Aftermath

Aftermath is a worker-owned games and culture publication started by former Kotaku writers after a round of layoffs, built explicitly as an alternative to venture-backed media. The ownership structure shapes the coverage: fewer traffic-chasing posts, more reporting the founders actually wanted to write.

Expect criticism and reporting on games, labor, and internet culture with a distinct, opinionated voice, plus regular transparency about how the outlet itself is run and funded. It appeals to readers who want games journalism from people with a direct stake in getting it right rather than a corporate parent to satisfy.