OpinionImpressionsOpinionImpressionsStar Renegades Is A Gorgeous Turn-Based RPG Caught In Its Own Time LoopThere’s a ton to love in the beautifully pixelated RPG roguelite Star Renegades. I just wish all of its ambitious…ByEthan GachPublishedSeptember 16, 2020
OpinionImpressionsOpinionImpressionsOthercide Is A Goth Tactical RPG That Embraces DeathMost tactical games condition you to avoid failure. In XCOM, once a character dies, they’re gone. Same for Fire…ByAri NotisPublishedSeptember 15, 2020
CultureKotaku Game DiaryCultureKotaku Game DiaryI Can’t Stop Thinking About Final Fantasy XIV’s Latest VillainBe it Sephiroth or Seymour, Zemus or Kuja, Kefka or a weird evil tree, Final Fantasy does not lack for classic…ByChingy NeaPublishedSeptember 5, 2020
CultureMorning MusicCultureMorning MusicAxelay Honed SNES Music To Technical PerfectionWelcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s new, daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they…ByAlexandra HallPublishedAugust 10, 2020
Game TipsGame TipsTips For Playing Paper Mario: The Origami KingThe world’s most famous plumber (or not) returns to a two-dimensional state in Paper Mario: The Origami King, out…ByAri NotisPublishedJuly 17, 2020
ReviewsSwitchReviewsSwitchPaper Mario: The Origami King: The Kotaku ReviewWhat do Red Koopa Troopas think about as they’re shuffling back and forth all day on top of platforms? Where do Shy…ByChris KohlerPublishedJuly 15, 2020
OpinionImpressionsOpinionImpressionsHow Paper Mario: Origami King's Puzzle Battles WorkNintendo’s next big Switch game is Paper Mario: The Origami King, announced less than two months ago via a humble…ByChris KohlerPublishedJuly 9, 2020
CultureCultureGrowing Up As A Taiwanese-American Gamer Was The Best Of Both WorldsEarly September, 1999. Britney Spears dominated the airwaves, fear of the Y2K bug hung in the air, and my teenage…ByJoe ShiehPublishedJuly 6, 2020
CultureCulturePaper Mario: The Origami King's Boss Battles Are Against Office SuppliesPrepare to face-off against roll of tape and other menacing Office Space props when Paper Mario: The Origami King com…ByEthan GachPublishedJune 12, 2020
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