Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

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Upcoming Horror Game Shows What’s Driving Big Releases Away From Physical Copies

The Alan Wake II devs talk about why the game won’t launch in stores, and it could be a trend

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 26, 2023

Tips & Guides

This Diablo IV Quest Rewards You With Great Loot And A Heartfelt Story

The Question of Self quest discusses mental health and the healing process

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 23, 2023

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Controversial World Of Warcraft Quest Removed After Fan Backlash

The quest deals with some dark moments in Warcraft history and asks you to ensure they happen

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 23, 2023

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Everything Sega Announced For Sonic The Hedgehog’s 32nd Anniversary

They want me to “keep an eye out” for Shadow, but won’t put him in a game

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 23, 2023

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Final Fantasy XVI’s Cid Is The Game’s Breakout Star

Ralph Ineson’s performance as Final Fantasy XVI ’s iteration of Cid is captivating players

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 23, 2023

The Bests

The Best And Worst Parts Of Every Mainline Final Fantasy

Every Final Fantasy game has something new to love, but also to hate

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 22, 2023

Tips & Guides

Oh No, Diablo IV Will Make You Create A New Character For Every Season

This echoes previous Diablo games, but still stings if you love your original character

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 22, 2023

ReviewsMultiplatform

The New Crash Bandicoot Game Has The Odds Stacked Against It

Crash Team Rumble is fun, but even its best moments aren’t what some fans are looking for

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 21, 2023

OpinionCommentary

This Game Boy Advance SP Was The Star Of The Nintendo Direct

Pikmin 4 is giving a little nod to one of Nintendo's best devices

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 21, 2023

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Tears of the Kingdom Sees New Zelda And Ganondorf Amiibos

Link got his figure at launch, but now the rest of the trio will get theirs this holiday season

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 21, 2023

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Introduce Terrariums, Which Look Like A New Safari Zone

The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk will expand upon the original game’s story

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 21, 2023

Tips & Guides

Should You Play Cyberpunk 2077 Now Or Wait For Phantom Liberty?

The expansion is bringing some sweeping changes, but after all those updates, is it worth just playing Cyberpunk now?

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 20, 2023

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Street Fighter 6’s Lobbies Are Full Of Chaos Freaks, It Rules

The game’s avatar creator lets you create bizarre fighters who get up to hijinks in the lobbies

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 20, 2023

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Get Ready For A 40-Min Nintendo Direct For 2023’s Big Switch Games

The showcase will focus on games coming out in the next six months, like Pikmin 4

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 20, 2023

OpinionCommentary

This Classic Farming Sim Remake Does Right By Its Queer Fans 20 Years Later

By modernizing a classic, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is finally for the gays

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 20, 2023

OpinionImpressions

30 Minutes With That New Persona-Inspired Dating Sim

Eternights is cool in premise, but its opening chapter doesn’t have me looking for a second date

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 19, 2023

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This Pokémon Quest About A Dying Man Still Has Fans Shook Years Later

Pokémon X and Y had a quiet moment that dealt with death in a world that often skirts around it

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 19, 2023

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Diablo IV Fans Won’t Stop Trying To Find The Cow Level That Likely Isn’t There

Players are trying to find a secret level where cows try to murder you, as is Diablo tradition

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 16, 2023

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Diablo IV Fans Think It’s Stingy With XP, So Blizzard Is Promising Changes

After nerfing one of Diablo IV ’s most reliable grinding resources, Blizzard is opening to making changes

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 16, 2023

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This Tears Of The Kingdom Randomizer Is Perfect Chaos

If you want to add a layer of unpredictability to Link’s latest adventure, the randomizer is in early access

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 16, 2023