Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

OpinionCommentary

Overwatch 2 Wants To Do Anything But Tell Its Damn Story (Oh Look: Star Wars-Inspired Outfits!)

These non-canon events are fun, but Starwatch isn’t what I signed up for

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 9, 2023

CulturePokemon

A Year Later, Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Incomplete Story Remains The Series’ Most Compelling

Scarlet and Violet 's DLC is on its way, but the best Pokémon story never got that conclusion

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 8, 2023

CultureNews

PlayStation Shuts Down Concrete Genie Dev Amidst Continued Pivot To Prestige

PixelOpus was working with Sony Pictures Animation on a new project

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 5, 2023

CultureNews

It Sounds Like Overwatch 2 Is Still Trying To Figure Lifeweaver Out

More changes are coming even though the support hero has already been reworked once since his April launch

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 5, 2023

CultureNews

Mortal Kombat Movie Sequel May Have Found Its Johnny Cage

The movie sequel based on the smash-hit video games is set to start shooting in June

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 5, 2023

CultureNews

PSA: Animal Lovers, Brace Yourselves For Guardians Of The Galaxy, Vol. 3

Rocket Raccoon’s backstory is built upon violence against animals, and is not for the faint of heart

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 5, 2023

OpinionCommentary

My Only Goal In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Is To Serve Lewks

From the outset, Cal’s wardrobe is expansive and lets you commit fashion crimes—if you’re into that kind of thing

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 4, 2023

OpinionImpressions

Life Is Strange Dev’s Next Game Is Like Inside Out, But Sexy

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie personifies emotions but dehumanizes people

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 4, 2023

CultureNews

Blanka’s Street Fighter 6 Intro Is Extra AF

The electricity-wielding beast knows how to make an entrance

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 3, 2023

CultureNews

Fans Are Embracing Cal’s Mullet In Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Where was Mr. Cal Kestis during Janu—err, Order 66?

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 3, 2023

CultureNews

The Online Pokémon Trading Card Game Apocalypse Is Coming In June

If you’ve been holding off on switching to Pokémon Trading Card Game Live , you won’t have a choice next month

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 3, 2023

The Bests

10 Of The Best Ways Games Put Dirty Cheaters In Their Place

From disabling their weapons to blowing up hacked items, sometimes developers get creative

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 2, 2023

CulturePokemon

When A Beloved Pet Dies, Sometimes Pokémon Lets Us Immortalize Them

‘Oh, you're my best friend in a world we must defend’

By Kenneth Shepard Published May 1, 2023