This year the internet was simply gushing with gaming stuff you’re not supposed to know
Microsoft bought a big publisher, put out great games, raised prices, and continued to support the Xbox Series S
From Spider-Verse secrets to 'unintended' vaginas, here are your most-read Kotaku stories of the year
Here's a fantastic selection of couch co-op games to occupy the wintry evenings
Here’s our take on the most compelling new releases in the space.
The next-gen console finally became indispensable despite its most bizarre year yet
The second half of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is far more enjoyable than the first
Kratos’ roguelike romp is secretly a rewarding therapy session
From The Lord of the Rings: Gollum to Skull Island: Rise of Kong , 2023 had some broken games
The TurboGrafx-16 is back in fine form, but this specialist revival console won't suit everyone
From Cid to Songbird, here are the best heroes and villains of this year’s video games
Netflix’s take on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel might not be what some fans want, but it’s what they need
The Phantom Thieves’ latest is a clever spin on the original’s battles, both internal and external
Sony’s latest handheld is very much geared toward an at-home, second-screen experience
Stanisław Lem’s classic sci-fi novel The Invincible makes for a gripping adventure game
It’s not perfect, but this ambitious budget shooter based on the popular '80s film has some great combat
Slay the Princess ’ horrific time loop masks a deeper, philosophical truth
Remedy's long-awaited sequel is a narratively thrilling experience that benefits from an uncompromising creative vision
Dread and cigarettes are everywhere in The Man Who Erased His Name
Mario’s latest platforming adventure may not be his hardest, but it is certainly his weirdest
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