Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

EntertainmentHorror

The New Quiet Place Movie Deleted One One Of Its Best Scenes

A Quiet Place: Day One 's absent footage had big implications for Joseph Quinn’s character

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 1, 2024

OpinionImpressions

Marvel Rivals Feels Like Overwatch Without All The Baggage

NetEase’s Marvel take on the hero shooter harkens to Overwatch ’s better, less-refined days

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 1, 2024

ReviewsMultiplatform

This Innovative Puzzle RPG Might Be A Perfect Video Game

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure effortlessly blends genres into a deeply satisfying puzzle game

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 22, 2024

The Bests

The X-Men Films, Ranked From Worst To Best (Now With Deadpool & Wolverine)

‘If you can’t handle me at my Apocalypse, you don’t deserve me at my Logan’ - Deadpool, probably

Kenneth Shepard & John Walker & Ethan Gach Published July 16, 2024

CultureNews

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Next Patch Adds Something New For Nearly Every Party Member

Larian is accepting requests to join its closed beta to test out modding tools before the patch launches in September

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 16, 2024

CultureNews

Genshin Impact’s Latest Controversy Has Gotten So Big Its Voice Actors Are Weighing In

Fans are calling for Hoyoverse to update ‘whitewashed’ versions of African and Latin American-inspired characters

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 15, 2024

CultureNews

Looks Like Link Is Playable In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom After All

The upcoming Switch game will star the titular Princess Zelda

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 15, 2024

CultureNews

Katy Perry, Stop, You’re Embarrassing Pikachu

The ‘Teenage Dream’ singer is trying to make her comeback and it’s got us thinking of better days

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 12, 2024

CultureNews

These Transformers Didn’t Make The Cut For Blizzard’s Overwatch 2 Crossover

Pharah, Lúcio, and Wrecking Ball were also considered

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 12, 2024

EntertainmentSuperhero

First Captain America: Brave New World Trailer Teases Red Hulk

‘You may be Captain America, but you’re not Steve Rogers.’

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 12, 2024

CultureNews

This Pokémon Streamer Has A Comeback Story For The Ages

After a brutal fumbling of two shiny Treeckos on stream, Aelfgar managed to find one again the next day

By Kenneth Shepard Published July 11, 2024

CultureNews

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

CultureNews

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

CultureNews

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

CultureNews

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

CultureNews

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