Kenneth Shepard, Author at Kotaku

Huntr/x holds their weapons at something off-screen.

Entertainment

The Cultural Takeover Of KPop Demon Hunters, Two Months Later

Sony and Netflix’s animated musical has surpassed every expectation, but will the film industry learn from it?

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 2, 2025

Huntr/x wagging their fingers at the camera

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KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Is Primed To Become A New Scalping Craze

The album comes with a randomized photocard of one member from its fictional girl group

By Kenneth Shepard Published September 2, 2025

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The Danganronpa And Hundred Line Team Just Delivered Another Rad Mystery Game

Shuten Order’s routes span multiple genres in both mechanics and tone

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 29, 2025

Rumi looks surprised at something behind her next to a giant tiger.

Entertainment

Here’s Why One KPop Demon Hunters Artist Thinks The Movie Is Succeeding Where Pixar Has Failed

Radford Sechrist designed Derpy, Jinu’s demonic tiger and messenger

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 29, 2025

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Every New Mega Evolution Revealed For Pokémon Legends: Z-A So Far

Dragonite, Victreebel, and more old Pokémon are finding new life in the upcoming RPG

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 29, 2025

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Latest Mega Evolution Reveal Could Be A Sports Anime

Mega Hawlucha joins Dragonite and Victreebel as new mega forms in the upcoming RPG

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 28, 2025

Oscar and another guy look at something off-screen.

Entertainment

The New Office Show Keeps Finding New Ways To Make Me Not Want To Watch It

The Paper premieres on Peacock next week, but we haven’t heard a real joke out of it yet

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 27, 2025

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Overwatch 2 Broke The Cowboy

Some players think the hero shooter’s 18th season patch might be its buggiest yet

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 27, 2025

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6 Questions We Need The KPop Demon Hunters Sequel To Answer

Netflix and Sony are reportedly in early talks to bring Huntr/x back for an encore

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 27, 2025

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Clair Obscur Director Hints At Sequel, Says Expedition 33 ‘Is Not The End’

Sandfall Interactive wants Clair Obscur to be a franchise

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 27, 2025

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KPop Demon Hunters Is Officially Netflix’s Most Popular Movie Of All Time

The animated musical has knocked Red Notice from the top spot

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embrace in engagement photo

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The Internet Reacts To Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Engagement

The musician and athlete announced their engagement on Instagram

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2025

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Memorials For A KPop Demon Hunters Character Keep Popping Up At Conventions Around The World

The stan wars are over as both Huntr/x and Saja Boys fans pay tribute to their fallen fave

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2025

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In Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, Sega Does What Nintendon’t

Is the world ready for Sonic to outrun Mario for once?

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 26, 2025

Rumi using her sword against something off-screen.

Entertainment

My KPop Demon Hunters Singalong Crowd Did Not Pass The Vibe Check

The Honmoon is absolutely shredded, torn asunder by demons

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 25, 2025

Lego version of Huntr/x smiling at something off-screen.

Entertainment

This Fanmade KPop Demon Hunters Lego Recreation Is So Good It Could Be Official

Preston Mutanga animated the Lego segment in Across the Spider-Verse

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 22, 2025

Peacemaker looks at something off-screen.

Entertainment

Peacemaker Season 2 Officially Removes Zack Snyder’s Justice League From The DCU

The HBO Max show reshot a scene from the first season’s finale to explain its multiverse shenanigans

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 22, 2025

Snake hides behind a tree without wearing a shirt.

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Solid Snake’s Voice Actor Is Glad To Be Back, But Wishes He Got A Do-Over In Snake Eater Remake

Hayter thinks he’s learned a thing or two about acting in the 20 years since Metal Gear Solid 3

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 22, 2025

The Ghost Girl model on top of a screenshot from the Victreebel trailer of a gross hallway.

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Is Pokémon Legends: Z-A About To Solve One Of The Franchise’s Creepiest Mysteries?

The Mega Victreebel trailer may be teasing the return of X and Y’s ‘Ghost Girl’

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 22, 2025

The cast of Critical Role, campaign four.

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Critical Role Explains Its Big Shakeup, But Some Fans Aren’t Convinced

The founding cast is returning for the next campaign, but things will be a little different

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 21, 2025