Matt Wales

Matt Wales is a news reporter who specializes in covering video game news and events. He has written about topics such as conflicts of interest, deception, and fallacies in the gaming industry. His articles often provide unique insights into the gaming world and are well-researched and well-written.

Biography:  https://www.eurogamer.net/authors/matt-wales

93%

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:

  • Matt Wales appears to have a slight bias towards reporting on video game news and events.
  • Some of the articles mention conflicts of interest, but it is not clear if Matt Wales himself has any conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • However, some articles mention conflicts of interest related to the topics being reported on, such as Microsoft's upcoming hardware plans and the potential impact on console market.
  • There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest for Matt Wales in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, it was mentioned that Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in June or July this year. However, in another article it was stated that the digital-only Xbox Series X reportedly launching in June or July this year.
  • In one article, it was mentioned that Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch a new white, digital-only version of its top-end Xbox Series X console in "June or July" this year. In another article, it was stated that the rumored white digital Xbox Series X may be released in June or July of this year.
  • In one article, it was reported that all previous heroes from Sojourn to Mauga will also become free for all players in Season 10. However, in another article it was mentioned that only the digital-only version of Xbox Series X will feature an improved heatsink and upgraded Nexus card.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • In one article, it was mentioned that if you click on a link and make a purchase they may receive a small commission. This could be seen as an attempt to deceive the reader into clicking on the link for financial gain.
  • Some articles contain affiliate links which could potentially deceive readers into thinking that the content is endorsed or recommended by the publisher.

Recent Articles

Epic Games Shifts to Third-Party App Stores, Leaves Samsung Galaxy Store Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices

Epic Games Shifts to Third-Party App Stores, Leaves Samsung Galaxy Store Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices

Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite and other popular titles, is leaving Samsung Galaxy Store due to alleged anti-competitive practices and plans to distribute mobile games on fair third-party app stores. Fortnite will return to iPhones via AltStore in EU and launch on Android and iOS through Epic Games Store with a 12% store fee. Epic aims to end partnerships with non-competitive stores, following its legal battle against Apple over App Store fees.
New Release Dates for The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight's New Game Mode

New Release Dates for The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight's New Game Mode

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 In September 2024, Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive release The Casting of Frank Stone, a narrative-driven horror game where players encounter the notorious murderer Frank Stone. Pre-orders are available now for the Standard and Deluxe editions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Meanwhile, Dead by Daylight fans can expect a new 2v8 game mode with increased generator repair requirements on July 25.
Valve Introduces Performance-Focused Gameplay Recording Tool on Steam in Beta

Valve Introduces Performance-Focused Gameplay Recording Tool on Steam in Beta

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Valve introduces a new performance-focused gameplay recording tool on Steam in beta, allowing users to easily capture and export clips with minimal computer resources using NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition adds new content, including two timelines and 39 games. One timeline, 'The Wider World of Atari,' explores late 1980s innovations and features interviews with Pong creator Al Alcorn. The other, 'The First Console War,' chronicles the rivalry between Atari 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision. Highlights include playable games, video segments, and rare prototypes.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition adds new content, including two timelines and 39 games. One timeline, 'The Wider World of Atari,' explores late 1980s innovations and features interviews with Pong creator Al Alcorn. The other, 'The First Console War,' chronicles the rivalry between Atari 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision. Highlights include playable games, video segments, and rare prototypes.
Overwatch 2 Season 10: All Heroes Immediately Available, New Mythic Shop and Map Updates

Overwatch 2 Season 10: All Heroes Immediately Available, New Mythic Shop and Map Updates

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Overwatch 2's Season 10 brings major changes to gameplay and features. All heroes are now immediately available for play, while Mythic Skins can be earned through a new shop or purchased directly. Maps such as Colosseo receive reworks, with updates coming to other maps in the future.
Microsoft's All-Digital Xbox Series X White Release Date and Footage Leaked

Microsoft's All-Digital Xbox Series X White Release Date and Footage Leaked

Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 Microsoft is developing a white all-digital version of the Xbox Series X that could launch between June and July this year, according to sources who spoke with eXputer and provided confidential footage.

Former Rockstar Dev Reveals Details on Cancelled Spy Game, Agent

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Agent, a spy thriller game set in the 70s, was announced as a PlayStation 3 exclusive in 2009 but was never completed. The game's development was halted due to Rockstar's focus on the next Grand Theft Auto. Members of the art team were put under house arrest by authorities in Cairo while location scouting for a Cairo-based level.