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Bee Wertheimer (they/she) is a writer, designer, and gamemaker.

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Why do video game skeletons put themselves back together?

Why do video game skeletons put themselves back together?

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Sam Eng talks Skate Story and New York City

Sam Eng, the sole developer of Skate Story, discusses how his hometown of New York City influenced the game.

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Distracted gaming: Why nobody pays attention in multiplayer games anymore

Distracted gaming: Why nobody pays attention in multiplayer games anymore

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The Absurdity of Proving You're Not a Robot - Unwinnable

The Absurdity of Proving You're Not a Robot - Unwinnable

When tasked with breaking up with your AI girlfriend, the chatbot repeatedly gaslights you.

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The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival Makes Halloween Special Again

Not feeling Halloween now that you're an adult? Let the free game The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival revi…

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The Future of Kid-Friendly Online Spaces

The Future of Kid-Friendly Online Spaces

While the kid-oriented MMOs of yesteryear were imperfect, the modern equivalent, Roblox, carries even bigger …

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20 Awesome Games From The Summer Game Fest Day Of The Devs Showcase

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By Bee Wertheimer Verified
| Kotaku Verified
Day of the Devs, Double Fine’s non-profit indie game showcase, has returned to Summer Game Fest with a fresh roster of unique upcoming titles. You can watch the whole show immediately below, or keep scrolling to see all 20 games that were featured during the showcase, including several world premieres. The creators of Nidhogg and Wheel World are back with a new title: Blood Dungeon, a hand-drawn 2D game that is equal parts platformer and autoshooter.
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New Yakuza Prequel Game Uses The Likeness Of An Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago

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By Bee Wertheimer Verified, Carolyn Petit Verified
| Kotaku Verified
Xbox and Sega presented a broadcast on Wednesday that shared new details about their upcoming Yakuza prequel, Stranger than Heaven. Since the broadcast aired, RGG Studio has come under fire for its bizarre choice to use the likeness of famous film actor Bunta Sugawara, who passed away in 2014. In a press release for the upcoming game, Sega shared the following statement: “In STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, the late and legendary actor Bunta Sugawara appears.
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Lords Of The Fallen 2 Studio Paid A Gaming YouTuber To Promote Its Boring Bikini Armor Original

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By Bee Wertheimer Verified, Carolyn Petit Verified
| Kotaku Verified
In her song “PROFIT,” Doechii says, “They don’t make statues of critics, they don’t make statues of fans.” Doechii didn’t win a Grammy by catering to the whims of her label or her followers—a recurring theme throughout the album Alligator Bites Never Heal is Doechii’s commitment to her artistic pursuit, despite the fluctuating support of the people around her. Doechii knows that you can’t please everybody, and attempting to do so will only hold you back from making great art.
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