Kotaku

Kotaku covers video games as culture, not just as products to review. That means the people who make them, the communities that form around them, and the industry decisions that affect both. It has a reputation for reporting on labor issues and studio dysfunction that more product-focused outlets skip.

Alongside news on major releases and updates, expect features on game design choices, modding communities, and the occasional investigation into crunch or layoffs at a major studio. Good fit for readers who want games coverage that treats the industry as seriously as the games themselves.