Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

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Fans React As Angry Birds Seemingly Confirms Gay Bird Is Just An Ally

A well-meaning Pride post has sparked backlash from fans of the queer-coded yellow bird, Chuck

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 11, 2024

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Twitch Star OnlyFans Controversy Is Turning People Away From Homophobia

Fans are learning empathy after a popular streamer was outed for making gay OnlyFans content

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 11, 2024

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BioWare Wants Fans To ‘Discover’ If Dragon Age: The Veilguard Shows Hog

The studio insists the next game in its fantasy series is a ‘mature RPG’

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 10, 2024

CultureOdds and Ends

9 Things You Should Never Say To A Dragon Age Fan

Know what kind of day you're setting yourself up for if you say ‘Anders was right’

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 10, 2024

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Overwatch 2 Fans Are Calling Its Tank-Centric Patch The Worst It’s Ever Had

Some players believe Blizzard’s attempts to buff the tank role are an overcorrection

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 10, 2024

The Bests

The Dragon Age: Origins Companions, Ranked From Worst To Best

Let’s be honest, the MVP of the first Dragon Age is the dog, right?

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 9, 2024

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Here’s Your First Look At Overwatch 2’s Transformers Skins

See Reinhardt, Ramattra, Bastion, and Illari all dressed up like robots in disguise

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 9, 2024

Entertainment

New Set Photos Have Fans Divided On Ellie’s Look In The Last Of Us’ Second Season

Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced were seen shooting season two in British Columbia

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 9, 2024

CultureNews

Overwatch 2 Heroes As Transformers Look Pretty Sick, Actually

Ramattra, Reinhardt, and other heroes are sporting Transformers skins in Overwatch 2 ’s latest event

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 8, 2024

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After Almost 20 Years, Shadow The Hedgehog Fans Have Reason To Be Excited Again

Sega has done Shadow dirty over the years, but Sonic X Shadow Generations is giving fans hope

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 8, 2024

Entertainment

Your First Look At Shadow In The Sonic 3 Movie Is Via A Leaked Popcorn Bucket [Update]

Paramount just give us the trailer, we’re dying out here

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 5, 2024

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Escape From Tarkov Puts Bounties On Cheaters, Rewards Players For Reporting Them

Battlestate Games is enlisting its players’ help to squash its cheating problem

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 5, 2024

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Summer Games Done Quick Gives Us The Best Video Game Moment Of 2024

A dog named Peanut Butter and his owner JSR_ played Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball at the speedrunning event

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 5, 2024

Tips & Guides

The Dos and Don’ts Of Selling Your Friend On Your Favorite Game

Getting people to play a video game you like is a skill not everyone has

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 3, 2024

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Tekken 8 Director Is Tired Of Explaining Game Development To Demanding Fans

I’d attend Katsuhiro Harada’s course on the business of video games

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 3, 2024

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Some Mortal Kombat Fans Worry The Latest Game Is Already Dead, But It Might Be More Complicated

With a low EVO turnout, fans are looking for an explanation as to why MK1 is falling behind

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 2, 2024

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Overwatch 2 Fans Are Sick And Tired Of Pharah

The ‘Pharah Meta’ has players ready to ground the flying hero

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 2, 2024

The Bests

The Dragon Age II Companions, Ranked From Worst To Best

Will Anders explode to the top of our ranking of Kirkwall’s heroes?

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 1, 2024

EntertainmentAction

First Gladiator 2 Pics Show Paul Mescal And Pedro Pascal Duke It Out

These images of the sequel's leading men are a post-Pride gift

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 1, 2024

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Overwatch 2 Devs Agree: Tanks Are Miserable To Play Right Now

Players have been complaining about playing tank for the past few seasons

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 28, 2024