PCGamesN

PCGamesN is a news website that covers PC gaming and hardware. The website provides accurate and informative content about a wide range of games, including indie games, big-budget releases, and long-running hobby games. The website also covers hardware developments, such as new technology from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and other major companies in the industry. PCGamesN is committed to providing a diverse range of voices and perspectives in their coverage and encourages pitches from underrepresented communities. The website has a slight bias towards positive coverage but strives to maintain integrity and accuracy in all of its reporting.

68%

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:

  • PCGamesN has a slight bias towards positive coverage and highlighting underrepresented voices in gaming.
  • There is a focus on covering a wide range of games, including indie games, big-budget releases, and long-running hobby games.
  • The website is open to pitches from writers of diverse backgrounds and encourages pitches from underrepresented communities.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • PCGamesN occasionally covers products or topics that may have a potential conflict of interest, such as reviewing games that have a close connection to the website's staff or covering hardware from companies with which the website has a business relationship.
  • The website takes steps to ensure that any conflicts of interest are disclosed to readers and do not significantly impact the integrity of the coverage.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are occasional contradictions or inconsistencies in the data provided, but these are usually minor and do not significantly impact the overall quality of the coverage.
  • The website provides accurate information about the products and topics they cover.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • PCGamesN occasionally uses misleading or deceptive language in their headlines or descriptions, but this is usually minor and does not significantly impact the overall quality of the coverage.
  • There may be instances where information is presented in a way that could be considered deceptive, but these are rare and do not significantly impact the integrity of the coverage.

Recent Articles

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

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    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.
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    Metal Slug Attack Reloaded: A Surprising Blend of Tower Defense and Deck Building in a Classic 2D Pixelated Package

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    Shadow of the Erdtree: Challenging Expansion with Performance Issues Divides Elden Ring Players

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion introduces new challenges with mixed reception. Players report excessive enemy damage and long attack animations, as well as performance issues like frame rate drops and increased loading times.
  • Revisiting the Past: The Pocket 386 - A Compact Retro Laptop Powered by MS-DOS and Windows 3.x

    Revisiting the Past: The Pocket 386 - A Compact Retro Laptop Powered by MS-DOS and Windows 3.x

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Introducing the Pocket 386, a retro computing device launched in June 2024 that revives the MS-DOS and Windows 3.x era experience. Powered by an Ali M6117 processor, it offers a compact size, USB port, and various external connections for PS/2, VGA, parallel, and serial inputs. Despite its limited capabilities compared to modern laptops, the Pocket 386's nostalgic appeal and ability to run classic software makes it an attractive option for tech enthusiasts appreciating the history of personal computing.
  • Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR Preview: New Uniques, Infernal Hordes, and Balance Changes

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    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Diablo 4's Season 5 Public Test Realm (PTR) begins on June 25 and runs until July 2, allowing players to test new features like roguelike endgame experience Infernal Hordes, Unique updates, quality-of-life improvements, and balance changes before the official launch. PC Battle.net account holders can participate.
  • Diablo IV Celebrates First Anniversary with Increased Loot, Bonuses, and Free Gifts

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  • Battlestate Games Accuses Arena Breakout Infinite of Plagiarism: A Closer Look at the Developing Controversy

    Battlestate Games Accuses Arena Breakout Infinite of Plagiarism: A Closer Look at the Developing Controversy

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