Kotaku

Kotaku is a news and opinion site covering games and topics relevant to serious gamers. The site also delves into pop culture topics such as anime, TV shows, and movies. Kotaku aims to be an inclusive platform for gamers of all backgrounds. The site features articles that cover gaming news, reviews, and commentary. It also includes tips for readers on how to submit stories or request media appearances.

86%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • Business partners are continuing to ditch Guy

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Rockstar has a history of announcing a game for consoles, releasing it, then announcing a PC version.
  • Sony has appointed Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as the new heads of PlayStation.

Contradictions

94%

Examples:

  • Steam has added a new gameplay recording tool to its platform.
  • The game features over 80 levels across 50 planets in six different galaxies.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Each new bot, like one based on the protagonist of Journey, is like a walk down memory lane.
  • It’s unclear if the new reporting by The Wall Street Journal means Game Pass will get another price hike in 2024, or if Call of Duty will be exclusive to certain tiers.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - A New Intergalactic Adventure for Samus Aran in 2025

    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - A New Intergalactic Adventure for Samus Aran in 2025

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the long-awaited new entry in the Metroid series from Retro Studios, is set for release on Nintendo Switch in 2025. The game showcases classic elements like scanning alien environments and utilizing Samus' Morph Ball ability while incorporating modern gameplay mechanics. Fans can expect to explore new worlds and uncover mysteries in this return to form for the iconic franchise.
  • Six Highly Anticipated Games That Were MIA at Summer Game Fest 2024

    Six Highly Anticipated Games That Were MIA at Summer Game Fest 2024

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Six highly anticipated games, including Hollow Knight: Silksong, Soulcalibur 7, Resident Evil 9 DLC: Shadows of Rose, Bloodborne's PC port, 2XKO from Radiant Entertainment and Riot Games, and Beyond Good & Evil 2 from Ubisoft, were absent during Summer Game Fest 2024.
  • Monster Hunter Rise and Other Exciting Titles Join PlayStation Plus in June

    Monster Hunter Rise and Other Exciting Titles Join PlayStation Plus in June

    Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to exploring Monster Hunter Rise's detailed worlds and thrilling monster fights this June, joining a lineup of diverse titles including Football Manager 2024, Crusader Kings III, Anno 1800, and more.
  • PS5 Users Can Soon Join Discord Voice Chats Directly from Their Console: A Game-Changing Update

    PS5 Users Can Soon Join Discord Voice Chats Directly from Their Console: A Game-Changing Update

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Starting from June 13, 2024, PS5 users in Japan and Asia can join Discord voice chats directly from their console through an update. This new feature eliminates the need for a separate device and is part of a gradual rollout to other regions. With this integration, players can select the Discord tab in Game Base within the Control Center to choose their preferred voice channel. The partnership between Sony and Discord began in 2022, allowing Xbox users similar functionality. This update aims to enhance communication for PS5 gamers as part of Discord's focus on gaming-centric features.
  • Astro Bot: A PlayStation Celebration with 80 Levels and Iconic Cameos

    Astro Bot: A PlayStation Celebration with 80 Levels and Iconic Cameos

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Astro Bot, a new PlayStation game from Team Asobi, offers over 80 levels and nods to PlayStation history. Players control Astro, a robot with unique abilities like inflating and using power-ups. The colorful game features underwater exploration, boss fights, and stages themed after PlayStation symbols. Expected this fall for $60 with heavy VR and DualSense reliance, fans eagerly anticipate collecting bots representing PlayStation's history.
  • Xbox Games Showcase 2024: All-Digital Consoles, New Releases, and Exciting Announcements for Gamers

    Xbox Games Showcase 2024: All-Digital Consoles, New Releases, and Exciting Announcements for Gamers

    Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024 Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, 2024, introduced all-digital versions of the Xbox Series X and S consoles without disc drives. The event showcased upcoming games like Doom: The Dark Ages and Starfield: Shattered Space, with several titles available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. Announcements included new console designs and prices.
  • Doom: The Dark Ages - New Doom Game Returns to Medieval Times with Doom Slayer on Dragon

    Doom: The Dark Ages - New Doom Game Returns to Medieval Times with Doom Slayer on Dragon

    Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024 Doom: The Dark Ages, the newest installment in the Doom franchise set in medieval times, was announced during Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, 2024. Featuring the Doom Slayer riding a dragon and available on Xbox Series X (including Game Pass), PlayStation 5, and Windows PC in 2025.