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  OpinionCommentary

  The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is A Sugary Barrage Of References And Not Much Else

  The sequel follows its predecessor's formula, drenching viewers in nostalgic familiarity with no substance whatsoever

  By Carolyn Petit Published April 2, 2026
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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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  The Bests

  The Pokémon Games, Ranked From Worst To Best

  As the 30th anniversary approaches, here’s our ranking of every Pokémon journey

  By Kenneth Shepard Published February 24, 2026
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  Deals

  Nintendo Switch 2 Charger Alternative Crashes Nearly 40%, and Over 50% Cheaper Than the Official Dock Adapter

  Get this KOVA USB-C charger that is nearly identical to Nintendo's for a fraction of the price.

  By Joe Tilleli Published February 18, 2026
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  Deals

  Sony WH-1000XM6 ANC Headphones Now Cost Less Than the XM5’s Original Price After Another Sudden Price Drop

  Save 13% on the Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-cancelling headphones for a limited time.

  By Joe Tilleli Published February 9, 2026
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  Tips & GuidesWeekend Guide

  Weekend Guide: 6 Games To Play During The Super Bowl

  Take a trip with Goro Majima to Hawaii

  By Ethan Gach Published February 6, 2026
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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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  The Bests

  The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)

  The year is almost over and the list of games that have made their mark in 2025 is filling up

  Kenneth Shepard & John Walker & Ethan Gach & Zack Zwiezen & Carolyn Petit & Claire Jackson Updated November 27, 2025
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  The Bests

  The 21 Best Games For The Xbox Series X/S

  From Battlefield 6 to Keeper, here are the must-plays on Microsoft's current-gen consoles

  Kotaku Staff Published November 19, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Kirby Air Riders Reviews Are Mostly Happy With The Pink Blob’s Switch 2 Debut

  While a mystifying choice of a GameCube series to revive, most seem to have been won over by Masashiro Sakurai's sequel

  By John Walker Published November 19, 2025