Commanders, prepare for deployment. Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium is rolling out a series of updates to help bolster your squad, vanquish enemies, and purify contaminated zones.Read more...

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I’m so incredibly pleased to welcome you to the fifth—fifth!—annual celebration of unknown or under-known indie games, Indie-Penance Day. It’s the day Kotaku completes the sacrament of forgiveness for AAA coverage by dedicating large amounts of space to smaller games. It’s also a good pun.Read more...

https://kotaku.com/indiepenance-day-indie-games-demo-steam-wishlist-1851785644

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Lies of P was a breakout success when it first landed in 2023, leading fans to wonder if it would be the start of something new or a one-off adventure. So, it comes as no surprise that it was an exciting day for fans of the puppet-inspired soulslike when developer Round8 Studio revealed that the franchise would…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/lies-of-p-overture-dlc-how-to-start-star-chrysalis-1851785818

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Following today’s hour-long Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the company has continued to post new information about the console and its upcoming games. This post-Direct news feed included a series of interviews with the people behind the creation of the $450 console—launching in June—and from those, we learned that the…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/nintendo-super-switch-2-name-almost-interview-direct-1851774334

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Want to bring your ranked matches to the Endgame with Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange in Marvel Rivals? Doctor Strange offers a fantastic one-two punch for hero shooter fans: strong and simple. He’s a hero of a Vanguard (tank) variety, meaning his main responsibility is to soak up incoming damage. Oh, and to mess with…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/marvel-rivals-doctor-strange-tips-portals-1851767995

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Invincible fans, we need to come to terms with an unsettling truth: Invincible has an Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons) problem. After flying off from Earth following his brutal pummeling of his son and the world finding out he was a genocidal maniac looking to conquer them to continue the Viltrumite race at the end of Season…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/invincible-season-3-jk-simmons-omni-man-oliver-1851756268

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Reacher is a crime show about a big guy solving big mysteries, usually with his big muscles. It’s won hearts and minds thanks to remaining laser focused on this simple but laudable premise, and season 3 appears to be doubling-down on it in its new trailer as gentle giant Jack Reacher faces off against a dude who’s…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/jack-reacher-season-3-amazon-prime-trailer-date-1851735600

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HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us returns for season 2 in just a few months. Sony revealed the hit horror game will be back on TV with fresh episodes beginning in April and dropped a new trailer for fans to pour over in the meantime. Read more...

https://kotaku.com/hbo-last-of-us-season-2-part-ii-trailer-joel-ellie-ces-1851733793

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Disney Dreamlight Valley’s second expansion, The Storybook Vale, sports a wide variety of new items to find for cooking, crafting, and beyond. You can spend dozens of hours in this new location making every meal, crafting every piece of furniture, and meeting plenty of new friends (both villagers and critters!). But…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-storybook-vale-broken-weapons-1851716840

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Disney Dreamlight Valley has plenty of stuff to forage for without ever dipping your toes into its expansions. But if you do decide to jump in and take a look around The Storybook Vale expansion, you might feel slightly overwhelmed by just how much more there is to uncover in this one expansion alone. And if you’ve…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-storybook-sea-monster-tooth-1851714753

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An immutable fact of life that continues to prove true is that kids do the darnedest things, including finding themselves on porn sites because of their love of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. According to court documents shared by Variety, a woman is raising a class action lawsuit against Mattel, the manufacturer of…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/wicked-mattel-porn-lawsuit-news-1851713647

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Before we dive too deep into this guide on how to acquire the Riemann SMG in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, it’s important to note that this fast-firing, early-game submachine gun is only available to those who purchase the Deluxe Edition DLC. It’s part of the “Journalist’s Stash” questline, which features…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/stalker-2-riemann-smg-deluxe-edition-dlc-worth-it-find-1851713004

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Neva is an emotional rollercoaster of a game. It’s easy to recommend it to anyone willing to shed a tear. Though the game seems to function primarily as an allegory for pollution and protecting the planet, it can also hit particularly hard for those of us who have lost pets, as it deals with love, loss, grief, and…Read more...

https://kotaku.com/neva-achievements-memories-how-to-unlock-gris-1851711690

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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...

https://kotaku.com/sorcerer-build-guide-diablo-4-vessel-of-hatred-1851688114

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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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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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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...

https://kotaku.com/silent-hill-2-remake-as-told-by-steam-reviews-1851678161

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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