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How Does Crash Bandicoot Stack Up Against An Actual Bandicoot? A Zoo Keeper Weighs In

2 years ago

How Does Crash Bandicoot Stack Up Against An Actual Bandicoot? A Zoo Keeper Weighs In

11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Crash Bandicoot

2 years ago

11 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Crash Bandicoot

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Black Milk Tease Super Mario Collaboration

Nintendo

2 years ago

Black Milk Tease Super Mario Collaboration

1

This Week In Games: A Star War, A Bandicoot And A Plumber Walk Onto Console

2 years ago

This Week In Games: A Star War, A Bandicoot And A Plumber Walk Onto Console

7

A Metal Gear Solid 1 + 2 PC Re-release Might Be On The Cards

PC

2 years ago

A Metal Gear Solid 1 + 2 PC Re-release Might Be On The Cards

11

A Game With The Word “Shit” Was Just Re-Released On The Nintendo Switch In Japan

2 years ago

A Game With The Word “Shit” Was Just Re-Released On The Nintendo Switch In Japan

Here’s A Book Filled With Game Boy Box Art

Nintendo

2 years ago

Here’s A Book Filled With Game Boy Box Art

Mike Fahey

Now Super Mario 64 Is Running On A Sega Dreamcast

Nintendo

2 years ago

Now Super Mario 64 Is Running On A Sega Dreamcast

How Obscure Star Fox Precursor X Got Two English Translations In One Day

Nintendo

2 years ago

How Obscure Star Fox Precursor X Got Two English Translations In One Day

Ian Walker

Let’s Compare Every Xbox Console’s Launch Lineup

Retro

2 years ago

Let’s Compare Every Xbox Console’s Launch Lineup

Zack Zwiezen

AnimeLab’s Giving Away A Chaos Foundry Arcade Cabinet, Here’s How To Get Amongst It

Retro

2 years ago

AnimeLab’s Giving Away A Chaos Foundry Arcade Cabinet, Here’s How To Get Amongst It

