I’m looking for sites not owned by Fandom, Ziff Davis, Tencent, etc., who still cover news and reviews.

I stuck with Giantbomb for years, even after Red Ventures acquired it, but, like others, drifted away from the site when its core members left/got fired.

I followed Easy Allies for awhile, but after Bowman moved on, it wasn’t the same.

Anyone have any recommendations?

  • stardust@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’d like to know too. Just me realize I don’t have a go to reviewer or site anymore, but been mainly relying on just user submitted trailers to know about new games and word of mouth when it comes to if I want to buy it.

    • mana@lemmynsfw.comOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I think Mike Mahardy from Polygon is alright, but generally I find their content leans into social commentary more than I want in a gaming outlet. I respect that some people want that, and I’m glad these sites exist for them.

      • Dark Arc@social.packetloss.ggEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I haven’t really noticed that…? But, maybe that’s just because whatever’s being said “agrees” with me or isn’t in the articles I choose to read from them (?)

  • guyrocket@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Do people like PC Gamer? I was a little surprised when I found out they’re still around. I used to get the print magazine with demo CDs.

    • mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 year ago

      PC gamer has done a fair bit of shilling for Epic Games the past few years, so you need to take everything they say with a pinch of salt

  • Fjor@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I know it’s not quite what you’re asking for, but it’s where I get my gaming news from at least. I have subbed to SkillUp on YT for a very long time, and he covers loads of games and does weekly news videos where he covers the latest. The vids are very genuine and authentic, imo.

    He, and a few of his friends also started a very chill and good podcast called Friends Per Second going more in depth on different gaming topics.

    Highly recommended 🙌

  • bogdugg@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I have two podcasts in my rotation currently:

    • Remap Radio; previously Waypoint Radio, sometimes their politics feel overly dogmatic, perhaps as a reflection of the audience and culture they have cultivated, but the vibes are good and they have insightful things to say. I’d say they are currently in a transition period so they’re still finding their rhythm.
    • 8-4 Play; Started by a localization company based in Tokyo, you’ll get a unique perspective of life in Japan, Japanese games, and industry connections that you can’t really get anywhere else, at least not in English.

    Used to listen to the Bombcast, but none of the splinters from what it was appeal to me much. New Bombcast, Nextlander, solo Gerstmann, are all flawed in different ways imo.

    • mana@lemmynsfw.comOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’ve listened to 8-4 Play on and off for years. I usually check back in with them when a new Monster Hunter game/expansion comes out because few other podcasters I’ve come across really cover it with any depth.