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The best games of 2024 (so far)

The best games of 2024 (so far)

Picture: Hadoque Sometimes it is when we are in the deepest despair that a light shines through that gives us new hope. That’s what fans of the Metroidvania genre might think 5 years have come and gone since we first heard about them Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry’s highly anticipated insectoid side-scroller. With no release ...

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The best video game weapons of all time

The best video game weapons of all time

Picture: 343 Industries / Bungie / Bethesda / Xbox Game Studios / Square Enix / PlatinumGames / Kotaku / santiago1012 (Shutterstock) In a video game, you are only as good as your weapon. Try to get through Elden Ringis the hardest boss fight without a powerful sword or a tough multiplayer match Halo 3 without ...

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Zelda and three other games to start 2024

Zelda and three other games to start 2024

Screenshot: Shedworks / Claire Jackson / Kotaku Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows (Steam Deck OK)Current goal: Collect more Chum eggsBuy it at: Humble Bundle sable was one of the many games on my four-digit wishlist on Steam. Then a dear friend of mine grabbed a copy and we chatted a ...

7 amazing games to play

7 amazing games to play

screenshot: Capcom/Kotaku Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck OK)Current goal: Complete the damn world tour street fighter 6 is great, there’s no secret: a real return to form. If you like fighting games at all, you should definitely play them, maybe even this weekend. I’m glad I decided to buy ...

Kotaku’s weekend gaming guide for June 17, 2023

Kotaku’s weekend gaming guide for June 17, 2023

Diablo IV – Nostrava Fortress Diablo IV – Nostrava Fortress Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows (Steam Deck OK) My current goal: Conquer every fortress You read that right, on Steam Deck, baby! The step-by-step process to get what’s just released Diablo IV The deck work took just over 30 ...

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The Diablo IV beta kind of possessed us from Hell

The Diablo IV beta kind of possessed us from Hell

DiabloIVThe open beta of my city Once we had a chance to check out Hell (or at least the Emissaries of Hell you encounter in the early game), we decided to round up some people to discuss what we love, what we’re optimistic about, and what made us a little suspicious during our time at ...

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Our favorite childhood Christmas gifts, video game edition

Our favorite childhood Christmas gifts, video game edition

Space Quest IV: Carolyn Petit and the Time Rippersscreenshot: Sierra entertainment It must have been Christmas 1991 that I found Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers under the tree and got the gift of seeing exciting new possibilities in games. I was a fan of adventure games for sure after playing a ...

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13 scary moments in games that live in our minds

13 scary moments in games that live in our minds

picture: ion storm That Shalebridge Cradle in the third Thief The game remains the scariest experience I’ve ever had playing games. For much of the game, it’s this ominous building that you’ll pass by on your way to other locations in the city. You hear rumors about it, hear its name muttered in fear until ...