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  CultureNews

  Overwatch’s Hilarious April Fools’ Event Is Throwing Balance Out The Window Once More

  The ‘Underwatch’ mode turns a bunch of knobs and switches to create chaos

  By Kenneth Shepard Published April 1, 2026
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  Deals

  A Marshall Speaker for Budget Earbud Money? The Willen II Hits a Rare Low in Amazon’s Post–Spring Sale Clearout

  This speaker not only looks like it belongs to a rockstar, but it'll make you feel like you're one, too.

  By Brittany Vincent Published April 1, 2026
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  OpinionImpressions

  New Steam Hit Is All About Running A Rental Store In The ’90s And It’s Rad

  Retro Rewind is a store simulator game for all you people out there who miss going to Blockbuster on the weekends

  By Zack Zwiezen Published March 19, 2026
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  OpinionCommentary

  I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren’t Changing All The Time

  Marathon's recent tweak to gun noises is the latest example of how, in 2026, games can't solidify into anything special

  By Zack Zwiezen Published March 13, 2026
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  Deals

  AirTag 4-Pack for Just $16 Each Is a Crazy-Good Amazon Deal for Anyone in the Apple Ecosystem

  Get a 4-pack of the best and only Bluetooth tracking tags for Apple users while they’re marked down by 35%.

  By Mike Fazioli Published March 13, 2026
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  Entertainment

  Toy Story 5’s First Trailer Pits Woody And The Gang Against An Evil iPad

  Also, we find out why Woody is back despite the end of Toy Story 4

  By Kenneth Shepard Published February 19, 2026
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  CultureOdds and Ends

  Kojima Tries To Describe The Nightmare Fuel Haunting His Sleep, Including Creature Bites And ‘Voluptuous Nude Women’

  The Death Stranding 2 director thought a dream diary would help him sleep better

  Bee Wertheimer Published January 12, 2026
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The Best Video Game Characters Of 2025

  From the weirdest little guys to the bravest heroes, here are our favorite characters from this year

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 23, 2025
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  ReviewsSwitch

  Kirby Air Riders: The Kotaku Review

  The pink puffball's frenzied racer wears its shallowness on its sleeve

  Jake Steinberg Published December 9, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  Arc Raiders’ Stair Slides Might Be The Greatest Thing In Gaming History

  There is nothing more rewarding in all the world

  By John Walker Published December 3, 2025