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10+ most popular Kotaku articles, as voted by our community.
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Starfield Isn’t The Future Of Video Games, And That’s Okay
Bethesda’s latest may not be ‘one of the most important RPGs ever made,’ but it is a good one
Kotaku on Anime
Meet Chiaki And Her Uncle Noboru, Acura’s New Anime Duo Who Are Ushering In a New Era…
Acura embraces its Japanese roots, taps into anime to introduce its revamped Type S lineup.
Kotaku on Beauty
The Exceptional Beauty of Doom 3's Source Code
This is a story about Doom 3’s source code and how beautiful it is. Yes, beautiful. Allow me to explain.
Kotaku on Esports
Shady Numbers And Bad Business: Inside The Esports Bubble
The mainstream narrative of esports has been lovingly crafted by those who benefit from its success. There’s big money in esports, they say. You’ve heard the stories. Teenaged gamers flown overseas to…
Kotaku on Gaming
We Aren't Ready For What's About To Happen With Fortnite
The Unreal Editor is out now, and the possibilities seem endless
Steam Deck’s Greatness Makes It Hard To Go Back To The Switch
Valve’s portable PC is more powerful than Nintendo’s hybrid console, and plays games better too
Kotaku on Music
T-Pain Changed Music Forever, Now He's Coming For Twitch
The rapper that helped define 2000’s music is taking over streaming with Nappy Boy Gaming
Kotaku on Nintendo
Nintendo's Big Piracy Case Is A Very Sad Story
There's a human element to these stories that is rarely seen by the public
Kotaku on Programming
As Profits Soar, The Disneyland And Disney World Magic Is Dying
The happiest place on earth isn't just becoming prohibitively expensive, it's also stressful just to attend
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The Human Toll Of Fallout 76’s Disastrous Launch
Former ZeniMax developers claim that Fallout 76 was severely mismanaged
What The Hell Is Dinkum, Steam’s New Favorite Game?
Dinkum, an early access Animal Crossing meets Stardew Valley simulation game, is tearing up the Steam charts
Game Pass Vs. The New PS Plus, The Comparison We Had To Make
Sony’s reimagined games-on-demand service shares a lot in common with Microsoft’s
Report: EA Looking To Sell Or Merge
The Madden and Apex Legends publisher is apparently looking for a way out
49 Under-The-Radar Games That Belong On Your Radar
Halfway through not-E3, Guerrilla Collective's third annual showcase focused on indie gems
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