Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

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The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode Two Recap: When Wolves Attack

An infected horde is only one of the many dangers Joel and Ellie are facing in this episode

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 20, 2025

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Marvel Rivals’ Latest Portal Exploit Is In Dire Need Of A Quick Patch

This Doctor Strange and Jeff the Land Shark combo is diabolical

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 18, 2025

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Kingdom Hearts Fans Are Feasting On Crumbs After Disney Referenced The Series In A Small Way

It seems like Goofy’s son Max is a fan of his dad’s multiverse adventure

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 18, 2025

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New Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Reveals The Silver Surfer

Julia Garner stars as a female version of the iconic villain

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 17, 2025

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8 Things We Learned From The Mario Kart World Direct

The Switch 2 kart racer is adding a ton of new ways to play

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 17, 2025

Entertainment

Abby Called Joel ‘Handsome’ In The Last Of Us, And The Internet Agreed

One of the most unserious lines from the season two premiere has taken on a life of its own

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 16, 2025

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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage: The Kotaku Review

The Life Is Strange team’s latest supernatural teen drama probably didn’t need to be two parts, but its conclusion was worth the wait

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 16, 2025

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MrBeast Fans Demand Refunds After ‘Horrible’ Las Vegas Event

The YouTuber says his team is reaching out to attendees for a studio tour as a make-good

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 16, 2025

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Fans Are Worried The Last Of Us May Have Skipped The Game’s Most Important Scene

The first episode of season two is changing things up, and fans have questions

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 15, 2025

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Baldur’s Gate 3’s Final Patch Sends The RPG Off With A Bang

The eighth big update brings crossplay, photo mode, new subclasses, and more

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 15, 2025

Entertainment

HBO’s The Last Of Us Got One Of The Game’s Best Scenes Early And Nailed It

Dina and Ellie’s dance to 'Crooked Still' is still excellent in live action

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 14, 2025

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The Mass Effect And Dragon Age Teams ‘Didn’t Get Along,’ According To Ex-BioWare Dev

Dragon Age writer David Gaider has opened up about his final years at the studio

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 14, 2025

Entertainment

The Last Of Us Season Two, Episode One Recap: Everybody Hates Joel

It’s been five years since Joel and Ellie returned to Jackson, and a lot has changed between them

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 13, 2025

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The Last Of Us, Season 2: The Kotaku Review

HBO’s live-action show seems scared to go where The Last of Us Part II boldly went

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 7, 2025

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Marvel Rivals Fans Are Having Trouble Telling All Of The Blondes Apart

Fans of the hero shooter were already having trouble distinguishing Invisible Woman and Dagger, and now, Emma Frost joins the roster

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 4, 2025

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People Are Finally Going Hands-On With Switch 2 And Here’s What They’re Saying: ‘Safe But Substantial’

Nintendo’s new console is two months away, and the first previews are optimistic

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 3, 2025

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Netflix’s Devil May Cry: The Kotaku Review

Dante’s animated reboot is an injection of violent ‘00s camp

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 3, 2025

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Switch 2 Pre-Order Rules Are Some BS: Here’s How They Work [Update]

Nintendo is trying to stop scalpers from pre-ordering the Switch 2, but is leaving a lot of fans out in the cold

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 2, 2025

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It Wasn’t Just You, Nintendo’s Big Switch 2 Stream Was Completely Messed Up For A Minute

Nintendo's showcase was subject to some odd technical trouble during big announcements

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 2, 2025

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FromSoftware’s Next Game Is A Switch 2 Exclusive

The Duskbloods is a new game from the Elden Ring developer, set to launch in 2026

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 2, 2025