Kenneth Shepard

Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Windows (Steam Deck OK)Current goal: Make it to the next “island”Everyone’s favorite orange marsupial recently had a big sale on Steam. Having already played the very good, and very…

IC FilmsAs a kid, I loved social deduction games like Mafia and Heads Up Seven Up. I think I learned pretty early in life that I not only liked being able to read people, but really thrived at it. To give you an idea, I played a Jackbox…

Image: HadoqueSometimes it is when we are in the deepest depths of despair that a light shines through to give us renewed hope. This may be how fans of the Metroidvania genre are feeling as five years have come and gone since we first heard…

Image: 343 Industries / Bungie / Bethesda / Xbox Game Studios / Square Enix / PlatinumGames / Kotaku / santiago1012 (Shutterstock)In a video game, you’re only as good as your weapon. Try getting through Elden Ring’s hardest boss battle…

Image: PocketpairPlay it on: Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV)Current goal: Diminish my empathy for these creatures as I pummel themIt’s my job to keep up with popular games the kids are playing, learn about them, and share what…

We’re halfway into the first month of 2024, so it’s time to take a look at what’s around the corner for the Game Pass library. February sees some RPG and roguelite goodness hit the service, but sadly Hitman World of Assassination leaves…

Screenshot: SANDLOT / KotakuPlay it on: PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Windows (Steam Deck YMMV)Current goal: Pay more attention to weapon statsEarth Defense Force 4.1 is one hell of a good time. A dear friend gifted me a copy and we’ve been…

Image: AtlusWe’re halfway through January—where is the time going?—and Microsoft has revealed the rest of the games you can download this month with your Xbox Game Pass subscription. The crop is good, featuring a dungeon-crawling RPG, a…

After announcing it in late December 2023, Italian luxury fashion house Fendi has dropped its three-way collaboration with Japanese streetwear icon Hiroshi Fujiwara and The Pokémon Company (TPC). The crossover is expensive as hell, but…

Image: Ubisoft, Atlus, Rockstar Games, Mundfish / Shedworks / Nintendo / Claire Jackson / Kotaku, Screenshot: Remedy Games / KotakuIf you’re stuck on a tricky boss fight or a challenging puzzle, or just want to make the most of your time…