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Carrion: The Kotaku Review

3 years 9 months ago

In Carrion you move so fast, so malevolently, it’s genuinely unsettling… even though you’re the one in control. And controlling this repellent offal-beast is never better than when you prepare surprise attacks for well-armed military forces.

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John Walker

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Mixer's Last Day Was A Ghost Town

3 years 9 months ago

It’s been a month since the news of Mixer’s closure hit streamers like a Microsoft-branded bag of hammers. At the time, it was heartbreaking. Some spent years building careers, only for the floor to fall out from under them. Today, the platform shuts down for good. Time for one last hurrah, right? Not really.

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Nathan Grayson

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Comic-Con 2020: io9 Shows Off Their Con Floors

3 years 9 months ago

San Diego Comic-Con has begun, but it’s looking a little different this year. Thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, all the panels, cosplay competitions, and merchandise areas have moved online. Normally, this would be the time we’d take you onto the show floor during preview night but instead, we’re giving you an…

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Beth Elderkin and Mike Damanskis on io9, shared by Riley MacLeod to Kotaku

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What's Coming to Netflix in August 2020

3 years 9 months ago

After a blockbuster July, August looks to be a little quieter on Netflix—unless you’re an Avatar: The Last Airbender fan, in which case you are no doubt incredibly excited that all four seasons Books of The Legend of Korra, the sequel series to that anime-influenced Nickelodeon hit, are coming to the streamer on…

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Joel Cunningham on Lifehacker, shared by Riley MacLeod to Kotaku

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The Coolest San Diego Comic-Con Collectibles That Are Easy to Get Your Hands on This Year

3 years 9 months ago

Every year, San Diego Comic-Con gives us a bunch of cool toys that we desperately sigh about because we’ll never get our hands on them without paying hand over fist, either at the con or on the aftermarket. This year’s a bit different: there’s no actual physical con, but there are still exclusives—and they’re a bit

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James Whitbrook and Andrew Liszewski on io9, shared by Riley MacLeod to Kotaku

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Waluigi Debuted 20 Years Ago Today, And I Respect Him A Lot

3 years 9 months ago

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Waluigi’s debut in Mario Tennis for the Nintendo 64. In the decades since, the lanky loser has become something of a meme among gamers. But I’m here to say that, no, my love for Waluigi is pure, and I’m sick of hiding it behind a veil of irony.

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Ian Walker

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Revered by Nintendo Fans, These Switch Controllers Will Put Your Joy-Con to Shame

3 years 9 months ago

The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular consoles in the world right now, and it’s perfect for on-the-go or at-home play. Not only that, but it’s a great choice for every member of the family given its expansive library. If you’re going to be using it often, you’ll of course want the very best controller you can…

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Brittany Vincent on The Inventory, shared by Gabe Carey to Kotaku

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