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GameStop Fires CEO As Meme Stock Plummets

The meme stock gaming retailer starts 2023 off back in the red

Ethan Gach

PublishedJune 7, 2023

CultureOdds and Ends

<i>Guitar Hero</i> Modders Are Keeping The Stoner Game Alive

CultureOdds and Ends

Guitar Hero Modders Are Keeping The Stoner Game Alive

The Guitar Hero modding community has made it so you can watch Walter White perform ‘Free Bird,’ amongst other,…

Nadine Smith

PublishedApril 20, 2023

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The Death Of DJ Game <i>Fuser</i> Is A Huge Bummer

CultureNews

The Death Of DJ Game Fuser Is A Huge Bummer

It’s seems like nobody wants to play rhythm games anymore. Get your ass up and play rhythm games.

Alyssa Mercante

PublishedDecember 5, 2022

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YouTuber Pulls Nintendo Soundtracks After Receiving Over 500 Copyright Claims

'I’m sorry to everyone who enjoys their music but I don’t have much choice'

Luke Plunkett

PublishedJune 2, 2022

CultureFeature

The Unique Artist Behind <i>Bomberman</i>'s Catchy Beats

CultureFeature

The Unique Artist Behind Bomberman's Catchy Beats

June Chikuma has a unique approach to composing video game music

Peter Tieryas

PublishedDecember 25, 2021

CultureOdds and Ends

<i>Genshin Impact</i>’s Orchestral Soundtrack Is Unbelievably Good

CultureOdds and Ends

Genshin Impact’s Orchestral Soundtrack Is Unbelievably Good

These compositions perfectly capture the beauty and variety of miHoYo’s world

Sisi Jiang

PublishedOctober 5, 2021

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<i>Mega Man</i> Composer Manami Matsumae Doesn't Miss The 9-6 Grind

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Mega Man Composer Manami Matsumae Doesn't Miss The 9-6 Grind

Few game music composers have as iconic a resume as Manami Matsumae. Starting at Capcom in 1987, her first major…

Alexandra Hall

PublishedMay 3, 2021

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Dude Gets 100% On Guitar Hero Song That Looks Physically Impossible

Honestly, this is one of the most physically impressive video game feats I have ever seen.

Luke Plunkett

PublishedApril 22, 2021

CultureKotaku Game Diary

Clone Hero Is So Much Fun I Don't Mind The Carpal Tunnel

As the last of the notes disappeared from the screen, I put my fake, plastic guitar down to look at my hands. They…

Ash Parrish

PublishedApril 22, 2021

CultureMorning Music

<i>Famicom Graffiti</i>'s <i>Metroid</i> Remix Kills, But Oh Dear, That One <i>Zelda</i> Track...

CultureMorning Music

Famicom Graffiti's Metroid Remix Kills, But Oh Dear, That One Zelda Track...

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s ongoing hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Alexandra Hall

PublishedMarch 22, 2021

OpinionImpressions

<i>Queen: Rock Tour </i>Is Packed With Great Music, Not Ads And Microtransactions

OpinionImpressions

Queen: Rock Tour Is Packed With Great Music, Not Ads And Microtransactions

Queen: Rock Tour is a mobile game that isn’t filled with nasty microtransactions, ads, “energy” timers, or…

Zack Zwiezen

PublishedMarch 5, 2021

CultureMorning Music

This Incredible <i>Link's Awakening</i> Song Is Actually From Its Commercial

CultureMorning Music

This Incredible Link's Awakening Song Is Actually From Its Commercial

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s frequent hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they…

Ian Walker

PublishedDecember 21, 2020

CultureMorning Music

<em>SimCity 4</em>’s Soundtrack Is So Good You’re Already Reinstalling The Game

CultureMorning Music

SimCity 4’s Soundtrack Is So Good You’re Already Reinstalling The Game

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Today…

Zack Zwiezen

PublishedDecember 20, 2020

CultureMorning Music

<i>Final Fantasy VII</i>’s Snow Theme Tops My Go-To Blizzard Mix

CultureMorning Music

Final Fantasy VII’s Snow Theme Tops My Go-To Blizzard Mix

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Ethan Gach

PublishedDecember 16, 2020

CultureMorning Music

This <em>Zelda: A Link To The Past</em> Song Is So Obscure Almost No One Knew It Existed

CultureMorning Music

This Zelda: A Link To The Past Song Is So Obscure Almost No One Knew It Existed

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s regular hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Alexandra Hall

PublishedDecember 14, 2020

CultureMorning Music

<em>Halo 4</em> Is A Lot Better Than Its Soundtrack

CultureMorning Music

Halo 4 Is A Lot Better Than Its Soundtrack

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Zack Zwiezen

PublishedDecember 13, 2020

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That Time Progressive Rock Legends Yes Wrote A Song For <i>Homeworld</i>

CultureMorning Music

That Time Progressive Rock Legends Yes Wrote A Song For Homeworld

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Mike Fahey

PublishedDecember 11, 2020

CultureMorning Music

I’m Not Yet Sold On <i>Paradise Killer</i>, But Its Soundtrack Is Unforgettable

CultureMorning Music

I’m Not Yet Sold On Paradise Killer, But Its Soundtrack Is Unforgettable

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Ari Notis

PublishedDecember 10, 2020

CultureMorning Music

<em>Yakuza: Like A Dragon</em>’s Best Boss Theme Makes Me Wanna Break Stuff (In A Good Way)

CultureMorning Music

Yakuza: Like A Dragon’s Best Boss Theme Makes Me Wanna Break Stuff (In A Good Way)

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Ian Walker

PublishedDecember 9, 2020

CultureMorning Music

Crisis!! <em>Super Street Fighter II Turbo</em> Weird-Version Music Deathmatch!

CultureMorning Music

Crisis!! Super Street Fighter II Turbo Weird-Version Music Deathmatch!

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…

Alexandra Hall

PublishedDecember 8, 2020