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The Brilliant Scholar Who’s Challenging Racism In Game Design

Dr. Kishonna Gray’s studies of race and gender in gaming have made her a sought-after consultant in the industry

Carolyn Petit

PublishedJune 2, 2023

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Meet The Psychologist Determined To Prove Video Games Are Good, Actually

Dr. Rachel Kowert is a research psychologist who has been studying video games for 15 years

Alyssa Mercante

PublishedJune 2, 2023

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10 New Games On Steam That Are Bursting With Imagination

Stick 'em on your wishlist, like the genie convention is coming to town

John Walker

PublishedMay 29, 2023

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9 Of The Most Fascinating Upcoming Games For Your Wishlist

Indiegeddon returns to disturb your barbecue plans, and fill your wishlists

John Walker

PublishedMay 29, 2023

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Interview: New <i>Texas Chain Saw Massacre</i> Game Could Redefine Asymmetrical Horror

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Interview: New Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game Could Redefine Asymmetrical Horror

Gun Interactive CEO and TCSM art director Wes Keltner owes everything to the movies in this Kotaku interview

Ashley Bardhan

PublishedMay 11, 2023

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Amnesia Changed Horror Games. The Next One, Which Goes Open World, Could Do It Again

Frictional Games co-founder Thomas Grip discusses Amnesia: The Bunker and the art of horror games in this Kotaku inte…

Ashley Bardhan

PublishedApril 19, 2023

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This Mom Didn't Know She Was In A $250K Candy Crush Tournament, But She's Killing It

We talked to Erryn Rhoden about her meteoric rise to tile-matching fame

Sisi Jiang

UpdatedApril 20, 2023

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The Making Of The <i>Sonic</i> Murder Game That Took The Internet By Storm

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The Making Of The Sonic Murder Game That Took The Internet By Storm

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog was a passion project for a small team of blue blur enthusiasts

Kenneth Shepard

PublishedApril 17, 2023

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14 Of The Best And Most Obscure Secrets We Spotted In <i>The Super Mario Bros. Movie</i>

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14 Of The Best And Most Obscure Secrets We Spotted In The Super Mario Bros. Movie

When you take away the nostalgia of Nintendo's blockbuster, what do you have left?

Kevin Wong

PublishedApril 8, 2023

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The 4Chan Creepypasta That's Taking Over The World (And You May Not Even Realize It)

We wander into the internet’s liminal space that spawned a YouTube series, inspired Severance, and more

John Walker

PublishedApril 4, 2023

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Four Hours With <i>Star Wars Jedi: Survivor</i>: Everything You Liked, But Bigger And Better

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Four Hours With Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Everything You Liked, But Bigger And Better

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor gameplay shows off an expanded set of mechanics and extensive customization

Lucas White

PublishedApril 3, 2023

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RIP: All The Battle Royales That Failed, Flopped, Or Died After Fortnite And PUBG Blew Up

From Rumbleverse to Spellbreak, the popular battle royale genre is littered with corpses

Zack Zwiezen

PublishedApril 1, 2023

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These Great <i>Fortnite</i> Creative Maps Show Us What's Possible

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These Great Fortnite Creative Maps Show Us What's Possible

With the Public Beta launch of Unreal Editor for Fortnite, Epic’s handed PC map-makers a powerful new toolset

PublishedMarch 31, 2023

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<i>Apex Legends</i>, The Fashionable Battle Royale, Uses Streetwear To Stay Fresh

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Apex Legends, The Fashionable Battle Royale, Uses Streetwear To Stay Fresh

Apex Legends' designers pull from Titanfall lore and fashion trends like gorpcore and techwear

Alyssa Mercante

PublishedMarch 31, 2023

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The Evolution Of Games Like <i>Fortnite </i>And <i>Warzone </i>Is Already Here

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The Evolution Of Games Like Fortnite And Warzone Is Already Here

A genre growing in popularity over the years, extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov and Warzone's DMZ shake up…

Claire Jackson

PublishedMarch 31, 2023

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<i>Fortnite</i> Is The Future Of Music Streaming

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Fortnite Is The Future Of Music Streaming

Epic has been taken music licensing to new levels to fill out Fortnite’s radio stations

Nadine Smith

PublishedMarch 30, 2023

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The 8 Most Controversial Rides In Disney Theme Park History

Disney World guests don't like change at the Happiest Place on Earth

Kevin Wong

PublishedMarch 30, 2023

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<i>PUBG</i>'s Creative Director On The Success Of Battle Royales

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PUBG's Creative Director On The Success Of Battle Royales

It seems that the simple premise of winner-take-all is where the magic happens

Claire Jackson

PublishedMarch 28, 2023

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10 Meh Games That Became Killer With Updates

If you’re feeling down and hopeless, these comeback stories ought to provide sufficient inspiration for what’s…

Claire Jackson

PublishedMarch 28, 2023

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Welcome To <i>Kotaku</i> Royale, Exploring The Genre That's Defining Modern Gaming

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Welcome To Kotaku Royale, Exploring The Genre That's Defining Modern Gaming

We're covering Apex Legends, PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, and more all week.

Alyssa Mercante

UpdatedMarch 30, 2023