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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

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Why Some Fans Are Cheering The Return Of Loot Boxes In Overwatch 2

Loot boxes have a lot of stigma attached to them for their exploitative nature, so why are Overwatch 2 fans so stoked to have them back?

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 13, 2025

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I Hope Every RPG Steals Avowed’s Brilliant Inventory System

You won't be wasting your time managing 300 swords in Xbox's new Game Pass RPG

By Zack Zwiezen Published February 13, 2025

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The PS5’s Future Is Full Of Sword-Swinging Action Games

PlayStation's first State of Play of 2025 showed off a promising future for those who love wielding dangerously sharp objects

By Claire Jackson Published February 13, 2025

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5 Things We Learned From PlayStation’s Best Holiday Ever

Sony's console is on the march despite missing big first-party exclusives

By Ethan Gach Published February 13, 2025

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Overwatch 2 Is Running Out Of Chances, So I’m Glad It’s Finally Taking Some Real Swings

Blizzard is bringing some major changes to the hero shooter in 2025, and they might just be crazy enough to work

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 13, 2025

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The Switch 2 Shouldn’t Lock Classic Nintendo Games Behind A Subscription Paywall

Just let me buy The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time again

By Ethan Gach Published February 11, 2025

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Wilds Wants To Make A Monster Hunter Sicko Out Of Me And It’s Working

Capcom’s RPG series is known for being dense and intimidating, so what’s the new one like for a newcomer?

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 11, 2025

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EA Thinks Dragon Age: The Veilguard Would Have Done Better If It Were Live Service

CEO Andrew Wilson's comments have fans worried about Mass Effect 5

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 5, 2025