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  Apple iPad (A16 Chip) Sees Another Drop, Catch a Falling Star at a Record Low Near AirPods Pro Pricing

  The underrated and unsung hero of the iPad family is back down to just $300, a great alternative to premium-level tablet prices.

  By Mike Fazioli Published February 7, 2026
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  CultureMorning Checkpoint

  The Game Awards Needs A Puzzle Category

  Also: when is it okay to boycott a game's launch?

  By Ethan Gach Published November 3, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  Final Fantasy Doesn’t Need Turn-Based Combat Back, It Needs Better Stories

  The next entry shouldn't take the wrong lessons from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

  By Ethan Gach Published July 11, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  Here Are Five Things That Offer The Lighthearted Distraction We All Need Right Now

  Everything feels a bit crap right now, so here's a bunch of good, positive stuff for your enjoyment

  By John Walker Published July 8, 2025
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  OpinionImpressions

  This Upcoming Pixel RPG May Be The Best Wrestling Game Of The Year

  WrestleQuest is a turn-based action game where you can pile-drive robots and giant lizards

  By Isaiah Colbert Published July 12, 2023
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  ReviewsMultiplatform

  Yakuza: Like A Dragon: The Kotaku Review

   

  By Luke Plunkett Published December 8, 2020
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  CultureE3

  Final Fantasy VIII Is Getting A Remaster

   

  By Jason Schreier Published June 10, 2019
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  Smash Ultimate‘s Big Boys Finally Kick Butt

   

  By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published December 20, 2018
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  Kotaku East

  K-Pop Pick Of The Day: You Are A Girl, I Am A Boy

   

  By Seung Park Published August 8, 2018

• Unhewn Throne Is One Of The Best Fantasy Series I’ve Ever Read

   

  By Jason Schreier Published May 21, 2018