8

Pumpkin Jack Is A Colourful Halloween Action Game

Retro

2 years ago

Pumpkin Jack Is A Colourful Halloween Action Game

Zack Zwiezen

Community Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2

2 years ago

Community Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2

12

Super Mario Land Was A Bit Heavy On The Stereo

Nintendo

2 years ago

Super Mario Land Was A Bit Heavy On The Stereo

Alexandra Hall

2

This Week In Games: Super Mario & Nostalgia Rules

Nintendo

2 years ago

This Week In Games: Super Mario & Nostalgia Rules

1

New Nintendo Leak Includes Several Unreleased Game Boy Games

2 years ago

New Nintendo Leak Includes Several Unreleased Game Boy Games

2

ScribbleTaku

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2 years ago

ScribbleTaku

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ScribbleTaku

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2 years ago

ScribbleTaku

6

Macs From The ’80s Make Great Homemade Arcade Cabinets

Retro

2 years ago

Macs From The ’80s Make Great Homemade Arcade Cabinets

1

These 7 Retro Game Gifts Are One Sweet Nostalgia Trip

2 years ago

These 7 Retro Game Gifts Are One Sweet Nostalgia Trip

1

PS5 Will Only Be Backward Compatible With PS4 Games, According To Ubisoft

2 years ago

PS5 Will Only Be Backward Compatible With PS4 Games, According To Ubisoft

6

Evercade’s Retro Handheld Has Me Falling In Love With Cartridges All Over Again

Retro

2 years ago

Evercade’s Retro Handheld Has Me Falling In Love With Cartridges All Over Again

Japan’s First Officially Licensed Video Game Bar Opens In Tokyo

2 years ago

Japan’s First Officially Licensed Video Game Bar Opens In Tokyo

A DSLR Lens On A Game Boy Continues To Rule

Nintendo

2 years ago

A DSLR Lens On A Game Boy Continues To Rule

Luke Plunkett

Morning Music: Bionic Commando’s Got That Signature Capcom Sound

Nintendo

2 years ago

Morning Music: Bionic Commando’s Got That Signature Capcom Sound

Alexandra Hall

There’s A New Trademark For Aussie RTS Classic Krush Kill ‘N Destroy

PC

2 years ago

There’s A New Trademark For Aussie RTS Classic Krush Kill ‘N Destroy

6

Halo Infinite, Only On The N64

Nintendo

2 years ago

Halo Infinite, Only On The N64

5

The Sims 2 Hides A Secret Cow Cult Beneath Your Feet

PC

2 years ago

The Sims 2 Hides A Secret Cow Cult Beneath Your Feet

Leah J. Williams

3

Video Game HUDs Used To Be Cool

Retro

2 years ago

Video Game HUDs Used To Be Cool

Zack Zwiezen

10

Hundreds Of Unreleased Prototype Games Are Playable For Free

Retro

2 years ago

Hundreds Of Unreleased Prototype Games Are Playable For Free

2

Yarntown Is A Free 2D Zelda-Like Remake of Bloodborne

Nintendo

2 years ago

Yarntown Is A Free 2D Zelda-Like Remake of Bloodborne

Zack Zwiezen

Worms Armageddon Just Got A Major Patch 21 Years After Its Release

Retro

2 years ago

Worms Armageddon Just Got A Major Patch 21 Years After Its Release

Zack Zwiezen

Star Control 2 Was Designed And Built Entirely On Hand-Drawn Flowcharts

Retro

2 years ago

Star Control 2 Was Designed And Built Entirely On Hand-Drawn Flowcharts

Looks Like Lego’s Making A Brick-Built NES That Plays Mario On A Retro TV

Nintendo

2 years ago

Looks Like Lego’s Making A Brick-Built NES That Plays Mario On A Retro TV

1

Shantae’s Very Rare, Very Expensive Game Boy Colour Game Is Getting A Re-Release

Nintendo

2 years ago

Shantae’s Very Rare, Very Expensive Game Boy Colour Game Is Getting A Re-Release

3

Sango Fighter Was So Good For Its Time

Retro

2 years ago

Sango Fighter Was So Good For Its Time

6

Donkey Kong Country Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo

2 years ago

Donkey Kong Country Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online

5

The Atari VCS Console Is Still Launching Later This Year

Retro

2 years ago

The Atari VCS Console Is Still Launching Later This Year

The Very First Rocko’s Modern Life Game Was Also The Last

Nintendo

2 years ago

The Very First Rocko’s Modern Life Game Was Also The Last

Zack Zwiezen

How To Play Classic PC Games On Windows 10

PC

2 years ago

How To Play Classic PC Games On Windows 10

Leah J. Williams

4

Amazing Emulator Turns 2D NES Games Into Fully 3D Worlds

Nintendo

2 years ago

Amazing Emulator Turns 2D NES Games Into Fully 3D Worlds

Alexandra Hall

1

Encarta MindMaze: The Kotaku Australia Review

Retro

2 years ago

Encarta MindMaze: The Kotaku Australia Review

Leah J. Williams

6

Who Doesn’t Want To Be A Cybernetic Corgi Named Bullet

Nintendo

2 years ago

Who Doesn’t Want To Be A Cybernetic Corgi Named Bullet

Mike Fahey

A Look Back At All The AFL Video Games

2 years ago

A Look Back At All The AFL Video Games

The Command & Conquer Remaster Is Just Excellent

PC

2 years ago

The Command & Conquer Remaster Is Just Excellent

26

NYC Prisoners Given $15 Bootleg Game Boys

Nintendo

2 years ago

NYC Prisoners Given $15 Bootleg Game Boys

Luke Plunkett

7

The Very First Harry Potter Game Was A Weird LEGO Joint

Retro

2 years ago

The Very First Harry Potter Game Was A Weird LEGO Joint

1

Sega Is Releasing A Game Gear Micro

2 years ago

Sega Is Releasing A Game Gear Micro

Luke Plunkett

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Handheld Doom Lets You Manually Crank The Chaingun

