Game Freak Reveals Early Prototype Video For Pokémon Pokopia

Game Freak has released a new video interview with Shigeru Ohmori, in which he describes the development of Pokémon Pokopia while showcasing some early prototype footage. According to Ohmori, development on Pokopia began soon after Scarlet and Violet wrapped, with just three people working on it: Ohmori himself along with two programmers. This soon grew…

Hit 2021 PlayStation 5 Shooter Game Surprise Drops Free DLC

Thirty years after Quake pioneered 3D graphics for first-person shooters, the iconic game is getting a surprise DLC. To celebrate its legacy, MachineGames and id Software are giving Quake fans a gift in the form of a new episode. The best part is that it will be completely free for all owners of the base…

The RAMapocalypse Just Got Its Most Dire Warning Yet

RAMageddon has reportedly hit a new benchmark. Halo Studios did not fire a bunch of people after shipping the remake (yet). Sometimes piracy can help spread the word for a breakout indie hit. That’s right, a wild Kotaku Checkpoint has appeared for August 7, 2026, where it’s been a long week and I’m craving a…

Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator review

Paul’s an expert in Videogames, Star Trek, flannel shirts – in that order. Published: August 7, 2026 Verdict Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator is a claustrophobic 9 to 5 where loading 12-foot explosive rounds and triangulating enemy artillery becomes second nature. It also has the best notepad in all of gaming. You might think the…

Take-Two CEO says he expects the games industry to be in ‘commercial streaming mode within 3 years,’ which is great news if you hate owning things

During Take-Two’s latest earnings call, CEO Strauss Zelnick said the current computing hardware crisis—you know, the one that’s making it more economical to fly roundtrip from the UK to buy an MSRP GPU at Nvidia‘s QuakeCon booth than it is to buy one anywhere online—is, to quote the man directly, “not a good thing.” But…

Pokémon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin Impressions – A – Aug 7, 2026

When Pokémon Pokopia came out earlier this year, it surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. To this day, it’s my favorite game of 2026, thanks in large part to its loving treatment of the Pokémon world and its characters, as well as the compelling gameplay loop that draws on games like Dragon Quest…

Google AI Leaks Dev’s Content Plans Hidden Inside Google Docs

A solo indie dev behind a relatively small game has revealed that, somehow, Google’s AI had gained access to and shared unrevealed information about their game. Naturally, said developer was baffled to learn this was the case, especially when the “only place where the info exists in a digital form” was within a private Google…

Playing The Monstrous Feminine: Maggie Robertson on Warlock, and why Shakespeare “is great for games”

Published: August 7, 2026 Maggie Robertson’s portrayals of monstrous, “complex” women aren’t stopping any time soon. The Resident Evil Village and Baldur’s Gate 3 actor was revealed to have a starring role in Warlock, Invoke Studios’ upcoming D&D action-adventure game. Her role? A powerful, “dangerous” witch named Tasha. If you’re not an avid tabletop gamer,…

“You Won’t Be Disappointed” – Lies Of P Director Teases Its Sequel

Developers NEOWIZ and NOUGH Studio (an internal team at Round8) have shared a new documentary exploring the production of Lies of P. The majority of it focuses on the first game, but the ending includes a brief tease from director Choi Ji-won regarding the sequel, which is currently in development. Here’s what he had to…

Long Forgotten PS3 Action Game Gets Surprise PS5 Sequel

A 2013 action game that was ported to the PS3 in 2014 is getting a surprise sequel for the PS5. H2 Interactive’s scrolling shooter Caladrius will return in 2026 with Caladrius 2: Dark Element. The first game originally launched as a timed Xbox console exclusive. Its PS3 version was titled Caladrius Blaze. PS5 action shooter…