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  Surprise Steam Hit Windrose Is The Black Flag Successor Ubisoft Tried (And Failed) To Make

  This pirate-themed new open-world RPG is what I wish Skull & Bones had been, but be prepared for a slow intro

  By Zack Zwiezen Published April 16, 2026
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  OpinionImpressionsIndie of the Week

  There’s No Better Time Than The Holidays For Time-Traveling Jigsaws

  Strange Jigsaws is a stunningly clever and entertaining collection of puzzles that defy time and space

  By John Walker Published December 24, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  The Debate Over Silksong Points To A Growing Divide In The World Of Gaming

  Hollow Knight: Silksong once again raises the debate about whether it's OK not to be able to finish a game

  By John Walker Published September 11, 2025
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  OpinionImpressions

  How I Built And Then Lost An Empire In One Of The Most Popular Games On The Planet

  Steal A Brainrot is an ugly, strange game that invites you to steal from and betray your fellow gamers

  By Zack Zwiezen Published July 29, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Major Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Blamed For $170 Million In Lost Game Sales Seized By FBI [Update]

  Nsw2u was a popular place for illegally downloading Switch ROMs

  By Ethan Gach Published July 10, 2025
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  Tips & Guides

  How To Start Off Strong In Assassin’s Creed Shadows And More Of The Week’s Top Tips

  We'll also help you exploit wounds in Monster Hunter Wilds and survive the challenges of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black

  Kotaku Staff Published March 23, 2025
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  Tips & Guides

  Why You Keep Dying In The Elden Ring DLC And More Of The Week’s Tips

  We'll also help you explain the Dr Disrespect situation to the normal people in your life

  Kotaku Staff Published June 30, 2024
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  Tips & Guides

  Major Elden Ring Patch Now Lets You Summon Your Horse In The Final Boss Fight

  The pre- Shadow of the Erdtree update tweaks some balancing and adds a handful of new features ahead of the DLC’s release

  By Willa Rowe Published June 20, 2024
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  Tips & Guides

  11 Escape Room Tips (For When You Absolutely Must Find The Damn Exit)

  We’ll tell you how to make the most of your experience before you’re even locked away

  By Lisa Marie Segarra Published May 4, 2023
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  OpinionCommentary

  The Last Of Us‘ Second Episode Ends In Tragedy

  Recap: Anna Torv's Tess gets a troubling moment in the spotlight in S1E2 of HBO's adaptation

  By Carolyn Petit Published January 23, 2023