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The decline of Kotaku is not an isolated incident. Just months ago, the Australian branch of Kotaku shut down completely, signaling a broader contraction within the gaming journalism industry. The ongoing layoffs and financial struggles reflect a move away from traditional media models toward more fragmented, platform-based content consumption. Fans and critics alike see this as part of a larger decline, where tired paradigms and controversial politics threaten the sustainability of major outlets.