Video games haven’t been a niche hobby for ages now, but the scale of the industry built around gaming is still not as well known as it deserves. […]
Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ sneakily references episodes it cut from the original
Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” doesn’t cover original episodes like “The Great Divide” or “The Fortuneteller” — but it still pays tribute.
Persona 3’s Ending Is Still Incredible Almost 20 Years Later
Persona 3 is almost 20 years old, and as I stated in our review, Persona 3 Reload, the new remake of the classic RPG, solidifies how it was incredibly ahead of its time. Reload knows not to mess too much with a good thing, and that includes preserving its ending, which, after recently experiencing for the first time…
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Tips And Tricks For Getting Started
After over a decade of waiting, Xbox players can finally play the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. The game was previously only available on PC and PlayStation, but starting today Xbox gamers can take part in an open beta.. If you have never tried out Final Fantasy 14 then you will be able to make an…
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Classic Star Wars Battlefront Games Are Returning Very Soon
Two incredibly popular Star Wars games— 2004’s Battlefront and 2005’s Battlefront II—are coming back in a new classic collection that will bring 64-player online action to consoles for the first time as well as other new features and bonus content, too. And you won’t have to wait long as these classic Star Wars…
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40 Years Ago, Nintendo Introduced Its Most Underrated Series
Nintendo is the undisputed heavyweight champion of video game heroes. Their pantheon of premier protagonists—Mario, Link, Samus—contains some of the most recognizable characters in all of media. Though the gameplay gimmicks and boss fights might differ, their pure-hearted nature in the face of overwhelming odds unites…
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Gigantic’s Return Feels Like The Anti-Overwatch In The Best Way
I never played Gigantic when the team-based MOBA shooter was active from 2017 to 2018, or when it was briefly revived in 2023. Now, publisher Gearbox and developer Abstraction Games are reviving the Motiga shooter as Gigantic: Rampage Edition, and when I played a few rounds via a remote preview event, I wondered why…
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Helldivers 2 Sees Over 400,000 Concurrent Players On Steam
Third-person shooter sensation Helldivers 2 reached an extraordinary 409,337 concurrent players over the weekend. That makes it the fifth most popular game on Steam, a fact made all the more impressive when you factor in that three of those five games are free, compared to Helldivers 2’s $40 pricetag.
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‘Jawbreaker’ at 25: Looking back at the classic teen comedy’s HBIC
25 years ago today we reached what some may consider apex teen bitchiness with writer/director Darren Stein’s 1999 pitch-black teen murder comedy “Jawbreaker”.
Helldivers 2, Palworld, And More Of The Week’s Essential Tips
Love is in the air this week at Kotaku Towers, and the PS3-era charms ofHelldivers 2 have us totally smitten. Meanwhile, the Palworld hype train charges on, but we’re still keeping an eye on old loves and frenemies like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Overwatch 2. These are the week’s can’t-miss tips and guides.
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