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Game TipsGame TipsA Parent’s Guide to Super Mario Bros. WonderThe latest Mario game is great for players of all ages, but there are some tips to keep in mindByMo MozuchPublishedDecember 26, 2023
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ReviewsYear in ReviewReviewsYear in Review2023's Biggest Video Game Leaks, From Wolverine To GTAThis year the internet was simply gushing with gaming stuff you’re not supposed to knowByClaire JacksonPublishedDecember 20, 2023
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The BestsGift GuidesThe BestsGift GuidesKotaku's Best Last-Minute Gaming Gifts Of 2023It's never too late to let your nearest and dearest gamers know you careByZack Zwiezen, Ethan Gach, Claire Jackson, Kenneth Shepard, and Jen GlennonPublishedDecember 14, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsHere Are All Of The 2023 Game Award Winners (And Losers)Did Alan Wake 2 sweep the awards? Did Spider-Man 2 pick up Game of the Year? Let's find out!ByZack ZwiezenPublishedDecember 7, 2023
The BestsGift GuidesThe BestsGift GuidesKotaku's Best Gifts Of 2023 For Nintendo FansFrom the big games like Zelda to Switch accessories and merchandise, there’s something for the Nintendo fan in your…ByKenneth ShepardPublishedNovember 16, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsEvery Game We Saw At Nintendo’s Latest Indie World ShowcaseStill no Silksong, but there were plenty of other great-looking gamesByEthan GachPublishedNovember 14, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsMario Movie Coming To Streaming Service You Actually HaveYou no longer need a Peacock account to watch Nintendo’s massively popular animated film as it's coming to Netflix…ByZack ZwiezenPublishedNovember 10, 2023
CultureNewsCultureNewsWowwee, Super Mario Bros. Wonder Sold 4 Million Copies In Two WeeksThe first side-scrolling Mario game in 11 years is now the fastest-selling one in the franchise, Nintendo saysByLevi WinslowPublishedNovember 8, 2023
The BestsThe BestsSuper Mario Bros. Wonder Badges, Ranked From Worst To BestFrom Parachute Cap to Grappling Vine, here’s the best and worst of the upgradesByKenneth ShepardPublishedNovember 1, 2023
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