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One Of The Biggest Competitive Pokémon Players Is Taking A Break Because Of Fan Harassment

Wolfe 'Wolfey' Glick says fans have 'groped' him and otherwise overstepped at competitive events

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 23, 2025

OpinionCommentary

All Video Game Controllers Need Back Paddles, Damn It

The DualSense Edge has ruined me on other controllers, even this cool Kratos one

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 23, 2025

Ramattra with a red fish covering up his nether regions.

CultureNews

Overwatch 2 Just Gave Its Robot War Criminal A Penis

Ramattra's latest skin has something happening between his legs

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 23, 2025

CultureNews

Pokémon Legends: Z-A‘s Mega Starmie Redemption Arc Has Been Wild To Witness

Mega Starmie was seen as one of the most disappointing Mega Evolutions in the game, but fans are now smitten with it

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 23, 2025

CultureNews

Report: Microsoft Is Cracking Down On Xbox With Absurd Profit Requirements

A push for 30 percent profit has led to layoffs, project cancellations, and price increases

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 23, 2025

An NPC with a speech bubble that reads "Do you think Arceus stays in heaven because he, too, lives in fear of what he's created here on earth?"

CultureNews

The 15 Funniest, Darkest Things Pokémon Legends: Z-A NPCs Have Said To Me

If you like some absurd existentialism, Legends Z-A is the funniest game in the series

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 22, 2025

Entertainment

Oh God, We Might Be Getting KPop Demon Hunters Magic Cards Next Year

Hasbro and Netflix are teaming up to bring Rumi, Mira, and Zoey to store shelves

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 22, 2025

CultureNews

These Two Pokémon Legends: Z-A Characters Are A Toxic Yuri Shipper’s Dream

Lebanne and Jacinthe are allies, but not willingly

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 22, 2025

ReviewsSwitch

Pokémon Legends: Z-A: The Kotaku Review

Game Freak’s return to Kalos is as much about the state of the franchise as it is about Lumiose City

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 22, 2025

OpinionCommentary

Don’t Be A Coward, Put Your Pokémon Starter In A Box

If you hate the Legends: Z-A starters so much, you don’t have to use them

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 21, 2025

Yoko Taro is wearing a spherical mask like Emil's from Nier.

CultureNews

Yoko Taro Hides Clues When Signing Merchandise To Fight Scammers

The director says ‘nearly half’ of the merch bearing his autograph on the internet is fake

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 21, 2025

An AI-generated image of Trump wearing a crown in a jet.

CultureNews

Kenny Loggins Disavows AI-Generated Video Of Trump Dumping Poop On Protesters To ‘Danger Zone’

No, you’re not having a stroke, that was a real thing that happened

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2025

Taunie smiles at something off-screen with people eating at a table behind her next to a Charizard.

CultureNews

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Finally Allows Crossdressing And There’s A Reason Players Are Using It

The RPG is very fluid in how it lets the player present themselves

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2025

Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle lined up in a row.

CultureNews

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokes Fun At The Most Annoying Kind Of Fan, And It Rules

The most obnoxious Pokémon trainer is one that tells you what you’re supposed to be getting out of it

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2025

Shep looking less than thrilled that Alolan Raichu is here.

OpinionCommentary

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Brought My Worst Enemy To Lumiose City So I Whooped His Ass

My one-sided beef with Alolan Raichu continues in Legends: Z-A

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2025

Tips & Guides

13 Things To Know Before Starting Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Even Pokémon veterans will need to get used to some of the changes in Lumiose City

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 17, 2025

Shep and Zygarde in its dog form stand on top of a roof in Lumiose City.

CultureNews

You Can Farm Shinies In Pokémon Legends: Z-A Without Even Touching The Controller

Shinies don’t despawn this time around, so if you’ve got a rubber band, you can farm while you make dinner

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 17, 2025

An Intern Pikachu plush wears a suit, glasses, and holds a briefcase.

CultureNews

The Pokémon Company Is Apparently Putting The Legal Smackdown On Leaks

The latest 'Teraleak' included information about Wind and Wave, the Generation X games

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 17, 2025

Shep poses with Houndour in Lumiose City

CultureNews

Stop What You’re Doing In Pokémon Legends: Z-A And Go To This Museum

A major revelation for Pokémon fans is tucked in a corner of Lumiose City

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 16, 2025

A Z-A trainer holds a Poke Ball next to Pikachu

CultureNews

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Has Changed Shiny Hunting Forever, And Not Everyone’s Happy About It

A major quality-of-life improvement is making it easier than ever to find these alternate-colored guys

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 16, 2025