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AtomfallTo describe Atomfall as British Fallout would be a disservice to the game. Yes, it’s clearly inspired by Bethesda’s post-nuclear war series, but Atomfall goes above and beyond to offer a sense of freedom to players who find themselves caught inside a quarantine zone in an alternate-reality England that is still reeling from a mysterious nuclear accident. It rises above the Fallout comparisons with its gripping story, challenging action, and wonderfully weird mysteries.Metascore: 74 | Read our Atomfall review

Zenless Zone Zero’s latest Special Program has delivered the good news on Version 2.5, To Be Fuel for the Night. This chapter is a big deal for a few reasons, not least of which because it brings an end to Season 2. To start with, Version 2.5 arrives on December 30, making it the game’s last major update of the year, which also means players are in for some freebies to celebrate the new year. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Of course, the biggest addition in Version 2.5 is Ye Shunguang, the game’s new…

My Hero Academia is the best shonen anime (and manga) of the last decade. At the same time, it’s also the most underrated. This apparent contradiction is the result of two factors. First, toxic fandoms and their online interactions often derailed the discourse surrounding the series. Second, My Hero Academia is too serious and mature for the shonen standard; it requires a level of reflection and understanding that many casual fans don’t expect or want from a genre primarily aimed at teenage boys. Yes, that’s right, an animated show about superpowered kids going to hero school and fighting villains is…

Several products in Magic: The Gathering’s Spider-Man crossover set are up for grabs for massively reduced prices at Amazon. The Marvel’s Spider-Man Bundle, which has been hard to find at Amazon for more than a month, was restocked December 19 for $48.49 (was $70)–and promptly sold out again. Thankfully, Target still has units available for the same price. The bundle comes with nine Play Booster Packs, an Alternate-Art Foil Promo Card, 30 Basic Land Cards, a Spider-Man-themed storage box, and a few other items. But before you buy the standard bundle, check out the Marvel’s Spider-Man Gift Bundle for $64…

EA Sports has revealed 3 new Heroes coming to FC 26 Ultimate Team as part of Team 1 of the Winter Wildcards promo: Ivan Zamorano, Claudio Pizarro and Jill Scott. The Bayern and Werder Bremen legend Claudio Pizarro is famously the Bundesliga’s oldest ever player, after turning out well past 40 years of age – up front no less. But he’s making an appearance in FC 26 because he won the Hero Vote Poll a few months ago, with the Peruvian edging out notable nutter Steffan Effenberg and the prolific Brazilian striker, Elber. The love for South American Heroes continues…

Wordle, the word-guessing game that has been a daily fixture in many people’s lives since 2021, had a more difficult word than usual today, December 19. I don’t play Wordle, so I didn’t think much of it when my coworkers were chatting about how tough today’s word was. That is, until I looked outside of the Kotaku Slack and to the rest of the internet, where I saw that Wordle players were absolutely crashing out about today’s word.  The word for today is “myrrh,” which, for those who don’t know about the cool shit Jesus was given when he died,…

Now that One Piece is embracing the seasonal format in 2026, our relationship with Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus will inevitably change. This is not to say that the slower-paced 26 anime episodes a year approach isn’t welcome or justified, but a sudden break in pattern is bound to create a nostalgic void. On a brighter note, a more sustainable pace will yield consistent quality, highlighting the vast nuances of Oda’s masterful work. But if you want to supplement this experience with something that will air over the course of 15 months (with breaks), then the fourth season of That Time…

The College Football bowl season is underway, and the first-ever Xbox Bowl took place on December 18–and what a sight it was.Arkansas State defeated Missouri State 34-28 to claim the title. Arkansas State was up 31-7 going into the fourth, but Missouri State battled back, scoring 21 points in the fourth to make it close.Naturally, the Xbox Bowl was full of Xbox-branded partnerships, including Master Chief doing the coin toss to start the game. Corey Rucker Jr. of Arkansas State won Offensive MVP of the Xbox Bowl, earning himself an “Achievement Unlocked” trophy, while Kyle Taylor of Arkansas State won…

Circan’s November 2025 video game sales report has easily been one of the most anticipated. For one, November is always one of the most lucrative for the games industry, but this year in particular has seen several major hits – including new entries in two rival series. We’re talking, of course, about Battlefield 6, and Black Ops 7 the latest releases in their respective multiplayer shooter series. The decades-old fight to claim the top spot has long been won by Call of Duty, but the latest Battlefield has achieved what many thought was impossible. To see this content please enable…

Want a better cordless vacuum? There are tons on the market out there, with options that fit every budget. But one in particular caught our eye thanks to its significant discount and its performance alike: the Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum. Designed for anyone who wants strong cleaning power without dragging a heavy vacuum from room to room, it’s a lightweight powerhouse you might actually like using, believe it or not. If that sounds like a holiday miracle, you know we’ve got you covered. You’ll need to shop Amazon to get the Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum, where it’s on…