Eh, I mostly agree, and that's why I mostly just stick to Giant Bomb because I care more about personalities and humor than any sort of actual reporting. Still, if I want actual reporting, I stick to Eurogamer, since they seem to hit the best balance of accuracy and objectivity.
It is funny that you bring up comics, because I feel like Bleeding Cool is the direct analogue to Kotaku. :v
Like, to be clear, the entire discussion about "JOURNALISM" wouldn't even exist if the outlets didn't pretend that they're journalists. It's why nobody gives a

about sponsored videos on youtube or whatever. They don't claim to be serious professionals.