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15 Critical Tips To Know Before Jumping Into <i>Final Fantasy XVI</i>

15 Critical Tips To Know Before Jumping Into Final Fantasy XVI

It's war out there in the latest Final Fantasy epic. Here are key tips to help you survive

Hayes Madsen

PublishedJune 22, 2023

<i>Diablo IV</i>'s First Patch Heavily Weakens 4 Of Its 5 Classes

Diablo IV's First Patch Heavily Weakens 4 Of Its 5 Classes

The loot-grinding RPG has received its first official patch, and every class except Necromancer is suffering

PublishedJune 5, 2023

<i>Diablo IV</i>’s Best Class Just Got Even Better

Diablo IV’s Best Class Just Got Even Better

The Necromancer has been buffed in Blizzard’s first real patch for the loot-grinding RPG

PublishedJune 5, 2023

<i>Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom</i> Players Are Building Tanks, Planes To Commit War Crimes

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Players Are Building Tanks, Planes To Commit War Crimes

Folks are causing all kinds of mayhem in BotW’s sequel

UpdatedMay 16, 2023

CulturePokemon

This May Be The Biggest <i>Pokémon</i> Card Theft In History, And It’s Causing Drama [Update]

CulturePokemon

This May Be The Biggest Pokémon Card Theft In History, And It’s Causing Drama [Update]

Someone allegedly tried to sell tons of rare Fusion Strike cards stolen from The Pokémon Company

Ethan Gach

PublishedApril 17, 2023

CultureKotaku Game Diary

<i>Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty</i>’s Most Frustrating Enemy Can Go To Hell

CultureKotaku Game Diary

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s Most Frustrating Enemy Can Go To Hell

Team Ninja's latest Soulslike has lots of frustrating enemies, but the assassins are the worst

PublishedMarch 6, 2023

12 <i>Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty</i> Tips For Surviving In A Fantastical, Feudal China

12 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Tips For Surviving In A Fantastical, Feudal China

It’s dangerous to go alone in Team Ninja’s latest Soulslike, so take this advice for your journey

PublishedMarch 3, 2023

CultureFeature

What To Expect From Valve (And Steam) In 2023

The company behind the Steam Deck is famously secretive but there’s still reason to speculate about what it’s up to

Claire Jackson

PublishedFebruary 21, 2023

OpinionCommentary

15 Hours With <i>Hogwarts Legacy: </i>Magical Surface, Rotten Core

OpinionCommentary

15 Hours With Hogwarts Legacy: Magical Surface, Rotten Core

The discourse around the Harry Potter game has encompassed J.K. Rowling’s rancid politics and the role of criticism…

Carolyn Petit

PublishedFebruary 17, 2023

Ubisoft Delays<i> Skull And Bones</i>, Cancels More Games, And Announces New Cuts