Retro

2 years ago

Handheld Doom Lets You Manually Crank The Chaingun

The TurboGrafx Mini Is Awesome (If You Love Shooters)

Retro

2 years ago

The TurboGrafx Mini Is Awesome (If You Love Shooters)

7

New Phantasy Star English Patch Was 14 Years In The Making

Retro

2 years ago

New Phantasy Star English Patch Was 14 Years In The Making

Alexandra Hall

Android Now Has A Very Good 3DS Emulator

Mobile

2 years ago

Android Now Has A Very Good 3DS Emulator

Luke Plunkett

Insignia Project Aims To Resurrect Xbox Live For The Original Xbox

Retro

2 years ago

Insignia Project Aims To Resurrect Xbox Live For The Original Xbox

Alexandra Hall

3

Pac-Man, The Japanese Game That Took Over The World, Turns 40

Retro

2 years ago

Pac-Man, The Japanese Game That Took Over The World, Turns 40

Matt Alt

1

Rygar Is A Non-Linear 8-Bit Masterpiece

Nintendo

2 years ago

Rygar Is A Non-Linear 8-Bit Masterpiece

Retro Nintendo Games Come To Life With A Violin

2 years ago

Retro Nintendo Games Come To Life With A Violin

The Time When Fans Turned Les Misérables Into A Street Fighter Spin Off

PC

2 years ago

The Time When Fans Turned Les Misérables Into A Street Fighter Spin Off

The Best Games For The Game Boy Advance

Nintendo

2 years ago

The Best Games For The Game Boy Advance

Kotaku Staff

4

Myki Card Readers Can Play DOOM Too

PC

2 years ago

Myki Card Readers Can Play DOOM Too

The Games MicroProse Should Remaster First

PC

2 years ago

The Games MicroProse Should Remaster First

8

The Year 2000 Was Incredible For Video Games

Nintendo

2 years ago

The Year 2000 Was Incredible For Video Games

11

Cult 1998 PlayStation Game LSD: Dream Emulator Is Finally Playable In English

2 years ago

Cult 1998 PlayStation Game LSD: Dream Emulator Is Finally Playable In English

Alexandra Hall

The Disputed Donkey Kong High Score Record Goes To Court

2 years ago

The Disputed Donkey Kong High Score Record Goes To Court

Whitney Kimball

7 Cancelled Star Wars Games We Wish Were Made

PC

2 years ago

7 Cancelled Star Wars Games We Wish Were Made

Massive Nintendo Leak Reportedly Includes Wii Source Code, Developer Materials, And N64 Test ROMs

Retro

2 years ago

Massive Nintendo Leak Reportedly Includes Wii Source Code, Developer Materials, And N64 Test ROMs

This Week In Games: Civilization Meets Crusader Kings

Nintendo

2 years ago

This Week In Games: Civilization Meets Crusader Kings

5

What’s The Best Australian Sports Game?

Nintendo

2 years ago

What’s The Best Australian Sports Game?

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Driven Mad By Lockdown, Jalopnik Editor Sews A Working Plush Atari 2600 Joystick

Retro

2 years ago

Driven Mad By Lockdown, Jalopnik Editor Sews A Working Plush Atari 2600 Joystick

Mike Fahey

Gorgeous Handmade Arcade Machines For Your Keyboard

Retro

2 years ago

Gorgeous Handmade Arcade Machines For Your Keyboard

Mike Fahey

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Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Ghostbusters And A Tale Of Licensing Hell

2 years ago

Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Ghostbusters And A Tale Of Licensing Hell

Super Mario Odyssey Gets Remade In Mario 64

Retro

2 years ago

Super Mario Odyssey Gets Remade In Mario 64

Here’s Banjo-Kazooie As A Mario RPG

Retro

2 years ago

Here’s Banjo-Kazooie As A Mario RPG

1

Here’s A Great Reason To Replay The Original Unreal

PC

2 years ago

Here’s A Great Reason To Replay The Original Unreal

3

Super Mario 64’s Glitchy Smoke Has Been Fixed After 24 Years

Retro

2 years ago

Super Mario 64’s Glitchy Smoke Has Been Fixed After 24 Years

That Ambitious Harry Potter x Minecraft RPG Is Fully Released

PC

2 years ago

That Ambitious Harry Potter x Minecraft RPG Is Fully Released

1

The Punch-Out Speedrunning Community Spent Five Years Trying To Beat One Player And All His Records

