Claire Jackson, Author at Kotaku

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Our Best Tips To Track Down A PlayStation Portal

Going anywhere (there’s an internet connection) with your PS5 is proving to be very popular

By Claire Jackson Published March 1, 2024

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 And 26 More Games To Get Hyped For In March

What’s coming out this month? Glad you asked, let’s have a look at your next 31 days of gaming

By Claire Jackson Published March 1, 2024

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FF7 Rebirth Materia Basics And Recommended Loadouts

So materia is what makes them guys in SOLDIER so great, huh?

By Claire Jackson Published February 29, 2024

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FF7 Rebirth’s Character Folios, Explained

Cloud and the gang gotta fill out their Folios if they want to take the fight to Mr. Mommy Issues and his big sword

By Claire Jackson Published February 29, 2024

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Should You Focus On Just The Main Story?

Here's what you can't miss and what you can afford to skip

By Claire Jackson Published February 29, 2024

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16 Things To Know Before Starting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

It’s an enormous world for Cloud and his pals to save. Here are some tips to wrap your head around it all

By Claire Jackson Published February 29, 2024

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PSA: Be Careful Skipping Cutscenes In FF7 Rebirth’s Flashback Chapter

Spamming 'skip' to get through what you've seen can result in you missing out on new parts of the main game

By Claire Jackson Published February 28, 2024

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How To Get FF7 Rebirth’s Bonus Materia From A Remake Save File

Want to summon Leviathan and Ramuh in Rebirth ? Here’s how

By Claire Jackson Published February 27, 2024

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Helldivers 2’s Armor Types And Stats Demystified

We cover how to best protect yourself against alien threats while making the most of Armor Passive abilities

By Claire Jackson Published February 27, 2024

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Here’s How Much Space You Need To Clear For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

This game are big, won’t you clear some space on your SSD, Cloud?

By Claire Jackson Published February 27, 2024

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Helldivers 2’s Hunters: What They Are And How To Kill ‘Em

These bugs are fast, lethal, and won’t hesitate to get up in your helmeted face

By Claire Jackson Published February 26, 2024

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The Best Stratagems To Get Early In Helldivers 2

Here’s how to best equip your Helldiver for those early deployments

By Claire Jackson Published February 26, 2024

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Kotaku’s Essential Guide To Helldivers 2

The yucky, gushy, chaotic co-op shooter feels like a PlayStation 3 throwback in the best possible way

Claire Jackson & Zack Zwiezen Published February 24, 2024

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Our Best FF7 Rebirth Combat Tips For The Early Game

How to make the most of ATB, Stagger, Pressured, Synergy Abilities, and so much more

By Claire Jackson Published February 22, 2024

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Everything You Should Do In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Demo

We watched Sephiroth commit mass murder, now it’s time for fun on chocoback!

By Claire Jackson Published February 22, 2024

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Kotaku Review

Rebirth ’s density can feel excessive, but it offers a powerful reunion with a beloved world and cast of characters

By Claire Jackson Published February 22, 2024

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Kotaku’s Essential Guide To Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

The latest installment of the Yakuza series sees Ichiban Kasuga cleaning up Hawaii's criminal underground

Claire Jackson & Jen Glennon Published February 21, 2024

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Helldivers 2’s Mysterious Black Screen Issue Explained

We simply cannot tolerate anything that stands in the way of democracy

By Claire Jackson Published February 20, 2024

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Tweak These Settings If You’re Playing Helldivers 2 On Steam Deck

Can you spread democracy on the go? We put the latest co-op shooter to the test

By Claire Jackson Published February 20, 2024

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All Of Our Best Palworld Tips, In One Handy Place

There’s a lot more to 2024’s biggest surprise hit than “Pokémon with guns”

Claire Jackson & Kenneth Shepard Published February 16, 2024