Tom Henderson

Tom Henderson is a FPS fanatic, social media guru, and a father. But when he's not building 5,000 piece lego sets (and standing on them), he's likely playing things like Call of Duty, Battlefield, and CS:GO. He has a background in political reporting but has shifted his focus to gaming journalism. His primary topics of coverage include first-person shooters and the latest developments in the gaming industry.

Biography:  https://insider-gaming.com/author/tomhenderson/

72%

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

82%

Examples:

  • The author frequently references other sources without providing evidence to support their claims.
  • The author has a tendency to include biased language and opinions in their writing, particularly when discussing political topics.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author seems to have a personal connection to the subject matter (FPS games), which could potentially influence their reporting.
  • The author has a conflict of interest in one article, as they mention a GOP presidential candidate and their association with far-right ideologies and conspiracy theories.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain conflicting information about the author's own reporting on previous occasions.
  • There are several instances of contradictory information in the articles provided, including release dates and features of upcoming games.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The author uses misleading language in their writing and titles to attract clicks and attention.
  • There are instances of the author not providing full context or omitting important information in their reporting.

Recent Articles

Sid Meier Announces Civilization VII Release in 2025 at Summer Game Fest

Sid Meier Announces Civilization VII Release in 2025 at Summer Game Fest

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 At the Summer Game Fest on June 8, 2024, Sid Meier announced the release of Civilization VII in 2025, surprising fans eager for a new installment since Civilization VI in 2016. The strategy game series, which has sold over 33 million copies and allowed players to build civilizations since 1991, will reveal its next iteration with historical accuracy and depth. Summer Game Fest also unveiled Lego Horizon Adventures, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Monster Hunter Wilds, Slitterhead, and Star Wars Outlaws.
PS5 Pro: Sony Encourages Developers to Optimize Games for Improved Ray Tracing and 4K Resolution

PS5 Pro: Sony Encourages Developers to Optimize Games for Improved Ray Tracing and 4K Resolution

Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 Sony is reportedly working on a mid-generation upgrade for the PlayStation 5, codenamed PS5 Pro, which will offer a more powerful GPU and faster RAM. The company is encouraging game developers to optimize their games for improved ray tracing support and higher resolutions, with some titles potentially receiving a 'Trinity Enhanced' label. The PS5 Pro is expected to deliver better graphics, smoother frame rates, and more detailed ray tracing effects.
Ubisoft's Rogue Prince of Persia Launches on Steam in Early Access

Ubisoft's Rogue Prince of Persia Launches on Steam in Early Access

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Ubisoft is set to release its next Prince of Persia game, a new Roguelite that will launch in Early Access on Steam and receive constant free updates based on community feedback. This marks Ubisoft's first day-one Steam release since 2019.
Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Pro Release Date and Specs for Late 2024

Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Pro Release Date and Specs for Late 2024

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 Sony plans to release the PlayStation 5 Pro in late 2024, powered by a GPU up to three times faster than current PS5 and potentially including an AI accelerator for enhanced performance.
Sony's PSSR: A Revolutionary Super Resolution Technology for the PlayStation 5 Pro

Sony's PSSR: A Revolutionary Super Resolution Technology for the PlayStation 5 Pro

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Sony is developing a new super resolution technology called PSSR (P spectral Super Resolution) for the PlayStation 5 Pro. The PS5 Pro GPU has machine learning capability of 300 TOPS with 8-bit integers and can support single-precision compute at an estimated peak rate of over 3 times as much as the current PS5, which is around FP32.
EA Cancels Respawn Entertainment's First-Person Star Wars Mandalorian Game

EA Cancels Respawn Entertainment's First-Person Star Wars Mandalorian Game

Broke On: Saturday, 02 March 2024 Respawn Entertainment's first-person Star Wars Mandalorian game was canceled by EA, leaving fans disappointed. The game, set to follow a bounty hunter on his quest for bounties across the galaxy, had a polished vertical slice with some missions/levels near completion when it was scrapped. The team working on this project will be moved to other projects including Apex Legends and Iron Man.