Katharine Castle

Katharine Castle is the editor-in-chief of Rock Paper Shotgun. She joined the team in 2017 after working as a tech journalist for several years. She has a passion for video games and JRPGs, especially Final Fantasy, but also enjoys reading and other genres.

Biography:  https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/authors/katharine-castle

68%

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

100%

Examples:

  • She tends to report on rumors and leaks without verifying them first.
  • The author seems to have a strong bias towards Final Fantasy games and their connections. She may be overly excited or invested in the franchise.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • She does not disclose this potential bias to her readers.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by promoting Final Fantasy games and their merchandise on her personal Instagram account.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • She presents information as facts when they are only speculations or assumptions.
  • The author contradicts herself by claiming that there is a secret connection between Final Fantasy 9 and Final Fantasy 14 while also admitting that the reason behind it is unknown.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • She uses sensationalism and vague language to attract readers' attention but does not deliver on her promises.
  • The article is deceptive by creating hype around a possible connection between Final Fantasy games without providing any concrete evidence or sources.

Recent Articles

Final Fantasy 9 References in Dawntrail are Secret, Says Director Naoki Yoshida

Final Fantasy 9 References in Dawntrail are Secret, Says Director Naoki Yoshida

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 Final Fantasy 9 references in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail are secret, says director Naoki Yoshida. He refused to reveal anything more.

GTA 6 Trailer Released Early Following Leak, Reveals 2025 Launch

Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released ahead of schedule due to a leak. The game is set in a Miami-inspired Vice City and introduces a female protagonist named Lucia. The game is scheduled for release in 2025. The trailer garnered over 32 million views within its first few hours on YouTube. GTA 6 is expected to be the most expensive game ever made.