Carolyn Petit

12/26/22

Carolyn Petit’s Top 5 Games Of 2022

The 8-bit carnage of Vampire Survivors and the faded grandeur of Elden Ring captivated me this year

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PublishedDecember 26, 2022

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12/1/22

This Atari Retrospective Sets A New Standard For Game Anthologies

More than just a way to play Centipede, this is a living trip through essential video game history

Carolyn Petit

PublishedDecember 1, 2022

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11/8/22

Don't Miss One Of The Most Heartfelt (And Funniest) Games Of 2022

The follow-up to Brianna Lei’s beloved Butterfly Soup reunites us with Diya, Min, and the rest of the gang

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PublishedNovember 8, 2022

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10/31/22

<i>Myst</i> Sequel <i>Riven</i>, GOAT Or Worst Puzzle Game Of All Time, Gets Remake

Myst Sequel Riven, GOAT Or Worst Puzzle Game Of All Time, Gets Remake

Original developer Cyan announces a complete remake of 1997's pre-rendered adventure

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PublishedOctober 31, 2022

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10/14/22

<i>Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed</i> Is A Modest Bustin’ Experience

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Is A Modest Bustin’ Experience

IllFonic’s latest asymmetrical multiplayer game gets the details right, but lacks the depth to last

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PublishedOctober 14, 2022

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9/29/22

How Sony Launched The OG PlayStation And Brilliantly Won The Console War

Limited Run Games is launching its own publishing imprint, Press Run

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2022

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1/4/22

Kotaku's 2021 Games Of The Year

From blockbusters like Halo Infinite to smaller gems like Unpacking, 2021 offered a wonderful range of outstanding…

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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022

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12/30/21

12 Recent Games To Play When You Want A Great Story Or Characters

Hades, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and Disco Elysium are just a few recent gems of video game storytelling

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PublishedDecember 30, 2021

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12/28/21

What <i>The Matrix Resurrections</i> Really Says About Video Games Isn't Obvious

What The Matrix Resurrections Really Says About Video Games Isn't Obvious

The new film starring Keanu Reeves uses games to comment on whether art actually matters

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PublishedDecember 28, 2021

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12/20/21

<i>Life Is Strange: True Colors </i>Has My Favorite Video Game Special Effect Of 2021

Life Is Strange: True Colors Has My Favorite Video Game Special Effect Of 2021

The subtle expressions that play across protagonist Alex Chen's face reveal so much

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PublishedDecember 20, 2021

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12/15/21

The Ten Biggest <i>Kotaku </i>Posts Of 2021

The Ten Biggest Kotaku Posts Of 2021

GTA news, Animal Crossing porn, and upheaval at Activision Blizzard were among the forces that shaped this year

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PublishedDecember 15, 2021

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10/25/21

<i>GTA III</i> Made Just Vibing In Its World Incredible

GTA III Made Just Vibing In Its World Incredible

With the Definitive Edition incoming, it’s a good time to reflect on what made Grand Theft Auto III so extraordinary

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PublishedOctober 25, 2021

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10/8/21

<i>Metroid Dread</i>: The <i>Kotaku </i>Review

Metroid Dread: The Kotaku Review

Samus returns in a game that generates wonderful tension but little mystique

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PublishedOctober 8, 2021

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9/27/21

Hands On: <i>Metroid Dread</i>'s First Hour Is Legit Kinda Terrifying

Hands On: Metroid Dread's First Hour Is Legit Kinda Terrifying

Samus’ latest adventure might deliver the nail-biting tension I crave from the series

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PublishedSeptember 27, 2021

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9/22/21

<i>GTAV</i>’s Enhanced 2022 Release Should Leave The 2013 Transphobia Behind

GTAV’s Enhanced 2022 Release Should Leave The 2013 Transphobia Behind

The 'Enhanced & Expanded' edition should do away with this unfortunate element

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PublishedSeptember 22, 2021

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9/13/21

Look Out Hideo Kojima, Someone Else Is Making A Strand Game

Indie label Strange Scaffold reveals its interpretation of Death Stranding's genre

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2021

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9/9/21

Sony Finally Shows New <i>God Of War</i> In Action, Stars Older Atreus

Sony Finally Shows New God Of War In Action, Stars Older Atreus

And guess what? It actually is called God of War: Ragnarok

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2021

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8/25/21

April O’Neil Finally Gets To Kick Some Shell In <i>TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge</i>

April O’Neil Finally Gets To Kick Some Shell In TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

In the upcoming beat-em-up, you actually do have her support

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PublishedAugust 25, 2021

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8/19/21

<i>Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut</i>'s Iki Island Expansion Is Just Fine

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut's Iki Island Expansion Is Just Fine

The expansion to Sucker Punch’s open-world game is beautiful but unremarkable

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PublishedAugust 19, 2021

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8/16/21

This 2004 Interview With The Creator Of <i>Pokémon</i> Is Full Of Details I Love

This 2004 Interview With The Creator Of Pokémon Is Full Of Details I Love

Game Freak cofounder Satoshi Tajiri on how trading Pokémon was born

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PublishedAugust 16, 2021

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Carolyn Petit's posts

Carolyn Petit’s Top 5 Games Of 2022

This Atari Retrospective Sets A New Standard For Game Anthologies

Don't Miss One Of The Most Heartfelt (And Funniest) Games Of 2022

Myst Sequel Riven, GOAT Or Worst Puzzle Game Of All Time, Gets Remake

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Is A Modest Bustin’ Experience

How Sony Launched The OG PlayStation And Brilliantly Won The Console War

Kotaku's 2021 Games Of The Year

12 Recent Games To Play When You Want A Great Story Or Characters

What The Matrix Resurrections Really Says About Video Games Isn't Obvious

Life Is Strange: True Colors Has My Favorite Video Game Special Effect Of 2021

The Ten Biggest Kotaku Posts Of 2021

GTA III Made Just Vibing In Its World Incredible

Metroid Dread: The Kotaku Review

Hands On: Metroid Dread's First Hour Is Legit Kinda Terrifying

GTAV’s Enhanced 2022 Release Should Leave The 2013 Transphobia Behind

Look Out Hideo Kojima, Someone Else Is Making A Strand Game

Sony Finally Shows New God Of War In Action, Stars Older Atreus

April O’Neil Finally Gets To Kick Some Shell In TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut's Iki Island Expansion Is Just Fine

This 2004 Interview With The Creator Of Pokémon Is Full Of Details I Love