Sam Machkovech

Sam Machkovech is a Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica, specializing in video game hardware and software. He has written about the gaming world extensively and has a strong understanding of the industry.

Biography:  https://arstechnica.com/author/sam-machkovech/

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

90%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Microsoft issues system-level ban for unauthorized Xbox accessories', the author seems to lean towards supporting Microsoft's decision, stating that it's a move to protect the integrity of the gaming experience.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

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.