The shrunken multiplayer survival game Grounded has been very successful so far, soaring to the top of Steam’s bestseller list in the first day of release. Getting started in Obsidian’s new survival game may seem daunting at first, but if a player knows what to look for they can get…

Image: Steve Granitz / Bildagentur-online / FromSoftware / Kotaku (Getty Images)A favorite pastime of Kotaku is spotting the new and ludicrous ways people have found to best super-tough games like Elden Ring. Whether using a harp or an ass, people are both incredible and incredibly inventive. It turns out, though,…

Highlights Jin Sakai rethinks samurai honor in the face of a Mongol invasion, and becomes the elusive “ghost” in Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost of Tsushima 2 could introduce new characters taking on the role of the ghost, rather than reusing Jin. A sequel to Ghost of Tsushima could explore moral…

Highlights A talented Skyrim speedrunner manages to kill the Ebony Warrior within 12 minutes of starting the game. The speedrun makes use of many Skyrim glitches to reach the required level to fight the powerful boss. The run breaks a world record in the speedrun category that has stood for…

Highlights Lucky players will test The War Within zones in upcoming World of Warcraft alpha, leading to a beta test in late spring/early summer. The game’s major minds discuss Hero Talents and Dungeons, revealing behind-the-curtain development insights. Expect changes in Hero Talents, cosmetic adjustments, and a new battleground in future…

Highlights Criticism of the Star Wars sequel trilogy has been ongoing, with fans particularly mocking the return of Emperor Palpatine in The Rise of Skywalker. However, one Reddit user defended Palpatine’s return, arguing that it made sense considering his history and ability to cheat death. While some fans supported this…