Levi Winslow

Image: HadoqueSometimes it is when we are in the deepest depths of despair that a light shines through to give us renewed hope. This may be how fans of the Metroidvania genre are feeling as five years have come and gone since we first heard…

Image: 343 Industries / Bungie / Bethesda / Xbox Game Studios / Square Enix / PlatinumGames / Kotaku / santiago1012 (Shutterstock)In a video game, you’re only as good as your weapon. Try getting through Elden Ring’s hardest boss battle…

Really, how are we in the third month of 2024 already? After two full months of incredible releases such as Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Helldivers 2, to name a few, it’s time for another calendar full of fresh games.…

Image: PocketpairPlay it on: Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV)Current goal: Diminish my empathy for these creatures as I pummel themIt’s my job to keep up with popular games the kids are playing, learn about them, and share what…

Screenshot: SANDLOT / KotakuPlay it on: PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV)Current goal: Pay more attention to weapon statsEarth Defense Force 4.1 is one hell of a good time. A dear friend gifted me a copy and we’ve been…

Think the first week of January is a slow one for news? Think again. A 13-year-old Tetris phenom has boldly gone where no one has gone before, beating the NES version of the classic puzzler by reaching a “kill screen” on level 157. Steam…

Pictured: Sam Lake as Sam Lake, the face of Alex Casey, who is voiced by James McCaffrey (who, like Sam Lake, is also Max Payne, but isn’t).Screenshot: Remedy Entertainment / KotakuPlay it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck…

On the heels of The Game Awards, this week saw the launch of two expansions for fan-fave games: God of War Ragnarok and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. We also took a meaty deep dive into Analogue’s latest and greatest new retro console and did…

Play it on: PC Engine (or play the NES version if you want the real thing)Current goal: Kick Jaquio’s assReviewing the Analogue Duo, a modern-day replacement for NEC’s classic 1980s PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 consoles, was a great chance to…

Screenshot: Larian Studios / KotakuPlayStation Plus Premium, the most expensive tier of Sony’s online membership, has one perk that sometimes feels glossed over next to things like an extensive game library: game trials. These let you play…