Kotaku hires Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter as site expands under new ownership
GamesIndustry.biz • • technology
Key Points:
- Kotaku has appointed Rebekah Valentine as Senior Reporter, marking its first major hire since being acquired by French firm Keleops Media in July 2025, with more hires planned as the site experiences rapid growth.
- Valentine brings a strong background in business reporting and indie game communities, and her role will focus on straightforward news and longer investigative reports, while also allowing creative freedom in writing style.
- Interim Editor-in-Chief Ethan Gach emphasized the importance of original reporting at Kotaku, highlighting the site's commitment to demystifying the increasingly secretive games industry and delivering unique stories.
- Keleops Media's acquisition has led to doubled traffic and renewed investment in Kotaku, reversing the negative impact of prior private equity ownership and enabling strategic growth.
- The expansion of Kotaku's newsroom aims to enhance collaborative reporting efforts, ensuring the site continues to provide in-depth, exclusive coverage that serves both readers and the broader gaming industry.
