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Watch All Of Today’s Nintendo Direct Right Here

Zelda? Check. Donkey Kong? Check. Dr. …Luigi? Sure! Why not. It is the the Year of Luigi, after all. Check out all those trailers and a few others for what looks like a pretty solid line-up incoming to your Nintendo hardware. Or just read all the news we’ve been posting from watching the stream live…

The Sequel To 2012’s Amazing Walking Dead Game Is Here. It’s Depressing.

The Walking Dead Season Two—Telltale’s follow-up to their fantastic episodic adventure series—kicks off today with its first episode and it’s even more depressing with Clementine as its lead character Don’t worry, there are no spoilers in this kind-of-review. In season two of Telltale’s depressing The Walking Dead episodic series, an older Clementine is without her…

The next season of Telltale’s The Walking Dead begins its release today with episode 1 on Steam and PS3. Xbox 360 follows with a release tomorrow, iOS users will have to wait until later this week. Expect our impressions to go up later today. via Twitter

9 Minutes of Dying Light to Get Your Heart Racing

Even though I’ve already played through this level of Dying Light at PAX Prime, I’m still shifting in my chair, on edge while watching and waiting to see if the protagonist lives or dies in these 9 minutes of footage. I mean, of course he’s going to live. But as skilled as whoever’s behind the…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Amongst Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Bobsplosion starts up a thread to round up the best pick-me-up anime, Dexomega shares an essay on the cultural diffusion between the U.S. and Japan, and Greg the Mad reviews the newest Hobbit movie Don’t forget that you can always go join the voices talking…

How To Prepare For The Walking Dead Season Two

One of my favorite games of last year is returning for its second season this week. With the adorable-yet-tough Clementine from the last season returning as the protagonist, it’s sure to out-depress the fantastic (and very depressing) last season that featured father-figure Lee. If you’re preparing for Season Two as it rolls out on its…

The Steam Machine: Unboxed and Taken Apart

Valve recently sent 300 lucky gamers some prototype Steam Machines, and people are already getting to uploading pictures and video unboxings of the things online. And we’re not just talking taking it out of the wooden framing it came in. We’re talking unscrewing things and unplugging things inside the hybrid PC/console’s insides. If you missed…

The Best of Kotaku, The Week of December 9

Everyone at Gawker Media is likely currently recovering from the previous evening’s holiday party, as you read this right now. So while we nurse our hangovers, feel free to browse Kotaku Selects for the best content from this week. And don’t get carried away on your holiday shopping this year, or channelate will make a…

A Note To Everyone Who Says YouTubers Should ‘Get A Real Job’

Some people on the Internet haven’t been too sympathetic to the YouTubers whose livelihoods have been affected by YouTube’s recent Content ID sweeps. Boohoo, they say. Get a real job. There are a lot of things I have to say to people who claim that producing videos on YouTube isn’t a “real job.” A lot…

Want six minutes of intelligent discussion and reflection on the recent discovery of the government spying on your World of Warcraft raids? Oh, ok. Here you go. It’s our own Kirk Hamilton on WNYC’s “Studio 360” hosted by Kurt Andersen. Yes, Kirk and Kurt sit down to chat about the implications and potential discomfort of…

The PC Versus Console Debate, Simplified

There are plenty of legitimate reasons to feel that being a PC gamer is more advantageous to your hobby. There are also valid statements made about being a console gamer. It’s been said before, and the deft hands at Dorkly are saying it again: let’s just enjoy bonding over a shared love, no matter how…

The Best of Kotaku, The Week of December 2

December, is it really you? Man this year flew by. Check out our best content of the week over at Kotaku Selects, or, if you scroll far back enough, the year. And, ok. I know this meme is pretty tired by now. I’m pretty tired of it. But…it’s a simultaneous Pokémon reference and I just…

The Most Popular Video Game On Tumblr Award Goes To…Pokémon

Are you surprised? I’m not surprised. I don’t think anyone is surprised. Pokémon is one of the more popular franchises on Kotaku, too, especially in recent days since the release of X and Y. The full list of “most reblogged” video game topics on Tumblr this year is pretty interesting. (And if you don’t know,…

The Best of Kotaku, The Week of November 25

Hello, I am writing to you from the past, where my belly is not filled with all sorts of Thanksgiving-style food and birthday cake. If you’re still around, check out our best content from this week over at Kotaku Selects And yes, it’s my birthday! Today! This very day! This moment! I am probably out…

Xbox One 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide

The Xbox One is out and maybe someone you know picked it up. Or maybe you’re considering picking one up for someone this holiday season. Here’s some advice before you crack open your wallet. DO grab them a subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Amazon usually has some great one-year deals for a fair price. You…

Xbox 360 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide

Just because Microsoft has a new console doesn’t mean people aren’t still playing their 360s. Here are some suggestions for 360 shopping this year. DO consider maybe buying someone a 360 even if they already have a PS3 and/or a Nintendo console, but it is a bit excessive. A person only needs more than one…

Vita 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide

Sony’s handheld device might not be brimming with support and popularity, but it’s definitely a solid piece of hardware. Here are some buyer’s tips when it comes to the Vita. DO buy them a Vita. If you want to win the holiday and feel like you’re sticking it to Apple, you’ll give a Vita AND…

PS4 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide

Sony’s newest console just recently launched, right in time for the holiday season. Here are some dos and don’ts when it comes to holiday shopping and the PS4. DO buy a second controller for a giftee who owns a PS4. The PS4 controller runs out of juice with a dispiriting quickness, and it’s very nice…

PS3 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide

Just because Sony’s got a new console out doesn’t mean people aren’t still attached to their PS3s. Here are some tips for PS3-related holiday shopping. DO consider buying a PS3 for someone who already has an Xbox 360 or Nintendo console. It may seem gratuitous, but you’re a generous soul and the kind of gift-giver…

PC 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide

Thinking about building someone a PC? Replacing a part? Adding an accessory? Buying a game? We’ve got some suggestions. DO buy a Steam gift card for PC gamers. Most new games cost $50 or $60 on Steam, but they often go on sale, so a savvy gamer can make a $60 gift card go a…