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U.S. Government Now Investigating Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick Subpoenaed

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into the publisher’s handling of harassment and abuse allegations

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Ratchet & Clank Still Runs Fine On The Worst PS5-Compatible SSD

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Uncovering The Real History Of The Women Who Pioneered Video Games

Women in game development have often been overlooked, and Mary Kenney wants to change that

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The Latest Stuff Coming To Halo Infinite You Should Know About

343 Industries details new maps, modes, weapons, and new flights (yes, plural)

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The BioShock Problem: When Gameplay And Narrative Clash

Some critics have railed against ludonarrative dissonance, but it can actually be a powerful tool

Mike Pasquariello

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Billy Mitchell’s Old Website Now Debunks His Controversial Pac-Man High Scores

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Fans Gather To Say Goodbye To A Legendary Sega Arcade

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Phasmophobia Adds Offline Solo Mode, Which I Will Never Use

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Pre-Order This 8-Inch Spider-Ham Plush for $17

John Mulaney's role in Into the Spider-Verse now in plush form

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The BioShock Problem: When Gameplay And Narrative Clash

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It Takes Two Achieves Near-Perfect Design Harmony

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The Worst (And Not-So-Bad) Video Game Movies

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Here's An Original Xbox Easter Egg That's Remained Hidden For 20 Years

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Welcome To The Last Generation, A Look Back At Seven Years Of Video Games

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Welcome To Cosplay, Kotaku's Website About...Cosplay

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Ubisoft Studio Under Investigation Over Sexual Harassment, Workplace Discrimination Reports

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Ubisoft Workers Decry Industry's 'Culture Of Abuse'

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Upcoming Ubisoft Game Unleashes Awful Cover Of 'Gangsta's Paradise' On Unsuspecting Ears

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The Messy, Stalled Reckoning At An Assassin's Creed Co-Developer

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PC Game Is Gonna Really Lean Into Slavery

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Overwatch 2's Boss Is Quitting Blizzard For "Some Time Off"

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Even Sonic Dad Yuji Naka Is Shocked At Game’s $430,500 Auction Price

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Twitch And Music Industry Strike A Deal, But It's Not Great

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Tales Of Arise: The Kotaku Review

Bandai Namco’s latest blockbuster is a solid action RPG that just...never...ends...

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The Artful Escape Is A Heartwarming, Psychedelic Tween Adventure

Alex Walker

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Despite Hype, Former Skyrim Mod The Forgotten City Is Kind Of A Mess

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Opus: Echo Of Starsong: The Kotaku Review

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WarioWare: Get It Together!: The Kotaku Review

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The 18 Best Games For The Nintendo Switch

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The 15 Best Games on PC

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The Best Games For The Game Boy Advance

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The 12 Best Games on PlayStation Now

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The 17 Best Games On Xbox Game Pass

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Speedrunning

New Glitch Could 'Break' BotW Wide Open, Speedrunners Say

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Mario Kart 8 Speedrunner Has Nearly Perfected Blowing Himself Up

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These 10 Award-Winning Super Mario World Levels Want To Murder You

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Somehow We’re Still Learning New Things About BotW In 2021

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Neon Signs Have Been Vanishing In Japan For Years

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Fans Gather To Say Goodbye To A Legendary Sega Arcade

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Zedd Just Showed The Unfairness Of Japan's Travel Ban

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The Latest Life-Sized Gundam Is Disappointing Some Fans

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RIP Mick McGinty

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Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Of Venice: The Kotaku Review

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Who Goes There?: The Kotaku Review

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Playing Pandemic Legacy In 2021 Was Not The Best Time

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Dune: Imperium: The Kotaku Review

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I Just Read 1,025 Chapters Of One Piece, And It's A Damn Masterpiece

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Attack On Titan Gets Freaky-Looking Trash And Recycling Bins

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Metal Gear's Japanese Voice Actor Gets New Role As Daisuke Jigen In Lupin III

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