Trashy articles are synonymous with games journalism : Boobs, top 10s and misleading quotes are the wobbly backbone of the industry. But where can the line be drawn between popular, profitable, content and utter garbage? Daily Reaction’s Seb and Dan discuss.
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Helldivers 2 has become the talk of the town as players are seen discussing the game in real life with their friends and even strangers.
It's a sure sign of scraping the bottom of the barrel when you are "creating" "news" out of Reddit posts.
Everyone expected that the Order to defend 10 planets would fail. But, Helldivers 2 players did the impossible, surprising everyone.
A detailed guide that covers all the weapons in Helldivers 2, definitive tier list that details how effective they are.
What no boobs?
What's step 2?
This doesn't apply just to games journalism, but to journalism as a whole. Half truths and innuendo is what the MSM thrives on.
You can sell a lot of things for profit. That being said, I believe a man's (and woman's integrity is something that should not be on that list of things to sell for profit.
Senior Reporter John King can confirm that a suspect is in custody.... whoops, CNN gets it wrong too.