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The Problem With Video Game Critics

In another visit to The Basement, RebelGaming.com's Andrew Duval discusses the issues with video game journalists critiquing game design.

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Neko_Mega4687d ago

They take sides or they sometimes say a crappy game is good. Pretty simple, I play what I enjoy playing.

shivvy244687d ago

they also give games like Cod Bo2 9.3 and God of war a 7 !

Kingthrash3604687d ago

game critics are alot like movie critics, they are not to be taken seriously. imo play a demo and make your own judgment.

venom064687d ago

that just it... you cant say they cant be taken seriously when they affect the market as much as they do.. classic point... the copy and paste game MW3 got a 9 from the very CoD focused, friendly and fanboy reviewer filled site IGN.... yet most of the gamers that play that game agree it's one of the worse CoD games ever...and every military FPS that doesn't have "CoD" in the title has fallen victim to IGN's blantant fanboyism and double standard.

Sadly, until gamers wake up and realize them for what they are, military FPS games are in danger of being down voted out of existence as far as IGN is concerned. When there's an agenda involved, reviewers should be thrown out with the bathwater. The difference between movie reviewers and video game reviewers is that video game sites get money from views related to certain titles, for example... they will NEVER bite the hand that feeds them... Thus you will NEVER see and read anything bad about CoD from the ultra-biased IGN..

admiralvic4687d ago

You're assuming way too much and need to look at things beyond "IGN is Evil".

So many people forget that reviews are subjective and everyone values everything differently. The fact that you, me and perhaps most of N4G might not be a fan of CoD, it certainly doesn't offset the sales / popularity that suggest an 8+ isn't impossible to fathom.

The funny thing is what happened during Declassified. Most reviewers seemed to agree the game was awful (which scored a 4 from IGN, disproving your stupid ultra bias nonsense at the end), but there were still plenty of people defending the game for being "true to the series" or "having good multiplay". There were a number of people across the board that seemed to believe the game was a 7 or 8, though even they knew it wasn't a 10. No doubt some people were defending it for whatever reason, though there are people that legitimately enjoyed the game.

Also you have no understanding of marketing or tabloids. On average, you can get more views from something negative than something positive. This is pretty much the whole basis that Kotaku is working off of now and why you see so many doom / gloom articles. If IGN gave CoD a 6 or less, then they would probably get even more views than before and while they would lose some readers, they would probably gain some that believe CoD is trash.

jeeves864687d ago

There are certain sites that are paid by certain publishers for favourable reviews. Movies or games, it's not exclusive.

oNIXo4687d ago

Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, become critics.

DragonKnight4687d ago

Lol, I don't think most of the comments so far have read the article.

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Unicorn Overlord Developer Vanillaware Is Working On New Action RPG Featuring Online Component

Unicorn Overlord developer Vanillaware is currently working on a brand new action RPG that features an online component.

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blackblades652d ago

Yeah except for the online components

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PlayStation Plus is a secret paradise for RPG fans

From games that digitaltrends DeAngelo Epps has always wanted to play but missed out on, like Odin Sphere, to newer titles that he'd love to re-experience like Yakuza: Like a Dragon, there was enough there to justify diving back in. And those titles aren’t even a small percent of what’s available here. Vanillaware titles, Square Enix games, NIS franchises he’d never even heard of — there’s a whole lot to dig into.

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Eonjay829d ago

PSPlus is Amazing for RPGs and NIS America, Square Enix and Vanillaware games are perfect for PSPortal.

LG_Fox_Brazil829d ago

Not really a 'secret' but a paradise indeed, I just finished Soul Hackers 2, pretty good, and started Labyrinth of Galleria and I am having a blast. Tons of great RPGs in the PS4/PS5 family

Mr_cheese829d ago

Secret is the click buzzword. Can't have a title without bait these days.

anast829d ago

secret, shadow, hidden

OtterX829d ago

Perfect for playing on the Portal, since rpgs can be such timesinks. For those people who can't stay glued to the TV, it's good to give some freedom around the house, out on the porch or whatever. I haven't picked up a Portal yet, bc of life priorities, but I definitely anticipate picking one up asap and playing more rpgs!

ziggyzinfirion829d ago

I'm currently playing Final Fantasy VII:Remake for the first time on PS5 and I am freaking blown away by this game so far. I don't know why I waited this long or due to my huge backlog but had to be honest, this game exceeded my expectations.

OtterX829d ago

Yea, story pacing aside, the combat system is pretty killer, especially if you slow it down to play it more like a tactical turned based jrpg!

I actually wish FF16 had gone this route, instead of the DMC route. The FF7:R system gave enough action for those who wanted to play that way, while still appeasing us old school turn based jrpg fans.

Glad you're enjoying!

crazyCoconuts829d ago

Some of the best in game HDR I've ever seen in that game. I liked it a lot too. My first final fantasy game believe it or not

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Forget the PS5 For a Sec ! Let's Remember the Best Co-Op Games on the PS3

If you've come looking for great games, you are in the right place. Here are the best Co-Op Games you can play on the PS3

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Immagaiden1013d ago

Why mention PS5 when talking about PS3

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Magog1013d ago

The load times in retrospect are unbearable but I did have hella fun playing couch co-op with my gf on the PS3 and PS2.

anast1013d ago

Couch co-op is the best alternative.

Rynxie1013d ago

Resistance 2 co-op was amazing! I wish they would remaster resistance 1-3 and killzone 1-3 for the PS5.

1Victor889d ago (Edited 889d ago )

Let me save you the time to scroll down no Warhawk or Starhawk, 2 of the best co-op games on PS3

mastershredder729d ago

Ricardo Irving is one of the best-worst bad guys / mini-bosses ever.