Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

OpinionCommentary

The Scott Pilgrim Anime Backlash, Explained

Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off doesn’t adapt the source material, and reactions have been mixed

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 22, 2023

CultureNews

Can The Upcoming Zelda Movie Be Like This Ghibli-Style Ocarina Of Time Animation?

A live-action Zelda movie is coming, but we can still dream of an animated one

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 22, 2023

CultureNews

Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition Will Defy An Exasperating Trend

The studio says it’s making a point to avoid stock scarcity leading into next year

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 21, 2023

OpinionCommentary

I Can’t Miss The Last Of Us If It Won’t Leave

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is the latest example of Sony’s neverending assembly line

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 21, 2023

CultureNews

PlayStation Plus Premium Has Free Trials Of 2023’s Best And Worst Games

Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum join PlayStation’s free trial line-up

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 20, 2023

OpinionCommentary

Crash Team Rumble’s Latest Cameo Makes Me Want A New Spyro Game

The purple dragon hasn’t enjoyed a new game since 2008’s The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 17, 2023

Reviews

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The Kotaku Review

Netflix’s take on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel might not be what some fans want, but it’s what they need

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 17, 2023

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