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  CultureFeatureInterview

  Clair Obscur’s Publisher Explains Why It’s Launching A Physical Gaming Magazine In The Year 2026

  Reset aims to bring Kepler Interactive's design sensibility to curating stories about how games intersect with other art forms

  By Ethan Gach Published May 6, 2026
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  Tips & GuidesThe Week In Games

  The Week In Games: Pottery Parties And A Long-Forgotten JRPG

  Kiln, Traysia, and more hit PC and console in the second half of April

  By Ethan Gach Published April 22, 2026
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  Reviews

  Marathon: The Kotaku Review

  Bungie's new shooter can be a painful experience, but the victories will stick with me forever

  By Zack Zwiezen Published March 27, 2026
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  CultureKotaku Game Diary

  An Incredible Last-Minute Escape In Marathon Convinced Me It’s Something Special

  I'm not sure Bungie's upcoming sci-fi FPS is going to find an audience, but I'm a believer now

  By Zack Zwiezen Published March 3, 2026
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  ReviewsMultiplatform

  High On Life 2: The Kotaku Review

  An incredibly creative and often funny FPS held back by wonky combat and glitches

  By Zack Zwiezen Published February 13, 2026
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  The Bests

  The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)

  The year is almost over and the list of games that have made their mark in 2025 is filling up

  Kenneth Shepard & John Walker & Ethan Gach & Zack Zwiezen & Carolyn Petit & Claire Jackson Updated November 27, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake Has Forever Changed How I Look At The Legendary RPG Series

  This remake is a new RPG purposefully masquerading as a pair of 40-year-old games

  Timothy Monbleau Published November 21, 2025
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  The Bests

  The 23 Best Games For Sony’s PlayStation 5

  From Helldivers 2 to Astro Bot, here are the best PS5 games

  Kotaku Staff Published November 17, 2025
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  OpinionImpressions

  There’s A Damned Good Reason Escape From Duckov Has Sold A Million Copies In A Week

  The duck-themed extraction shooter isn't a gag, but rather a compelling and in-depth experience

  By John Walker Published October 23, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Escape From Tarkov On Steam Will Require A Separate Purchase

  The Steam listing also includes some pretty steep system requirements

  By Claire Jackson Published September 16, 2025