Tyler Wilde

Tyler Wilde is a news reporter who covers the gaming industry. He has been writing for PC Gamer since 2011 and focuses on news coverage. Tyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the '80s and '90s, playing various games on early PCs and consoles. He enjoys amateur boxing and has over 1,200 hours played in Rocket League. His work primarily revolves around reporting on the gaming industry with a focus on news stories, covering topics such as Killing Floor 3, Bethesda Game Studios developers forming a new studio to explore a different genre, and Funko Fusion release date.

Biography:  https://www.pcgamer.com/killing-floor-3-is-a-gruesome-graphical-vision-in-unreal-engine-5/

74%

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

78%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses language that implies a slight preference for certain topics or games.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any personal financial interests or relationships with the subjects they write about.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author mentions a game being developed by a specific studio when in fact it was developed by multiple studios.
  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that Humble Games has let go of its entire staff while another source states that it is restructuring.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author claims to have played a game at an event but provides no evidence or details to support this claim.
  • In one article, the author misrepresents a statement made by Ubisoft regarding their involvement in a game.

Recent Articles

Humble Games Layoffs: 36 Employees Let Go Amidst Uncertainty in the Game Industry

Humble Games Layoffs: 36 Employees Let Go Amidst Uncertainty in the Game Industry

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Humble Games, an indie game publisher under Humble Bundle and IGN Entertainment, has laid off all 36 employees. The company, which had published successful titles since 2017 like Unpacking and Slay the Spire, is facing uncertainty due to economic instability and changing market trends. Reasons for the layoffs remain unclear, but concerns have been raised about industry volatility and treatment of game developers.
Bethesda Game Studios Workers Form Historic Union with CWA: All Eligible Job Titles Represented

Bethesda Game Studios Workers Form Historic Union with CWA: All Eligible Job Titles Represented

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Historic first: Bethesda Game Studios developers form wall-to-wall union with Communications Workers of America, marking Microsoft's first recognized game studio union. All eligible job titles voted in, including artists, designers, programmers and engineers from Dallas, Rockville and Austin offices. Microsoft recognized the union but no contract is finalized yet.
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.
Ubisoft's Rogue Prince of Persia Launches on Steam in Early Access

Ubisoft's Rogue Prince of Persia Launches on Steam in Early Access

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Ubisoft is set to release its next Prince of Persia game, a new Roguelite that will launch in Early Access on Steam and receive constant free updates based on community feedback. This marks Ubisoft's first day-one Steam release since 2019.
Explore, Expand and Extract: A New Strategy Adventure Game for Ant Lovers

Explore, Expand and Extract: A New Strategy Adventure Game for Ant Lovers

Broke On: Thursday, 28 March 2024 Empire of the Ants is a new strategy adventure game that puts players in control of an army of ants. The game allows players to explore, expand and extract resources in a large, near-photorealistic world with intuitive orders fully modeled down to every individual ant. It takes cues from 2017's Empires of the Undergrowth but feels smoother and more exciting new prospects for 2024.

Redefining 'Indie': A Debate in the Gaming Industry

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The term 'indie', traditionally used to describe games developed by small, independent teams, is increasingly being used to describe a style of game rather than the environment in which it was created. The categorization of 'Dave the Diver', developed by a subsidiary of a large game publisher, as an 'indie' game has sparked controversy. Critics argue that the misuse of the term 'indie' can harm truly independent projects by denying them opportunities for mainstream attention. Some suggest a new categorization system for games: Independent (no publisher), Alternative (small budget with publisher), and Mainstream (big budget).