John Walker, Author at Kotaku

Tips & Guides

The 4 Best Decks To Dominate In Pokémon TCG Pocket

These four builds will ensure you're snagging victories in the game's Genetic Apex Emblem Event

Ethan Gach, John Walker Published November 12, 2024

Entertainment

First Footage Of Star Wars: Andor Season 2 Is Revealed

It's brief, but it's proof of life, and it's back in April

By John Walker Published November 12, 2024

Tips & Guides

There’s A Brand-New Pokémon TCG Card That’s Selling For $500

The Pikachu ex is causing people to rush around like their tail's been electrified

By John Walker Published November 11, 2024

Entertainment

Auntie Em! Wicked Barbie Boxes Send People To Hardcore Porn Site

The URL on the packaging for the movie's dolls isn't exactly suitable for children

By John Walker Published November 11, 2024

Tips & Guides

Here’s What We Really Think Of Pokémon TCG Pocket Now That The Honeymoon Phase Is Over

Our dopamine is back to normal, and we're here to discuss the good, bad, and bizarre of Pokémon's latest money-maker

By John Walker Published November 10, 2024

CulturePokemon

Pokémon TCG Pocket Has A Staggering 12 Different Currencies, And Counting

Oh, god, no, wait, it might be 13. Or 14 if you count the two types of gold...

By John Walker Published November 8, 2024

Entertainment

Home Alone Star Macaulay Culkin Rumored To Be In Fallout Season 2

He's apparently to be a 'crazy genius-type character' in the Amazon Prime show

By John Walker Published November 8, 2024

CultureNews

Palworld Developer Reveals The Pokémon Patents Nintendo Claims It’s Violating

The studio also names the weirdly small damages Nintendo is seeking

By John Walker Published November 8, 2024

CulturePokemon

The Highest Value Pokémon TCG Cards In Stellar Crown

Whether because they're pretty, or essential for winning, these are the cards demanding the biggest fees

By John Walker Published November 7, 2024

CultureNews

Death Stranding Finally Arrives On Xbox Series X, At $20

Hideo Kojima has surprised-launched the game on Microsoft's console on its fifth birthday

By John Walker Published November 7, 2024

OpinionCommentary

Let’s Not Pretend: Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Promoting Gambling To Children

The gacha game, based on the world’s biggest media franchise, could do the Pokémon Company irreparable reputational harm

By John Walker Published November 6, 2024

CulturePokemon

Pokémon TCG Pocket Launches Its First Drop Event, But There’s A Catch

'Gotta gatcha 'em all' seems to be the presiding philosophy in this collectible card game's design

By John Walker Published November 5, 2024

Tips & Guides

Game Pass Is Soaring Back To Life This November

A strong selection of games arrive in the first half of the month, including Flight Simulator 2024

By John Walker Published November 4, 2024

EntertainmentSuperhero

Marvel Teases Every Big Show Coming In The Next Year

We finally see footage of Daredevil: Born Again , alongside Ironheart and Wonder Man

By John Walker Published October 30, 2024

CultureNews

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Is Getting Replaced By A Poorer Version For A Huge Fee

The Nintendo mobile game is ditching microtransactions, but looks like it only has a year to live

By John Walker Published October 28, 2024

Entertainment

Netflix Renews Its Tomb Raider Animation, Just Two Weeks After The First Season Aired

The Legend of Lara Croft will return for another adventure, with the same voice cast

By John Walker Published October 25, 2024

OpinionCommentary

Roblox‘s New Child Safety Changes Reveal How Dangerous It’s Been For Years

The new measures are welcome, but close to useless

By John Walker Published October 24, 2024

CultureNews

The Developers Behind 2023’s Most Notorious Game Just Can’t Stop Themselves

The Day Before studio has scrapped last month's Kickstarter project, and launched straight into another game!

By John Walker Published October 23, 2024

CultureNews

Netflix Shutters AAA Game Studio It Built With Former Blizzard, Bungie Devs

Team Blue, made up of industry bigwigs like Joseph Staten, is no more

By John Walker Published October 22, 2024

CultureNews

Nintendo’s Mysterious Switch Playtest Details Revealed, And…It’s Not What You Hoped [Update]

It has nothing to do with the Switch 2, and you'll likely be disappointed

By John Walker Published October 21, 2024