For daily news and rumors, users recommend Video Games Chronicle (VGC). Game Developer covers industry and business insights, while Game Informer offers a traditional magazine style.
Niche sources include Gematsu for Japanese games without clickbait, BluesNews for straightforward daily summaries, and Todayin.games as a customizable mobile-friendly aggregator.
Many users prefer video content, citing SkillUp, Gameranx, and the MinnMax Show. Others rely on the r/games community for quick headlines or use RSS feeds to curate their own updates.
To get the best gaming news, Users recommend Video Games Chronicle (VGC) for daily news and plausible leaks, Game Developer for industry insights, and Game Informer for a more traditional magazine-like approach. Many Users also highlight the value of YouTube channels and subreddits for staying informed.
Top Gaming News Sites
Video Games Chronicle (VGC): This site is a good source for daily gaming news, including leaks and rumors. "If you're looking for daily news with a stream of plausible leaks and rumors Video Games Chronicle is a good place to start."
Game Developer: For those interested in the business side of gaming, this site focuses on industry news for developers and publishers. "If you're looking for an industry newswire with a focus on developers and publishers, Game Developer is a safe bet."
Game Informer: This site offers a magazine-like approach to gaming news. "If you just want a familiar brand with a more magazine-like approach, Game Informer is also back."
Niche and Alternative Sources
Gematsu: This site is a favorite for those seeking news primarily about Japanese games, known for its direct approach without clickbait. "Gematsu is my go-to, no clickbait source of news or trailers. Very to the point with no beating around the bush."
BluesNews: An older, no-nonsense site that provides a daily summary of game and tech news, although it has less community interaction. "Bluesnews is a good old school no-nonsense place to get a daily summary of game and tech news."
Todayin.games: This customizable news aggregator pulls content from various gaming news sites and is praised for its mobile-friendly layout. "I can recommend todayin.games. It is a customizable news feed aggregator that feature content from a bunch of gaming news sites."
YouTube Channels and Podcasts
SkillUp's "This Week In Videogames": This channel offers weekly videos and a website that provides in-depth news without ads or AI-generated content. "SkillUp’s "This Week In Videogames” videos are pretty great, especially for news topics and smaller game releases I might’ve missed"
Gameranx: Many Users rely on Gameranx on YouTube for their gaming news. "Gameranx on YouTube is where I get most of my gaming news from"
MinnMax Show and Delayed Input with Kyle Bosman: These YouTube channels are recommended for comprehensive gaming news, often replacing traditional news sites for some users. "Traditional gaming news sites are somewhat of a dying breed. I watch The MinnMax Show and Delayed Input with Kyle Bosman on YouTube for my gaming news."
Users and Community-Driven News
r/games: This subreddit is a primary source for many Users to quickly view various news items. "I visit /r/games because it's the most concise way to see a lot of news items very quickly."
RSS Feeds: Some Users have returned to using RSS feeds to subscribe to specific sites, finding it a healthier way to consume content. "I've switched back to using RSS and just subscribing to sites that I'm interested in."
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Pros & cons
Pros
aggregators and RSS feeds allow content curation
video channels like SkillUp offer ad-free, in-depth news
community boards provide fast headline browsing
niche sites deliver specific content without clickbait
Cons
some older sites lack community interaction
traditional sites are becoming less popular
Best for: people wanting reliable, specific, or curated updates on the video game industry
FAQ
Where can I find Japanese gaming news without clickbait?
Gematsu is a favorite for Japanese game news. Users like it because it is direct and avoids clickbait.
Are there any good aggregators for gaming news?
Todayin.games is a customizable aggregator that pulls from multiple sites. It has a layout that works well on mobile devices.
Which YouTube channels cover gaming news well?
SkillUp, Gameranx, the MinnMax Show, and Delayed Input with Kyle Bosman are all popular choices for video game news coverage.
How can I avoid algorithmic feeds when reading gaming news?
Some users subscribe to RSS feeds for their favorite sites, which lets them read updates without algorithms or unrelated content.
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