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Elden Ring Is Definitely Not An RPG: A Kotaku Debate

Trying to name the five best RPGs of the past 10 years set off a lengthy conversation

Zack Zwiezen & Ethan Gach & Kenneth Shepard & Carolyn Petit & John Walker Published February 26, 2025

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Two Point Museum Is A Very Silly And Nearly Perfect Tycoon Game

It might be too big in a few ways, but it's still a fantastic and wacky business sim

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 26, 2025

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The Nemesis System Was One Of The Best Things Gaming Ever Did, And WB Just Killed It

Warner Bros. is shutting down the team responsible for one of the most interesting narrative design mechanics in recent memory

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 25, 2025

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I Wish More People Could Experience This Incredible Shovel Knight Concert

The Shovel Knight Live: Steel Thy Concert performance featured live arrangements of the beloved platformer’s chiptune soundtrack

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 25, 2025

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Remembering Viktor Antonov, Beloved Artist Behind Half-Life 2 And Dishonored

Marc Laidlaw, Harvey Smith, Raphaël Colantonio and others remember a lost friend

By John Walker Published February 24, 2025

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Elden Ring Nightreign Impressions, Marvel Rivals Layoff Reactions, And More Of The Week’s Top Commentary

Also, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer effectively admits the console wars are over

Kotaku Staff Published February 22, 2025

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Ex-Dragon Age Producer Asks People To Stop Harassing Developers, Gets Predictable Response

Mark Darrah left BioWare in 2020, but was a consultant on Dragon Age: The Veilguard

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 21, 2025

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Ex-Amazon Gaming Exec Explains Why No One Has Beaten Steam

Valve's PC gaming storefront has only grown more dominant

By Ethan Gach Published February 21, 2025

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The Human Torch Isn’t Even Out Yet And He’s Already Scaring Marvel Rivals Players

Johnny Storm already seems like a flying, fire-flinging menace

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 20, 2025

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6 Diablo 4-Like Games To Grind Before The ARPG’s Next Season

Choose your own hack-and-slash adventure before delving into Blizzard’s next big season

Brandon Morgan Published February 20, 2025

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Elden Ring Nightreign Is The Multiplayer Hades I’ve Been Craving

FromSoftware's multiplayer spin-off is fast, fast, fast

By Ethan Gach Published February 20, 2025

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Split Fiction Is More It Takes Two, But With An Unlikely Inspiration

Hazelight’s latest co-op adventure feels timely for reasons you might not expect

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 19, 2025

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The Internet Reacts To Shocking Marvel Rivals Layoffs

The video game industry is reeling after the hero shooter’s runaway success wasn’t enough to guarantee its developers’ jobs

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 19, 2025

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Xbox CEO Confirms What We Knew: The Console Wars Are Over

Phil Spencer is no longer trying to get PlayStation or Nintendo fans to switch consoles

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 18, 2025

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Mass Effect Fans Are Freaking Out About Avowed’s Sexy Fish Man Companion

Kai, the first companion you meet in Avowed , is voiced by the same actor as one of Mass Effect ’s best

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 18, 2025

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Avowed Is Wonderful, But Could My Companions Please Just Shush?

I'm delighted to talk to them, but I don't need their repetitive running commentary

By John Walker Published February 17, 2025

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Hands-On With Monster Hunter Wilds, What Makes Avowed‘s Inventory So Great, And More Of The Week’s Takes

We also argue that Nintendo should bring the Virtual Console back on the Switch 2

Kotaku Staff Published February 15, 2025

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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Games We’ve Got A Hot Date With

From Avowed to Rocket League , here's what we're playing this weekend

Claire Jackson & Ethan Gach & Carolyn Petit & Zack Zwiezen & Kenneth Shepard Published February 14, 2025

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Obsidian Has Quietly Become Xbox’s Secret Weapon

The studio behind Avowed and Outer Worlds 2 wants to be around in 100 years and has a plan

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 14, 2025

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Nothing Is Safe From The Live-Service Grind, Not Even Sex Toys

Lovense creates long-distance sex toys and their app includes daily tasks

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 14, 2025