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?

  • Fjor@lemm.eeEnglish
    253·
    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 🙌

    • tb_@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      1 year ago

      Am a fan too. I’d mention YongYea here, but the unorganized unscripted way in which he makes 20 minute videos on every topic really kills it for me.

      SkillUp’s weekly summary is much nicer.

      Edit: remembered a word

      • OscarRobin@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        Yeah unfortunately I agree. I think Yong seems like a cool guy but his videos always start with a lengthy recap which anyone who watches his channel already knows from his previous video on whatever is recapped, and then he takes the longest possible route to explain the topic too.

        I reckon if he made 5 min videos without all the fluff he’d be great.