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G/O Media business and news from across the web.- Gaming media diaspora: where every writer landed | 2026The article maps the post-collapse landscape of gaming journalism, detailing where writers from defunct publications like Kotaku and Vice have relocated. It highlights the rise of independent, worker-owned sites, solo newsletters, and bundled subscription services as the new hubs for quality writing, contrasting them with legacy outlets perceived as publishing press releases.
Kotaku hires Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter as site expands under new ownershipKotaku has appointed Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter, marking the first major hire since its acquisition by Keleops Media in July 2025. The site reports doubled traffic and plans further hires to enhance its original reporting and investigative capabilities. Valentine, formerly of IGN and GamesIndustry.biz, will focus on news and potentially criticism, aiming to demystify the inner workings of the gaming industry for readers.
86% of Creators Use AI, 85% of Gamers Hate It. Here's What That Means for You (2026)A significant paradox exists in the gaming content landscape: 86% of creators utilize AI tools, while 85% of gamers express negative sentiments towards AI-generated content. This disparity impacts content consumption, with AI search results drastically reducing click-through rates for traditional content. While AI moderation is seen as a clear success in combating toxicity, creators are advised to use AI for backend tasks and maintain human authenticity to succeed.