The Spark of One

With Regular Show officially out of production and Adventure Time in the midst of its final season, the head honchos…

Mario’s power as an icon is defined by his versatility. The plumber doesn’t just jump: he fights, he drives, he…

In December of 1999, at the tender age of eleven, I received Donkey Kong 64. It was a birthday gift from my parents…

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For decades, Sonic the Hedgehog has inspired an obsessive fandom that’s been difficult to separate from the uneven…

Looking over reviews of recent Steam sandbox hit Citadel: Forged With Fire, I was struck by a repeated refrain:…

Neo Scavenger doesn’t look like much. In a world of visually beautiful, sprawling survival sims like The Long Dark…

Hey! Pikmin, you are a disappointing game. Kotaku features editor Chris Kohler and I recently discussed our…

Dragon Ball FighterZ made a huge impression when it was first revealed at E3 in June, but it’s currently undergoing…