RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Niche Gamer as right-biased due to its frequent critiques of progressive initiatives and cultural trends. Additionally, we rate it as factually mixed due to selective sourcing practices, often relying on social media and user comments for certain topics while using credible sources for others. This variability impacts the overall reliability and balance of their reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Niche Gamer is a video game news website founded in 2013. It provides news, reviews, and community content related to niche and unique video games worldwide. The site is a prominent source for gaming enthusiasts based in Philadelphia.
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Funded by / Ownership
Niche Gamer is privately owned by its founder, Brandon Orselli. The website generates revenue through advertisements, memberships, and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
Niche Gamer exhibits a right bias, which is evident in its editorial choices and language. The website often uses emotionally loaded language and framing that reflects a conservative perspective. Headlines and articles frequently critique progressive policies and cultural shifts. For example, the article “Sweet Baby Inc Detected curator launches DEIDetected website” criticizes DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives in media and gaming. Niche Gamer reports on the launch of the DEIDetected website, advising gamers to avoid games incorporating DEI practices, framing these initiatives as “forced DEI,” and encouraging consumer backlash. The article refers to DEI as “censorship” and “politically driven,” reflecting a right-leaning stance. The DEIDetected website is critical of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives in video games. It aims to raise consumer awareness about games incorporating DEI ideology and promote “DEI-free” games.
Moreover, the publication has criticized companies like Bungie for using inclusive terms like “Latinx,” emphasizing the backlash from communities viewing such terms as inappropriate or unnecessary. Niche Gamer’s story choices reflect a clear bias toward conservative viewpoints, often critiquing progressive cultural trends. For example, the article “Microsoft cautions developers to avoid curvy female characters” criticizes changes in character design influenced by modern cultural standards, emphasizing a conservative perspective on artistic expression.
Regarding sourcing, while Niche Gamer does source credible outlets like The Hill, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal, many articles rely heavily on social media posts, user comments, and circular referencing. For instance, articles on DEI and “Latinx” often cite social media reactions rather than primary sources. This selective sourcing can lead to a bias in presenting information and a reliance on less verifiable sources, impacting overall credibility.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Niche Gamer as right-biased due to its frequent critiques of progressive initiatives and cultural trends. Additionally, we rate it as factually mixed due to selective sourcing practices, often relying on social media and user comments for certain topics while using credible sources for others. This variability impacts the overall reliability and balance of their reporting. (M. Huitsing 07/01/2024)
Source: https://nichegamer.com/
Last Updated on July 1, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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