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  OpinionCommentary

  What Does It Even Mean To ‘Save’ Mass Effect?

  Thousands of fans are rallying around a campaign to save the series after BioWare's shutdown, but what does that look like?

  By Kenneth Shepard Published October 26, 2026
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  Deals

  Sonos Beam Gen 2 Dolby Atmos Soundbar Gets One Final Price Slash as Amazon Pushes to Clear Out Stock

  You can hook it up with one cable and keep using the TV remote you already hold.

  By Brittany Vincent Published October 11, 2026
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  CultureNews

  12 Star Wars: Galactic Racer Tips To Help You Avoid Crashing And Burning

  You'll be the next Sebulba, yet, kid, if you these tips

  By Zack Zwiezen Published October 6, 2026
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  CultureFeatureInterview

  Harvey Smith Explains What Most Games Are Missing And Why He’s Still Making Them: ‘It’s An Act Of Rebellion To Try To Do Something Hopeful In Times Like This’

  The co-creator of new studio Black Pony Immersive tells us about defying expectations in the most underserved genre

  By John Walker Published September 2, 2026
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  The Bests

  The 12 Best Video Games Of 2002

  As we wrap Warp Week, we look back at the very best games of 2002

  Kotaku Staff Published August 14, 2026
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  Deals

  Forget Apple Vision Pro, Snap’s New SPECS AR Glasses Are Now Available for Preorder With the Benefit of a Refundable Deposit

  Pre-order now and get the most advanced wearable computer built into AR glasses, designed for everyday use.

  By Mike Fazioli Published August 12, 2026
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  CultureFeaturePreview

  Beautiful And Ambitious With A Lot To Prove: Hands-On With Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

  The 2D revival combines Dead Cells and Hollow Knight into a Metroidvania that aims to be more than an homage

  Aidan Moher Published July 17, 2026
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  CultureNews

  PlayStation Is Shutting Down The PS3 And Vita Stores Next Year

  The bad news keeps on coming from Sony

  By Kenneth Shepard Published July 1, 2026
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  CultureNews

  Speedrunner Discovers Groundbreaking New Glitch In Pokémon FireRed On Switch

  Swiss runner iamClemi accidentally hit the L button while choosing a starter, but something was off

  By Zack Kotzer Published March 21, 2026
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  OpinionCommentary

  Crimson Desert Reviews Hail It As A Gorgeous And Impressive But Bland And Often Flawed Open-World Blockbuster

  The initial reviews don't match some of the early hype

  By Ethan Gach Published March 18, 2026