Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

CultureNews

Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Have Some Kind Of Relationship System

Rockstar says Jason and Lucia’s romance will have repercussions that ‘cut much deeper’ than those in previous games

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2026

CultureNews

One Of 2025’s Hidden Gems Got A Huge Update And Is Cheaper Than Ever

Battle Suit Aces is worth going back to if you missed it

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2026

OpinionImpressions

Crazy Taxi: World Tour Is Fun Enough, But Some Fans Are Going To Have To Make A Hard Choice

Sega’s revival of the chaotic driving series should be a cause for celebration, but there’s plenty of skepticism in the way

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2026

CultureNews

Xbox Reveals Plan To Save Fans’ Physical Game Collections In A Digital Future: ‘Even As Technology Changes, Your Library Shouldn’t’

This comes as the future of physical games has never been more uncertain

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2026

OpinionImpressions

Mega Man: Dual Override Feels Like Everything You Hope And Fear It Will Be

Capcom’s return to the Blue Bomber isn’t pulling punches

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2026

OpinionImpressions

I’m Not Sure Whatever Point Stranger Than Heaven Is Trying To Prove Is Worth The Headache

The Yakuza prequel’s obtuse control scheme feels at odds with how its fights flow

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2026

OpinionImpressions

After Playing Persona 4 Revival, It’s Nice To Know Some Parts Of The RPG Classic Are Still Timeless

The early sections of the remake still hit like they did in 2008

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2026

OpinionCommentary

This Gamescom Showcase Did A Lot Of Games Dirty

Sorry to anyone who wasn’t Square Enix or CD Projekt Red

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 25, 2026

CultureNews

Everything We Saw At Gamescom Opening Night Live

Final Fantasy VII Revelation and The Witcher 3 DLC headlined the event

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 25, 2026

CulturePokemon

Watch Newly Returning Pokémon Artist Perfectly Explain How To Design A Critter

James Turner is back after leaving Game Freak in 2022

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 25, 2026

CultureNews

Marvel Tōkon Devs Say Botched PC Launch Will Make Regaining Player Trust ‘Extremely Challenging’

The new Marvel fighter has been doing alright on PlayStation, but PC has struggled since beta

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 25, 2026

CultureNews

Game About Finding A Needle In A 5-Million-Piece Haystack Is Either Serene Or Stressful Depending On Who You Ask

The unnamed game will have a Steam page later this week

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 24, 2026

CultureNews

It’s Now Day 4 Without Lifeweaver Overwatch And I’m Starting To Lose Hearing In My Left Eye And Taste In My Right

When will my scientific fugitive return from the war?

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 24, 2026

Ciri appears in a new land wearing a hood.

CultureNews

The Witcher 4 Won’t Be At Gamescom, But Finally Has A 2028 Launch Window

CD Projekt RED gave a small update on the Ciri-led RPG

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 24, 2026

CultureNews

Final Fantasy 7, Witcher 3, And More: Everything To Expect From The Big Gamescom Showcase

Geoff Keighley’s next big showcase promises Final Fantasy, The Witcher, and more

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 24, 2026

CultureNews

Grand Theft Auto 6’s Latest Leak Told Me All I Need To Know

There is one thing that gets me almost as excited as Jason’s abs

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 22, 2026

CulturePokemon

Pokémon’s Battle System May Not Be Turn-Based For Much Longer

Game Freak wants Pokémon Champions to preserve the old style

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 21, 2026

CultureNews

Has Anyone Seen My Son Lifeweaver Overwatch?

Overwatch, please put Lifeweaver back

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 21, 2026

CultureNews

Everything’s Riding On A Marvel Tōkon Redemption Arc After 2026 Becomes A Parade Of Disappointing 2D Fighting Games

The year started off with a lot of promise for fighting games

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 21, 2026

Anime

Cyberpunk Edgerunners’ Second Season Gets A Release Date, And It’s Soon

The long-awaited anime sequel series also got a new trailer

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 21, 2026