Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Teases A Wild Collaboration

Is Larian considering bringing BG3 characters to Vampire Survivors ?

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 19, 2024

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Overwatch 2 Devs Fear Story Missions Have Been Canceled

The PvE campaign was pitched as the sequel’s big pillar, now ex-devs tell Kotaku its future is unclear

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 18, 2024

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Sony Reportedly Halts PSVR2 Production As Headsets Fail To Sell

Bloomberg says Sony is stopping production on the VR headset until it clears out existing stock

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 18, 2024

The Bests

21 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Mini-Games, Ranked From Worst To Best

Queen’s Blood isn’t the only side activity fighting for Cloud’s time

Kenneth Shepard & Claire Jackson & Jen Glennon & Moises Taveras & Carolyn Petit Published March 18, 2024

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The Among Us Animated Show’s Cast Is Stacked

Stars from Community , Lord of the Rings , and The Last of Us are going to weed out the imposter

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 15, 2024

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This Hisuian Growlithe Card is Peak Pokémon TCG Storytelling

Hisuian Growlithe and Perrin are the real stars of the Crimson Haze set

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 15, 2024

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Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Devs Respond After Abysmal Launch

Aspyr has put out a statement, but stops short of apologizing or addressing wider issues

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 15, 2024

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You Can Wield Ranni’s Greatsword From Elden Ring IRL, If You’ve Got $500

If you’re willing to shell out half a grand, you can get a real-life Dark Moon Greatsword

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 14, 2024

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20 Video Game TikToks That Prove Why The US Shouldn’t Ban It

From inside jokes to thirst traps, TikTok has a lot to offer video game fans

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 14, 2024

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Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Developer Escapes Embracer’s Clutches

Saber Interactive and some (but not all) of its studios have been sold for $500 million

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 14, 2024

OpinionCommentary

A TikTok Ban Would Be A Tragedy For Gaming Communities

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that could remove the video platform from app stores

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 13, 2024

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What’s Going On With Overwatch 2’s Story Missions?

A small change in the hero shooter’s newest patch has fans concerned

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 13, 2024

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Overwatch 2 Fans Think One Cowboy Bebop Skin Is Goofy As Hell

Cassidy’s Spike Spiegel skin has raised eyebrows about what’s going on upstairs

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 13, 2024

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Best Mini-Game May Get Expansions

Square Enix is considering adding new cards to Queen’s Blood after positive feedback

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 13, 2024

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Toonami Is Holding A Dragon Ball Kai Marathon In Tribute To Akira Toriyama

The tribute comes after the Dragon Ball creator’s passing on March 1

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 12, 2024

The Bests

Every Single-Player Final Fantasy Game, Ranked From Worst To Best

The MMOs are great, but what are the best numbered Final Fantasy games you can play alone?

Kenneth Shepard & Alexandra Hall & Ethan Gach & Claire Jackson & Carolyn Petit Published March 12, 2024

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Early Mario Movie Concept Art Shows Cut Characters That Could Be In The Sequel

Yoshi appears alongside other cut characters Daisy, Toadsworth, and Birdo

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 12, 2024

OpinionCommentary

The New Pokémon Anime Proves Leaving Ash Was The Right Decision

Pokémon Horizons focuses on new heroes, and the first 12 episodes are now on Netflix

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 12, 2024

OpinionKotaku Asks

The Best Mario Games, According To You

What games starring Nintendo’s favorite plumber have stuck with Kotaku readers over the years?

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 11, 2024

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Multiversus, WB’s Smash Clone, Is Coming Back This Spring

The game’s months-long open beta went away last year after fans had been spending money in it

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 11, 2024