Kotaku

Kotaku is a news and opinion site covering video games and related topics such as pop culture, including anime, TV shows, and movies. The site aims to be inclusive for gamers of all backgrounds and encourages civil discourse among its readers. The reporting is generally unbiased with occasional instances of deceptive practices.

94%

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 news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

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  • Kotaku appears to have a generally unbiased reporting approach.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site does not seem to have any conflicts of interest reported.

Contradictions

85%

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Deceptions

85%

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Recent Articles

  • Prime Video's New UI: Navigating Personalized Recommendations and Add-On Subscriptions

    Prime Video's New UI: Navigating Personalized Recommendations and Add-On Subscriptions

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Amazon's Prime Video updates its interface with personalized AI recommendations, a new navigation bar, and clearer subscription information to help users easily discover and navigate its vast array of content from originals to third-party subscriptions.
  • 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.
  • Asus ROG Ally X: A Portable Gaming Powerhouse with Doubled Battery Capacity and Enhanced Performance

    Asus ROG Ally X: A Portable Gaming Powerhouse with Doubled Battery Capacity and Enhanced Performance

    Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Asus' ROG Ally X handheld gaming device boasts impressive upgrades, including doubled battery capacity, increased storage and RAM, and a faster USB4 port. These improvements offer longer playtime and easier access to extensive game libraries. However, the Windows operating system limits optimal controller usage for navigation.
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - A Unique Blend of Strategy and Japanese Folklore

    Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - A Unique Blend of Strategy and Japanese Folklore

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique and captivating experience that masterfully blends tower defense strategy with community organizing. Players protect maiden Yoshiro as she purges evil spirits, balancing day/night cycles and building defenses. With immersive gameplay, engaging combat mechanics, and a rich Japanese folklore narrative, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a standout title in the gaming world.
  • Xbox 360 Digital Stores to Close: Last Chance to Buy Discounted Games Like Kane & Lynch and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Before They Vanish Forever

    Xbox 360 Digital Stores to Close: Last Chance to Buy Discounted Games Like Kane & Lynch and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Before They Vanish Forever

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Xbox 360 digital stores close on July 29, offering discounts up to 40% on select games before they vanish. Notable titles include Kane & Lynch: Dead Men for $2.99 and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor for $4.99. Fans can revisit classics through backward compatibility on Xbox One and Series X.
  • New Aluminum Edition of Analogue Pocket Handheld Console: Limited, Expensive, and Compatible with Multiple Gaming Systems

    New Aluminum Edition of Analogue Pocket Handheld Console: Limited, Expensive, and Compatible with Multiple Gaming Systems

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Edition, a limited-release version of the popular handheld gaming console, boasts an aluminum body and comes in four colors. Retailing at $499.99, it's pricier than the standard model but offers a unique design for collectors. Pre-orders start on July 15th with shipping expected on July 17th. Compatible with Game Boy, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, and Atari Lynx cartridges, the Analogue Pocket Aluminum Edition is a coveted item for gaming enthusiasts.
  • Shiba Inu Peanut Butter Sets MLB Record on SNES at Games Done Quick, Raising Over $1M for Doctors Without Borders

    Shiba Inu Peanut Butter Sets MLB Record on SNES at Games Done Quick, Raising Over $1M for Doctors Without Borders

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 During a charity event at Games Done Quick, a Shiba Inu named Peanut Butter completed Major League Baseball on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 29 minutes and 45 seconds, raising over $1 million for Doctors Without Borders with his impressive speedrunning skills.
  • YouTube Suspends Monetization on Dr Disrespect's Channel Amid Allegations of Sexually Explicit Messages to a Minor

    YouTube Suspends Monetization on Dr Disrespect's Channel Amid Allegations of Sexually Explicit Messages to a Minor

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 YouTube suspends monetization for Dr Disrespect's channel following allegations of sexually explicit messages to a minor. Partners and sponsors cut ties, and suspension from YouTube's Partner Program means no more platform monetization. Details of the 2020 Twitch ban and additional evidence have led to swift consequences.
  • Valve Introduces Performance-Focused Gameplay Recording Tool on Steam in Beta

    Valve Introduces Performance-Focused Gameplay Recording Tool on Steam in Beta

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Valve introduces a new performance-focused gameplay recording tool on Steam in beta, allowing users to easily capture and export clips with minimal computer resources using NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards.
  • Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: A Triumphant Return to Form for the Classic Franchise

    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: A Triumphant Return to Form for the Classic Franchise

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, now available on Nintendo Switch, brings back the classic puzzle-platforming action with six playable characters, unique stats, and new 'Spin Dash' mechanic. The game features 50 main stages across ten worlds and bonus levels for extra challenges. Multiplayer modes offer hours of entertainment despite connectivity issues.