Andy Robinson

Andy Robinson is a seasoned journalist and game developer with over 20 years of experience in the games industry. He currently serves as the Editor in Chief at VGC (Video Games Chronicle), where he leads a team of reporters covering news, reviews, features, and guides across various gaming platforms. Andy has contributed to nearly all of VGC's articles since joining the publication. His work includes reporting on Nintendo consoles, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gaming news. He has also covered events like Gamescom Asia and provided insights on industry trends such as the oversaturation of service games. In addition to his journalism career, Andy has worked in game development. Some of the notable articles Andy has written include coverage on Nintendo Switch's longevity, Rocksteady's Suicide Squad early access bonuses controversy, and Wii U's legacy. He has also reported on upcoming games like Frontier's Planet Coaster 2 and Arc System Works' 3D Double Dragon revival.

Biography:  https://www.videogameschronicle.com/author/andy-robinson/

70%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • Andy has worked in or around the games industry for 20 years across journalism and game development.

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • According to Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, who claims in a new OX do Controle video that he received the information from five separate sources.
  • According to sources cited by Eurogamer, third-party game companies were recently briefed on an internal delay in Nintendo's next-gen launch timing from late 2024 to early the following year.
  • Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Tokyo-based game industry consultancy Kantan Games predicts that the new Nintendo console could launch at $400 and games could adopt a pricing strategy similar to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S titles.
  • Nintendo has told some publishing executives not to expect the console until March 2025 at the earliest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a multiplayer shooter game.
  • The market for service games is oversaturated and perceived as cynical cash grabs by many players.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The statement 'Rocksteady gifted Suicide Squad early access players $20/£16 of in-game currency after the game experienced downtime' is misleading because it implies that all early access players received a bonus when only those who purchased the Deluxe Edition were eligible.
  • The statement 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is part of the Arkhamverse' without providing any evidence to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Nintendo Switch: Nintendo's Longest-Serving Flagship Home Console with 2,687 Days on the Market

Nintendo Switch: Nintendo's Longest-Serving Flagship Home Console with 2,687 Days on the Market

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 The Nintendo Switch, first released in 2017, has become Nintendo's longest-serving flagship home console with a record-breaking tenure of 2,687 days. Its success can be attributed to a strong launch lineup and hybrid nature as both a home and handheld console.
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Pushed Back to Q1 2025, Metroid Prime 4 Planned for Early 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Pushed Back to Q1 2025, Metroid Prime 4 Planned for Early 2025

Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024 The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in Q1 2025, according to sources speaking to VGC and Eurogamer. The console's release date was originally slated for fall 2024 but has now been pushed back due to delays in development. Two of VGC's sources confirmed that they were developing Switch 2 games planned for early 2025, which could include Metroid Prime 4.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - A Multiplayer Shooter Game with Mixed Reviews

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - A Multiplayer Shooter Game with Mixed Reviews

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a multiplayer shooter game developed by Rocksteady Studios. The game follows the story of why members of the Justice League are acting out of sorts and causing city-wide destruction with their actions. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024.