GamesIndustry.biz

GamesIndustry.biz is a leading website and community for news and information about the global video games industry. The site features daily news content, opinion-forming interviews and analysis, a comprehensive guide to events in the gaming business, and one of the largest recruitment databases for video games-related roles. The site also delivers daily newsletters to a massive audience and hosts several industry events throughout the year. GamesIndustry.biz covers topics related to game design, development, publishing, marketing, distribution or retail; media, freelance and students; as well as events that span the games business.

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

83%

Examples:

  • The site occasionally presents information without disclosing sources or quotes.
  • The site sometimes uses selective reporting and omits information.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • Investment levels have plummeted.
  • Nintendo believes everyone on the team is a game designer.
  • spent too much during the pandemic
  • The layoffs primarily impacted teams outside of core development.

Contradictions

84%

Examples:

  • Approximately 5% of employees will be laid off.
  • Approximately 70 employees will be affected by the closure of Intercept Games.
  • Despite server issues caused by connectivity problems.
  • Take-Two is laying off 70 people in Seattle.
  • The cost reduction program involves cancelling several projects.

Deceptions

61%

Examples:

  • In and of itself, this is a sadly common bit of news.
  • The article does not disclose any sources for its information or quotes.
  • The game had sold over four million units in just three days.

Recent Articles

  • Sony Shakes Up PlayStation Leadership with Appointment of Two New Co-CEOs, Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino

    Sony Shakes Up PlayStation Leadership with Appointment of Two New Co-CEOs, Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino

    Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 Sony appoints Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as co-CEOs of PlayStation, effective June 1st. Hulst leads studio business, focusing on first-party development and content expansion into TV/film. Nishino heads platform business, overseeing console hardware, technology, accessories, PSN & third-party relations. Both report to Hiroki Totoki as Sony commits to growing its PlayStation ecosystem.
  • Take-Two Interactive Closes Roll7 in London and Intercept Games in Seattle: A Look at the Impact on Gaming Industry and Affected Studios

    Take-Two Interactive Closes Roll7 in London and Intercept Games in Seattle: A Look at the Impact on Gaming Industry and Affected Studios

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Private Division, announces closure of Roll7 in London and Intercept Games in Seattle as part of cost-reduction program. Roll7, known for OlliOlli series and no-crunch policy, will let go staff; Intercept Games behind Kerbal Space Program 2 also affected. Take-Two aims to enhance margins while investing for growth amidst industry layoffs and studio closures in multiple locations.
  • Take-Two Interactive Announces Layoffs of 5% Global Workforce, Affecting Around 600 Employees and Costing Between $160 Million and $200 Million

    Take-Two Interactive Announces Layoffs of 5% Global Workforce, Affecting Around 600 Employees and Costing Between $160 Million and $200 Million

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Take-Two Interactive, the video game company behind Rockstar Games and 2k, plans to lay off around 600 employees as part of a cost reduction strategy. The move comes after eight consecutive quarters of net losses and the acquisition of Gearbox for $485 million. CEO and president sold off $13 million in stock before the announcement. Layoffs, game cancellations, and office closures are expected to cost between $160-$200 million.
  • Take-Two Interactive Announces Cost Reduction Program: 5% Workforce Layoffs, Project Cancellations Save $165M Yearly

    Take-Two Interactive Announces Cost Reduction Program: 5% Workforce Layoffs, Project Cancellations Save $165M Yearly

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Take-Two Interactive, with around 11,580 employees, announces a cost reduction program including layoffs and project cancellations affecting about 5% of its workforce or approximately 580 employees. The company aims to save over $165 million annually and incur up to $200 million in charges. This is the third such program since February 2023 for Take-Two, which reported net losses for seven consecutive quarters and is currently purchasing Gearbox for $460 million. The gaming industry has seen mass layoffs since 2023.
  • 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.
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder: A 2D Platformer Game with Unique Abilities and Powers

    Super Mario Bros. Wonder: A 2D Platformer Game with Unique Abilities and Powers

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a 2D platformer game released in October 2023 by Nintendo, featuring over 2,000 ideas submitted during brainstorming sessions and unique abilities that change aspects of levels drastically.
  • Thousands of Layoffs in Video Game Industry Amid Pandemic Boom and Changes in Consumer Habits

    Thousands of Layoffs in Video Game Industry Amid Pandemic Boom and Changes in Consumer Habits

    Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The video game industry is facing a wave of layoffs, with thousands of workers losing their jobs across companies. The trend has been exacerbated by overexpansion during the pandemic gaming boom and changes in how consumers play games and access titles. Some experts predict that this could be a turning point for the industry, with Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI set to launch later this year and Nintendo's Switch console successor on the horizon.
  • Microsoft, Activision Blizzard and EA Sports FC lead 2024 video game industry layoffs resulting in estimated headcount reduction of 5900

    Microsoft, Activision Blizzard and EA Sports FC lead 2024 video game industry layoffs resulting in estimated headcount reduction of 5900

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 In 2024, the video game industry experienced layoffs resulting in a headcount reduction of approximately 5,900. The largest cuts were made by Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. EA reported $1.7 billion from live-service net bookings in Q3 of 23rd, with much of this revenue coming from the release of EA Sports FC.
  • Riot Games Eliminates 530 Roles to Move Towards a More Sustainable Future

    Riot Games Eliminates 530 Roles to Move Towards a More Sustainable Future

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Riot Games is refocusing on fewer high-impact projects to move towards a more sustainable future. The company will eliminate about 530 roles globally, including shutting down their publishing label and reducing the scope of Legends of Runeterra. This decision is critical for their future and will focus on things that drive player value.
  • Palworld: A Survival Game with a Unique Twist on Creatures and Combat

    Palworld: A Survival Game with a Unique Twist on Creatures and Combat

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Palworld, a survival game on Steam with over 1.5 million concurrent players as of January 2024, features creatures called Pals that are similar to Pokemon but have guns instead of physical attacks or special moves. The game provides a unique take on survival games and RPGs with elements of action.