Vikki Blake

Vikki Blake is a video game journalist who specializes in covering survival horror games and has a passion for playing titles like Destiny and Halo. She is known for her witty writing style, which often includes humor and profanity. Vikki also enjoys exploring the narrative elements of games and reporting on industry news related to her favorite genres. In addition to her work at Eurogamer, she has contributed to several other gaming publications.

Biography:  https://www.eurogamer.net/authors/vikki-blake

73%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes employees by calling their decision to criticize the company’s policies ‘reckless’.
  • The use of phrases like ‘fallback plan’ and ‘emergency option’ are examples of monetary bias as they suggest that Rockstar is prioritizing profits over employee well-being.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a penchant for Yorkshire Tea, men dressed up as doctors and sweary words.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Sony is refusing to refund unhappy players with the directive.
  • The reason for all these references is a secret.
  • There will not be a physical disc released for Dawntrail and there are four collector’s editions available: standard, digital collector’s edition, collector’s box, and collector’s edition. Details on the official website.

Deceptions

76%

Examples:

  • Congratulations to the entire team at FromSoftware on their stellar work!
  • Despite its strange dispersion of ‘active’ areas, and uncharacteristically infantilising hand-holding for encounters that should be learned through repeated failure, Shadow still has its share of Elden Ring’s brilliance — weird little dudes and obscure secrets and goofy cheesing and all. But perhaps trying to combine the inherent focus of a largely self-contained DLC, with the narrative flexibility and open-world freedom of Elden Ring — the concept that set it apart from its Souls brethren — was always going to make for an incongruous match.

Recent Articles

Humble Games Layoffs: 36 Employees Let Go Amidst Uncertainty in the Game Industry

Humble Games Layoffs: 36 Employees Let Go Amidst Uncertainty in the Game Industry

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Humble Games, an indie game publisher under Humble Bundle and IGN Entertainment, has laid off all 36 employees. The company, which had published successful titles since 2017 like Unpacking and Slay the Spire, is facing uncertainty due to economic instability and changing market trends. Reasons for the layoffs remain unclear, but concerns have been raised about industry volatility and treatment of game developers.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - A Challenging Expansion with New Weapons and Secrets

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - A Challenging Expansion with New Weapons and Secrets

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 New Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, offers expansive content with challenging boss battles and difficult enemies. Players discover new weapons through exploration or NPC interactions. Mixed reception due to heightened difficulty compared to base game.
Diablo IV Celebrates First Anniversary with Increased Loot, Bonuses, and Free Gifts

Diablo IV Celebrates First Anniversary with Increased Loot, Bonuses, and Free Gifts

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Diablo IV celebrates its first anniversary with increased Treasure Goblin activity, double rewards, and free cosmetics from June 6-20. Season 4 introduces the Loot Reborn overhaul and new endgame activity The Pit. Players can also claim a mount, mount armor, and weapons for all five classes as free gifts. Diablo IV is more popular on Xbox but available on PC and PlayStation consoles.
Bungie Secures Historic $63,210 Victory Against Cheat Site AimJunkies in Landmark Copyright Case

Bungie Secures Historic $63,210 Victory Against Cheat Site AimJunkies in Landmark Copyright Case

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, secured a historic victory in a court battle against cheat site AimJunkies, receiving $63,210 in damages for copyright infringement. This is the first known jury ruling on legal action taken by a game developer against cheat sellers.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Unveiling the Historical Samurai Yasuke and Stealthy Ninja Naoe in Feudal Japan

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Unveiling the Historical Samurai Yasuke and Stealthy Ninja Naoe in Feudal Japan

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces dual protagonists Yasuke, a historical samurai, and Naoe, a ninja shinobi. Set in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period, players explore an expansive map while building a hideout with allies. Real-life figure Yasuke served Oda Nobunaga before pledging allegiance to his son Nobutada after Nobunaga's death. Pre-orders available for launch on November 15, 2023, with early access for Ubisoft Plus Premium Plan subscribers.
Helldivers 2: PSN Linking Requirement Sparks Controversy and Frustration Among Players in 177 Countries

Helldivers 2: PSN Linking Requirement Sparks Controversy and Frustration Among Players in 177 Countries

Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 Helldivers 2, a multiplayer game, has been removed from sale in 177 countries due to a new PSN linking requirement. The requirement forces Steam players to connect their accounts to PSN, causing frustration among fans and leaving non-PSN countries unable to purchase the game. Sony's decision sparks controversy over infringement of freedom to play without platform ties.
Helldivers 2: PSN Linking Requirement Sparks Controversy and Frustration Among Players in 177 Countries

Helldivers 2: PSN Linking Requirement Sparks Controversy and Frustration Among Players in 177 Countries

Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 Helldivers 2, a multiplayer game, has been removed from sale in 177 countries due to a new PSN linking requirement. The requirement forces Steam players to connect their accounts to PSN, causing frustration among fans and leaving non-PSN countries unable to purchase the game. Sony's decision sparks controversy over infringement of freedom to play without platform ties.
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 VI Release Date Slips to 2026 Due to Production Delays and Security Breaches

GTA VI Release Date Slips to 2026 Due to Production Delays and Security Breaches

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 Grand Theft Auto VI, a highly anticipated game in development since 2025, may be delayed to 2026 due to production falling behind schedule. This comes after Rockstar Games mandated its employees return to work five days a week for security and productivity reasons. Early footage from GTA VI leaked in December 2023, followed by an early trailer.