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ReviewsMultiplatformReviewsMultiplatformMonster Hunter World: Iceborne: The Kotaku Review2018’s Monster Hunter: World was a successful update to the long-running beast-slaying series. Fully functioning…ByHeather AlexandraPublishedSeptember 6, 2019
ReviewsNow playing ReviewsI Remember Every Single Detail Of The First Thirty Minutes Of Zelda: Link's AwakeningEverything that anyone has ever liked about a Zelda game happens in its most perfect form in the first 30-minute…PublishedAugust 24, 2019
CultureKotaku Game DiaryCultureKotaku Game DiaryGears of War Isn't As Fun Without The Chainsaw GunI love the Lancer from Gears of War. That’s the chainsaw gun. So I’m pretty disappointed that Gears of War 4, which…ByMaddy MyersPublishedAugust 23, 2019
OpinionImpressionsOpinionImpressionsEven The Non-Fighting Parts Of The New Switch Game Astral Chain Are ExcellentDeveloper PlatinumGames does fast and stylish action incredibly well, and the Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain…ByMike FaheyPublishedAugust 15, 2019
CultureNow playing CultureBorderlands 3 Feels Like A Throwback To 2012 In All The Best (And Worst) WaysIt has been five years since the last two Borderlands games—the one-two punch of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and the…ByJoshua RiveraPublishedAugust 14, 2019
CultureCultureThe Video Game Industry Can't Go On Like ThisAt about this time next year, we’ll have a pretty good idea of what the next generation of video games will look…ByJoshua RiveraPublishedJuly 22, 2019
Game TipsGame TipsHow To Use Mario Maker 2's Tricky 'Scroll-Stop' FeatureHow’s your Super Mario Maker 2 going? Making some Marios? Trying out some of the cool new features? One of the most…ByChris KohlerPublishedJuly 16, 2019
AnimeAnimeYour Summer 2019 Anime Guide [Updated]It’s summer. Nobody wants to go outside anymore. Everyone wants to stay inside and watch anime. But which shows will…ByBrian AshcraftPublishedJuly 8, 2019
CultureE3CultureE3The New Lego Star Wars Is Impressive And Surprisingly DifferentIf a hands-off theater demo of a new video game can over-deliver E3, then Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga sure…ByStephen TotiloPublishedJune 14, 2019