What happens to a dead game if it refuses to die? Why did Hotel Barcelona have genAI to begin with? And MindsEye is promising to mount a comeback any day now. It’s the latest edition of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku‘s daily roundup of gaming news, rumors, and culture. I stayed up…

Sony has begun rolling out a new PlayStation 5 system update on March 16. The latest release introduces some headline features to the console’s pro variant, while also bringing a smaller Welcome Hub addition to the standard PS5. The new update is primarily centered on Sony’s upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super…

Resident Evil Requiem is one of the strongest entries in the entire franchise, bringing forth a story filled with an awesome blend of wild action and sweat-inducing horror. As a die-hard Resident Evil fan, I had high expectations for this game. I didn’t expect it to be so emotional, though.…

Steam has become many gamers’ go-to platform for great indie games. Whether it’s a fun game inspired by GTA to hold one over until GTA 6’s launch or a hidden gem that is easy to sink hours into, Steam has built a reputation for being one of the best places…

Sandfall Interactive has released the patch notes for a brand-new Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 update. The patch brings a few important fixes to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, improving Sandfall Interactive’s critically acclaimed RPG yet again, almost one year after its release. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the first game from…

Arc Raiders and The Finals developer Embark Studios has announced the departure of co-founder and CCO Rob Runesson after he faced allegations of sexual misconduct towards a female streamer who frequently played The Finals. Although Embark notes that an outside investigation didn’t substantiate the accusations, Runesson and the company have…