Tomas Franzese

Tomas Franzese is a Staff Writer at Digital Trends, where he reports on and reviews the latest releases and exciting developments within the video game industry. A graduate of Old Dominion University, Tomas joined Digital Trends in 2022. Before that, he was a Video Game News Writer at Inverse and News Editor at DualShockers. Tomas' writing demonstrates a strong understanding of the video game industry and its latest trends. He has reported on various topics, including new releases, exciting developments, and hidden gems within the industry. His articles are well-written, informative, and engaging for readers interested in 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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not show any clear conflicts of interest in their articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author's statement about the number of players in Helldivers 2 contradicts their earlier statement.
  • The author's statements about Penny's Big Breakaway having a unique control scheme and clever yo-yo mechanics contradict the lack of evidence provided in the article.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author makes unsubstantiated claims about Penny's Big Breakaway having a unique control scheme and clever yo-yo mechanics.
  • The author states that Helldivers 2 is one of the most entertaining co-op games on PS5 without providing evidence.

Recent Articles

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos - A Classic Crossover Fighting Game Returns with Gorgeous Sprite Work and Online Multiplayer

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos - A Classic Crossover Fighting Game Returns with Gorgeous Sprite Work and Online Multiplayer

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, a 90s arcade fighting game featuring characters from SNK and Capcom franchises, has been re-released for modern platforms including PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). The game showcases new art for the fighters and offers online play with rollback netcode. A must-have for fans of classic fighting games and crossovers between different franchises.
Steam Summer Sale 2024: Historic Discounts on Forza Horizon 4 and Other Award-Winning Games

Steam Summer Sale 2024: Historic Discounts on Forza Horizon 4 and Other Award-Winning Games

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 The Steam Summer Sale 2024 offers historic discounts on award-winning games like Forza Horizon 4, Civilization 6, Battlefield 5, and more. Microsoft's open-world racing game Forza Horizon 4 is delisted from Steam due to licensing agreements expiring. Seek diverse sources for unbiased reporting.
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded: A Surprising Blend of Tower Defense and Deck Building in a Classic 2D Pixelated Package

Metal Slug Attack Reloaded: A Surprising Blend of Tower Defense and Deck Building in a Classic 2D Pixelated Package

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Metal Slug Attack Reloaded, a reimagined tower defense and deck building game based on the classic arcade title, offers easy-to-learn yet challenging gameplay with over 300 characters and five factions. Its unique blend of genres features chaotic real-time combat, story mode 'ANOTHER STORY', gallery mode for artwork and music, online battles, and no microtransactions on Nintendo Switch.
Penny's Big Breakaway: A 3D Platformer with Expert Design and Frustrating Boss Fights

Penny's Big Breakaway: A 3D Platformer with Expert Design and Frustrating Boss Fights

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Penny's Big Breakaway, a 3D platformer developed by Evening Star Games, has been released today. The game follows the titular character Penny as she tries to evade her enemies and meet new characters along the way using a magical yo-yo as its main mechanic. Players can use the right stick on a controller to send out, interact with or grab objects using their yo-yo. The game also includes dash and swing mechanics in midair by using the trigger while jumping or riding on the yo-yo if an incline or jump gives enough momentum to move forward.
Helldivers 2 Attracts Over 255k Concurrent Users on Steam, Available for PC and PS5

Helldivers 2 Attracts Over 255k Concurrent Users on Steam, Available for PC and PS5

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 Helldivers 2, a third-party shooter game developed by Arrowhead and published by Sony, has gained immense popularity with over 255k concurrent users on Steam overnight. The game is available for both PC and PS5 platforms.
Samsung Launches New Gaming Hub Program with PDP's Replay Wireless Controller as First Product

Samsung Launches New Gaming Hub Program with PDP's Replay Wireless Controller as First Product

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 Samsung is launching a new program called Designed for Samsung Gaming Hub, which will see the company collaborate with trusted partners to create accessories that enhance premier experience of the platform. The first product from this program is PDP's Replay Wireless Controller.

Nintendo's Indie World Showcase Scheduled for November 14

Broke On: Monday, 13 November 2023 Nintendo's Indie World showcase event is scheduled for 14th November at 5pm UK time. The 20-minute broadcast will feature new announcements and updates on indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo recently published its latest financial results, maintaining focus on the aging Switch platform, with no plans announced for a successor console. Some of the previously featured Indie World games that are still not out include titles like Animal Well, Rift of the NecroDancer, and Pepper Grinder.