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10+ most popular Kotaku articles, as voted by our community.
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2022 Was The Year Big Video Games Stopped Coming Out
The pandemic blurred the transition, but we've entered a new age for video game releases
The Best RPGs Of 2022
We didn’t get Starfield, but we did get a ton of other great role-playing games this year
The Steam Deck Had A Phenomenal First Year
With performance that often exceeds expectations, great availability, and a remarkable selection of games, 2022 was nothing short of explosive for Steam Deck
5 Classic Retro Games You Can Play For Free
Sonic the Hedgehog has been waiting for you all this time
Released Today, The Last Google Stadia Game Is A Piece Of History
Before Stadia shuts down forever next week, you can check out Google’s internal test game
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
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
The State Of The Nintendo Switch In 2022
Pokémon Arceus: Legends and Scarlet/Violet bookended a year of decline
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
Goodbye Zachtronics, Developers Of Very Cool Video Games
The team behind games like Eliza are closing shop on their own terms
Report: EA Looking To Sell Or Merge
The Madden and Apex Legends publisher is apparently looking for a way out
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
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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