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The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode One Recap: Everybody Hates Joel

It’s been five years since Joel and Ellie returned to Jackson, and a lot has changed between them

The Best Point-And-Click Adventures Of The 21st Century

The genre continues to thrive, with some of the best storytelling of the last 25 years

Doom Is Now Playable On A $2,000+ Lawnmower Because Why Not

Finally, you can mow down zombies, demons, and monsters with an actual lawn mower

When A Beloved Pet Dies, Sometimes Pokémon Lets Us Immortalize Them

‘Oh, you're my best friend in a world we must defend’

The Real Impact Of Pokémon Go‘s Changes That Niantic Won’t Face

The new restrictions on Remote Raids will change the game for rural and disabled players

The Best Pokémon Card Art Sets That Tell Amazing Stories

There are hidden narratives in a surprising number of collectible Pokémon TCG cards

The 11 Best Metroidvanias To Get Lost In Right Now

While you wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metroid Dread and Bloodstained are just a few of the great games to hold you over

John Walker’s Top Ten Games Of 2022

It's been one of the best years for narrative gamers, and I'm here to celebrate

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: The Kotaku Review

This isn’t the first time Lego and Star Wars have been digitally combined, but it’s easily the best

Why Do We Call The Hardest Video Game Enemies ‘Bosses,’ Anyway?