Kotaku Australia

Kotaku Australia is a gaming news website that provides coverage on the latest releases, industry news, reviews and gamer culture. The site features specialist reporters who cover all aspects of the gaming world. It is part of the international Kotaku team which launched in the US in 2004 and has been publishing in Australia since 2007. The website is owned by Nine Entertainment, Australia's largest media company.

88%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The bias score is based on the absence of any clear biases in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest identified for Kotaku Australia.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another example is the removal of VBScript from Windows, which has been confirmed to happen in future versions.
  • The contradictions score is influenced by a statement in an article that was later contradicted by Microsoft.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Another example is the claim that WordPad will be removed from all editions of Windows starting in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, without providing a confirmed release date.
  • The deception score is influenced by an instance where the article claims a specific release date for Windows versions, but Microsoft has not announced it yet.

Recent Articles

  • Grand Theft Auto 6: A New Era of Immersive Side Content and Diversions

    Grand Theft Auto 6: A New Era of Immersive Side Content and Diversions

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Grand Theft Auto 6 introduces a wealth of new side content, including alligator missions, car challenges, and satirical quests. These activities add depth to the gameplay experience and contribute to the immersive world of GTA 6.
  • Microsoft Discontinues WordPad: Recommends Microsoft Word and Windows Notepad for Rich Text Documents

    Microsoft Discontinues WordPad: Recommends Microsoft Word and Windows Notepad for Rich Text Documents

    Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024 Microsoft is discontinuing WordPad and recommending Microsoft Word for rich text documents, while Windows Notepad will be used for plain text. This change comes due to declining relevance and utility as new modes of input become more accessible through web and mobile apps.