i’m just ken
@shepardcdr.bsky.social
writer @ kotaku | ex-fanbyte | the 🏳️🌈 one @ normandy fm | he/him | nyc | kshepard@kotaku.com
ears still ringing, arms still swinging
ears still ringing, arms still swinging
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Have you ever paid for an in-game Pokémon with real-world money? Have you sold one for cash? Whether that be on places like eBay, or just within fan communities, or as a kid on the playground? Wanna talk about it for a Kotaku story? Hit me up here or at kshepard@kotaku.com! RTs appreciated.
a cartoon pikachu is holding a stack of money in its paws .
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November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Have you ever paid for an in-game Pokémon with real-world money? Have you sold one for cash? Whether that be on places like eBay, or just within fan communities, or as a kid on the playground? Wanna talk about it for a Kotaku story? Hit me up here or at kshepard@kotaku.com! RTs appreciated.
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Chatting with Future Class inductees for my latest at @theguardian.com. They paint a pretty clear picture of the perils of performative allyship.
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
“Don’t gather some of the most brilliant activists in the industry, treat us like crap, and then expect us to do nothing about it.” After the Game Awards cancelled its Future Class programme, @alyssamerc.bsky.social talked to its former honorees
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
“We were effectively props”: young stars of game development feel let down by the ‘gaming Oscars’
Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Chatting with Future Class inductees for my latest at @theguardian.com. They paint a pretty clear picture of the perils of performative allyship.
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!
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What do you mean Snivy, the sassy little snake guy from Pokémon Black and White, has more porn than Kitana from Mortal Kombat? https://kotaku.com/rule-34-rule34dle-guessing-game-stream-site-where-play-2000642575
Rule34dle Asks You To Guess Which Character Has More Porn
Rule34dle is exactly what it sounds like, and it’s terrifying
kotaku.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
What do you mean Snivy, the sassy little snake guy from Pokémon Black and White, has more porn than Kitana from Mortal Kombat? https://kotaku.com/rule-34-rule34dle-guessing-game-stream-site-where-play-2000642575
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My rebuke. 286 words, probably including the title, idk.
A (very) brief defence of dialogue choices
In games, the player needs to have something to do.
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
My rebuke. 286 words, probably including the title, idk.
Games people you have mere weeks to play this before you start voting for GOTY and if you wait too long you will regret your words and deeds!!!
Don't turn away from the truth.
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Games people you have mere weeks to play this before you start voting for GOTY and if you wait too long you will regret your words and deeds!!!
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Overall liked Goodnight Universe, but one of the best parts of Before Your Eyes is its concise focus, and how its use of webcam tech to track your blinking felt inseparable from what it was trying to say. Goodnight Universe tries to do a lot more in twice the runtime. It's ambitious, but messy.
Goodnight Universe Is A Messier, More Ambitious Before Your Eyes
Goodnight Universe is still pretty novel, but it’s not as focused as the incredible Before Your Eyes
kotaku.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Overall liked Goodnight Universe, but one of the best parts of Before Your Eyes is its concise focus, and how its use of webcam tech to track your blinking felt inseparable from what it was trying to say. Goodnight Universe tries to do a lot more in twice the runtime. It's ambitious, but messy.
men kissing
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
men kissing
Overall liked Goodnight Universe, but one of the best parts of Before Your Eyes is its concise focus, and how its use of webcam tech to track your blinking felt inseparable from what it was trying to say. Goodnight Universe tries to do a lot more in twice the runtime. It's ambitious, but messy.
Goodnight Universe Is A Messier, More Ambitious Before Your Eyes
Goodnight Universe is still pretty novel, but it’s not as focused as the incredible Before Your Eyes
kotaku.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Overall liked Goodnight Universe, but one of the best parts of Before Your Eyes is its concise focus, and how its use of webcam tech to track your blinking felt inseparable from what it was trying to say. Goodnight Universe tries to do a lot more in twice the runtime. It's ambitious, but messy.
it's literally a box, what do you want from me?
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
it's literally a box, what do you want from me?
