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AI Became a Bogeyman to Gamers in 2025, but Developers Are Mixed on Its Potential

The spread of generative AI has become background radiation, pitting players against studios and leaving its role uncertain.

The 12 Best Video Games Of 2025

To that end, Kotaku ‘s top games of 2025 list this year will go back to straddling the Goldilocks GOTY middle ground of 12 best games. We are still ranking them and describing why each made the cut, ...

'It's a damn miracle we were able to salvage Hytale,' original co-founder and new owner Simon Collins-Laflamme says: After years in development at Riot, 'it was bare…

Collins-Laflamme, who acquired Hytale from Riot in November 2025, says he's angry about all the time wasted, but the team is ...

Beloved dark fantasy ARPG Grim Dawn gets a new look a decade on, complete with a "controversial change" for Diablo fans

Ahead of Grim Dawn Fangs of Asterkarn expansion, Crate Entertainment reveals its free UI update and a massively improved ...

No Rest for the Wicked lead blasts "irreparable damage" to Diablo under ex-Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra, who says "I don't have to work anymore" but "you do" so "chill"

Demonstrating trademark restraint, No Rest for the Wicked lead Thomas Mahler of Ori maker Moon Studios has been tearing into ...