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  Trails In The Sky 2nd Chapter: The Kotaku Review

  The latest remake doesn't replace the original but it does flex some key improvements

  Harper Jay MacIntyre Published September 16, 2026
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  CultureNews

  Freshly Unearthed Demon’s Souls Prototype Footage Reveals FromSoftware’s Original First-Person Take On The Souls Formula

  As fascinating as this prototype footage is, I'm sure we can all agree that it's good FromSoft ultimately went in a different direction

  By Lewis Parker Published August 7, 2026
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  CultureNewsMorning Checkpoint

  How Much Longer Can PlayStation Stay In The Bunker Hiding From ‘No Disc, No Buy?’

  Also: Emeril Lagasse ruled

  By Ethan Gach Published July 24, 2026
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  Reviews

  Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: The Kotaku Review

  Ubisoft’s remake is a very good game and a sad reminder of the state of industry

  By Zack Zwiezen Published July 8, 2026
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  CultureNews

  9 Games To Play After Slay The Spire 2

  We all know that no deckbuilding roguelike will ever top Slay the Spire 2, but some of these come fairly close

  By Lewis Parker Published June 27, 2026
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  Deals

  Jackery Slashes Nearly 50% Off the Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station, Featuring 1,500W AC Output and a 3,000W Surge Peak

  You can even use it just to chill your drinks, nobody can judge you.

  By Jason Coles Published May 22, 2026
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  Tips & Guides

  The Five Best Pinball Machines For Beginners

  Easy on you and your pocket change, here are some accessible machines for those who aspire to become a pinball wizard.

  By Zack Kotzer Published May 10, 2026
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  CultureFeature

  Sweeping Changes Have Final Fantasy 14 Fans Buzzing About The Future Again: ‘I Was Blown Away’

  Square Enix laid out big plans and major changes for the MMORPG at Fan Fest 2026

  Harper Jay MacIntyre Published May 1, 2026
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  CultureNews

  The Helldivers 2 Discord Quietly Banned A Tiananmen Square Tank Meme As Some Players Protest Tencent Funding

  A meme image referencing one of the most iconic photographs in history is banned on the game's official Discord

  Lewis Parker Published March 4, 2026
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  ReviewsRetro

  Pokémon Red And Blue: The Kotaku Retro Review

  The original Pokémon games may be clunky by modern standards, but their timelessness has been proven by everything that followed

  By Kenneth Shepard Published February 26, 2026