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60 Games Have Already Been Killed, And 2023 Ain’t Over Yet
28Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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60 Games Have Already Been Killed, And 2023 Ain’t Over Yet

Image: Arika / Bandai Namco Online / Digerati / EA / Gameloft / Secret Location / Ratloop Games / Square Enix / Hi-Rez / Good Luck Games LLC / Gun Media / Polyphony Digital / Warlogics / Sharkmob / Yager Development / KotakuWe’re still making it through 2023 and a surprising number of games have already been killed off, as devs have announced their impending deaths. Normally, we’d reserve this list for the end-of-the-year round-up, but we’re ringing the death knell early because, with 15 games already lined up for public execution, we need to start paying our respects now. So, let’s get right into it.Update 03/08/2023 6:30 p.m. ET: We’ve added 12 more games to this article that have already been taken offline, will no longer receive updates, and/or are scheduled to be delisted in the near ...
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The Week’s Best Gaming News, From Pokimane to Adults-Only N64
25Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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The Week’s Best Gaming News, From Pokimane to Adults-Only N64

From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.Diablo IV - Bear Bender BuildThe Pokimane Cookie Apology Tour Has Officially BegunScreenshot: Pokimane / KotakuFollowing some intense controversy surrounding her new snack brand, popular Twitch streamer Pokimane has apologized for an insensitive comment she made to a “rude chatter” during a November 18 livestream. Read MoreNintendo Adds Adults-Only N64 App For Switch In JapanImage: RareWhen you think of Nintendo, you tend to think of family-friendly gaming. You think of Link and Mario and sunshine and smiley stars. The word “adult” doesn’t likely come up when you ponder games on Switch, but that’s seemingly about to change. The compa...
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Kotaku’s Best Gifts Of 2023 For Xbox Fans
22Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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Kotaku’s Best Gifts Of 2023 For Xbox Fans

Screenshot: Microsoft / KotakuXbox is kinda cool again. Microsoft’s gaming console saw the release of some big games this year, the addition of massive new gaming studios with the acquisition of Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard, and its Netflix-like subscription service Game Pass remains one of the most killer deals in gaming. It’s a good year to be an Xbox fan, but what’s the perfect gift for them?As a frequent Xbox player myself, I have some ideas. Whether they love Halo Infinite’s multiplayer or checking out Game Pass for new free games every week, here are the best gift ideas for the person you know who bleeds green and isn’t above quoting Master Chief from time to time. Source link
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Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week November 18, 2023
19Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week November 18, 2023

From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.6 Things To Know Before Starting Persona 5 TacticaBaldur’s Gate 3’s New Deluxe Edition Is A Steal For The PriceScreenshot: Larian Studios / KotakuBaldur’s Gate 3 already has one special edition, in the form of its Collector’s Edition. We even unboxed it here at Kotaku, and it’s got a lot of cool knickknacks that pay tribute to its tabletop roots. Of course that was expensive, solely for PC and PlayStation 5 players, and didn’t include a physical copy of the game itself. But Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to Xbox next month, so Larian Studios is taking the opportunity to release a new, Deluxe Edition for all three platforms. And given what...
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Baldur’s Gate 3’s New Deluxe Edition Is A Steal For The Price
16Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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Baldur’s Gate 3’s New Deluxe Edition Is A Steal For The Price

Baldur’s Gate 3 already has one special edition, in the form of its Collector’s Edition. We even unboxed it here at Kotaku, and it’s got a lot of cool knickknacks that pay tribute to its tabletop roots. Of course that was expensive, solely for PC and PlayStation 5 players, and didn’t include a physical copy of the game itself. But Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to Xbox next month, so Larian Studios is taking the opportunity to release a new, Deluxe Edition for all three platforms. And given what comes in the box, I think it’s pretty darn affordable.11 Minutes With Baldur’s Gate 3’s Character CreatorThe studio announced the Deluxe Edition, which includes physical game media on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X/S. Oddly enough, because video game boxes are magic beyond our feeble comprehension,...
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Overwatch 2’s Roadhog Rework Has Me Skeptical
13Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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Overwatch 2’s Roadhog Rework Has Me Skeptical

Image: Blizzard EntertainmentLike Sombra before him, Roadhog is getting a rework in Overwatch 2’s seventh season. And much like Sombra’s, it highlights a problem I have with Blizzard’s approach to reworks and balance changes, giving him an ability pretty analogous to one used by other tanks in the game. Over time, this approach is making the game less interesting, further sanding down characters into similar archetypes as opposed to letting them each serve distinct roles.Overwatch 2's New Story Missions: Worth The Money?Blizzard has announced that Roadhog’s rework will give him a new ability called Pig Pen, which has him put down a trap that will slow and damage nearby enemies. The fact that it says enemies, plural, makes it sound like a shake-up from Roadhog’s typical loop, which is often...
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Hitman Devs Had To Convince Bond Owners Its Game Wasn’t An FPS
7Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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Hitman Devs Had To Convince Bond Owners Its Game Wasn’t An FPS

Image: Nintendo / Eon Productions / RareWe’ve known for some time now that IO Interactive, the studio behind the fantastic Hitman games, is working on a new James Bond game. And while that team seems like a perfect match and a new Bond game seems long overdue, according to IOI, the team had to assure the folks who own the spy franchise that it wasn’t going to make another FPS in order to convince them to hand over the rights.Why The Hot New Redfall Gameplay Trailer Left Us Feeling ColdGoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64 is one of the most famous and beloved video games in history. It popularized FPS games on consoles, sold over eight million copies, and led to dozens of similar James Bond FPS games. I’d argue the games helped grow the franchise’s audience. With all that said, you’d think Eon ...
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Tips For Parents Playing With Kids
4Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Tips For Parents Playing With Kids

Good parenting is a lot like being a solid player two. You want to be supportive, curious, and competent. You’re there to have a good time, and understand going with the flow is key to harmony. This can be a challenge with kids and video games when you’re actually, literally, player two, especially if you’re a gamer and struggle to turn off those killer instincts. Enter Super Mario Bros. Wonder (see on Amazon). It is without question the year’s best family game (and in the running for GOTY) but it can be a challenge for any parent to share the sticks, regardless of skill level.Actual Italians Tell Us What They Think About Super MarioAnd let’s take a moment to acknowledge the mercurial nature of young children. You’re not playing a game with a like-minded adult who shares your sense of purp...
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Adidas Is Selling Miles Morales’ ‘Worst’ Spider-Man 2 Suit
1Nov By Gloomberg NewsNo Comments
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Adidas Is Selling Miles Morales’ ‘Worst’ Spider-Man 2 Suit

Miles Morales has a lot of stylish new suits in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Unfortunately, one of the new Miles suits is getting virtually tarred and feathered online for being one of his absolute worst superhero looks. Someone probably should’ve let Adidas know, because now the athletic clothing company is selling the much-chastised suit in its collaboration event with the game.Spider-Man 2's New Web Wings Make It Feel Like A Proper SequelAdidas announced its Marvel’s Spider-Man 2-inspired clothing collection back in October. At the time, the collection only featured a stylish shoe inspired by Peter Parker’s venomized Spider Suit. It’s got a pretty clean design, all things considered. Now, the shoemaker is selling compression tops, leggings, and running shoes inspired by Miles’ “Evolved Suit,”...
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