Video Games Chronicle

Video Games Chronicle is a news source that provides reliable, no-nonsense reporting on the video games industry. The website's editorial team has extensive experience in the field and works to deliver professional reporting on important issues in gaming. VGC's review coverage is aggregated by both Metacritic and Open Critic, and the publication is a longtime judging publication for The Game Awards. While there are instances of contradictions, deceptiveness, and conflicts of interest within some articles, the overall quality of the reporting remains high. The website's editorial policy is not influenced by advertising deals or sponsored content.

70%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Palworld reached its peak without mentioning how many free-to-play games were also on Steam at the time.
  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that the remaster was not well-received when in reality, some people are happy with this release.
  • The studio which was once known for its unbelievably high pace of releases has slowed significantly.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Tokyo-based game industry consultancy Kantan Games predicts that the new Nintendo console could launch at $400 and games could adopt a pricing strategy similar to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S titles.
  • The company is yet to comment publicly but Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Tokyo-based game industry consultancy Kantan Games predicts that the new Nintendo console could launch at $400 and games could adopt a pricing strategy similar to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S titles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • It excels in art, level design, performance, writing, visuals.
  • Palworld reached a maximum peak of 1,262,087 concurrent players at the time of writing.
  • The Last of Us Part 2 is still one of the best games ever made.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article claims that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is much more than a $10 graphics patch, but it’s actually just an upgrade to the game with some new features added. This statement is deceptive as it implies that the remaster had significant changes when in reality, it’s mostly visual improvements and some new features.
  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that Naughty Dog has slowed significantly in releasing original games since The Last of Us Part 2 despite there being fans who are excited about this release.
  • The statement ‗Rocksteady gifted Suicide Squad early access players $20/£16 of in-game currency after the game experienced downtime’ is misleading because it implies that all early access players received a bonus when only those who purchased the Deluxe Edition were eligible.

Recent Articles

  • New Release Dates for The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight's New Game Mode

    New Release Dates for The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight's New Game Mode

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 In September 2024, Supermassive Games and Behaviour Interactive release The Casting of Frank Stone, a narrative-driven horror game where players encounter the notorious murderer Frank Stone. Pre-orders are available now for the Standard and Deluxe editions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Meanwhile, Dead by Daylight fans can expect a new 2v8 game mode with increased generator repair requirements on July 25.
  • Nintendo Switch: Nintendo's Longest-Serving Flagship Home Console with 2,687 Days on the Market

    Nintendo Switch: Nintendo's Longest-Serving Flagship Home Console with 2,687 Days on the Market

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 The Nintendo Switch, first released in 2017, has become Nintendo's longest-serving flagship home console with a record-breaking tenure of 2,687 days. Its success can be attributed to a strong launch lineup and hybrid nature as both a home and handheld console.
  • Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expands with New Content: Exploring Late 1980s Hidden Gems and the First Console War

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition adds new content, including two timelines and 39 games. One timeline, 'The Wider World of Atari,' explores late 1980s innovations and features interviews with Pong creator Al Alcorn. The other, 'The First Console War,' chronicles the rivalry between Atari 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision. Highlights include playable games, video segments, and rare prototypes.
  • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure with Improved Visuals and Controls on Nintendo Switch

    Luigi's Mansion 2 HD: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure with Improved Visuals and Controls on Nintendo Switch

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Experience Luigi's Mansion 2 HD on Nintendo Switch: A remastered ghost-hunting adventure with improved visuals, controls, and unique challenges in each haunted mansion.
  • EA Play Subscription Service to Increase Prices in May 2024

    EA Play Subscription Service to Increase Prices in May 2024

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 EA Play to raise prices in May 2024 for all subscriptions, affecting PC, Xbox One and PS4 users. New and existing members will pay more for standard, pro and annual memberships due to currency fluctuations.
  • Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Pushed Back to Q1 2025, Metroid Prime 4 Planned for Early 2025

    Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Pushed Back to Q1 2025, Metroid Prime 4 Planned for Early 2025

    Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024 The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in Q1 2025, according to sources speaking to VGC and Eurogamer. The console's release date was originally slated for fall 2024 but has now been pushed back due to delays in development. Two of VGC's sources confirmed that they were developing Switch 2 games planned for early 2025, which could include Metroid Prime 4.
  • Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - A Multiplayer Shooter Game with Mixed Reviews

    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - A Multiplayer Shooter Game with Mixed Reviews

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a multiplayer shooter game developed by Rocksteady Studios. The game follows the story of why members of the Justice League are acting out of sorts and causing city-wide destruction with their actions. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024.
  • Palworld Reaches Fifth Highest Peak Concurrent Number of Steam Players for Any Game in Valve's Storefront

    Palworld Reaches Fifth Highest Peak Concurrent Number of Steam Players for Any Game in Valve's Storefront

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Palworld, a survival crafting game developed by Japanese studio Pocketpair and released into early access on PC and Xbox on Friday, has reached the fifth highest peak concurrent number of Steam players for any game in Valve's storefront. The game hit a maximum peak of 1,262,087 concurrent players at the time of writing.
  • The Last of Us Part II: A Masterpiece Subverts Sequel Expectations and Excels in Art, Level Design, Performance, Writing

    The Last of Us Part II: A Masterpiece Subverts Sequel Expectations and Excels in Art, Level Design, Performance, Writing

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece that subverted sequel expectations in a bold and brazen way. It was released during the pandemic, but it still excels in art, level design, performance, writing. The game has been praised for its visuals and audio design as well as its polish.

  • Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature DLSS but May Lack Deep Learning Accelerator

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Nintendo Switch 2 will feature Nvidia's DLSS image upscaling technology. The console may not include a Deep Learning Accelerator (DLA). The absence of a DLA could make DLSS computationally expensive for game developers. The console is aiming to surpass the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in terms of ray tracing with Ray Reconstruction support. The console's release date is expected to be sometime in 2024.