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  • Publishers, Stop Holding Games Hostage Behind Paid Early Access

    Publishers, Stop Holding Games Hostage Behind Paid Early Access

    Starfield launched on September 6, but was actually playable for some people on September 1. How did those folks get to play the game early? They paid extra for special editions that—along with other little trinkets and doodads—let them download and play Bethesda’s big RPG nearly a week before its “official” launch. And Starfield is…


  • The Best (And Worst) Super Bowl Video Game Ads

    The Best (And Worst) Super Bowl Video Game Ads

    You might be wondering why a video game website like Kotaku is writing about sports, but the connection between games and sports runs much deeper than the annual release of Madden. One of the most prevalent cultural links between video games and football, even to those who don’t care about the sport, Super Bowl ads…


  • Madden Chaos Continues With Wiped Saves And Botched Presents

    Madden Chaos Continues With Wiped Saves And Botched Presents

    It’s a new year and Madden NFL 23 is still in shambles. One of the crown jewels in Electronic Arts’ sports game monopoly, the latest entry continues to find new ways to piss off some of the series’ most diehard players. Busted in-game holiday gifts? Locked game modes? Wiped franchise saves? Poor communication? Take your…