Fact check: Games Journalists have provided zero value to games for close to a decade. Yet, they continue to whine and complain about the financial state of the the Games Journalism industry.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement's claim that games journalists have provided "zero value" is not supported by the available evidence. While both sources acknowledge significant challenges in gaming journalism, they present a more nuanced reality than the absolute claim made in the statement. The industry has faced criticism for declining standards, loss of integrity, and being disconnected from their audience ^{[1] [1]}, but continues to serve some purpose in the gaming ecosystem.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• The gaming journalism industry has been actively acknowledging its shortcomings and seeking ways to improve its connection with audiences ^[1]
• The decline in quality appears to be linked to specific issues such as:
• Increased reliance on clickbait content
• Erosion of journalistic integrity
• Growing disconnect with the gaming community ^{[1] [1]}
• Rather than providing "zero value," the sources suggest that gaming journalism still serves a purpose, albeit one that needs reformation ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement contains several problematic elements:

• It uses absolute language ("zero value") that oversimplifies a complex situation ^[1]
• It fails to acknowledge the industry's self-awareness and attempts at improvement ^[1]
• The statement appears to benefit:
• Independent content creators and influencers who compete with traditional gaming media
• Social media platforms that benefit from anti-journalism sentiment
• Gaming companies that might prefer less scrutiny from professional journalists

The original statement appears to be an emotional rather than factual assessment of the gaming journalism industry's current state ^[1]. While there are legitimate criticisms of the industry, characterizing it as completely valueless is not supported by the available evidence.