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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The 10 Biggest Kotaku Stories Of 2023

  From Spider-Verse secrets to 'unintended' vaginas, here are your most-read Kotaku stories of the year

  By Alyssa Mercante Published December 18, 2023
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  Tips & Guides

  God of War: Valhalla Ending Is A Hopeful Clue About The Series’ Future

  The Ragnarök expansion wraps up Kratos’ arc. So, what now?

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 18, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Alan Wake 2, Max Payne Voice Actor James McCaffrey Has Passed Away [Updated]

  The actor reportedly had multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer

  By Claire Jackson Published December 18, 2023
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The 9 Best Games To Play With Family This Holiday

  Here's a fantastic selection of couch co-op games to occupy the wintry evenings

  By John Walker Published December 18, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Mark Zuckerberg’s $100 Million Bunker Sounds Right Out Of A Video Game

  The Facebook founder and metaverse champion is building an apocalyptic bunker

  By Ethan Gach Published December 18, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Tears Of The Kingdom Devs Reveal The One Zelda Spin-Off They’d Never Make

  Zelda’s most recent adventure was designed with creativity in mind, but not in a way that would restrict the fun

  By Claire Jackson Published December 18, 2023
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  CultureRetro

  Xbox’s Biggest Flop Was A Decade Ahead Of Its Time

  Microsoft’s plans for an always-online entertainment hub don’t seem so wild anymore

  Steven Asarch Published December 18, 2023
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  Reviews

  The Week’s Biggest Game Reviews, From God of War To Pokémon

  Here’s our take on the most compelling new releases in the space.

  Kotaku Staff Published December 17, 2023
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  Opinion

  The Hottest Gaming Takes, From PS5 Pro To The Game Awards

  If you stink at the bullet-hell combat from Undertale , have we got a treat for you

  Kotaku Staff Published December 17, 2023
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  Tips & Guides

  The Best Gaming Tips Of The Week, From God of War To Xbox Deals

  In case you haven't heard, GTA V just landed on PS Plus

  Kotaku Staff Published December 16, 2023
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  Culture

  The Week’s Biggest Gaming News, From E3 To Steam Deck Huffing

  Welp, the industry's biggest showcase is dead after several years on life support

  Kotaku Staff Published December 16, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Activision To Settle Discrimination Suit For $54 Million [Update]

  'We are committed to ensuring fair compensation and promotion policies,' said a company spokesperson

  By Jen Glennon Published December 15, 2023
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  CultureNews

  There’s A Silver Lining To The Death Of The Last Of Us Online

  Many fans seem happy The Last of Us dodged a live-service game fate

  By Claire Jackson Published December 15, 2023
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  Tips & Guides

  Pokémon Scarlet And Violet’s DLC Has A Secret Ending, Here’s How To See It

  There’s a pretty big scene hidden after Indigo Disk ’s credits

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 15, 2023
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  OpinionCommentary

  It Sucks To Buy Anything In 2023

  It doesn’t matter how you try to buy that next console, movie, toy, or meal, it’s all bad

  By Zack Zwiezen Published December 15, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Steam Trolls Players With Bans Wrapped Up Like Christmas Presents

  Valve goes full Grinch-mode on unsuspecting Dota 2 cheaters

  By Ethan Gach Published December 15, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Bayonetta Director Quit His Job For A Super Relatable Reason

  Prolific developer Hideki Kamiya wanted more creative freedom that PlatinumGames wasn’t giving him

  By Levi Winslow Published December 15, 2023
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  Tips & Guides

  Here’s How To Make Pokémon Scarlet And Violet‘s BP Grind Easier

  Grouping up with friends is a surefire way to get BP quick

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 15, 2023
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The State Of The PlayStation 5 In 2023

  The next-gen console finally became indispensable despite its most bizarre year yet

  By Ethan Gach Published December 15, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Twitch Allows ‘Artistic Nudity,’ Immediately Regrets It

  You can still twerk and paint your nude body, but stop drawing naked anime girls, okay?

  By Zack Zwiezen Published December 15, 2023