17. Kotaku
URL: kotaku.co.ukPlatform: Multi
Focus: Off-beat news and features.
Best Feature: The In Depth section still offers interesting, lengthy features about a variety of topics. Launched in 2004, Kotaku has swiftly become one of the most popular gaming blogs ever. Despite a somewhat unfocused style of content delivery, and a rather unhealthy obsession with Japanese oddities, Kotaku is consistently entertaining with its wild variety of posts. Kotaku has had its fair share of controversy, particularly regarding what
some consider to be sensationalist journalism. Regardless of inflammatory headlines though, Kotaku's 'In Depth' section continues to be an excellent source of well-researched, fascinating articles that often have something genuinely interesting to say about their chosen topics. Kotaku might have annoyed more than a few people in its (almost) ten-year run, but the site has managed to remain relevant and produce high quality content, while adapting to the tastes and needs of a growing readership.