Nic Reuben

Nic Reuben is a staff writer at Rock Paper Shotgun, a gaming news website. They cover various topics related to video games and gaming culture, including news articles, reviews, and features. Nic Reuben has a unique writing style that incorporates humor and pop culture references into their articles. They have written about numerous game titles and industry developments over the years.

Biography:  https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/authors/nic-reuben

95%

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

97%

Examples:

  • Nic Reuben seems to have a playful and witty writing style, often incorporating humor and pop culture references in their articles.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in Nic Reuben's articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another instance, it is mentioned that all 36 employees of Humble Games publishing have reportedly been laid off, but later in the same article it's stated that this is their second round of layoffs in recent months.
  • There are instances where Nic Reuben reports contradictory information in the articles they cover, such as the situation with Humble Games announcing restructuring while some former employees claim the company is shutting down.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • In some instances, Nic Reuben uses exaggerated or sensational language to describe the events they cover. For example, they refer to Garry's Mod as 'removing Nintendo Stuff' after receiving takedown notices from Nintendo.

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.
Bethesda Game Studios Workers Form Historic Union with CWA: All Eligible Job Titles Represented

Bethesda Game Studios Workers Form Historic Union with CWA: All Eligible Job Titles Represented

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Historic first: Bethesda Game Studios developers form wall-to-wall union with Communications Workers of America, marking Microsoft's first recognized game studio union. All eligible job titles voted in, including artists, designers, programmers and engineers from Dallas, Rockville and Austin offices. Microsoft recognized the union but no contract is finalized yet.
Seven Gamers' Top Picks from the Steam Summer Sale 2024: A £10 Investment in Gaming Joy

Seven Gamers' Top Picks from the Steam Summer Sale 2024: A £10 Investment in Gaming Joy

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Gamers share their plans for the best Steam Summer Sale deals of 2024, including Dome Keeper, Trepang 2, Chinese RPG Tale Of Wuxia, The Entropy Centre, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War (Nemesis System), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and more.
The First Descendant: Unveiling the Power of 19 Descendants and Their Unique Ultimate Weapons

The First Descendant: Unveiling the Power of 19 Descendants and Their Unique Ultimate Weapons

Broke On: Sunday, 02 July 2023 The First Descendant, launching July 2 on PS5 and PS4, is an anticipated looter shooter with unique characters like Bunny and Ajax, cooperative gameplay, three graphics modes on PS5, and a variety of equipment for growth. Set in Ingris, players protect their homeland against invaders with 19 descendant characters, 22 weapons, and over 500 modules. Despite concerns about monetization and repetitive chores, the visually appealing UI design offers deep RPG mechanics and enjoyable combat.
Nintendo Issues Takedown Notices for Nintendo-Related Content in Garry's Mod, Leading to Removal of Decades-Old Items

Nintendo Issues Takedown Notices for Nintendo-Related Content in Garry's Mod, Leading to Removal of Decades-Old Items

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Nintendo's surprise takedown notices for Nintendo-related content in Garry's Mod on Steam result in the removal of decades-old items. Facepunch Studios complies, sparking debate over potential ulterior motives and impact on the community.