I agree with all your points, specially the first.
One thing that piss me off is that most reviewers barely play a game before making a review. When other journalists review a book, an album, a show, a movie, they don´t take them only by half, do they? I think the same should apply to games.
Of course, finishing the story mode of a specific game can take way longer than reading a book, but many, many reviews suggest that people sometimes barely play 15-20 min of game before reviewing (looking at you, IGN). I think that reviewers should play at least 40% of the main mode (story mode) before reviewing.
Now, being frank.... the so-called videogame press is so full of fanboys and people who do not appreciatte the variety that this industry offers....., that it can´t be saved.
