Megan Farokhmanesh

Megan Farokhmanesh is a reporter at WIRED, where she covers video games. She has a background in cultural reporting and previously worked as an editor at Kill Screen. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Vice, and Polygon. Megan's articles focus on the intersection of technology and culture, with an emphasis on gaming.

Biography:  https://www.wired.com/author/megan-farokhmanesh/

97%

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

92%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the article are related to the portrayal of Apple's relaxed rules regarding retro game console emulators.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The contradictions found in the articles are related to Delta, an iOS game emulator that supports multiple gaming systems and is available for download on the App Store despite Apple's previous strict rules regarding emulators.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The deceptions found in the articles are minimal and include the straightforward reporting of Grand Theft Auto VI trailer.

Recent Articles

Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Nintendo's Surprise Announcement: Princess Zelda Takes Center Stage in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Samus Aran Returns in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Nintendo unveils two hotly anticipated games: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, featuring Princess Zelda as the protagonist using echoes to solve puzzles, set for release on September 26, 2024; and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with Samus Aran returning in action by Retro Studios, scheduled for 2025.
Delta Emulator Now Available on Apple App Store: Supporting NES, SNES, and More

Delta Emulator Now Available on Apple App Store: Supporting NES, SNES, and More

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Apple App Store now hosts Delta emulator by Riley Testut, supporting NES to Game Boy Advance consoles and popular controllers. Despite uncertainty over console eligibility, Testut brings wider access after iGBA confusion.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Intricate Programming and Unique Interactions Make Ultrahand and Fuse Abilities a Game-Changer

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Intricate Programming and Unique Interactions Make Ultrahand and Fuse Abilities a Game-Changer

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom developers faced a significant challenge during development. The land of Hyrule kept falling apart due to Link's Ultrahand and Fuse abilities, which required intricate programming. To solve this problem, Nintendo created a physics-driven system that allowed for unique interactions between objects without any specific additional needs. This meant players could tinker with different tools instead of being restricted to something basic like a wheel and board.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer Sets New Records, Reveals Game Details

Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 The first trailer for GTA 6 has broken world records, surpassing 85 million views in less than 24 hours. The game introduces a new female protagonist named Lucia and is set in a modern-day version of Vice City. The game will feature a wide range of vehicles and activities, and hints at a larger map that includes other areas. The trailer suggests the inclusion of a TikTok-esque video-sharing platform and a possible first-person mode. The game is set to release in 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with no confirmation of a PC version.