Kyle Orland
Kyle Orland is a Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica. He has been with the publication since 2012 and covers topics ranging from retro games to new gaming hardware, business and legal developments in the industry, fan communities, gaming mods and hacks, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. Kyle has a background in journalism and computer science from the University of Maryland. He is also the author of Minesweeper from Boss Fight Books as well as two collections of contemporary journalism: The Game Beat and Save Point.
Biography:
https://arstechnica.com/author/kyle-orland/
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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
85%
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- However, there have been instances where the author has used language that deifies certain achievements or individuals.
- The author has shown bias towards accurate reporting and factual information.
Conflicts of Interest
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No current examples available.
Contradictions
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Deceptions
75%
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- However, these instances are rare and usually unintentional.
- The author has been known to present false information as fact in some instances.
Recent Articles
FTC and Microsoft Disagree Over Xbox Game Pass Changes: Price Hike or Value Addition?
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024The FTC and Microsoft clash over Xbox Game Pass price hike and changes, with Microsoft arguing that the new tiers offer more value despite the removal of day-one exclusives and increase in cost. The FTC contests this, claiming that consumers are losing valuable benefits. 
PlayStation 5 Generation Surpasses PS4 as Sony's Most Profitable Console, With Users Spending More
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024The PlayStation 5 (PS5) generation surpasses the PS4 generation as Sony's most profitable console era, generating $10 billion in profit off $106 billion in sales. PS5 users spend more on add-ons, services, and peripherals than PS4 users. Google's AI Overviews: Misleading Answers and Dangerous Misinformation
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024Google's new AI feature, Google Search's AI, has been generating buzz for its ability to deliver helpful results for complex queries through multi-step reasoning. However, the latest addition to this technology, called AI Overviews on search results, has caused controversy due to its tendency to produce misleading answers and dangerous misinformation. The feature struggles to distinguish between facts and jokes and can provide incorrect information from unreliable sources. 
Delta Emulator Surges on App Store: Play Retro Games from NES and Nintendo DS on iPhone
Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024Apple's updated app review guidelines have resulted in a rise of retro game emulators, including Delta, on the App Store. Developed using AltStore and allowing play of games from consoles like NES and Nintendo DS on iPhones, Delta requires manual ROM transfer and management. Its popularity among gamers seeking mobile nostalgia comes with legal risks as using ROMs for emulation may be considered piracy. 
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: A 2D Platformer Game with Unique Abilities and Powers
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a 2D platformer game released in October 2023 by Nintendo, featuring over 2,000 ideas submitted during brainstorming sessions and unique abilities that change aspects of levels drastically. 
Microsoft Listens to Gaming Community as Xbox Faces Porting Rumors
Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024Microsoft's Xbox brand is facing backlash from the gaming community over rumors of exclusive games being ported to rival consoles. Microsoft has responded by stating they are listening and will provide more details about their vision for the future of Xbox at a business update event next week. 
Nintendo Switch 8-Inch LCD Screen Rumored for Release Later This Year
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Nintendo is rumored to release a new Switch console with an 8-inch LCD screen, putting it near the upper end of portable gaming screens. Despite its limited hardware specs and lack of mid-generation refresh, the current Switch continues to launch innovative Game of the Year contenders such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 
The First Human To Beat Tetris: A Story Of Determination And Skill
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024Tetris is a classic video game that has been around for over three decades. It was created by a Soviet engineer in 1984 and popularized on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The NES version of Tetris, also known as the original endless mode, was considered unbeatable by humans until recently when a 13-year-old named Willis Gibson from Oklahoma became the first person to beat it. He achieved this feat using a technique called rolling that involves gliding fingers along an NES controller and hitting D-pad up to 20 times per second. OpenAI's Ouster of Sam Altman: A Tale of Boardroom Drama and AI Ethics
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, was ousted under unclear circumstances. Former OpenAI director Reid Hoffman expressed confusion over the board's decision to briefly push out Altman. Board member Helen Toner accused the company of using an 'intimidation tactic' to pressure her into reinstating Altman. Toner and another female board member, Tasha McCauley, have since left OpenAI, leaving no women on the governing body.