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Designer Behind Award-Winning Baby Steps Says Souring Opinions On Mario Sunshine Are Where ‘Things Went Wrong For 3D Games’

How the summery heat of Isle Delfino inspired the grueling hike of Baby Steps

What Exactly Is Viral Online Creepypasta The Backrooms?

The Backrooms movie is a massive hit, but where did it come from, and how did we get here?

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Six Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To (Plus Demos!)

We return with some choice games and a handful of Steam Next Fest demos you shouldn’t miss

Every Game We Played At This Year’s Not-E3 Summer Game Fest Extravaganza

Our brains are hyped goop after playing 36 of the biggest, coolest, and weirdest games coming out in 2024 and beyond

This Blumhouse Game Is Like Playing Through A ’90s Horror Movie

Fear the Spotlight is part The Craft , part Resident Evil , and all excellent horror vibes

These 4 Horror Titles Are The Ultimate Anti-Cozy Games

Amnesia and more indie games will get under your skin like nothing else

The Best Games Of 2022 (So Far)

From critical darlings like Pentiment to mega-hits like God of War Ragnarök , 2022 has provided no shortage of terrific games for players of all tastes

Halo Infinite: The Kotaku Review

Master Chief’s latest is somehow both a return to form and a revelatory evolution for 343 Industries

Valve Still Hasn’t Fixed Steam Curators

Virtual Feats, But A Real Sense Of Accomplishment