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Kirk Hamilton
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Kotaku Editor-at-Large

We had a good run. Thanks for everything, Mr. Cave.

As much as I enjoy pondering the behavior the loot cave inspires (and making jokes about it), I don't think much of the design decisions that led players to it. I think the existence of the loot cave as a phenomenon is an indictment of the game. (As I said in my review, and in the bit cited in this article.) Read more

I can only speak for myself, but when I was at Peak Loot Cave I would do it on Vita via remote play while I watched TV—it's so brainless that I could actually pay attention to whatever was on TV while still making some progress in Destiny. I've also parked my low-level alt there and earned some easy XP, which I'd Read more

Seriously what the fuck is up with the stupid shader saleslady, did her delivery guy break and axle or something Read more

Correct, this is the official review. We waited until today to be sure we could be as thorough as possible. Read more

I don't get why one person always has to get too close. I keep having to go use the point emote to get this one dude to back up 10 feet. Relax, people! There are plenty of us. Read more

hahaha we were talking last night about what a dick move that would be, not surprised some people are doing it. Read more

Yeah, it happens every so often - when you've got a bunch of high-level characters in the same place, it turns into a real fireworks show! Kind of an extra bonus to the whole situation. Read more

Yup just got a legendary set of arm armor for a titan. :-/ Read more

So! I went and farmed here for a bit over an hour, and figured I'd share what I found: Read more

I sincerely hope the Secret Service issues a statement clarifying which Pokémon it was. Read more

Amazon clearly takes its new delivery policies very seriously! Read more

It probably has a touch of auto-tune, since few things that are this (over)produced don't, but he does sound good! Dude's voice will always be lovely, even when it's singing empty cliches about hope shining brightest in the dark. Read more

Ha, I didn't know Fillion was in this. That's awesome. Read more

This is my lady warlock, and while I know I'm terribly biased, I feel that she is the coolest-looking Destiny character I have ever seen.

Basically, if you're gonna do some patrol side-missions, it's smart to go get the bounty that gives you an XP boost when you finish 6, rather than just doing them without the bounty. Read more