Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

Entertainment

The First Sonic Movie Is Now On Netflix And Way Better Than You Think

Now’s the time to get caught up on Sonic’s live-action adventures

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 3, 2024

Entertainment

Shadow, Amy’s Absence, And More The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About From The Sonic 3 Trailer

How are folks feeling about Keanu Reeves as Shadow, Maria’s appearance, and Amy and Rouge’s being left out?

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 30, 2024

CultureNews

Dustborn Developers Condemn ‘Tidal Wave Of Hate And Abuse’ Directed At The Team

The choice-based adventure has been the latest game targeted by culture war nonsense

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 30, 2024

ReviewsMultiplatform

Dustborn: The Kotaku Review

This overly ambitious adventure game’s heart is in the right place

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 29, 2024

Tips & Guides

Gaze Upon The Majesty That Is The Mass Effect Board Game

The four-player tabletop game is available for pre-order now

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 29, 2024

Entertainment

A Scene In The Sonic 3 Trailer Already Has Fans Theorizing About Sonic 4

The live-action movie’s first trailer has one scene fans think is a hint for the future

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 28, 2024

OpinionImpressions

6 Cool Moments From Four Hours Of Metaphor: ReFantazio

The next game from the Persona team has plenty of compelling threads to follow

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 28, 2024

OpinionImpressions

Four Hours With Metaphor: ReFantazio: A Promising Game That Atlus Should Let Speak For Itself

The newest game from the minds behind Persona has a lot to say about the futility of using fantasy as escapism

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 28, 2024

Entertainment

18 Takeaways From The First Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer

Shadow is a foe too powerful for Sonic to face alone, so he’ll need some help from his archnemesis

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 27, 2024

CultureNews

Behold Shadow The Hedgehog In The First Sonic 3 Trailer

Keanu Reeves stars as Sonic’s long-time rival in the third live-action movie

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 27, 2024

Entertainment

Looks Like We’re Finally Getting A Sonic 3 Movie Trailer This Week

After months of speculation and fan outcry, Paramount is blowing the lid off the next live-action Sonic movie

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2024

OpinionCommentary

15 Years Ago, Batman: Arkham Asylum Changed Superhero Games Forever

Batman: Arkham Asylum and its sequels are on sale for an incredible price during the first game’s anniversary

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2024

Tips & Guides

14 Things We Noticed In Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Combat Showcase

BioWare showed off the Warrior class, but it also gave us a better understanding of the RPG’s action mechanics

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 24, 2024

CultureNews

Here’s Your Best Look At Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Action Combat Yet

BioWare’s latest trailer showcases the Warrior class and feels like it draws a lot from Mass Effect

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 24, 2024

Tips & Guides

Diablo IV Is Cheap Ahead Of Vessel Of Hatred, And You Can Try It For Free If You Hurry

For the next few days, Blizzard’s RPG is free to start on Steam

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 23, 2024

OpinionImpressions

Dustborn Has A Great Story To Tell When Bad Combat’s Not Getting In The Way

Red Thread Games has a good Telltale-like on its hands, it doesn’t need mediocre combat

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 23, 2024

Tips & Guides

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Finally Telling Us More About Its Companions In A Cool Way

The Vows & Vengeance podcast series will spotlight all seven Veilguard companions

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 23, 2024

OpinionImpressions

Hands-On: Marvel Rivals Does Right By Captain America And Winter Soldier

Marvel’s hero shooter is still drawing from obvious inspiration, but Steve and Bucky are fun

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 22, 2024

Tips & Guides

This Classic Lara Croft Tomb Raider Statue Looks Great And Is Just 90 Bucks

The figure lets you give the video game icon different weapon loadouts from her classic and modern games

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 22, 2024

Tips & Guides

New Overwatch 2 Patch Makes It Easier To Kill Some Of Its Peskiest Heroes

Sombra, Mercy, and other mobile heroes are getting a little bit weaker

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 21, 2024