Jason Courtar

Kotaku has officially migrated from Kinja to Wordpress.

Rip to a real one.

But also that means comments are back.

This Week in Videogames - TWIV Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.

Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.

We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.

Is there a name for "non-political" content creators with such benign but obviously stupid takes? Every time I come across such a video I feel like I have learned nothing

Happy Freedom Day.
But we will never be truly free until our immigrant and trans families are free.
Fight

NEW ON NINTENKATS: Reacting to the Switch 2's record-breaking launch and Splatoon's intriguing pivot.

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'Way of the Sword' Might Just Be the Comeback 'Onimusha' Fans Have Been Waiting For Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks like a stunning comeback for Capcom’s franchise, that’s retains the crucial mix of real history history and demon shenanigans.

Here's my massive preview/interview of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. I asked the director if he was influenced by modern games like Soulslikes and he said no "We're making an Onimusha game" www.inverse.com/gaming/onimu...

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My feelings covering Summer Game Fest, in LA, as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant.
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A dream come true

Today's the birthday of Barry Windsor-Smith—one of the greatest visual storytellers to ever work in comics. A true master.

A sticker from ohmygollyembroidery on Etsy that says Trans Lives Are More Important Than Harry Potter.

RIP Peter David.
I'm probably not a comic book writer today without reading Peter David's X-Factor #87 when I was younger. It opened my eyes to superheroes in ways I hadn't really considered until that moment. Though I didn't know him, he left such a mark on my life and I'll always be grateful.

Went to a book signing for Rachel Gillig’s The Knight and the Moth—a book which I have been waiting for literally since it was announced because the premise is *chef’s kiss*—and she said her two biggest inspirations were Ocarina of Time and A24’s The Green Knight. What a *me* ass book omg.

I wanted to share some of the stories I deeply enjoyed editing at Polygon, particularly narrative features and culture crit around games, the internet, power structures, and community; I'm grateful Polygon gave me the space to do it. I loved working with writers so much

The right thumbstick question(naire) We all know what directions the left thumbstick on a controller correspond to. Left is left. Right is right. Forward is forward. Back is back. It's the right thumbstick that's contentious, and I want...

There's an article I never got a chance to write at Polygon about camera controls.

I'm going to write it now that I have nothing but free time, but I need your help! If you could take a minute to answer these 11 questions (or share the link), that would be amazing.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I'm incredibly lucky in that The Verge had a place for me, so I'm now senior copy editor there. Thank you to everyone who showed love and support for Polygon 💜 I'll still find ways to yap about Pokémon I'm sure

Happy New GQuuuuuuX Day to all who celebrate!

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People' The wall-to-wall union of Blizzard Team 4 includes nearly 200 developers

As @ethangach.bsky.social reports, Blizzard's Overwatch team has just unionized. Let's goooooooo!

I've been playing AC Shadows for about 40-50 hours and I do not feel engaged at all. I understand the stakes, but because of the open world of it all, the narrative becomes a bit disjointed and oddly paced. I just can't find myself caring to play all that much. It's been 3 days and I dont miss it

fyi for those who might have work opps: i can now be reached at anadiazwrites@gmail.com.

The untold history of Barbie Fashion Designer, the first mass-market ‘game for girls’ How Digital Domain and Mattel Media built Barbie’s wardrobe

I'm getting more sad about getting laid off. My work means so much to me. I'm a really good reporter. I've been getting scoops every single week lately, while also doing in-depth, award-winning reporting. I have good ideas!

New email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com

www.polygon.com/23776996/bar...

I had a great time working at Polygon. Please let me know if you have any cool job openings!

Valnet Blues: How Online Porn Pioneer Hassan Youssef Built a Digital Media 'Sweatshop' The owner of entertainment websites Screen Rant, Collider, CBR and MovieWeb faces a lawsuit over exploitative work conditions.

It is pretty disturbing that this piece did not do anything to make the situation better.

Valnet just gets to do whatever they want.

Ah but in your case those pieces of dlc are worth more than some full-priced games 😌

If I wanted to help out at local FGC events it'd be helpful, otherwise I'm just burning money 🥲

I have this unhealthy need to buy dlc in order for a game to feel complete. Lately I've been wanting to do this for MK1, a game I don't even enjoy!

Somewhere out there a gaming executive is smiling at my fragile psychology

Well as my subtle post implies, my quality of life is totally reliant on the fruits of my brain meat. I'm doing a weekly newsletter at @bloodgodpod.bsky.social that is guaranteed to repair damage incurred from being subject to whimsy slop.

Join us at the $5 level!

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Twitch Twitch is the world

The homie @floramerigold.bsky.social is streaming and raising money with @epiloguegaming.bsky.social for Rainbow Railroad, a charity helping at-risk LGBTQ+ people get to safety.

Please go support her: www.twitch.tv/floramerigold

YouTube video by GameSpot How STALKER 2 survived a war

‘How STALKER 2 Survived a War’

GameSpot’s STALKER 2 documentary is LIVE on YouTube. I am incredibly proud of this one, and the team that put it together.

💙💛💙💛

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