Ian Walker, Author at Kotaku

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Konami Rolls Out Loot Box Pre-Orders

eFootball combines the excitement of soccer with the disappointment of gacha games

By Ian Walker Published September 16, 2021

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The Saga Behind The New PS5’s Heatsink, Explained

Looks like the new PS5’s smaller heatsink isn’t a big deal after all

By Ian Walker Published September 16, 2021

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‘Two Jawas In A Trenchcoat’ Is My New Favorite Star Wars Character

Star Wars: Hunters makes bold strides in Jawa-stacking technology

By Ian Walker Published September 16, 2021

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Ex-Ubisoft Devs Open New Studio, Immediately Diss Ubisoft

Don’t expect any tower-climbing from Nesting Games

By Ian Walker Published September 15, 2021

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After 10,000 Years, Rita Repulsa Joins The Power Rangers Fighting Game

The evil first lady of Power Rangers is finally playable in Battle for the Grid

By Ian Walker Published September 15, 2021

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Even Beefy Rigs Aren’t Saving Deathloop From PC Issues

Arkane’s latest game is possibly being held back by its anti-piracy measures

By Ian Walker Published September 14, 2021

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Nobody Wants A Driver TV Show, Ubisoft

Because fans of the 1999 PlayStation classic definitely prefer watching car chases to playing them

By Ian Walker Published September 14, 2021

OpinionCommentary

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s True Power Is In Its Fanservice

This Smash -like platform fighter uses in-jokes and memes to endear itself to aging millennials

By Ian Walker Published September 13, 2021

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Someone Made An Among Us Fighting Game Because Why Not

Everyone plays the same in Among Us Arena, but I’m still convinced Purple is top tier.

By Ian Walker Published September 13, 2021

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Breaking: Fortnite Banana Man Saga Ends With Official Court Ruling

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Peely Fortnite wgah'nagl fhtagn

By Ian Walker Published September 10, 2021

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That Ukulele At The Sony Event Looked Mighty Familiar

Tchia seems to take a lovely page from The Last of Us Part II 's playbook (no, not the violent executions)

By Ian Walker Published September 9, 2021

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The Tiny Tina Borderlands Game Looks Like An Obnoxious Good Time

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands takes Borderlands to a whole new world

By Ian Walker Published September 9, 2021

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Chinese Gaming Giants Lose Eight Bethesdas In Value Amid Government Crackdown

Tencent, NetEase stocks fall following more Chinese gaming regulations

By Ian Walker Published September 9, 2021

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Holy Crap, Look At Spongebob Wavedash In The Nick Fighting Game

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl features very important Super Smash Bros. tech

By Ian Walker Published September 8, 2021

OpinionCommentary

Pokémon Oreos Would Be Cooler If Nabisco Workers Weren’t Striking

I enjoy Oreos as much as the next guy, but not if it means disrespecting workers

By Ian Walker Published September 8, 2021

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Suda51 Encourages Fans To Cop Bootleg No More Heroes Shirts

The punk rock dev behind NMH3 is fine with fans grabbing unofficial merch

By Ian Walker Published September 7, 2021

Esports

Maybe Don’t Challenge Justin Wong To A $10,000 Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Match

I respect the hustle, but you don’t just call out the god of MvC2

By Ian Walker Published September 7, 2021

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Dear God, Pokémon Unite Is Making Powerhouse Blissey Even Stronger

Blissey buffs are the name of the game when the Pokémon -flavored MOBA updates tomorrow

By Ian Walker Published September 7, 2021

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Big Boy Kraid Returns In Metroid Dread

As if Metroid Dread didn’t look cool enough already

By Ian Walker Published August 27, 2021

Screenshot: Grasshopper Manufacture / Kotaku

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No More Heroes 3: The Kotaku Review

Suda51's latest work is an absurdist fantasy of monumental proportions

By Ian Walker Published August 27, 2021