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League Of Legends, Valorant Unlock All Characters On Game Pass

Subscribers will get to skip the grind, without paying (an extra) cent

By Luke Plunkett Published December 8, 2022

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Report: Diablo IV Devs Say June Release Date Will Lead To More Crunch

The sequel’s troubled development undermines Blizzard’s commitment to change

By Ethan Gach Published December 8, 2022

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IGN Lays Off Some Staffers Right Before The Game Awards

The largest gaming news publication has cut people across multiple departments

By Sisi Jiang Published December 8, 2022

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Feds Sue To Prevent Microsoft’s Activision Deal From Going Through [Update]

The Federal Trade Commission has moved to block the acquisition on grounds that it would give the Xbox maker too much power

By Isaiah Colbert Published December 8, 2022

CultureKotaku Game Diary

Overwatch 2’s Ramattra Embarrassed My Mains And Reignited My Competitive Spirit

Ramattra the tank engine is a force to be reckoned with when put in a skilled player’s hands

By Isaiah Colbert Published December 8, 2022

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Destiny 2 Director Hears Players ‘Loud And Clear’ On Seasonal Burnout

Players clamor for change ahead of 2023’s Lightfall expansion

By Ethan Gach Published December 8, 2022

CultureNews

The Game Awards 2022: Where To Watch And What To Expect

This year, we’re expecting a look at Jedi: Survivor gameplay, whatever Hideo Kojima’s newest game is, and the chance to win a freaking Steam Deck

By Claire Jackson Published December 8, 2022

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Nintendo Nukes Documentary On Canceled Zelda Tactics Game From YouTube

DidYouKnowGaming’s original reporting has been removed from YouTube

By Ethan Gach Published December 8, 2022

CultureFine Art

The Human Body Is A Wonderful Thing

Tonight's Fine Art looks at the work of Evgeniy Evstratiy

By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2022

CultureNews

Retro Game Consoles Reportedly Stolen In Literal Highway Robbery

CEO says an entire shipment of the Evercade EXP was stolen from the back of a truck

By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2022

CultureNews

Days Gone Director Blames ‘Woke Reviewers’ For Game’s Middling Reception [Update: Studio Responds]

Former Sony Bend writer and director John Garvin has a theory on why the open-world zombie survival game didn't sell well

By Levi Winslow Published December 7, 2022

CultureOdds and Ends

Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Punishes Fans For Being Filthy Casuals

Apparently, it’s possible to fail the Elite Four interview

By Sisi Jiang Published December 7, 2022

Screenshot: Censored.TV / HasanAbi / YouTube

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Twitch Star Hasan Piker Banned After Rebroadcasting Unhinged Kanye Interview [Update: He’s Back Early]

The prolific political streamer wasn't booted for saying the word 'cracker' this time

By Levi Winslow Published December 7, 2022

CultureNews

Elden Ring’s Colosseum Update Arrives With Three New PvP Modes

Fans of PvP in FromSoftware's definitive soulslike will find a ton of new opportunities to flex their builds

By Claire Jackson Published December 7, 2022

Image: EA / Game Freak / PlatinumGames / Volition / Kotaku

CultureFeature

The 9 Most Busted Games Of 2022

You probably already guessed Overwatch 2 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are here

By Levi Winslow Published December 7, 2022

CultureNews

Twitch Star Is Hawking A New Livestreaming Platform Owned By Banned Gambling Site

Revelations of Kick’s involvement with Twitch-banned gambling site Stake follow promises of better pay split for streamers

By Claire Jackson Published December 7, 2022

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Steam Loves Dwarf Fortress So Much It’s Confusing The Locals

Thousands reply to an incredulous poster asking if people really want to spend money on a 'free' game

By John Walker Published December 7, 2022

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Report: Sonic Creator Arrested Again, This Time Over Final Fantasy

Yuji Naka is accused of making financial investments ahead of the game's announcement

By John Walker Published December 7, 2022

CultureNews

Microsoft Announces Bizarre Pledge To Bring Call of Duty To Nintendo Consoles

It's a '10-year commitment' that also includes continued support on Steam as well

By Luke Plunkett Published December 6, 2022

CultureNews

World Cup Player Gets Gaming Setup Shipped To Qatar So He Can Play Fortnite

England keeper Jordan Pickford 'is just trying to get the best frames'

By Luke Plunkett Published December 6, 2022