Kotaku
PulseAugur coverage of Kotaku — every cluster mentioning Kotaku across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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- competes with IGN 70%
- used by Steam 70%
- authored FromSoftware 70%
- competes with Polygon Com 60%
- affiliated with Splatoon Raiders 60%
- instance of Captain America 60%
- authored by The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales 60%
- affiliated with GTAVI 50%
- other GTAVI 50%
- affiliated with Nintendo 50%
- other Steam 50%
28 day(s) with sentiment data
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Devs Urge Spoiler-Free Ending Experience
Developers of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are urging players to experience the game's ending without external explanations. They believe the narrative is best understood through personal discovery, emphasizing that the ga…
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Epic CEO warns of industry crash; AI ads flood Victoria election; calls for tech duty of care
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has expressed concerns that the gaming industry is facing a downturn, exacerbated by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, in Victoria, Australia, AI-generated advertisements are becoming preval…
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Granblue Fantasy Relink Company launches new label for smaller games
The Granblue Fantasy Relink Company has launched a new publishing label focused on accelerating the release of smaller games. Their inaugural title under this new label will be "Where the Seeds Fall," scheduled for a No…
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Twitter rebrands to Tweet.app; Spider-Noir canceled despite Emmy nods
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter has been rebranded to Tweet.app following a federal court ruling that prohibited the use of the name "Twitter." While the name "Twitter" is now off-limits, the court d…
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Hideki Kamiya threatens legal action over Scalebound funding claims
Game director Hideki Kamiya is considering legal action against individuals on X (formerly Twitter) who have accused him of misusing funds during the development of the game Scalebound. Kamiya has denied these allegatio…
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Double Fine clarifies artistic game development strategy
Tim Schafer, co-founder of Double Fine Productions, clarified that the studio's artistic game development approach was not an intentional strategy to create financially unsuccessful titles. He emphasized that the compan…
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Tim Schafer: Double Fine's Xbox Exit Was a 'Creative Awakening'
Tim Schafer, CEO of Double Fine, described the studio's departure from Xbox as a "creative awakening." He expressed relief that the game "Asha's" will not be subject to potentially harmful creative decisions, referencin…
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Score 5 top-rated Steam games for under $25
Five highly-rated games available on Steam are currently priced under $25. Titles such as Tomb Raider and Guardians of the Galaxy are highlighted as essential additions to a game collection.
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Rockstar Censors GTA 6 Trailer for China Release
Rockstar Games has altered the trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 to comply with Chinese censorship standards. The modified trailer, which omits scenes depicting smoking, dancing, and nudity, was released on China's version…
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Gaming trailer controversy highlights AI fears and need for human connection
The gaming community has expressed concerns about the use of AI in creating trailers, with many labeling the announcement trailer for Humankind 2 as "AI slop." However, behind-the-scenes footage has emerged, demonstrati…
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Gamescom apologizes for victim-blaming indie developers after laptop thefts
Gamescom has issued an apology to indie game developers whose laptops were stolen during the event. The apology acknowledges the significant cost and distress caused by the thefts, admitting that the initial response wa…
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PlayStation and Xbox defend against lawsuits; State of Play event coverage announced
PlayStation and Xbox are pushing back against lawsuits seeking tariff refunds, arguing that consumers received exactly what they paid for at advertised prices. Separately, IGN will be providing live coverage of the Stat…
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Lollipop Chainsaw sequel to be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 · 2 sources tracked
A new installment in the Lollipop Chainsaw series is set to be playable at the Tokyo Game Show in 2026. This sequel, initially revealed in July 2025, will feature a new development team. Reports suggest the game will be…
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The Witcher 3's Quest Designer and Geralt's Voice Actor Discuss Final Expansion
Doug Cockle, the voice actor for Geralt, and Pawel Sasko, the quest designer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, have shared details about an upcoming, unexpected final expansion for the game. This expansion promises to bring…
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Aggro Crab launches indie game publisher using developer profits
Aggro Crab, a video game developer, has launched a new indie game publishing label. The company, known for its own successful game development, is following the lead of other studios like Innersloth and PocketPair in le…
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Counter-Strike 2 matches show 17% prevalence of racist and homophobic language
A 'Slur Tracker' tool analyzing Counter-Strike 2 matches has found that 17% of games contain racist and homophobic language. The tracker also compiles a leaderboard for offensive language usage, with one individual topp…
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Unrelated News: AI Integration Challenges and Pokémon Update
This cluster contains two unrelated news items. The first discusses how technology supporting operations can become a liability as companies scale, emphasizing the need for simplicity and integration. The second item re…
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Nexus Mods acquires SteamDB amid AI rise and burnout concerns
Nexus Mods, a major platform for game modifications, has acquired SteamDB, a popular site that tracks Steam game data. The owner of SteamDB cited the increasing prevalence of AI and personal burnout as reasons for selli…
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Kratos Actor Christopher Judge Declines God of War TV Show Role
Christopher Judge, the voice actor for Kratos, revealed his reluctance to participate in the upcoming God of War TV show adaptation. Judge cited a lack of personal desire to revisit that lifestyle, indicating he has no …
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Street Fighter Movie Trailer Reveals Full Cast with Comical Appearances
Paramount Pictures and Legendary have released a new trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The trailer showcases a wide range of characters from the iconic fighting game series, with many noting that the charac…