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Is Mean Girls the most quotable movie of all time? If it's not, tell us what is when you donate to help Bren and Jen:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Is Mean Girls the most quotable movie of all time? If it's not, tell us what is when you donate to help Bren and Jen:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
Is Mean Girls the most quotable movie of all time? If it's not, tell us what is when you donate to help Bren and Jen:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Is Mean Girls the most quotable movie of all time? If it's not, tell us what is when you donate to help Bren and Jen:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
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It's the final night of streams raising money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen's medical expenses. Next up is Mario Kart World, so please tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It's the final night of streams raising money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen's medical expenses. Next up is Mario Kart World, so please tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
It's the final night of streams raising money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen's medical expenses. Next up is Mario Kart World, so please tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
a close up of a cartoon character wearing a green hat and gloves pointing at something .
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November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It's the final night of streams raising money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen's medical expenses. Next up is Mario Kart World, so please tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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It's time for the final day of fundraising streams for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen to assist with MG (Myasthenia Gravis) relief.
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It's time for the final day of fundraising streams for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen to assist with MG (Myasthenia Gravis) relief.
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
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I'm trying out Silksong's Steel Soul mode on stream to fundraise for @begroom.bsky.social and family during tough times. Come hang, enjoy my pain, and help out if you can!
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
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November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I'm trying out Silksong's Steel Soul mode on stream to fundraise for @begroom.bsky.social and family during tough times. Come hang, enjoy my pain, and help out if you can!
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
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Joining @camfinalmix.bsky.social, @kaitlynredwing.bsky.social, and @hokutolucas.bsky.social for some LEGO Party!
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Donate to Help Jen Recover from MG Crisis, organized by Brenden Groom
As a lot of you know, Jen has been in the ICU and critical care most of the month, recen… Brenden Groom needs your support for Help Jen Recover from MG Crisis
gofund.me
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Joining @camfinalmix.bsky.social, @kaitlynredwing.bsky.social, and @hokutolucas.bsky.social for some LEGO Party!
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
hey look i’m in dispatch
November 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
hey look i’m in dispatch
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November 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Hopping on the Extreme Gear in Sonic Racing Crossworlds to help raise money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen’s medical expenses. Tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
a close up of shadow the hedgehog 's face with a serious look on his face
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November 8, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Hopping on the Extreme Gear in Sonic Racing Crossworlds to help raise money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen’s medical expenses. Tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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Happy N7 Day. This year marks the seventh anniversary of Normandy FM. Hopefully, by the like ninth or tenth anniversary, we'll get to talk about a new Mass Effect game.
Til then, we'll see y'all in Thedas for Dragon Age: The Veilguard next year.
Til then, we'll see y'all in Thedas for Dragon Age: The Veilguard next year.
November 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Happy N7 Day. This year marks the seventh anniversary of Normandy FM. Hopefully, by the like ninth or tenth anniversary, we'll get to talk about a new Mass Effect game.
Til then, we'll see y'all in Thedas for Dragon Age: The Veilguard next year.
Til then, we'll see y'all in Thedas for Dragon Age: The Veilguard next year.
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Our fundraiser continues! Plans have shifted tonight but at 9pm ET I'll be joined by @shepardcdr.bsky.social & @jordangb.bsky.social to play some Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. I've only played the one grand prix so it'll be entertaining!
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Our fundraiser continues! Plans have shifted tonight but at 9pm ET I'll be joined by @shepardcdr.bsky.social & @jordangb.bsky.social to play some Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. I've only played the one grand prix so it'll be entertaining!
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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Tomorrow at 12pm PT/3pm ET I will be playing one of @begroom.bsky.social's favorite games Super Mario RPG for the very first time to help relieve medical debt for him and his wife Jen dealing with MG. I hope to see you there!
www.twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
www.twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-jen-r...
November 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
every n7 day i am simultaneously overcome with emotion remembering the lifechanging experience that was the mass effect series and also annoyance seeing just how unimaginative and defeatist fans can be when they're theorycrafting.
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
every n7 day i am simultaneously overcome with emotion remembering the lifechanging experience that was the mass effect series and also annoyance seeing just how unimaginative and defeatist fans can be when they're theorycrafting.
