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  Tips & GuidesTry This Out

  Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: Four Lovely Games We Are Eager To Get Back To

  Fantasy worlds, far off planets, and a unique deckbuilder/rogue-lite/puzzler have caught our attention this weekend

  Claire Jackson & John Walker & Ethan Gach & Carolyn Petit Published May 9, 2025
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  CultureNews

  GTA 6‘s Delay Has Reportedly Led To Chaos At Other Studios And Publishers

  We know that EA was closely watching GTA 6 's delay as it plans to launch Battlefield 6

  By Zack Zwiezen Published May 9, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Epic Is Promising Bonus V-Bucks To Fortnite Players Who Buy Directly From Its Store

  Fans get 20 percent cash back if they bypass the PlayStation and Apple app stores

  By Ethan Gach Published May 9, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Not Even Gearbox’s Boss Knows What Borderlands 4‘s Price Will Be

  Randy Pitchford claimed ignorance at a PAX East panel

  By Ethan Gach Published May 9, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Blizzard’s Overwatch Team Just Unionized: ‘What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People’

  The wall-to-wall union of Blizzard Team 4 includes nearly 200 developers

  By Ethan Gach Published May 9, 2025
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  Tips & GuidesGet It Done

  Should You Feed The Small Bourgeon In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

  They want to grow big, they say. Is that a good idea?

  George Yang Published May 9, 2025
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  Tips & GuidesTime Sink

  This Soulslike Will Respect Your Time, But Rewards You For Playing It Twice

  Empyreal offers the usual challenges of this notoriously tough genre, with a relatively short campaign that rewards a revisit

  Billy Givens Published May 9, 2025
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  CultureNews

  The New Pope Plays Video Games

  The first American Pope, Leo XIV, might have a better Wordle streak than you

  By Zack Zwiezen Published May 9, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  The Solution To Nintendo’s Ineffective Battle Against Piracy Isn’t Bricking People’s Switches

  Instead of ruining tampered devices, Nintendo needs to significantly improve its own services

  By John Walker Published May 9, 2025
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  OpinionImpressions

  One Surprising Switch 2 Launch Game Sold Me On The Mouse Controls

  The Bravely Default remaster is a shockingly good showcase for the Switch 2’s mouse controls

  By Kenneth Shepard Published May 9, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Overwatch 2’s Street Fighter Collaboration Would Be Cool If The Game Wasn’t Becoming Fortnite

  Blizzard has leaned so heavily on crossovers that Overwatch 2 ’s world feels underutilized

  By Kenneth Shepard Published May 9, 2025
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  ReviewsMultiplatform

  Doom: The Dark Ages: The Kotaku Review

  Id Software's prequel is a big, heavy metal adventure with a few too many cutscenes

  By Zack Zwiezen Published May 9, 2025
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  Entertainment

  John Cena vs. Randy Orton: A Timeline of Their Iconic Feuds

  From heated battles to classic moments, the longtime rivals know how to put on a show

  Macklin Stern Published May 9, 2025
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  CultureNews

  THPS 3+4 Devs Explain Why They Removed 4’s OG Career Mode

  According to Iron Galaxy, the choice was made to create a more cohesive package

  By Zack Zwiezen Published May 8, 2025
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  Entertainment

  Fallout Season 2 Is Done Filming So Walton Goggins Is Free Once More

  The next season of Amazon's award-winning adaptation of Bethesda's RPG series might arrive early next year

  By Zack Zwiezen Published May 8, 2025
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  CultureOdds and Ends

  The Internet Reacts To Pope Leo XIV

  The Chicagoan outplayed Pizzaballa to reign supreme

  By Ethan Gach Published May 8, 2025
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  Tips & GuidesTry This Out

  Rush Endgame With These Path of Exile 2 Huntress Tips

  A few helpful tips go a long way to ensure your Huntress build is a top performer

  Brandon Morgan Published May 8, 2025
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  Tips & GuidesCrash Course

  A Beginner’s Guide To Maelle In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

  While you busy were partying, she studied the blade. So should you

  Justin Clark Published May 8, 2025
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  Tips & GuidesCrash Course

  Path of Exile 2’s Huntress Has Powerful Early Game Skills You Should Take Advantage Of

  Choosing the right skills for the Huntress provides a powerful foundation to tackle any boss fight

  Brandon Morgan Published May 8, 2025
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  Tips & GuidesCrash Course

  How To View And Share PS5 Screenshots On Your Phone

  Your beautiful screenshots aren't just locked to your console

  Billy Givens Published May 8, 2025