Nintendo

2 years ago

The Punch-Out Speedrunning Community Spent Five Years Trying To Beat One Player And All His Records

3

Super Mario Bros. 3’s Angry Sun Gave Me Anxiety

Nintendo

2 years ago

Super Mario Bros. 3’s Angry Sun Gave Me Anxiety

1

PSA: You Can Play Dope Wars In Slack

2 years ago

PSA: You Can Play Dope Wars In Slack

2

Here’s Some DOS Classics For $3

PC

2 years ago

Here’s Some DOS Classics For $3

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What Were Your Favourite DOS Games?

PC

2 years ago

What Were Your Favourite DOS Games?

17

Here’s Why You Should Be Busting Out The Old Need For Speed Right Now

2 years ago

Here’s Why You Should Be Busting Out The Old Need For Speed Right Now

2

The Half-Life Games That Don’t Star Gordon Freeman

PC

2 years ago

The Half-Life Games That Don’t Star Gordon Freeman

Half-Life 2 Devs Thought About Fixing Bugs Speedrunners Use To See How They Would React

2 years ago

Half-Life 2 Devs Thought About Fixing Bugs Speedrunners Use To See How They Would React

2

2000 Was The Beginning Of A New Gaming Era

Nintendo

2 years ago

2000 Was The Beginning Of A New Gaming Era

10

The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection Looks Great

PC

2 years ago

The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection Looks Great

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ScribbleTaku

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2 years ago

ScribbleTaku

PC

2 years ago

The Doom 64 Port Will Have A Brand New Chapter

Dante’s Inferno In 4K Is A Treat

PC

2 years ago

Dante’s Inferno In 4K Is A Treat

1

The Man Behind Pets.Com Bought The ‘Nintendo Play Station’ Console For $540,000

Retro

2 years ago

The Man Behind Pets.Com Bought The ‘Nintendo Play Station’ Console For $540,000

Zack Zwiezen

3

The Gamecube Still Holds Up 2 Decades Later

Nintendo

2 years ago

The Gamecube Still Holds Up 2 Decades Later

8

The $760 Metal NES Is Back For One More Run

Nintendo

2 years ago

The $760 Metal NES Is Back For One More Run

1

Absolutely Nothing Should Be Allowed To Surprise You In A Sewer, Ever

PC

2 years ago

Absolutely Nothing Should Be Allowed To Surprise You In A Sewer, Ever

4

Original Art From Iconic Namco Game Artist Reportedly Stolen

2 years ago

Original Art From Iconic Namco Game Artist Reportedly Stolen

Brian Ashcraft

Blizzard Made The Best Superman Game (Back In 1994)

2 years ago

Blizzard Made The Best Superman Game (Back In 1994)

1

Space Channel 5 VR: The Kotaku Review

2 years ago

Space Channel 5 VR: The Kotaku Review

Nintendo Comes To The Rescue After 95-Year-Old Grandmother’s Game Boy Breaks

2 years ago

Nintendo Comes To The Rescue After 95-Year-Old Grandmother’s Game Boy Breaks

Brian Ashcraft

2

How Warcraft Got Its Name

PC

2 years ago

How Warcraft Got Its Name

8

How Would You Describe Yourself In 10 Games

2 years ago

How Would You Describe Yourself In 10 Games

22

This Vintage Commodore 64 Ad Is Scaring The Crap Out Of Me

Retro

2 years ago

This Vintage Commodore 64 Ad Is Scaring The Crap Out Of Me

8

This Is A Controller For A Sega Saturn Game

Retro

2 years ago

This Is A Controller For A Sega Saturn Game

Zack Zwiezen