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Who controls the story of a video game—its writers or its players?

In today's design-minded edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter DrZaius looks at design elements of ten gaming…

Skyward | NORTH BEND, WA: Wii games at a Nintendo of America distribution center. (Photo: Ted S. Warren | AP)

Most maid cafes aren't exactly visually striking. The decor lacks pizzazz. Japanese maid cafe chain Maidreamin has…

Finish playing the best games of 2011. Then tape this to your refrigerator. This is a preview, of some of the…

Portal isn't just about science. It can also be about art, depending on how you look at it. And that's exactly how…

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is my one of my favorite games released in 2011. Here's why I hate it.

Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto may not be leaving Nintendo or the games industry entirely, but the news that he's…

Alfista | Xbox 360: As detailed on sister site Jalopnik, the Dec. Forza 4 DLC comes with a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider…

Racing into stores to end a fall gaming season filled with shining gems is Mario Kart 7, Nintendo's final shot in…