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OpinionOpinionGames Should Let You Skip Boss Fights, Nintendo Shouldn't Brick Switches Over Piracy, And More Of The Week's Top TakesAlso, it's weird to see Gears of War be headed to PlayStation, and the new GTA 6 trailer shows something the series…ByKotaku StaffPublishedMay 10, 2025