Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

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This Incredible Mega Charizard Card Is About To Set The Pokémon Collecting World On Fire

The Mega Charizard X ex card is coming in the Phantasmal Flames set in November

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 23, 2025

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The Internet Reacts To Trump Claiming Tylenol Causes Autism

The president held a press conference to try to link the painkiller to a condition that predates the brand

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 23, 2025

The main character of Faros kneels on the ground.

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PlayStation Announces Mercifully Short State Of Play For Tomorrow

The 35-minute showcase will include a new look at Housemarque’s Saros

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 23, 2025

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Department Of Homeland Security Uses Pokémon Song To Promote Kidnapping

The video includes mock-ups of Pokémon cards using people’s mugshots as the art

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 23, 2025

An ornament of Woody and Bo Peep doing stuff that isn't in the Bible.

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Someone Please Stop This Flood Of Horrifying ‘Sexy’ AI Christmas Ornament Ads On TikTok

A site called Homacus is promoting ‘naughty’ couples ornaments featuring characters like Mickey Mouse

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 22, 2025

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Nobody Told Me One Of The Biggest Games On The Planet Is Super Horny

Love and Deepspace is played by millions of people around the world

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 22, 2025

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More Marvel And Star Wars Stars Slam Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Amid Boycott Calls

The actors behind Luke Skywalker, the Hulk, and Mr. Fantastic have all voiced support for the late-night host

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 22, 2025

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Microsoft Reveals The First $800 Xbox With Another Round Of Price Hikes

Microsoft cites ‘changes in the macroeconomic environment’ for the decision

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 19, 2025

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OpinionCommentary

Sonic Characters Are Excellent At Talking Trash In Crossworlds

Races kick off with a quick rap battle in Sega's new kart racer

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 19, 2025

Aunt May stands next to Spider-Man on stage.

Entertainment

MCU Actors Call For Disney Boycott Following Jimmy Kimmel Fiasco

ABC has pulled the talk show off the air after a monologue regarding the death of Charlie Kirk

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 19, 2025

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Blizzard Denies AI Art Accusations After Fans Speculate About Overwatch 2 Sprays

The sprays promoting the game’s Esports organization feature Wuyang, Venture, and Juno

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 19, 2025

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Dead By Daylight Devs Say The Game Won’t Use AI Assets After GenAI Job Listing Appears Online

Behaviour says the job is for AI research and workflow implementation

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 18, 2025

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Sony Accused Of Claiming A ‘Monopoly On Genre Conventions’ In Horizon Knock-Off Lawsuit

Light of Motiram publisher argues that the game looks like a ton of open-world games, not just Horizon

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 18, 2025

Shadow extends a hand out in front of him.

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Sonic Racing Crossworlds Still Manages To Be A Great Kart Racer In The Face Of Crossover Slop

The crossover racer has a ton of good ideas that shine through when it focuses on Sonic and his friends

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 18, 2025

OpinionCommentary

The Mass Effect Show Should Do Something Other Than Rehash The Past

Some character descriptions for Amazon’s casting calls are sparking speculation that the show may follow Commander Shepard

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 17, 2025

Huntr/x stands back to back as a group of demons pounce above them.

Entertainment

KPop Demon Hunters Is Getting A Short Film, And It Might Be Coming Pretty Soon

The MPA has rated Debut: A KPop Demon Hunters Story

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 17, 2025

Charlie Kirk debating in a Jubilee video

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Bandai Namco Condemns Mockups Of Gunpla Models Of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

The company put out a statement against ‘AI-generated images circulating online’

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 17, 2025

The Saja Boys pose at the end of a performance

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A KPop Demon Hunters Writer Reportedly Said That ChatGPT Helped Write A Song, But It’s Not That Simple

Vince spoke at an OpenAI event about the future of AI and K-pop

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 16, 2025

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Overwatch 2 Fans Mourn The Persona 5 Skins They Didn’t Get

Growing accusations of favoritism color every new Overwatch 2 collaboration and season

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 16, 2025

Entertainment

Against All Odds, The New Office Spin-Off Is Good

Despite some lackluster trailers, The Paper manages to pull its workplace mockumentary off in the end

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 15, 2025