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Seece on 30 August 2013
JayWood2010 said:
Seece said:
JayWood2010 said:


Yeah we've tried for years.  I continue to work towards it and I'm always keeping my hope alive, but it's definitely not something we could just do whenever we like.  

Understandable. Hopefully that will change.  Though I never understood why VGC has had such a bad reputation with other websites.

Really?

Well i know the accuracy of the numbers isnt 100% and they are getting worst since digital is becoming more popular but overall it is decent estimates.  The forum members (Even though I have my complaints) overall is much better than lets say IGN, Gamespot, and youtube members.

I think it's a shame Gamrreview is anchored down with VGC as I know they work hard and it might as well be a seperate entity but the numbers here are more than off, I get they're estimates but yeah.



 

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Runa216 on 30 August 2013

I'm going to get an Xbox One eventually...but not at launch. I just don't have the money for it. technically I don't have the money for a PS4, but it's an early christmas/birthday present from a friend.

I can only get one right now and I've made my choice. I'll get an Xbox One when they've proven the system is reliable.



My Console Library:

PS5, Switch, XSX

PS4, PS3, PS2, PS1, WiiU, Wii, GCN, N64 SNES, XBO, 360

3DS, DS, GBA, Vita, PSP, Android

Conegamer on 30 August 2013
JayWood2010 said:
Torillian said:
Seece said:
I'm convincing Machina to buy one at launch so ask him :P


He and I are two of the three on our staff buying it at launch, but we'd like one or two more if at all possible.  


Why dont you all try getting on metacritic?  You all will need to talk to CBS Interactive to do it but you all should focus on that if you can.  People will take it more serious if you all do and you also will get more hits.

You think we haven't been trying?

I may have access to one if that helps, will get back to you on that. I know I don't do reviews right now, but I could always start if needed! 



 

Here lies the dearly departed Nintendomination Thread.

ethomaz on 30 August 2013

Torillian said:

Yeah we've tried for years.  I continue to work towards it and I'm always keeping my hope alive, but it's definitely not something we could just do whenever we like.

There are any big reason? Because just becasue the Metacritic guys didn't like VGC and related is not a understable reason.

I like the gamrReview more than most of reviews sites I read even when somebody in gamrReview trashed GT5 ... I loved the old feature that with User Reviews too.



selnor1983 on 30 August 2013

I would love to be considered. In all seriousness Ive never really got a chance to do reviews. Im actually quite a harsh reviewer. Even to games I love. Ive never given a game above a 9.5 ever. And that was OOT.

But hey, I love all genres and would love to be considered.



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Torillian on 30 August 2013
selnor1983 said:
I would love to be considered. In all seriousness Ive never really got a chance to do reviews. Im actually quite a harsh reviewer. Even to games I love. Ive never given a game above a 9.5 ever. And that was OOT.

But hey, I love all genres and would love to be considered.


I really have no reason to disregard your review outright.  Back in the day I used to care about staff conduct on these forums but these days gamrReview and gamrConnect are only marginally connected so I don't care about moderation history like I used to.  Send along an example review and we'll let you know.  



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ishiki on 30 August 2013

I think metacritic not liking you is a terrible reason. It's an aggregate site,and vgc especially is bigger than some of the sites on there. The dude not liking you is counterproductive to what it is (an aggregate site)



selnor1983 on 30 August 2013
Torillian said:
selnor1983 said:
I would love to be considered. In all seriousness Ive never really got a chance to do reviews. Im actually quite a harsh reviewer. Even to games I love. Ive never given a game above a 9.5 ever. And that was OOT.

But hey, I love all genres and would love to be considered.


I really have no reason to disregard your review outright.  Back in the day I used to care about staff conduct on these forums but these days gamrReview and gamrConnect are only marginally connected so I don't care about moderation history like I used to.  Send along an example review and we'll let you know.  


Haha. I have alooooot of history as you know. 5 years. Wow. Long time.

But yeah, Im way more chilled these days. I just love games.

 

Sure ok, I'll write up a review for a game of your choice. :)

Hope you like what I write. :)



Torillian on 30 August 2013
selnor1983 said:


Haha. I have alooooot of history as you know. 5 years. Wow. Long time.

But yeah, Im way more chilled these days. I just love games.

 

Sure ok, I'll write up a review for a game of your choice. :)

Hope you like what I write. :)


Did you get all of the Summer of Arcade titles?  I believe I only have reviews for Two Brothers and Charlie Murder so you could review one of the other SoA titles.  Otherwise just pick something within the last month that we haven't reviewed yet.  If you can't do that just pick anything you think will show off your critical chops well.  



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selnor1983 on 30 August 2013
Torillian said:
selnor1983 said:


Haha. I have alooooot of history as you know. 5 years. Wow. Long time.

But yeah, Im way more chilled these days. I just love games.

 

Sure ok, I'll write up a review for a game of your choice. :)

Hope you like what I write. :)


Did you get all of the Summer of Arcade titles?  I believe I only have reviews for Two Brothers and Charlie Murder so you could review one of the other SoA titles.  Otherwise just pick something within the last month that we haven't reviewed yet.  If you can't do that just pick anything you think will show off your critical chops well.  

Ok well I'll buy one of te titles from SOA that arent those and I'll give it a crack. See what you think. :)