Zack Zwiezen

Zack Zwiezen is a writer living in Kansas. He has written for GameCritics, USgamer, Kill Screen, HardDrive, and Entertainment Fuse. Currently, he is a staff writer at Kotaku where he covers gaming news and reviews. Zwiezen has also contributed to other sites such as G/O Media.

Biography:  https://kotaku.com/author/zackzwiezen

68%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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 has a tendency to report on negative aspects of companies and their practices, such as reporting on production falling behind for GTA 6 and questioning whether Xbox is leaving the console business.
  • There is a focus on reporting rumors and speculation without verifiable evidence, such as the claim that Xbox was planning to bring some of its big exclusives to PlayStation.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, the author does mention other publications and their coverage of certain topics, which could potentially lead to conflicts of interest.
  • There are no clear instances of conflict of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author also reports on rumors and speculation without verifiable evidence, which can lead to contradictory information.
  • There are instances where the author reports contradictory information, such as stating that Rocksteady yanked the servers down for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League despite it being advertised as having early access for those who bought the deluxe edition.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses deceptive practices, such as stating that the game went through all necessary hoops to launch on consoles for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League despite it being yanked down and made unplayable for most of January 29th.
  • There are also instances of the author reporting on rumors and speculation without verifiable evidence, which can lead to deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

Valve Introduces Performance-Focused Gameplay Recording Tool on Steam in Beta

Valve Introduces Performance-Focused Gameplay Recording Tool on Steam in Beta

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Valve introduces a new performance-focused gameplay recording tool on Steam in beta, allowing users to easily capture and export clips with minimal computer resources using NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards.
Doom: The Dark Ages - New Doom Game Returns to Medieval Times with Doom Slayer on Dragon

Doom: The Dark Ages - New Doom Game Returns to Medieval Times with Doom Slayer on Dragon

Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024 Doom: The Dark Ages, the newest installment in the Doom franchise set in medieval times, was announced during Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, 2024. Featuring the Doom Slayer riding a dragon and available on Xbox Series X (including Game Pass), PlayStation 5, and Windows PC in 2025.
Grand Theft Auto 6: A New Era of Immersive Side Content and Diversions

Grand Theft Auto 6: A New Era of Immersive Side Content and Diversions

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Grand Theft Auto 6 introduces a wealth of new side content, including alligator missions, car challenges, and satirical quests. These activities add depth to the gameplay experience and contribute to the immersive world of GTA 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Confirmed for Release on Last-Gen and Current-Gen Consoles with Game Pass Debut

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Confirmed for Release on Last-Gen and Current-Gen Consoles with Game Pass Debut

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the latest entry in Activision's popular first-person shooter series, is confirmed for release this year. The game will be available on last-gen and current-gen consoles, as well as PC. Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard may lead to the title launching on Game Pass, potentially impacting sales revenue.
Funko Fusion: A Co-op Celebration of 20+ Franchises from Jurassic World to Umbrella Academy, Developed by Traveller's Tales Alums

Funko Fusion: A Co-op Celebration of 20+ Franchises from Jurassic World to Umbrella Academy, Developed by Traveller's Tales Alums

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Funko Fusion, a co-op action game from 10:10 Games releasing Sept 13 for PC and consoles, brings over 20 franchises together. Developed by ex-Traveller's Tales heads, it's a co-op puzzle game with unique weapons and moves for each character. Featuring Jurassic World, Back to the Future, Masters of the Universe and more, Funko Fusion celebrates fandom with an incredible co-op experience.
Roku Files for Patent to Show Ads on Idle Streaming Devices, Could Boost Revenue

Roku Files for Patent to Show Ads on Idle Streaming Devices, Could Boost Revenue

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Roku seeks patent for ad system that uses audio and video feeds to detect idleness on its streaming TV devices, potentially increasing revenue through advertising.
GTA VI Release Date Slips to 2026 Due to Production Delays and Security Breaches

GTA VI Release Date Slips to 2026 Due to Production Delays and Security Breaches

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 Grand Theft Auto VI, a highly anticipated game in development since 2025, may be delayed to 2026 due to production falling behind schedule. This comes after Rockstar Games mandated its employees return to work five days a week for security and productivity reasons. Early footage from GTA VI leaked in December 2023, followed by an early trailer.
EA Cancels Respawn Entertainment's First-Person Star Wars Mandalorian Game

EA Cancels Respawn Entertainment's First-Person Star Wars Mandalorian Game

Broke On: Saturday, 02 March 2024 Respawn Entertainment's first-person Star Wars Mandalorian game was canceled by EA, leaving fans disappointed. The game, set to follow a bounty hunter on his quest for bounties across the galaxy, had a polished vertical slice with some missions/levels near completion when it was scrapped. The team working on this project will be moved to other projects including Apex Legends and Iron Man.
Microsoft Prepares to Launch Xbox Games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2024: Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Bethesda Titles Rumored for Multiplatform Releases

Microsoft Prepares to Launch Xbox Games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch in 2024: Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Bethesda Titles Rumored for Multiplatform Releases

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 Microsoft is set to launch a select number of Xbox games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, including Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment. The first wave of the widely rumored multiplatform lineup will be released later in 2024.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deluxe Edition Players Left in Limbo Due to Server Issues on Launch Day

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deluxe Edition Players Left in Limbo Due to Server Issues on Launch Day

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a live-service co-op looter shooter game developed by Rocksteady Studios, was advertised as offering three days of early access. However, players were unable to take advantage of this feature due to server issues on launch day. The game was quickly taken down after a bug that caused full story completion upon logging in for the first time forced Rocksteady to perform maintenance on the game servers.