1. Disagree. Sometimes, a game can be so bad that you just can't bring yourself to finish it, and as long as the reviewer informs the readers about the fact that the game wasn't finished, I have no problem with it. If it's disclosed, the reader can decide if he/she thinks the review is valid or not.
2. Kinda disagree. I mean sure, sometimes reviewers who have a lot of experience with a particular genre or game-series can provide more thorough criticism, but I do think a fresh look can be valuable as well.
3. Still need to make my mind up about this one.
4. The important thing is, again, disclosure. As long as people who have agreed to one deal or another inform the audience about it, it's fine. Then the audience can decide if it wants to trust a review or read/watch something else.
5. I think people who play games consistently, certainly have a much better understanding about the current state of the medium/industry and can therefore provide a more in-depth and balanced review, but to say that people who play games more casually shouldn't write professional reviews doesn't really seem fair to me.
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