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  The Bests

  The Best New Games Of 2026 (So Far)

  We're a quarter of the way through the year, so let's take a look at the best games we've played

  Kotaku Staff Published March 20, 2026
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  CulturePokemon

  Pokémon Pokopia Twists The Knife On One Of The Series’ Saddest Stories

  The Animal Crossing-style life sim is cozy until it’s not

  By Kenneth Shepard Published March 5, 2026
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  CulturePokemon

  Pokémon Pokopia Has The Best Approach To Multiplayer Possible, With One Caveat

  The life sim will allow anyone to access an island regardless of who owns it

  By Kenneth Shepard Published February 17, 2026
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The Best Video Game Characters Of 2025

  From the weirdest little guys to the bravest heroes, here are our favorite characters from this year

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 23, 2025
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  Tips & Guides

  Here Are 10 Great RPGs You Can Add To Your Collection For Surprisingly Cheap

  Who knows how many more holidays of physical game shopping we have left?

  By Ethan Gach Published December 17, 2025
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  EntertainmentSci-Fi

  Breaking Bad Creator’s Latest Show Pluribus Won’t Stop Teasing Us

  The sci-fi Apple TV+ series sees the world infected by a positivity pandemic

  By John Walker Published October 1, 2025
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  CultureFeature

  Every Super Mario Game, Ranked From Worst To Best

  Gaming’s favorite Nintendo mascot has had his ups and downs. Here they are

  By Ethan Gach Published September 13, 2025
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  EntertainmentSuperhero

  The Fantastic Four: First Steps: The Kotaku Review

  The timely adventures of Reed Richards and family could be enough to lift the MCU

  William Goodman Published July 24, 2025
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  ReviewsPC

  This Sherlock Holmes Adventure Game Is A Deeply Beautiful Love Story

  The Beekeeper's Picnic is set during Holmes' retirement, where he's finally ready to face his feelings for Watson

  By John Walker Published April 18, 2025
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  Entertainment

  HBO’s The Last Of Us Got One Of The Game’s Best Scenes Early And Nailed It

  Dina and Ellie’s dance to 'Crooked Still' is still excellent in live action

  By Kenneth Shepard Published April 14, 2025