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Video game industry believes EU Kids Act will drive small creators and old games into extinction
A new law aimed at protecting children could kill off old video games and threaten small developers, industry trade groups have warned. The EU Kids Act was unveiled by commission president Ursula von der Leyen last month as a chance to “give…
Guildford studio releases Star Wars: Galactic Racer video game
A Surrey studio boss said he felt excitement and 'a little bit of fear' ahead of the launch of the first dedicated Star Wars racing game in more than twenty years Fuse Games, based in Guildford, released Star Wars: Galactic Racer on Tuesday. Matt…
New Xbox Division XP Will Adapt More Video Games for Movies and TV
The Xbox reset continues. Despite a rough year of revenue losses, layoffs and major restructuring, the Microsoft gaming division announced Thursday that it's going big into the entertainment industry and elsewhere. After the resounding success of A…
NieR Creator Yoko Taro Says He Would Retire From Making Video Games but Fear of Dementia Keeps Him Working
NieR franchise creator Yoko Taro dropped a big revelation about his motivations for continuing to work and his thoughts on the future of Japan's game industry. As reported by Denfaminicogamer, Taro was asked if he had any current projects or plans…
Big Star Wars Creator Is Looking to Turn Xbox Video Game Into Next Minecraft Movie
A former Lucasfilm executive who helped guide the Star Wars franchise has taken on a major new role at Xbox. Kayleen Walters is now leading a new division designed to bring Xbox's biggest properties to audiences beyond gaming. According to…
Coldline: Disconnect - Kotaku
It's not who you are, it's what you do that matters! As an agent inside the enemy base, repair devices by solving puzzles! Plant your bug in the correct device! Listen on the radio at night and transmit critical intel. You are entirely alone in…
Mixtape wins three awards at Australian Game Developer Awards 2026, including GOTY
The winners of this year's Australian Game Developer Awards have been revealed, with Beethoven & Dinosaur's Mixtape receiving three awards, including Game of the Year alongside Excellence in Art and Sound Design. AGDA judges praised Mixtape as 'a…
Planet No More - Kotaku
An arcade-incremental game where you DESTROY planets! Build a fleet, upgrade weapons, max out your skill tree and destroy your target slowly. You'll advance deep into the galaxy, strategically shattering planets to their cores to unlock the next…
A senator tried to ban gambling on prediction markets-now she's a Kalshi lobbyist
In July 2010, US Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) predicted the rise of prediction markets and the problems they could cause. If not properly regulated, Lincoln warned during Senate proceedings on the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and…
Demon General Kirsten - Kotaku
Kirsten is a soldier troubled by her current way of life. During her adventure, she'll encounter a wide variety of people, and those warm exchanges will shape her in one direction or another… Games metadata is powered by IGDB.com From Death…
Cyberpunk 2077 movie adaptation from Paramount on the way
A live-action movie version of smash hit video game Cyberpunk 2077 is being developed by Paramount Pictures. The Hollywood studio is working with producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for his work on the Transformers films, and CD Projekt Red…
'Enough Games Have Been Cancelled and Shut Down. That Betrayal Has Ramifications' - Is It the Beginning of the End for Live-Service Games?
Not too long ago, it felt like there was no escape from live-service games. Bethesda's unveiling of Fallout 76 in 2018 felt like an ominous bellwether – was every iconic franchise now fated to transform into a forever game? Was ever-evolving…
Italy probes gaming giant Activision Blizzard over in-game spending by children
Italy's antitrust authorities have launched an investigation into Microsoft-owned gaming company Activision Blizzard amid claims it has used predatory game monetisation such as “loot boxes” and pay-to-progress designs in its popular…
The Latest on WWE's Plans for Drew McIntyre's Return
It sounds like Drew McIntyre might have a new home when he returns to WWE programming later this year. Former multi-time World Champion Drew McIntyre hasn't appeared on WWE programming since being written off television at WrestleMania 42 after an…
Careful out there: latest GTA 6 leak has major story spoilers
The Grand Theft Auto VI leaks keep coming and this latest one is the biggest of all, according to a report by Kotaku. Cyberleek, the unknown person or group behind all of this footage, has dropped a 25-minute video of the game in action. It's…
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