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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 3 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To

This weekend we’re dining on jungle animals, random objects in our way, and riveting murder mysteries

By Claire Jackson Published August 29, 2025

A composite image shows the protagonist from Void/Breaker shooting at an enemy, Cybil Bennet from Silent Hill, and the protagonists of Shadow Labyrinth engaged in battle.

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To

We’re diving into retro frights, a slick new sci-fi shooter, Pac-Man’s dark new look, and some game that has to do with that Silksong thing ya’ll are talking about

By Claire Jackson Published August 22, 2025

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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To

This weekend we’re jumping into pixely roguelikes, surreal retro-style RPGs, gloomy horror, adorable puzzles, and college football

By Claire Jackson Published August 15, 2025

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Nine Of The Best Hidden Locations In Monster Hunter Wilds

Whether it’s for farming items or taking in gorgeous views, these spots are all worth a visit

Samuel Moreno Published August 7, 2025

Armored vehicles and infantry in a combined assault in Broken Arrow.

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3 Essential Tips For Getting Started In Broken Arrow

Jumping straight into real-time tactics can feel overwhelming if you’re unprepared

Brandon Morgan Published August 5, 2025

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From The Directors Featured In Death Stranding 2: 10 Incredible Films To Check Out

Take a trip through the wide web of influences that helped make Death Stranding 2

Justin Clark Published August 2, 2025

Characters from Ninja Gaiden, the Adventures of Elliot, and Dead Take are arranged in a composite image.

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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To

This weekend we’re kicking back with pixelated ninjas, endless jump scares, some dude named Elliot, and a guy with a barcode tattoo

By Claire Jackson Published August 1, 2025

A fight between pawns and alpha animals in RimWorld.

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Improve Your RimWorld Odyssey Experience With These Excellent Quality-Of-Life Mods

Enhance your quality of life no matter where you crash-land

Brandon Morgan Published August 1, 2025

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You Owe It To Yourself To Play RimWorld In 2025

With the recent launch of a new expansion, now is the perfect time to jump into the colony sim

Brandon Morgan Published July 31, 2025

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Don’t Sleep On Donkey Kong Bananza‘s Co-Op Mode

It can be a little broken and chaotic, but if you have young children, Bananza makes it a blast to play together

Billy Givens Published July 30, 2025

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers: 5 Essential Skills To Unlock Early On

We'll focus on the longsword first as it's wildly effective at stunning and dealing powerful strikes

Billy Givens Published July 28, 2025

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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To

Donkey Kong Bananza isn't the only thing we're obsessed with right now

Ethan Gach & Carolyn Petit & Zack Zwiezen & Kenneth Shepard Published July 25, 2025

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5 Switch-Exclusive Games That Run Better On Switch 2 (Without A Patch)

There’s literally never been a better time to play these Switch games

Timothy Monbleau Published July 23, 2025

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Sharpen Those Chompers With These 4 Essential Tips For Shadow Labyrinth

Pac-Man is going through their dark, moody phase and we're very here for it

Billy Givens Published July 22, 2025

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This Classic Pistol Is A Must-Have For Your Stalker 2 Arsenal

Modeled after an iconic, real-life firearm you've likely seen in other games, this gun will see you through the darkest dungeons of the Zone

Brandon Morgan Published July 21, 2025

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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To

This weekend you too can survive the jungle, smash up everything, or become the god of strange little eyeball creatures

Claire Jackson & Ethan Gach & Kenneth Shepard & Carolyn Petit Published July 18, 2025

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Rematch: 4 Essential Tips To Improve Your Game

Rematch may deliver a soccer experience familiar from other sports games, but there are some key differences

George Yang Published July 17, 2025

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You’ll Need Lots Of Gold In Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma To Keep Villages Running Smoothly

From paying for food to investing in new structures, gold makes the world turn in the latest farming game from Marvelous

Brandon Morgan Published July 16, 2025

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Unlock Every Character, Skin, And More Using This Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Cheat Code

It won't help with your block-stacking skills, but at least this code will make the game look cooler

Billy Givens Published July 14, 2025

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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Sweet Games We’re Beating Back The Summer Heat With

This weekend we're taking out high-profile targets and unstoppable fungal enemies, and playing some Tony Hawk

Claire Jackson & Ethan Gach & Zack Zwiezen & Kenneth Shepard Published July 11, 2025