Josh Cotts

Josh Cotts is an independent video game journalist and critic who writes for various online platforms. He covers news, reviews, features, and opinions about RPGs and other genres of games.

Biography:  https://gamerant.com/author/josh-cotts/

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:

  • The author may use clickbaity titles and headlines to attract readers, but does not necessarily provide misleading information within the articles.
  • The author tends to write articles that are biased in favor of games that have similarities or connections with popular franchises like Pokemon and Zelda. He also seems to be interested in RPGs and their mechanics.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • The author does not mention any affiliations or connections with game developers or publishers that could create a conflict of interest.
  • There are no apparent conflicts of interest in the articles provided. The author may have personal preferences and opinions about certain games, but does not seem to be influenced by external factors.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any evidence or sources for his claims, which could lead to contradictions with official information or facts.
  • The author writes about games that are controversial or have backlash from fans of other franchises. He also compares different games and their features in a way that may seem contradictory to some readers.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not seem deceptive in the sense of hiding important information or lying about something, but he may omit some details or perspectives that could provide a more balanced view.
  • The author may use exaggeration and hyperbole to make his articles more engaging and entertaining. He also uses short sentences and simple language to write quickly.

Recent Articles

Palworld's Creature Designs Spark Controversy: Pocketpair Receives Death Threats

Palworld's Creature Designs Spark Controversy: Pocketpair Receives Death Threats

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Palworld, a genre-diverse game that seamlessly merges different gameplay mechanics, has been met with controversy over the close similarities of various creature designs in their monster-taming survival game. While some fans are angry about these similarities, others have praised Palworld for its unique premise and engaging gameplay elements.