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The BestsGift GuidesThe BestsGift GuidesThe Best Xbox Black Friday DealsThe cheapest Xbox Series X/S bundles, biggest game sales, and controller discountsByEthan GachPublishedNovember 17, 2023
The BestsGift GuidesThe BestsGift GuidesKotaku's Best Gaming Gifts Under $100From cozy sweaters to cozy controllers, there’s a budget-friendly gift for every gamerByLevi WinslowPublishedNovember 17, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsBaldur’s Gate 3’s New Deluxe Edition Is A Steal For The PriceThe game’s strangely affordable new Deluxe Edition will ship early next yearByKenneth ShepardPublishedNovember 16, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsBaldur’s Gate 3 On Xbox Is Nearly Ready For Its Close-UpDeveloper Larian Studios said the popular RPG will get a release date trailer at next month’s Game AwardsByLevi WinslowPublishedNovember 15, 2023
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryDear Video Game Industry, Please Name A WomanWhy was this year so frustratingly regressive when it came to representation in games?ByAlyssa MercantePublishedNovember 14, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsPlayStation Exclusive Rollerdrome Hits Xbox Game Pass This MonthThe stylish cel-shaded action skater enters the vault alongside Dune: Spice Wars and Persona 5 TacticaByLevi WinslowPublishedNovember 14, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsNew Xmas-Themed Horror Game Is 'Too Crazy' For Xbox Or Switch, But Not PS5Christmas Massacre won’t be available on Microsoft or Nintendo consoles later this monthByZack ZwiezenPublishedNovember 7, 2023
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryModern Warfare III and Starfield Highlight An Obnoxious TrendAre you getting sick of needing to clear out storage devices for the latest game yet?ByClaire JacksonPublishedNovember 6, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsReport: Microsoft Staff Losing Free Xbox Game Pass, Complain To Phil Spencer [Update: He Reversed It]The subscription service that provides access to Starfield and Halo will no longer be provided free of chargeByZack ZwiezenUpdatedNovember 3, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsXbox Startup Screen Is Now Full-Page Modern Warfare III Ad“What is this? I just wanted to play some Redfall!” said no oneByClaire JacksonPublishedNovember 2, 2023
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryI Use My Xbox Series S For Shooters And My PS5 For Everything ElseController ergonomics, social options, and more determine how and when I play each consoleByAlyssa MercantePublishedNovember 1, 2023
Game TipsGame TipsNovember’s Game Releases Should Thrill RPG, Call Of Duty FansA new month is upon us, full of exciting game releases big and smallByClaire JacksonPublishedNovember 1, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsNovember’s Xbox Game Pass Offerings Are Looking StackedThe turkey-eating month is upon us, and so too are Like a Dragon Gaiden and Thirsty SuitorsByLevi WinslowPublishedOctober 31, 2023
ReportFuture of GamingReportFuture of GamingKotaku’s Most Anticipated Games Of 2024 [Updated]From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Tekken 8, here are over two dozen games to look forward to this yearByIsaiah Colbert, Levi Winslow, and Willa RoweUpdatedFebruary 29, 2024
CultureNewsCultureNewsXbox Is Banning 'Unauthorized' Controllers And AccessoriesFighting game enthusiasts and others are furious about the new Xbox Series X/S policyByEthan GachUpdatedOctober 30, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsAlan Wake 2's Epic Games Store Achievements Are Its Biggest NightmareThe Epic Games Store’s achievement notifications threaten to spoil the delightfully dark moodByClaire JacksonPublishedOctober 26, 2023
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryXbox Fan Uses Sexy Butt Starfield Mod To Dunk On Spider-Man 2The console war has never been more absurd or nauseatingByEthan GachPublishedOctober 25, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsEx-PlayStation Boss Has A Warning For The Game IndustryFormer Sony Interactive Entertainment exec Shawn Layden worries about consolidation and game preservationByEthan GachPublishedOctober 23, 2023
OpinionCommentaryOpinionCommentaryMicrosoft And Activision Just Revealed Their Biggest WeaknessMicrosoft's celebratory Activision Blizzard merger ad confirms an Xbox crossover fighter would be midByKenneth ShepardPublishedOctober 13, 2023