Kim Kardashian's Mobile Game Is Shutting Down. Players Aren't Happy.

[ 10/01/2024 09:00 ] Read on vice.com

Report Overview: The article presents a mix of factual reporting and emotional anecdotes from players of the mobile game 'Kim Kardashian: Hollywood'. While it includes some sensationalist language and appeals to emotion, it also provides a balanced view of the game's closure from the perspective of its players.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Game Players (80)

Game Developers (70)

Sides Representation Balance

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Game Players

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Use of sensational language to evoke strong emotions.

The article uses phrases like 'laughed all the way to the bank' and 'heartbreak over the end of the game' which are sensational and designed to evoke an emotional response.

Replace 'laughed all the way to the bank' with 'was financially successful'.

Rephrase 'heartbreak over the end of the game' to 'disappointment about the game's closure'.

Appeal to emotion

Manipulation using emotional anecdotes rather than facts.

The personal stories from players like Anita and Delilah are primarily emotional and may not represent the broader user base's experience.

Include more diverse player experiences, including those who may not be as emotionally affected.

Balance emotional anecdotes with factual data about the game's usage and financials.

Omission of key information

Leaving out important details that could give a more complete picture.

The article does not provide information on the reasons behind the game's closure from the developers' perspective, which could be due to a variety of business or technical reasons.

Include a statement or reasoning from the game developers about why the game is shutting down.

Unbalanced reporting

Reporting that disproportionately focuses on one side of an issue.

The article focuses heavily on the players' perspectives and their emotional attachment to the game, with less emphasis on the developers' viewpoint or business considerations.

Provide more information on the game's overall performance and the developers' decision-making process.

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