Kotaku Expands Team with Senior Reporter Rebekah Valentine Under New Ownership

The renowned gaming media outlet Kotaku has welcomed Rebekah Valentine as its new Senior Reporter, marking the first major appointment since its acquisition by Keleops Media in July 2025. This hiring decision is part of the site's expansion plans, driven by its rapid growth under new ownership. Valentine brings her experience from previous roles at IGN and GamesIndustry.biz. Managing Director Mylène Poncet expressed satisfaction with the site's progress, noting that traffic has doubled in less than a year, and the brand is poised to bring in senior talent to elevate its offerings. Interim EIC Ethan Gach highlighted Valentine's background in business reporting and her potential to develop fresh beats, emphasizing the importance of original reporting and analysis in the gaming industry. Valentine expressed her enthusiasm for growing as a writer with the support of the team and exploring various types of writing, including criticism. Gach attributed the site's ability to expand to the understanding and strategic investment of its new ownership, Keleops, which recognizes Kotaku's unique value and potential. He also emphasized the responsibility that comes with investment, to utilize resources wisely and maintain high editorial standards, providing readers with informative and entertaining content while also contributing to the broader gaming industry through strong original reporting and analysis.