Kenneth Shepard
Kenneth Shepard is a staff writer at Kotaku, where he covers the video game industry. He previously worked at Fanbyte as a staff writer and has also written for Polygon, IGN, Paste Magazine, Gayming Magazine, and other publications. Kenneth is known for his in-depth reporting on the video game industry and his personal connection to the topics he covers. He is also a co-host of the podcast Normandy FM, where he discusses retrospectives on video games.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author also seems to have a personal connection with the topics they cover, which may influence their reporting.
- The author has a tendency to lean towards biased language in their articles. They often use emotional manipulation and have been known to take sides in controversies.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- The author has a history of reporting on topics that they have a personal interest in, which may lead to conflicts of interest.
- There are also instances where the author's reporting may be influenced by external factors such as public opinion and social media pressure.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The author has also been known to report on rumors and speculation without clearly stating that the information is unconfirmed.
- There are instances where the author has reported contradictory information in their articles. This could be due to a lack of fact-checking or intentional misinformation.
Deceptions
50%
Examples:
- The author has been known to use misleading headlines and clickbait tactics in their articles.
- There are also instances where the author has reported on false information or twisted facts to fit a certain narrative.
Recent Articles
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Unveiling the Historical Samurai Yasuke and Stealthy Ninja Naoe in Feudal Japan
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces dual protagonists Yasuke, a historical samurai, and Naoe, a ninja shinobi. Set in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period, players explore an expansive map while building a hideout with allies. Real-life figure Yasuke served Oda Nobunaga before pledging allegiance to his son Nobutada after Nobunaga's death. Pre-orders available for launch on November 15, 2023, with early access for Ubisoft Plus Premium Plan subscribers. 
Hellblade 2: A Brief and Affordable Experience on Xbox Series X/S
Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024Hellblade 2 is an eight-hour, $50 digital game for Xbox Series X/S that follows the footsteps of its predecessor. It offers a shorter experience compared to most AAA games on the platform. 
Take-Two Entertainment Acquires Gearbox Interactive for $460 Million
Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024Embracer Group has sold Gearbox Interactive, the developer of Borderlands and other games, to Take-Two Entertainment for $460 million. The sale includes all intellectual property rights to several franchises such as Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Homeworld, Risk of Rain, Brothers in Arms and Duke Nukem. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford will continue leading the team under Take-Two's 2K division. 
Overwatch 2 Season 10: All Heroes Immediately Available, New Mythic Shop and Map Updates
Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024Overwatch 2's Season 10 brings major changes to gameplay and features. All heroes are now immediately available for play, while Mythic Skins can be earned through a new shop or purchased directly. Maps such as Colosseo receive reworks, with updates coming to other maps in the future. 
Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview Showcases Upcoming Games and Exclusive Releases
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024Microsoft showcases upcoming Xbox games in Partner Preview, featuring Final Fantasy XIV Online, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, The Sinking City 2 and Persona 3 Reload expansion pass. 
Baldur's Gate III Wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2021
Broke On: Tuesday, 20 February 2024The DICE Awards, held in Las Vegas on February 16th and 17th, recognized Baldur's Gate III as the Game of the Year. The game won a total of five awards: Outstanding Achievement in Role-Playing Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Story Award, Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction Award, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3D: Planet Coaster as Action Game of the Year and Insomniac Games' Spider-Man 2 as Action Game of the Year. The awards were presented by Larian Studios head David Walgrave. 
The PlayStation 5 is Entering the Latter Half of its Life Cycle, but Sony Continues to Invest in Software Development
Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024The PlayStation 5 is entering the latter half of its life cycle, with annual sales pace for PS5 hardware expected to start falling from next fiscal year. Despite this news, Sony will continue investing in software development and there are still several years of great content left on offer. 
Palworld's Creature Designs Spark Controversy: Pocketpair Receives Death Threats
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Palworld, a genre-diverse game that seamlessly merges different gameplay mechanics, has been met with controversy over the close similarities of various creature designs in their monster-taming survival game. While some fans are angry about these similarities, others have praised Palworld for its unique premise and engaging gameplay elements.