The Sorcerer has been iconic in many Blizzard games (Blizzard itself being a spell in the Sorcerer’s arsenal), and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is no different. If you, like many before you, seek to bend the arcane and elemental forces to your will, this build guide will help, whether you’re just starting out or…Read more...

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Halloween may be over but that doesn’t mean that you have to stop enjoying everything scary. For those who love a good thrill, Humble Bundle has a great deal going, letting you snag seven horror games for only twenty bucks. Available until November 12, the collection’s headlining title has to be the entire Dark…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/humble-bundle-horror-dark-pictures-little-nightmares-1851687486

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If you want to play the brand new class Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred introduced, this Spiritborn build guide has you covered. The Spiritborn is a brand new class in Vessel of Hatred, and Blizzard did a fantastic job with them. Every build is viable when leveling, but my two favorites are Centipede and Eagle.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/spiritborn-build-guide-diablo-4-vessel-of-hatred-1851688083

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In addition to all the other goodies introduced in Diablo IV: Vessel Of Hatred, there is also a new random dungeon, the Undercity. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to gain access and start your own runs.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/diablo-4-kurast-undercity-dungeon-unlock-beat-1851677509

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We’re embarking on something of a renaissance regarding horror game remakes, with the likes of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Resident Evil 4, and Dead Space leading the charge toward greatness for the genre. But there’s a new kid on the block, thanks to developer Bloober Team. In a move that should surprise absolutely…Read more...

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Today, during Xbox’s October Partner Preview Event, we got our first look at Bloober Team’s next creepy horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn. Read more...

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Runewords, and not “Rude words” like you thought, are a new mechanic in Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, letting you add new customizable, conditional buffs to your equipment. These socketable items can be dropped by enemies and chests across Diablo IV—here’s how to find them and use them.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/diablo-4-vessel-of-hatred-runewords-guide-blizzard-1851669838

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Jumping into Space Marine 2 multiplayer can be a bit of a shock. You’re no longer the unstoppable killing machine that you play as in the main campaign! Instead, you’re thrown into lobbies with people of all skills, and half the battle is finding the best loadout and class that works for you. To make it all a far…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/space-marine-2-multiplayer-tips-1851664469

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After multiple delays and name changes, Throne and Liberty has finally been released, offering us a new MMO in a time of drought. The genre has waned in popularity, and can often seem overshadowed by more standard live service titles, but Throne and Liberty aims to shake things up with creative class design, gorgeous…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/throne-and-liberty-mmo-ncsoft-everything-to-know-1851665223

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Dead Rising is back! The remaster of the original game is out across Xbox, PS5 and PC, letting us once more attempt to live out three days in the company of an awful lot of zombies. But surviving 72 hours in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s Willamette Parkview Mall is not an easy task—it’ll force you to properly manage…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/dead-rising-deluxe-remaster-tips-before-playing-1851660797

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The Natlan region is the latest to be added to Genshin Impact. While the 5.0 update and concurrent fourth-anniversary event are giving first-time and returning players a lot to do, it’s the new characters that have many excited. One that everyone will become acquainted with is the breakdancing Kachina, a four-star…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/best-kachina-build-genshin-impact-free-1851658404

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We’ve been having a blast in Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, even if there’s the weirdly high chance of getting schooled by a pro. However, basing these games off their arcade versions has unfortunately led to the occasional problem, and one particularly surprising issue is figuring out how to…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-local-multiplayer-1851656062

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Among everything added to the Cult of the Lamb Unholy Alliance update, the centerpiece is undoubtedly the new co-op mode. It allows two players to take control of the eponymous lamb and a devious goat to go on crusades and manage the cult together. One arguable drawback is that it’s only meant for local play, but…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/cult-of-the-lamb-online-co-op-devolver-1851649020

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The new Infernal Hordes in Diablo 4 are fun, to say the least, but to engage in hellish and intense combat with these hordes, you will need an Infernal Compass. In this guide, we will discuss how to farm Infernal Compasses and Abyssal Scrolls to enter hell and bring the heat against the Infernal Hordes.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/diablo-4-infernal-compass-hordes-guide-1851649799

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The aftermath of the apocalypse is a familiar playground to anyone who plays games nowadays. Over the course of the last decade and a half, it’s become the de facto setting of many prestige AAA titles, such as PlayStation’s esteemed The Last of Us series, as well as indie games like Stray. I’m not entirely sure what…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/apocalypse-game-sale-fallout-dying-light-walking-dead-1851645992

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Space Marines love guns. They’re born loving guns. Their blood has bullets running through it. So naturally, the Imperium has a wide range of weapons for players to use in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. But which to use? Which is best? What if you’re using the wrong gun?! Calm down, it’s OK, this guide will detail…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/warhammer-40k-space-marine-2-best-weapons-guide-1851641828

