Jason Schreier

4/16/20

Press Sneak Out

After eight years and some change, I am leaving Kotaku. Friday will be my last day working for this website. I will…

4/15/20

18 Months After <i>Red Dead Redemption 2</i>, Rockstar Has Made Big Cultural Changes

18 Months After Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Has Made Big Cultural Changes

Last fall, nearly a year after the release of Red Dead Redemption 2, top Rockstar executive Jennifer Kolbe sent out…

4/15/20

<i>Outer Worlds</i> Writers Hire <i>Outer Wilds </i>Writer

Outer Worlds Writers Hire Outer Wilds Writer

Normally, we at Kotaku don’t publish articles about people getting new jobs, but sometimes a headline just has to be…

4/10/20

Let's Talk About <i>Final Fantasy VII Remake</i>'s Mind-Boggling Ending

Let's Talk About Final Fantasy VII Remake's Mind-Boggling Ending

Now that Final Fantasy VII Remake is out—and given that many of you have been playing it for days thanks to…

4/9/20

Tips For Playing <i>Final Fantasy VII Remake</i>

Tips For Playing Final Fantasy VII Remake

Final Fantasy VII Remake is not a difficult game, but there are still things you should know before you play it—ways…

4/6/20

<i>Final Fantasy VII Remake</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

Final Fantasy VII Remake: The Kotaku Review

A remake is, by nature, an egotistical exercise. Choosing to revise and re-release an old work of art is looking…

4/3/20

PSA: Don't Watch The Latest <i>Final Fantasy VII Remake </i>Trailer

PSA: Don't Watch The Latest Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer

This morning, the publisher Square Enix put out a new trailer for its upcoming video game Final Fantasy VII Remake.…

4/2/20

<i>The Last of Us II </i>Delayed Indefinitely

The Last of Us II Delayed Indefinitely

The much-anticipated post-apocalyptic adventure game The Last of Us II will be delayed indefinitely due to the…

4/1/20

Sources: Despite Huge Sales, <i>Borderlands 3 </i>Developers Are Getting Stiffed On Bonuses

Sources: Despite Huge Sales, Borderlands 3 Developers Are Getting Stiffed On Bonuses

The video game Borderlands 3 was a big sales success when it launched last fall, according to its publisher, 2K,…

3/31/20

Oh No I'm Playing All Of <i>Persona 5 </i>Again

Oh No I'm Playing All Of Persona 5 Again

Two weeks ago, I jumped into an early copy of Persona 5 Royal, expecting to maybe play a few hours to check out some…

3/21/20

GameStop Finally Closes Stores To Customers

GameStop will close all of its stores to customers tomorrow, switching to a “delivery at the door” service for…

3/20/20

GameStop Shuts Down Stores In California

GameStop is shutting down its stores in California, Kotaku has learned. This news comes one day after the struggling…

3/19/20

GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

The struggling video game retail chain GameStop told all of its stores this afternoon to stay open even in the event…

3/17/20

Ubisoft CEO Sends Comforting Note To Employees About Coronavirus

In a world where video game publishers frequently mistreat their workers, where companies often seem more concerned…

3/12/20

As Naughty Dog Crunches On <i>The Last Of Us II</i>, Developers Wonder How Much Longer This Approach Can Last

As Naughty Dog Crunches On The Last Of Us II, Developers Wonder How Much Longer This Approach Can Last

One Friday night last month, some artists at the video game studio Naughty Dog were working on their latest game…

3/11/20

E3 2020 Cancelled

The biggest trade show in video games is skipping a year. E3 2020, which was planned to take place at the Los…

3/2/20

3 Hours With <i>Final Fantasy VII Remake</i>: Thrilling, But Jarring

3 Hours With Final Fantasy VII Remake: Thrilling, But Jarring

If you’ve played Final Fantasy VII, you’re probably familiar with the Air Buster, a floating robot who resembles a…

2/27/20

13 Things You Should Know About The Excellent-Looking <i>Baldur’s Gate 3</i>

13 Things You Should Know About The Excellent-Looking Baldur’s Gate 3

“This is a DC 5,” said Swen Vincke, the charismatic CEO of Larian Studios, during a recent press event for his…

2/21/20

Sources: EA Canceled A <i>Star Wars: Battlefront </i>Spinoff Last Year

Sources: EA Canceled A Star Wars: Battlefront Spinoff Last Year

Last spring, Electronic Arts canceled a planned spinoff of its popular Star Wars: Battlefront series—the third Star…

1/17/20

Video Game Delays Cause More Crunch

These days, most video game fans are sympathetic to delays. They recognize that more time makes for better games,…

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