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We head into the darkness without a map. It works out great!

What's up, Kotaku? Welcome to the latest installment of Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only dating advice column that knows how to help you max out your social links with the Major Arcana of your dreams. Read more...

Nowhere in this video did I see a single Portillo's location. Truly, this is a place of dystopic nightmare.

Cats are sneaky creatures — anarchists that live in the dark, prowl in the shadows and use theatricality and deception to get their way. Sound familiar? Read more...

Lock up your Playstation 4 copy of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector's Edition, which includes physical and in-game extras before they're all gone. They will be gone. [Amazon] Read more...

Ashen Rift isn't about surviving a mysterious apocalypse. It's about what the hell you do with yourself ten years after you've survived.Read more...

This is something someone might possibly want, I guess.

The new Zelda-themed Sonic Lost World DLC is the main event this week on the eShop.

The 11th Annual Games for Change Festival kicks off in New York on April 22, shining a spotlight on video games and developers pushing the medium not just as quality entertainment or educational tools but as venues for social justice. On Tuesday the organization announced its finalists for the Games for Change awards, honoring eight games for their gameplay, innovation, and their impact in highlighting specific issues from underage drinking to the dangers faced by migrants crossing the US-Mexico border. At least two nominees were amongst Joystiq's favorite games of 2013.

Vinny and Brad join Jeff on his caprine quest to vacate various puzzle places.

Well, this certainly does strike a different tone than that last video.

Cut the Rope developer ZeptoLab is seeking to block Candy Crush Saga creator King from trademarking the word "candy" in Europe.

Take a seat for part two of our best gaming desk chair voting. We had you nominate your favorite chairs, and now it's time to select a winner from your five nominees. Read more...

Today's selection of articles from Kotaku's reader-run community: Witch Craft Works: The Ani-TAY Review • DSB: The Titanfall Blues • Public gets input on how to make Monopoly even worse • All the World's a Stage, and the World is Square • Dex's Review: Log HorizonRead more...

The Legend of Zelda, Secret of Mana, and others are a huge part of what the team behind the ridiculously good looking (and playing!) Hyper Light Drifter is aiming for.

If you've ever wanted to make C-3PO part of an elite strike force, now's your chance. Read more...

Brad and Vinny sneak, shoot, and shank with all the colors of the wind. Well, ONE color, at least.

When not busy with Hearthstone , Blizzard's character artist Tyson Murphy has some brilliant fan pieces in his pocket. He recently breathed new life into classic Disney movie stills. Here's his refreshed scene from 101 Dalmatians above, and its original pair below.Read more...

As if Japanese arcades didn't have enough hassles on their plate already.Read more...

Usually, covers of The Diary of Anne Frank feature black and white photos of its author, Anne Frank. Or, you might see tasteful illustrations. You don't usually see photos like this!Read more...

I've read a lot of fantastic fictional manga over my life, and few have I ever wished would actually come true more than this one.Read more...

What did Ryu do? Why is he grovelling? Because of a new series of collectible figurines.Read more...

In Japan, popstars and celebrities aren't the only ones with handshaking events: Otters have them, too. Read more...

China's pollution is bad. It's a huge problem. The air quality in Beijing has even been compared to a nuclear winter. But how does that compare to where you live?Read more...

King Digital Entertainment has suffered an extremely difficult debut on the stockmarket.

The irony is enough to choke on. Senator Leland Yee, long an outspoken critic of violent video games, isn't just facing bribery charges. He's also been accused of helping broker marijuana sales and of involving the mafia in an international arms deal.Read more...

Jason Pickthall is a concept artist who has done work for companies like Activision Blizzard, Nintendo, Microsoft, Rebellion, Konami and the BBC.Read more...