religion, colonization, war, progress, and other weighty matters. But what Avowed is really about, when you strip everything else away, is simple: Who are you loyal to? That’s the question at the heart of this new role-playing game. And more than any other element or theme, it’s that…
The New Game From The Makers Of Life Is Strange Is Off To An Excellent Start
I’ve finished the first half of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, Don’t Nod’s latest supernatural teen drama, and it speaks to how well the game handles its dueling past and present storylines that even though I still don’t really know what the game is about, I’m nonetheless desperate to see what comes next. Don’t Nod…
Overwatch 2 Is Running Out Of Chances, So I’m Glad It’s Finally Taking Some Real Swings
I never thought I’d become a lapsed Overwatch 2 player, but that’s what I’ve been lately. I barely touched season 14, and that lack of interest was the culmination of years of stagnation and broken promises finally pushing me away. Yeah, Marvel Rivals also showed up and took my time, but even if Overwatch’s most…
15 Things To Know Before You Start Playing Avowed
Avowed, the newest RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, is out now on Xbox and PC, and it’s very good! But before you hop into this next big Game Pass RPG, here are 14 tips and tricks to keep in mind. And don’t worry, there are no spoilers below. This Narrative Adventure About Doomed Teenage Dinosaurs Feels…
The PS5’s Future Is Full Of Sword-Swinging Action Games
If you watched Sony’s February 12, 2025 State of Play showcase, you might have noticed that there are an awful lot of third-person, melee-based combat games on the horizon for PS5 (as well as Xbox and PC). Some are expected this year, while others are more likely to land in 2026. What Is Dragonsplague? Dragon’s…
Become The Ultimate Marvel Rivals Ninja Warrior With Psylocke
The Duelist is Marvel Rivals’ go-to damage class, a group of characters that makes up over half the roster. But while there is plenty of variety when it comes to the different heroes and how they play, few look as badass as the psychic ninja mutant known as Psylocke. How Alan Wake 2 Builds Upon…
Netflix Gaming Is As Confusing As Ever
In 2021, Netflix made the unusual move of purchasing Oxenfree maker Night School Studio. “We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” then-VP of game development Mike Verdu wrote at the time. Nearly four years later, Verdu is no longer head of development and Oxenfree, a bespoke, original…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Reviews Make It Sound Somewhere Between An Open-World Slog And The Witcher 3
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is out this week, and reviews for the overwhelmingly massive open-world RPG sequel are here and mostly positive–though not all. It sounds like the new medieval sim, similar to its predecessor, won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Some critics are calling it a Witcher 3-level breakout while others are already burnt…
The Best FF7 Rebirth Graphics Settings For Steam Deck
Let’s cut to the chase; it’s a small miracle that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth runs on the Steam Deck. This is a game so visually demanding that it’s the poster child for the $800 PS5 Pro. Yet, the power of Valve’s handheld device is roughly comparable to last gen’s PS4. On top of that, even…
Everything You Need To Use PlayStation VR2 On PC
The PlayStation VR2 Headset didn’t light the world on fire when it originally released in 2023, but its user base has grown despite a lackluster launch. Plus, the headset itself features some pretty impressive VR hardware. Following a substantial $200 discount in 2024, many PlayStation 5 owners got to enjoy Beatsaber and Resident Evil 4…