Luke Plunkett

Luke Plunkett is a Senior Editor at Kotaku. He writes about video games, focusing on news, reviews, features, and more. He is known for his in-depth coverage of the gaming industry and his ability to provide a balanced perspective in his articles.

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

96%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Microsoft Xbox Series One X/S Controller Error PS5', the author shows a slight bias towards sympathizing with the users affected by the ban.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

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No current examples available.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Device Split Two 3DS', the title suggests that the patent is for a 'Nintendo Switch 2', but the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Microsoft Implements System-Level Ban on Unauthorized Xbox Accessories

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Microsoft has implemented a system-level ban on unauthorized Xbox accessories. The ban affects both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The ban is enforced through an error code (0x82d60002). The decision has raised concerns among the gaming community, particularly the fighting game community. Microsoft has not yet provided a detailed explanation for the ban.

Sony's Bungie Unit Announces Layoffs Following Game Delays

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Bungie, a game development unit of Sony, has announced layoffs. The layoffs come after the delay in the release of several of Bungie's titles, including 'Destiny: Final Shape' and 'Marathon'. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed.

Nintendo Files Patent for Dual-Screen Detachable Gaming Device

Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023 Nintendo has filed a patent for a dual-screen gaming device that can be split into two separate units. The patent was discovered by a user on a gaming forum. The device, as per the patent images, has a hinge in the middle, allowing it to fold in half. Each half of the device has its own screen and controls when split.

Microsoft Reorganizes Xbox Leadership, Promotes Sarah Bond and Matt Booty

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Microsoft has reorganized its Xbox leadership, promoting Sarah Bond and Matt Booty. Sarah Bond is now the Executive Vice President of Gaming Ecosystem and Monetization. Matt Booty is now the Executive Vice President of Gaming Experiences and Platforms. The changes are part of Microsoft's strategy to strengthen its position in the gaming industry.

Sony's PS5 Slim Requires Internet Connection for Disc Drive

Broke On: Saturday, 15 January 2022 Sony has released a new version of the PlayStation 5, known as the PS5 Slim. The PS5 Slim comes with a detachable disc drive that requires an internet connection to pair with the console.