Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

CultureNews

Why Blizzard Says It’s Been Making Overwatch Heroes Hotter

Blizzard says that it’s hoping for more character diversity moving forward

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

OpinionCommentary

While You Weren’t Watching, Overwatch Put Its Crown Back On

After years of stumbles and shakeups, Blizzard’s hero shooter is the best it's been in a long time

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

There’s Still Hope For One Of Overwatch’s Most Requested Heroes

Mama Hong is a decade-old concept art that Overwatch fans can’t let go

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

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CultureNews

Here’s Why Some Overwatch Heroes Get More Skins Than Others

Blizzard knows the Lúcio fans are starving and is hoping to do better by neglected heroes in 2026

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

Did Overwatch Just Kill Off A Hero?

The hero shooter is bringing story back in a big way, and it kicked off the season with a major shake-up

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

Overwatch Is Starting A New Story, But What About The One From Its Cancelled Campaign?

The hero shooter is bringing story back in a big way, but that does mean the one it left behind is staying dead, for now

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

Overwatch 2 Drops The 2, Is Just Overwatch Again

The change comes as Blizzard is rethinking how it handles story in the hero shooter

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

Everything Blizzard Announced For Overwatch’s Biggest Update Ever

The hero shooter is dropping the 2 from its name, but adding a lot more

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

Prince Of Persia Creator Reacts To The Canceled Sands Of Time Remake: ‘Having A Project Killed Is A Brutal Experience’

Jordan Mechner says news like this makes him glad he’s not in game dev anymore

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

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Entertainment

KPop Demon Hunters Lego Sets Are Coming, Starting With Everyone’s Favorite Pot-Tipping Demon Cat

Derpy will lead the movie’s Lego sets this summer

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

There’s A New Nintendo Direct Just In Time For Switch 2’s Momentum To Snowball

It's a partner showcase, so don't expect details on the next Mario or Zelda game

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CulturePokemon

Ultra Beasts Look Like Rejected Pokémon Because That’s Exactly What They Are

Yusuke Omura designed the Ultra Beasts based on designs rejected by Ken Sugimori

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 4, 2026

CultureNews

Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins

The ‘HOTTOGO’ singer is finally headlining Fortnite Festival

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026

CultureNews

Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Getting More Magic Cards And They Look Amazing

Gale and Shadowheart are the stars of the latest Secret Lair drop

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026

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CultureNews

Yu-Gi-Oh Could Be Lego’s Next Big Anime Crossover

The contest-winning design will be made into an official Lego set

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026

CultureNewsIRL

Olympic Skater’s Minions Routine Is So Good The Internet Bullies Universal To Let Him Use The Music

Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté’s Minions routine was nearly intercepted due to a copyright dispute

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026

CultureNews

AI-Generated Podcasts Starring Characters Like God Of War’s Kratos Might Be Sony’s Worst Patent Ever

The podcast would give you updates on games you’re playing in the simulated voices of your favorite characters

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 3, 2026

CultureNews

Someone Beat Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Without Getting Hit

Sandfall Interactive’s punishing dodge and parry windows are brutal, but you can master them

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 2, 2026

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Entertainment

Stranger Things Animated Series Trailer Tries To Wash Away The Bitter Aftertaste Of The Finale

Tales from ‘85 takes place between the second and third seasons

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 2, 2026

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Magneto Is Out Here Spoiling Avengers: Doomsday: ‘I Probably Shouldn’t Have Said That’

Ian McKellen let details about a scene from the movie slip in an interview

By Kenneth Shepard Published February 2, 2026