Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

Entertainment

The Last Of Us Fans Celebrate The (Temporary) Return Of Their TV Peepaw Next Week

This week’s episode ended with a ‘hey, kiddo’ heard ‘round the world

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 12, 2025

Entertainment

Why Last Of Us Fans Are Freaking Out About Pearl Jam This Week

The show hasn’t explained why Ellie is singing a song she shouldn’t know

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 12, 2025

Entertainment

The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode Five Recap: Seeing Red

As Ellie finally reaches her first target on her revenge tour, her mask finally starts to slip

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 11, 2025

OpinionImpressions

One Surprising Switch 2 Launch Game Sold Me On The Mouse Controls

The Bravely Default remaster is a shockingly good showcase for the Switch 2’s mouse controls

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 9, 2025

CultureNews

Overwatch 2’s Street Fighter Collaboration Would Be Cool If The Game Wasn’t Becoming Fortnite

Blizzard has leaned so heavily on crossovers that Overwatch 2 ’s world feels underutilized

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 9, 2025

CultureNews

Grand Theft Auto 6’s Jason Is Gaymers’ Latest Sex Symbol

Rockstar’s latest open-world crime drama truly has something for everyone

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 8, 2025

CultureNews

Ex-BioWare Lead Says The Dragon Age Team Didn’t Feel Supported During Veilguard Development

Mark Darrah explains how EA ‘starved’ the project of resources to focus on the ill-fated Anthem

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 7, 2025

CultureNews

Switch 2 Will Launch With Almost Twice As Many Profile Icons, Including Every Pokémon Starter

Now you won’t have to wait for a limited-time offer to have your favorite pocket monster as your profile picture

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 6, 2025

Entertainment

After One Weekend, Marvel Is Spoiling Thunderbolts* As A Bit

The latest MCU movie’s big twist is now being broadcast on billboards

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 6, 2025

Entertainment

Is The Last Of Us Skipping One Of The Game’s Most Tragic Deaths?

Fans think the show might have changed at least one character’s fate

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 5, 2025

Entertainment

The Last Of Us Fans Are Divided On The Show’s Ellie And Dina Romance

Sure, the show's version of the romance is wholesome, but the changes it makes are frustrating long-time game fans

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 5, 2025

Entertainment

The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode Four Recap: U-Haul Lesbian Road Trip

Dina and Ellie’s first day in Seattle puts the two’s relationship in focus

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 4, 2025

CultureNews

Someone Made Marvel Rivals In Overwatch 2, And It Kinda Rules

No one commits to the bit like an Overwatch workshop user

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 1, 2025

CultureNews

Overwatch 2 Fans Have Thrown Sombra In Jail

Now that the shooter has bans, long-time players are getting payback against bothersome heroes

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 1, 2025

OpinionCommentary

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Ending Is Meaningfully Messy

Sandfall Interactive’s grief-driven RPG has a lot to say, but does it stick the landing?

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 29, 2025

ReviewsMultiplatform

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: The Kotaku Review

Sandfall Interactive’s debut RPG signals a hopefully bright future for the studio

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 28, 2025

Entertainment

Did You Catch The Change In The Last Of Us’ Opening Credits This Week?

HBO has tweaked the title sequence to reflect recent developments in the second season

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 28, 2025

Entertainment

The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode Three Recap: On The Road Again

Ellie and Dina head to Seattle in search of Abby, but they’ll find a lot more than they bargained for

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 27, 2025

CultureNews

Pokémon Is About To Make So Much Money On Life-Sized Eeveelution Plushies

The ‘Year of Eevee’ continues with nine live-sized plushies for each evolution

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 25, 2025

CultureNews

Marvel Rivals Support Players Are Going On Strike

Strategist players are tired of disrespect, so they’re queuing for damage and tank instead

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 24, 2025