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We Almost Got Gambling On Actual Nuclear War Before Fallout 5

Polymarket briefly let people put money down on the possibility of a nuclear weapon going off this year

Fans, Creators, And Developers Explain What Makes Pokémon So Special

We asked folks to tell us a story of how the series had affected their lives for the better

The Full Timeline Of John Cena And CM Punk’s Historic Rivalry

From gangster cars to five-star matches, the GOAT and the Best in the World were born to be adversaries

Five Essential Tips For Tackling Dynasty Warriors: Origins‘ Ultimate Difficulty

'Ultimate Warrior' isn't for the faint of heart, but I believe in you

The Star Wars Hotel Failure Was Just A Real-Life Bad Video Game Launch

YouTuber Jenny Nicholson’s experience at the now-closed Disney theme park is reminiscent of botched video game launches

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Latest Big Patch Brings Over 1,000 More Tweaks And Fixes

Highlights include visual options for color-blind people and hireling customization

Forza Horizon 5: The Kotaku Review

Playground’s latest open-world racer doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to

Are You Intrigued By The Steam Deck?

The Kotaku staff is split on whether the Steam Deck is a cozy indie dream or a waste of money

Have You Ever Successfully Returned To An Ancient Save File?

Min Min Kicks Off Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Second DLC Pass With A Helluva Punch