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When a game franchise has been running for nearly four decades, no matter how much it may look like something you’d enjoy, it can often feel impenetrable. Where should you begin? At the very beginning? With the most recent? The latest remake? It’s too easy to give up and walk away. But don’t let that happen with Ys,…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/ys-x-nordics-guide-lacrimosa-dana-oath-felghana-1851635135

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If creepy-crawlies such as spiders give you the major heebie-jeebies, the latest quality-of-life feature in World of Warcraft: The War Within will come as something of a relief. The newly added Arachnophobia Mode allows those of us who would rather keep the spiders at bay a shot at enjoying the game without making our…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/world-of-warcraft-the-war-within-arachnophobia-mode-1851631262

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Y’know, just saying, but if you had to walk through a pitch black catacomb, kill multiple wizards, rats and a ninja whose every strike drives you to literal insanity, sneak past unkillable specters who will go full A Quiet Place if you make a single noise, raid a mansion full of unflinching greatsword warriors, while…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/elden-ring-shadow-erdtree-midra-boss-fight-guide-1851619369

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Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm recently returned to social media with a cryptic chessboard post weeks after allegations surfaced accusing him of being banned from Twitch in 2020 for ‘sexting’ a minor. Now the controversial YouTuber has deleted his previous statement admitting to “inappropriate” contact with an underage…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/dr-disrespect-beahm-twitch-youtube-sexting-ban-1851622149

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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess offers plenty of variety in boss fights, but one of the most challenging will be encountered early on. Mukadejoro is an aggressive behemoth with unique mechanics and a persistent AI. It all comes together to feel like a massive difficulty spike.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/mukadejoro-kunitsu-gami-path-of-the-goddess-boss-guide-1851619234

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Each time you encounter a new point of interest in Once Human, you are provided with a set of cookie-cutter objectives to help you navigate your way around the location. You’ll kill a specific number of enemies, hunt the most challenging foe in the area, loot weapon and armor cases, and track down the Mystical Crate.…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/once-human-junkyard-mystical-crate-1851615187

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After a slow episode 4, The Acolyte turns the volume all the way up on lightsaber battles with an episode that is worth every minute of screen time and then some. Featuring perhaps the best lightsaber choreography in Star Wars history, here the action takes priority over plot and character development.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/acolyte-episode-5-review-1851570537

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Lucasfilm has had what can, charitably, be described as a rocky history with how it has handled Star Wars frequently finding itself the target of the ever-evolving reactionary culture war. In fits and starts, the studio has struggled in defending stars and crew from harassment and baseless accusations, from the…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/star-wars-racism-sexism-acolyte-fan-backlash-kennedy-1851511756

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The Knuckles Paramount+ show is real bad at giving Sonic the Hedgehog characters the spotlight. Despite having his name at the top, Knuckles is only in the show for half its runtime and barely speaks when he’s there. But despite the lack of anthropomorphic characters throughout, the show does have quite a few…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/knuckles-show-paramount-sonic-easter-eggs-1851443115

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Arrowhead Studios continues loading up Helldivers 2 with new content including a new powerhouse rifle with jet-propelled shells that explode on impact. It’s called the R-36 Eruptor and it makes clearing out Automaton Fabricators and Terminid bug holes a breeze. You’ll need to fork over some cash or grind super credits…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/helldivers-2-r-36-erupter-best-gun-premium-warbond-1851419855

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After helping my childhood friend, Cloud, through a reality-bending experience to reclaim his identity, I listen as he apologizes for his worst actions and explains to a room full of people why he misled everyone. Yes, his mind was under the influence of an invasive presence, but this confession comes from a place of…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-7-ff7-review-1997-worth-playing-1851411735

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Capcom’s new action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma 2 is sparking a fascinating range of reactions from players, and we’ve got a few of our own. We’ve also got thoughts on why the new South Park game, Snow Day, is such a disappointment, more commentary on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s hotly contested ending, and more.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/dragons-dogma-2-ff7-rebirth-ending-1851374649

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I’ve had more than a month to consider Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s ending, and it’s not often that my feelings about something get worse with each passing day. Yet, here I am, thinking about how Square Enix has chosen to cap off the middle section of its planned Remake trilogy, and I’m even more puzzled by how hard Reb…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-ending-cloud-aerith-sephiroth-1851374178

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I was out with friends recently and the age-old topic of games that pushed us to the point where controllers were thrown came up during a conversation about Smash pro Riddles doing that very thing at a big tournament last year. The usual suspects were discussed over drinks: FromSoft games like Dark Souls and Sekiro:…Read more...

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