Spell Hero

Welcome to the first official Ask Kotaku column, where I will provide weekly answers to the questions you send me.…

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So I'm fighting this giant eyeball.

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People become gamers by accident, usually when they're young. A school-friend's console turns them into one. Or a…

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Maybe you've heard of Final Fantasy. Maybe you're familiar with some of the basics: shiny crystals, giant swords,…