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  CultureSplitscreen

  What Deathloop Gets Right And Wrong About Time Loops

  Arkane Studios' shooter takes a new stab at an old trope

  By Ethan Gach Published September 24, 2021
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  CultureNews

  FFXIV Is Nerfing Belts, Not Removing Them

  Belt adjustments bring FFXIV closer to a more streamlined inventory system

  By Sisi Jiang Published September 24, 2021
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  CultureOdds and Ends

  The Biggest Fan Theories Sparked By That Bayonetta 3 Trailer

  We dive into all the wild speculation inspired by the Nintendo Direct trailer

  By Isaiah Colbert Published September 24, 2021
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  Culture

  I Can’t Believe We’re Still Debating Halo‘s Aim Assist

  A moving reticle in Halo Infinite has fans resurfacing familiar arguments

  By Ari Notis Published September 24, 2021
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  OpinionImpressions

  Diablo II: Resurrected Is Mostly Just Diablo II, For Better Or Worse

  Blizzard can't hide a classic but worn foundation with nicer graphics

  By Ian Walker Published September 24, 2021
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  Culture

  Okay Nintendo, We Helped Fill Out The Rest Of The Mario Movie Cast

  Seth Rogen, Anya Taylor-Joy and co. can have an entire Mushroom Kingdom's worth of pals

  By Zack Zwiezen Published September 24, 2021
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  OpinionCommentary

  Kirby Going Full-On Super Mario Odyssey On The Switch Is Brilliant

  The Forgotten Land and its post-apocalypse might outdo Air Ride

  By Ari Notis Published September 24, 2021
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  OpinionCommentary

  Fans Were Upset Over Nintendo Direct “Spoilers”

  Kirby's new game leaked ahead of time, along with a list of high-profile Nintendo Switch games

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2021
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  ReviewsMultiplatform

  Lost In Random: The Kotaku Review

  Wonderfully unpredictable combat helps make Zoink's latest an unforgettable adventure

  By Zack Zwiezen Published September 24, 2021
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  Kotaku EastJapan

  Alleged Assault And Pokémon Card Robbery Makes National News In Japan

  The victim was punched in the face and his box of cards were stolen

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2021
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  Kotaku EastJapan

  Nintendo’s Low-Key Dad Joke For Splatoon 3 Was Pretty Good

  Did you catch it? The Japanese-language joke was slipped into the Nintendo Direct

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2021
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  OpinionCommentary

  You Can’t Make Me Use The N64 Controller Again, Nintendo

  Nostalgia has its limits, and I draw the line at "physical pain"

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureOdds and Ends

  Why The Splatoon 3 Devs Are The Best, In One GIF

  Can you hold this three-pose like this Splatoon 3 researcher did?

  By Levi Winslow Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureNews

  Square Enix’s Crystal Dynamics Also Working On The New Perfect Dark Game

  Announced last year, The Initiative is getting help from the Tomb Raider developers

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureOdds and Ends

  Somebody Tried To Warn Us About Chris Pratt As Mario In 2020

  Who the hell would, when given the choice of anyone , think Chris Pratt would be Mario?

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureNews

  All The Biggest Announcements From Nintendo’s Big September Direct

  Here's everything that mattered most from tonight's winter-focused Nintendo Direct

  By John Walker Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureNews

  Oh Shit, Bayonetta’s Got Braids In Third Game

  PlatinumGames finally gave the world a new look at the gun-crazy witch's third adventure

  By Ash Parrish Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureNews

  The Super Mario Movie Coming In 2022 Has Quite The Cast

  Illumination's upcoming movie includes Chris Pratt as Mario, plus Jack Black

  By Isaiah Colbert Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureNews

  Castlevania Advance Collection Is Real, And It’s Out Today

  Circle of the Moon , Harmony of Dissonance , and Aria of Sorrow are back on home consoles

  By Ian Walker Published September 23, 2021
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  CultureNews

  Nintendo Switch Online Gets N64, Genesis Collection, Along With Special Controllers

  Nintendo's NSO service is getting a nice-sized classic game 'Expansion Pack' next month

  Levi Winslow & Alexandra Hall Published September 23, 2021