ReviewsThe Darkness II: The Kotaku ReviewThe first Darkness game was released in 2007. With some original ideas for the genre and a setting that wasn't space or a war, it was a surprise hit, and people still say nice things about it today.Luke Plunkett
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OpinionAsk KotakuOpinionAsk KotakuWhat’s A Game You Like That Doesn’t Get Enough Love?It’s Monday and time for Ask Kotaku, the weekly feature in which Kotaku-ites deliberate on a single burning…ByAlexandra HallPublishedMarch 29, 2021
CultureMorning MusicCultureMorning MusicBravely Default II’s Grand Music Does Most Of Its StorytellingWelcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s ongoing hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make.…ByAri NotisPublishedMarch 19, 2021