Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

CultureNews

PlayStation Portal Sells Out In Two Days As Resellers Swoop In

The PlayStation 5 handheld streaming device typically costs $200

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 17, 2023

Tips & Guides

12 Things To Know Before Starting Persona 5 Tactica

The latest spin-off shakes up the series’ turn-based rules, so even veterans will have to make adjustments

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 17, 2023

CultureNews

Baldur’s Gate 3’s New Deluxe Edition Is A Steal For The Price

The game’s strangely affordable new Deluxe Edition will ship early next year

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 16, 2023

CultureNews

Overwatch 2 Is Buffing Mauga To Be As Strong As He Looks

Blizzard is taking feedback from the BlizzCon test phase to buff the massive new tank hero

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 16, 2023

The BestsGift Guides

Kotaku‘s Best Gifts Of 2023 For Nintendo Fans

From the big games like Zelda to Switch accessories and merchandise, there’s something for the Nintendo fan in your life

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 16, 2023

CultureNews

Former Mass Effect Lead Forms New Studio To Make Narrative-Focused Games

Mac Walters is a longtime BioWare veteran who left the studio earlier this year

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 16, 2023

CultureNews

I Would Die For Psyduck In The Netflix Pokémon Show

Pokémon Concierge is all about a girl and her Psyduck trying to chill

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 15, 2023

OpinionCommentary

Persona 5 Tactica Tries To Make Up For The Series’ Homophobia

One scene in the new spin-off addresses one of the series’ longstanding issues

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 14, 2023

CultureNews

YouTube Now Requires Creators To Label AI Content

The video hosting site is trying to combat misinformation and deepfakes

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 14, 2023

ReviewsMultiplatform

Persona 5 Tactica: The Kotaku Review

The Phantom Thieves’ latest is a clever spin on the original’s battles, both internal and external

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 14, 2023

CultureNews

Roadhog’s Overwatch 2 Rework Has Me Skeptical

The tank hero is getting a new ability called Pig Pen

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 13, 2023

CultureNews

Modern Warfare III Is Currently The Worst-Reviewed Call of Duty Ever

Sledgehammer’s latest entry in the shooter series is scoring below its predecessors by a larger margin

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 13, 2023

CulturePokemon

An Ode To Raichu, The Best Pokémon Who Can’t Get Any Respect

Pikachu’s evolution has always gotten the short end of the stick

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 13, 2023

CultureNews

The Voice Of FFXVI‘s Protagonist Stans His Favorite Final Fantasy During Acceptance Speech

“ Final Fantasy VIII is my favorite Final Fantasy . Stop asking me that question”

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 10, 2023

CultureNews

Finally, A Halo Infinite Mod For People Who Can’t Aim

A Forge community member is turning Halo into the tactical RPG you’ve always wanted

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 10, 2023

CultureNews

Family Is Suing Makers Of Fortnite, Call Of Duty For Fostering Addiction

The Arkansas family cites ‘predatory’ design and monetization at the heart of their case

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 9, 2023

OpinionVG Chat

Mass Effect’s N7 Day Teasers Say A Lot With Very Little

Kotaku ’s Mass Effect nerds decompress after N7 Day’s teasers

Kenneth Shepard & Isaiah Colbert & Alyssa Mercante Published November 8, 2023

CultureNews

Genshin Impact‘s Viral Dance Meme Is Peak Gaming Tiktok

“Pass me the aux cord, I’m gonna play the ‘Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale’”

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 8, 2023

ReviewsPC

You Need To Play This Brilliant New Time-Loop Horror Game

Slay the Princess ’ horrific time loop masks a deeper, philosophical truth

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 7, 2023

CultureNews

New Mass Effect Teasers Finally Confirm What We’ve All Been Guessing [Update]

It sounds like Liara is off to help the Andromeda Initiative

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 7, 2023