After gamergate and tons of other issues, we just can not trust video game journalists. The best thing we can do is to have a couple of youtubers or bloggers that have a similar taste that us and go by them. Also, forums like these, general previews and feature showcases.
Still, in the end, buying videogames is always a gamble: you can make a great purchase or have a lousy piece of junk.
It is a risk. I totally do not trust hipster gaming journalist and silicone filled gaming babes: sites and channels that have these I usually stay away.