Otto Kratky
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Otto Kratky is a freelance writer with many homes. You can find his work at Digital Trends, GameSpot, and Gamepur. If he's not writing he's probably sinking way too much time into an RPG or the latest multiplayer game. You can find him on Twitter @Otto_Kratky.
Trek to Yomi review: Moving story cuts through weak action
Trek to Yomi review: Moving story cuts through weak action
Trek to Yomi's combat may get stale, but its story of a samurai traveling through the land of the dead is surprisingly engaging.
Overwatch 2 already feels like a return to glory
Overwatch 2 already feels like a return to glory
Overwatch 2 is a sizable update for Overwatch that distills the massively-popular hero shooter's best features.
Xbox and Bethesda detail (non-E3) summer showcase
Xbox and Bethesda detail (non-E3) summer showcase
Xbox's E3-season presentation will likely show off at least one of the games Bethesda is currently developing.
Balan Wonderworld director details behind-the-scenes drama
Balan Wonderworld director details behind-the-scenes drama
On Twitter, Yuji Naka claims he was removed from his position as director for Balan Wonderworld half a year before it launched.
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge keeps the combos rolling
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge keeps the combos rolling
Shredder's Revenge is a dream come true for anyone who likes stringing together massive combos with friends.
Lego Bricktales makes physics fun with perfect puzzles
Lego Bricktales makes physics fun with perfect puzzles
Lego Bricktales hooked me with its physics puzzles, but I can't wait to see what other, more creative minds build.
Cult of the Lamb’s town (and cult) building has me hooked
Cult of the Lamb’s town (and cult) building has me hooked
While it's fun to trek through its dungeons, Cult of the Lamb's cult-building mechanics are its most interesting feature.
Ubisoft turns off online services for over 90 games
Ubisoft turns off online services for over 90 games
The games that are losing their online features are a mishmash of well-received and relatively unknown titles from over the years.
Everything can be customized in the new Saints Row game
Everything can be customized in the new Saints Row game
Players will be able to customize everything from their characters to their gang members in the upcoming Saints Row reboot.
6 Game Boy Advance games that should head to Switch Online
If a Game Boy Advance collection is added to Nintendo Switch Online, it has to include these choice titles.
Elden Ring bug makes its hardest boss fight even harder
Elden Ring bug makes its hardest boss fight even harder
Malenia is supposed to heal every time she hits players, but a new bug lets her heal simply by attacking.
Sega rebooting Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, report says
Sega rebooting Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, report says
Reboots of Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio are allegedly the start of Sega's super game initiative.
Battlefield 2042 is finally getting in-game voice chat
Battlefield 2042 is finally getting in-game voice chat
Along with in-game voice chat, Battlefield 2042's 4.0 patch will adjust weapon attachment stats and nerf one of the game's most popular vehicles.
Grand Theft Auto Online is in need of a serious cleanup
Grand Theft Auto Online is in need of a serious cleanup
Despite the resources it has, GTA Online is still flooded with technical problems and cheaters.
CD Projekt Red isn’t slowing down, for better or worse
CD Projekt Red isn’t slowing down, for better or worse
CD Projekt Red is looking past Cyberpunk 2077, but its attention has to be on the right projects.
Cyberpunk 2077 support bleeds into 2023 with story expansion
Cyberpunk 2077 support bleeds into 2023 with story expansion
Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming expansion will likely include more content than the free DLCs it's received so far.
Road 96 reminds me of my angry, powerless teenage years
Road 96 reminds me of my angry, powerless teenage years
The feeling of powerlessness that comes with each of Road 96's runs was too familiar to how I felt throughout high school.
The Witcher 3’s current-gen port has been delayed yet again
The Witcher 3’s current-gen port has been delayed yet again
CD Projekt Red has delayed The Witcher 3's current-gen port following a decision to move its development in-house.
You can be a space pirate in No Man’s Sky starting today
You can be a space pirate in No Man’s Sky starting today
No Man's Sky's Outlaws update will let players smuggle goods and reap more profits from attacking innocent trade ships.
Your Nintendo and PlayStation subscriptions are changing
Your Nintendo and PlayStation subscriptions are changing
Sony and Nintendo have adjusted how their online services handle auto-renewal after an investigation by the U.K's Competition and Markets Authority.
Even Elden Ring speedrunners can’t keep up with it
Even Elden Ring speedrunners can’t keep up with it
The speedrun record for Elden Ring is changing so rapidly that world-record holder Mitchriz lost his No. 1 spot mid-interview.
Getting into Kingdom Hearts in 2022 is no easy task
Getting into Kingdom Hearts in 2022 is no easy task
Kingdom Hearts 4 is on the way and getting into the franchise before it launches is no small task.
You aren’t dreaming, Kingdom Hearts 4 is actually happening
You aren’t dreaming, Kingdom Hearts 4 is actually happening
Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced during a 20th anniversary stream for the series, along with two mobile games.
Halo Infinite is getting some serious progression changes
Halo Infinite is getting some serious progression changes
343 Industries is currently working on implementing per-match XP payouts in Halo Infinite based on in-game performance according to a blog post.
Unionized Activision QA testers won’t receive raises
Unionized Activision QA testers won’t receive raises
Activision Blizzard claims it can't give unionized employees at Raven Software raises 'due to our legal obligations under the National Labor Relations Act.'
New World is free to play this weekend. Here’s how to play
New World is free to play this weekend. Here’s how to play
New World's Steam free weekend will last until 10 a.m. PT on April 11.
Back 4 Blood’s first DLC sends players into Ridden caves
Back 4 Blood’s first DLC sends players into Ridden caves
Back 4 Blood's first expansion, Tunnels of Terror, launches on April 12.
Lego and Epic Games are making a metaverse for kids
Lego and Epic Games are making a metaverse for kids
The Lego/Epic Games collaboration would give users the tools to create their own 'play opportunities' in the metaverse.
Meet Starfield’s version of R2-D2, a robot named Vasco
Meet Starfield’s version of R2-D2, a robot named Vasco
Vasco is likely just one of many companions players will be able to recruit in Starfield.
Elgato’s newest capture card is made for next-gen consoles
Elgato’s newest capture card is made for next-gen consoles
Elgato's $200 HD60 X includes VRR and HDR passthrough compatibility.
Rainbow Six Mobile takes Siege to Android and iOS
Rainbow Six Mobile takes Siege to Android and iOS
Fans can register right now for a chance to try Rainbow Six Mobile before it launches.
A ruthless Elden Ring patch makes Radahn even stronger
A ruthless Elden Ring patch makes Radahn even stronger
After being nerfed a bit harder than intended, Radahn is back to his full, player-destroying strength in Elden Ring.
Halo Infinite’s next season will add two new maps
Halo Infinite’s next season will add two new maps
Halo Infinite's second season is set to arrive on May 3, bringing new maps and weapon changes.
Kirby gets one step closer to EGOT with Grammy win
Kirby gets one step closer to EGOT with Grammy win
The 8-Bit Big Band's Grammys win marks the second time a song from a video game has won at the awards show.