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<i>Astro Bot</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Astro Bot: The Kotaku Review

This joyous platformer is a pitch-perfect look at the past, and a bittersweet look at gaming’s present and future

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Moises Taveras

PublishedSeptember 5, 2024

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<i>Stellar Blade</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Stellar Blade: The Kotaku Review

Shift Up's PS5 exclusive has some stellar moments, but frustrating platforming and flat characters hold it back from…

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Levi Winslow

PublishedApril 24, 2024

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<i>Rise Of The Ronin</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Rise Of The Ronin: The Kotaku Review

The latest action RPG from Team Ninja plays like a 'Greatest Hits' album

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Levi Winslow

PublishedMarch 21, 2024

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<i>Final Fantasy VII Rebirth</i>: The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Kotaku Review

_Rebirth_’s density can feel excessive, but it offers a powerful reunion with a beloved world and cast of characters

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Claire Jackson

PublishedFebruary 22, 2024

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<i>The Last of Us Part II Remastered</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered: The Kotaku Review

Discover all the soul-crushing charm of Seattle all over again

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Jen Glennon

PublishedJanuary 16, 2024

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<i>God Of War Ragnarök: Valhalla</i>: The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

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God Of War Ragnarök: Valhalla: The Kotaku Review

Kratos’ roguelike romp is secretly a rewarding therapy session

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Kenneth Shepard

PublishedDecember 14, 2023

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PlayStation Portal: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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PlayStation Portal: The Kotaku Review

Sony’s latest handheld is very much geared toward an at-home, second-screen experience

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Jen Glennon

PublishedNovember 13, 2023

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<i>Spider-Man 2</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Spider-Man 2: The Kotaku Review

PlayStation’s latest superhero romp doesn’t hold back

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Ethan Gach

PublishedOctober 16, 2023

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The <i>Gran Turismo</i> Movie Is Part Cringey Playstation Commercial, Part Endearing Underdog Story

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The Gran Turismo Movie Is Part Cringey Playstation Commercial, Part Endearing Underdog Story

Neill Blomkamp’s biopic about a gamer turned GT racer had me teary-eyed multiple times

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Levi Winslow

PublishedAugust 28, 2023

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<i>Final Fantasy XVI</i>: The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

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Final Fantasy XVI: The Kotaku Review

A bold shift to action and a stirring fantasy tale make this the best Final Fantasy in ages

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Corey Plante

UpdatedJune 22, 2023

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The PS5's New VR Is Impressive, But Is It Worth $550?

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The PS5's New VR Is Impressive, But Is It Worth $550?

With excellent hardware and solid software PS VR2 is one hell of an upgrade, but consider all your options first

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Claire Jackson

PublishedFebruary 16, 2023

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The PS5’s Luxe New Controller Might Be A Game Changer (If You Can Afford It)

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The PS5’s Luxe New Controller Might Be A Game Changer (If You Can Afford It)

I like the modular PS5 controller’s perks the more I use it

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Kenneth Shepard

PublishedJanuary 23, 2023

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<i>God Of War Ragnarök:</i> The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

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God Of War Ragnarök: The Kotaku Review

Sony’s latest epic adventure never loses focus on Kratos, Atreus, and their changing relationship

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Zack Zwiezen

PublishedNovember 3, 2022

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<i>Horizon Forbidden West</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Horizon Forbidden West: The Kotaku Review

Though not as groundbreaking as its predecessor, Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla’s latest is a stellar open-world RPG…

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Ari Notis

PublishedFebruary 14, 2022

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<i>Lost Judgment</i>: The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

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Lost Judgment: The Kotaku Review

A tidy throwback to the days when Yakuza was more about throwing punches than taking turns

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Luke Plunkett

PublishedOctober 27, 2021

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<i>Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: The Kotaku Review

Insomniac Games' sixteenth entry in the Ratchet & Clank series is stunning, but a lot like its first

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John Walker

PublishedJune 8, 2021

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<i>Returnal</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Returnal: The Kotaku Review

I’m sure you’ve felt it too. For the past year and some change, life has fallen into a rut more than usual. Life is…

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Ari Notis

PublishedApril 29, 2021

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<i>Sackboy: A Big Adventure</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure: The Kotaku Review

Ever since the launch of the original LittleBigPlanet back in 2009, I’ve wanted a full, proper game starring Media…

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Mike Fahey

PublishedNovember 17, 2020

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<i>Demon's Souls</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Demon's Souls: The Kotaku Review

Demon’s Souls, released last Thursday for the PlayStation 5, is a monumental achievement for developer Bluepoint…

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Ian Walker

PublishedNovember 17, 2020

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<i>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</i>: The <i>Kotaku</i> Review

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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales: The Kotaku Review

The title screen of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales hit me like a subway train. It shows the title character, in…

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Mike Sholars

PublishedNovember 6, 2020

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