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Revisit one of the best role-playing games of all time with the Chrono Trigger Holiday Challenge. It runs from now through March and the rules are simple: register, get assigned three characters, and then go beat the game with them and upload a pic of your victory. More details can be found at the Four…
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Sunday Comics: Naughty Or Nice
Welcome to Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics that usually occurs on Sunday except when it doesn’t. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published December 23. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published December 18. Read more…
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A Bunch Of Different Star Wars Games You Can Go Play Right Now
Whether you’re just looking for something to play over your days-off in the coming weeks or desperate to escape back into the world of Star Wars following The Last Jedi, there are plenty of options. The list that follows isn’t necessarily of the best Star Wars games overall. No series has had more licensed video…
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UncategorizedLimbo Could Become The Commodore 64’s Best Game
When it came out in 2010, Playdead’s Limbo showed the puzzle platforming formula could be turned inside out to reveal something minimalist and haunting. A side-project by one of the studio’s developers is currently trying to push that experiment even further with a version of the game built specifically for a 35-year old system. Søren…
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Risk Of Rain 2‘s Developers Discuss The Game’s Shift To 3D
Hopoo Games gave the world its first good look at their upcoming game last spring in a post over at the studio’s development blog. Surprisingly, the sequel broke with the original Risk of Rain’s 2D side-scrolling layout and the developers have explained why in a recent interview. Speaking at length with PC Gamer, Paul Morse…
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Fortnite Battle Royale got a holiday update today that adds grenades which force enemies to dance after exploding. Yes you read that right. “When boogie dancing, you are prevented from building, firing weapons, or using items,” the rest of the description explains. A “High Explosives” event begins on December 28.
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UncategorizedFan Shows What Donkey Kong Country 2 In HD Could Look Like
What would Donkey Kong Country 2 look like in HD? About as beautiful as you’d expect it turns out. YouTuber BlobVanDam posted a video of the game’s Bramble Blast level with cleaned up visuals recently (thanks Resetera). While it doesn’t necessarily capture all the jaggy depth of the original, it looks fresh and polished. It…
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Activision Pulls Transformers Games From Steam And PlayStation Store
If you were planning on purchasing any Transformers video games on Steam or the PlayStation Network over the holidays, it’s too late. Activision’s pulled them all, along with 2014’s The Legend of Korra. The disappearance of War for Cybertron, Fall of Cybertron, Rise of the Dark Spark and 2015’s excellent Transformers: Devastation was first noted…
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CultureYoink!
Today on the last Highlight Reel of 2017 we have VR shenanigans, Zelda shrine solutions, Battlegrounds replays, and much more! Watch the video then talk about your favorite highlight in the comments below. Be sure to check out, like, and share the original videos via the links below. Subscribe to Kotaku on YouTube for more!…
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Quiz: Which Game Will Your Aunt Think You Wanted This Christmas?
Hey sweetheart! It’s me, your aunt. I know it’s last minute but I wanted to get you a game for Christmas, because I know you love video games. Can you explain to me which one you want? I know we don’t see each other much, but I do remember you like games! I don’t know…
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UncategorizedThe Best Toys Of 2017
Not every toy in 2017 was a fidget spinner or a tiny piece of collectible plastic in an unmarked box. Beyond the whirling kid distractors and blind box collectibles there were some outstanding things to play with this year. Just ask Roarin’ Tyler. I had a lot of fun with Toy Time in 2017, kicking…
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