Willa Rowe, Author at Kotaku

Tips & Guides

10 Incredible Games To Get During Epic’s Giant Halloween Sale

Both Alan Wake games, the Bioshock series, and more are available at a steep discount

By Willa Rowe Published October 22, 2024

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Castlevania Gets Massive Steam Sale Just In Time For Halloween

Don’t miss your chance to get Konami’s legendary vampire games at a steep discount

By Willa Rowe Published October 21, 2024

EntertainmentSuperhero

This Wild Agatha All Along Theory Hints That The Twists Aren’t Over Yet

Joe Locke’s Teen might have more secrets left to reveal before the series ends

By Willa Rowe Published October 21, 2024

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The Best Last-Minute Superhero Costumes For Halloween

Marvel and DC are here to save you from your procrastination

By Willa Rowe Published October 18, 2024

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The Pokémon Center Just Released A Ton Of Adorable Winter Holiday Merch

Get ready for the season with ornaments, ugly sweaters, and more themed to Nintendo’s pocket monsters

By Willa Rowe Published October 17, 2024

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The Perfect Game For Halloween Just Released On Nintendo Switch

Crow Country is a survival horror game made for newcomers to the genre

By Willa Rowe Published October 17, 2024

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Hades II Just Got Its Biggest Update Yet

The Olympic update adds a new region, a new weapon, and more

By Willa Rowe Published October 17, 2024

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Now Is The Perfect Time To Revisit The Original Life Is Strange

Return to Arcadia Bay before Double Exposure ’s full release later this month

By Willa Rowe Published October 16, 2024

OpinionCommentary

This Metaphor: ReFantazio Love Story Works Because It Takes Away Control

The lack of a Persona -style romance mechanic makes Eupha's arc even better

By Willa Rowe Published October 16, 2024

EntertainmentAction

Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft Traps The Heroine Inside Her Most Boring Adventure Yet

Netflix’s latest game adaptation has a stunning lead performance but is plagued by poor pacing

By Willa Rowe Published October 15, 2024

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9 Demos You Need To Play During This Month’s Steam Next Fest

The October 2024 iteration of Steam’s demo-filled event has more games than we know what to do with

By Willa Rowe Published October 15, 2024

ReviewsMultiplatform

Neva: The Kotaku Review

Nomada Studio’s follow-up to Gris suffers from the sophomore slump

By Willa Rowe Published October 14, 2024

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The Entire Tomb Raider Franchise Is On Deep Discount Right Now

In celebration of Netflix’s brand-new series, The Legend of Lara Croft , all the games are on sale

By Willa Rowe Published October 11, 2024

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The Wolf Among Us And Other Great Telltale Games Are On Sale Right Now

The bad news is you won’t be getting a discount on The Walking Dead

By Willa Rowe Published October 11, 2024

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2024’s Most Slept-On RPG Is A Steal Right Now On PC and PlayStation

You should give Granblue Fantasy: Relink ’s charming world a chance

By Willa Rowe Published October 10, 2024

OpinionImpressions

This Unsettling Adventure About A Nun Is One Of 2024’s Hidden Gems

Indika is a fascinating story about religious trauma

By Willa Rowe Published October 10, 2024

OpinionImpressions

Ex-Blizzard CEO’s New Game Is Jackbox Meets Gloomhaven And It Rules

Sunderfolk is fun as hell, even if its efforts to make board games more accessible feel misguided

By Willa Rowe Published October 10, 2024

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The Best Cozy Game Ever Is Half Off On Steam Right Now

You probably already own Stardew Valley but you could still gift it to a friend

By Willa Rowe Published October 9, 2024

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Apartment Story Is A Thrilling Narrative Game In The Guise Of A Sims-Like

This indie's blend of domestic gameplay and exciting story beats makes for a unique gaming experience

By Willa Rowe Published October 8, 2024

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One Of The Best Metroidvanias Of The Past Decade Is A Bargain On Steam Right Now

Dead Cells and its expansions are currently over 50 percent off

By Willa Rowe Published October 7, 2024