Hey guys, RMC from GoNintendo here. This conversation was brought to my attention, so I figured I'd drop in and comment.
First off, thanks so much for those who shared kind words on the site. I know I'm not perfect and have never claimed to be, but I always try to do my best.
With that said, I know I still make mistakes. I will always correct/delete/apologize for the issues when they come up. I personally think we have made great strides in this area, but I also understand some feel differently. All I can do is continue to work hard and try to get better. Thank you to those who reach out with corrections on stories, be it through the site, Twitter, email, ect..
When it comes to the NS issue, this is something I've really been working hard on lately. I know they're a somewhat recent site, and they certainly do bring some interesting topics to light. That said, I know they also have shared some incorrect information in the past. They've been burned by it, as have I, and other outlets.
While I do still source them for content, I make sure to go out of my way to double and triple check things before I share. There have been numerous things I stayed far away from in recent months due to not being able to corroborate. I've even reached out to some personal friends who speak/read Japanese to see if they can clear things up, which has lead to me not sharing posts on certain stories.
I promise to continue diving deep into stories sourced from NS to make sure they're legit. For example, the post today about Brain Age not getting a retail release on Switch in North America is something I talked to multiple sources for. Even with the info I got from them, I still marked the story as rumor just to be 100% clear that I do not have a definitive answer on the matter.
I know we're the old guy on the block here, which makes our mistakes even more frustrating. Trust me, I feel the same way. I can't explain the feeling in the pit of my stomach when something turns out to be incorrect. I will always strive to be better, and I appreciate those in this thread who spoke up in their feeling that we've improved. No matter how much better we've gotten, there's always room for improvement.
Finally, I just wanted to comment on the original content related to GoNintendo. It is 100% true that the site is focused on news. That's always been the goal with GoNintendo. I want it to be as news-focused as possible. With that said, we are offering more reviews and previews in recent months, and it's an effort I want to expand. I just don't want to inundate people who visit GoNintendo with my opinions, or our opinions in general. People come for the news, so that's what I focus on.
I actually do create a considerable amount of original content, but I usually share that elsewhere. I create it for YouTube, through our podcast, and via our Patreon. I figure those places are a better venue for me to share long opinions on topics, do gameplay videos, and all that. I want people to hunt down that stuff on their own, rather than me shoving it down their throats. I hope that makes sense!
Thanks again, gang. I appreciate the kind words and constructive criticism.