Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

Tips & Guides

How To Get More Out Of Your $200 PS5 DualSense Edge Controller

If you just splashed out bigtime for Sony’s most expensive controller, here’s how to make the most of it

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 30, 2023

OpinionCommentary

HBO’s The Last Of Us Reclaims The Queerness Its World Forgot

Bill and Frank’s story in the TV show isn’t just about survival, it’s about living

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 30, 2023

CultureNews

Amazon’s Tomb Raider Show Reportedly Being Written By Fleabag Creator

Phoebe Waller-Bridge will pen the script for Lara Croft’s next adaptation

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 27, 2023

OpinionImpressions

This Surprise New Game Pass Gem Feels Like Moshing Through A Battlefield

Tango Gameworks’ new release Hi-Fi Rush has music flowing through its veins

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 27, 2023

CultureNews

HBO Greenlights The Last Of Us Season Two

The TV adaptation of Joel and Ellie's story has been picked up for a second season after just two episodes

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 27, 2023

CultureFeature

PlayStation 5: What To Expect From Sony’s Console In 2023

Spider-Man 2 and PlayStation VR2 are exciting, but much of Sony’s 2023 is a mystery

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 26, 2023

Tips & Guides

The Best Ways To Keep Your Overwatch 2 Healer Alive, As Told By Tired Mercy Mains

Here’s a few tips on how to better push the payload from the people who play Overwatch 2 ’s angelic, healing scapegoat

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 25, 2023

ReviewsPlayStation

The PS5’s Luxe New Controller Might Be A Game Changer (If You Can Afford It)

I like the modular PS5 controller’s perks the more I use it

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 23, 2023

OpinionCommentary

HBO’s The Last Of Us Does Tess Dirty

Where in the PlayStation games she was a confident, dynamic character, HBO makes Tess an example

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 23, 2023

CultureNews

With The Last Of Us, Pedro Pascal Becomes The Internet’s Daddy

The Mandalorian actor continues the trend of taking up fatherhood roles with HBO's video game adaptation

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 20, 2023

CultureNews

The Last Of Us’ Original Co-Director Unhappy Over HBO Show Credits Snub

Bruce Straley left Naughty Dog in 2017 after the launch of Uncharted 4

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 19, 2023

CultureNews

Keke Palmer Is Playing The Sims On Instagram, And It’s Pure Drama

The Nope star has fans asking her to start a Twitch channel

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 19, 2023

CultureNews

Pro Overwatch Teams Reportedly Want Legal Fight Against Activision Over Money

The Overwatch League has struggled to find profitability in its six years

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 19, 2023

Tips & Guides

The Pokémon Tier List Everyone Is Waiting On For Scarlet And Violet

Paradox Pokémon are giving some legendaries a run for their money

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 18, 2023

CultureNews

It’s Taken 16 Years For Us To Realize Mass Effect’s Intro Is Literally Top Gun

Casey Hudson says he’s been waiting over a decade for someone to notice

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 18, 2023

CultureNews

The Official Pokémon TikTok Accidentally Let Pikachu Say ‘Fuck’

Pikachu said ‘if you’re fucking happy and you motherfucking know it clap your motherfucking hands’

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 13, 2023

CultureNews

NetEase Dissolves Team That Maintained Blizzard Games In China

The Shanghai-based team has been laid off or reassigned after the 14-year partnership

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 13, 2023

Tips & Guides

14 Things Every New PS5 Owner Should Try Or Consider

If you’re buying a PS5 in 2023, here are some settings and services to look into right out of the box

Kenneth Shepard and Ari Notis Published January 11, 2023

CultureNews

Overwatch Drags Ramattra Into Its Sinful Obsession With Feet

The Overwatch Twitter said, 'damn, he got a staff, and he got feet'

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 10, 2023

The Bests

31 Of The Biggest Games Coming In 2023

From new entries in Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed to new series altogether, 2023 has something for everyone

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 10, 2023