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Overwatch 2’s Latest Bug May Be The Most Disruptive The Game’s Ever Had

2 days ago | kotaku.com | Kenneth Shepard

Usually, when Overwatch 2 accidentally patches in a bug, the team at Blizzard will remove a hero from ranked play for a bit while they sort out the issue. It’s pretty uncommon for a bug to completely mess with the competitive balance of the game such that it affects all the characters in the shooter’s roster, but that’s what happened when Overwatch 2’s 17th season began yesterday, and players immediately figured out how to exploit the game’s Perk system.
The Final Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Has Me Questioning The Whole Thing

2 days ago | kotaku.com | Kenneth Shepard

Fantastic Four: First Steps is finally bringing the first family to the Marvel Cinematic Universe next month, and after several trailers I’m starting to wonder how much we’ll actually see Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) stretching his limbs as Mr. Fantastic. Each glimpse we get of him using his powers appears to be from one of two scenes in the movie. This final trailer shows him just a little more, but I still want to see that stretchy king smack someone around with long, flailing limbs.
Daredevil Actor Completely Flabbergasted By The Public Response To His Clair Obscur Voice Work

4 days ago | kotaku.com | Kenneth Shepard

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has an incredibly stacked voice cast. Final Fantasy XVI lead Ben Starr and Baldur’s Gate 3 star Jennifer English head the pack of expeditioners as Verso and Maelle, but perhaps the most recognizable voice among them all is Daredevil actor Charlie Cox. He plays Gustave, the swordsman and gunslinger, the first playable character you inhabit in the RPG.
How Long Of A Job Is Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition?

4 days ago | kotaku.com | Billy Givens

Cyberpunk 2077 has come a very long way since its troublesome 2020 launch and has earned itself a place as one of gaming’s most beloved titles. As such, it makes sense that Nintendo would finally want to get in on the fun with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, which includes new features like gyroscope aiming, motion controls, touch screen functionality, and mouse capabilities.
Three Essential Tips For Those Jumping Into Breath Of The Wild For The First Time On Switch 2

4 days ago | kotaku.com | Billy Givens

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily one of gaming’s most beloved entries in an equally beloved franchise, so it makes sense that Nintendo would want to revamp it for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. With better visuals, performance, and more, this upgraded version can make this adventure feel fresh even to returning players.
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Play The Best Digimon Game

4 days ago | kotaku.com | Kenneth Shepard

Sometimes, an infectious digital virus can be a good thing, like when your brainrot spreads to all your friends’ video game consoles and they finally play a game you’ve been yelling about for a decade. Last week, after the previews went up for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, I looked on my shelf for my copy of Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, the excellent, underrated 2016 RPG that marries monster-taming and a detective serial story.
Beware: That Pre-Owned Switch 2 You're Thinking About Buying Might Already Be Bricked

4 days ago | kotaku.com | John Walker

Nintendo has become increasingly draconian in its efforts to prevent piracy, most recently adding words to its EULA that claim it has the right to brick your console if it doesn’t like what you use it for. And following the release of the Switch 2, the Japanese company isn’t holding back: many new console owners have reported they’re unable to use any online functions after Nintendo detected them attempting to use MiG carts.
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 3 Delightful Games We’re Swinging Into Summer With

1 week ago | kotaku.com | Ethan Gach |Claire Jackson |Kenneth Shepard

Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PCs (Steam Deck: “Playable”)Current goal: Actually finish it (probably!)I know. You’re all like, “What do you mean you didn’t finish this game after writing about it for three weeks in a row in the Weekend Guide?”Look, I have a busy, complicated life. Also, this game is enormous and, really, am I just gonna walk up to the final boss without being level 99 for every character with as many Pictos and Luminas as I can stock them with?
Mario Kart World's Mirror Mode Is A Little Too Confusing To Activate

1 week ago | kotaku.com | Amelia Zollner

Playing in Mirror Mode is like racing on every Mario Kart course’s slightly weirder twin, and it’s back again in Mario Kart World. If you’ve already memorized every twist and turn of the game’s courses and are looking for an extra challenge, flipping their layouts via Mirror Mode might spice up your gameplay—it just takes a bit of extra, somewhat-confusing work to unlock. To unlock Mirror Mode in Mario Kart World, you’ll need to do all the Knockout Tour rallies and Grand Prix cups at 150cc.
Someone Already Tried Selling Magic: The Gathering's Golden Chocobo Final Fantasy Card For $50,000

1 week ago | kotaku.com | Ethan Gach

Magic: The Gathering’s Beyond Universes crossover with Final Fantasy offers a beautiful trip down memory lane with some really cool Commander cards and deck synergies to boot. It has also made everyone lose their minds as the best-selling expansion in the card game’s history sees prices skyrocket, including one collector asking $50,000 for the set’s rare Golden Traveling Chocobo. The Final Fantasy Universes Beyond set includes only 77 of these foil cards in total.