@demotruk

so every game publisher bribes them in a way?

this all sounds like a horrible 1980's movie plot twist!

The guy says:
So who can we trust to give us honest Video Game journalism?

and then goes on to say, no one. therefore I will not trust him either.

I think this would be a good marketing ploy (and a funny joke even) if this were real and the checks were fake, as then it would look more like it was talking about Greed as opposed to being misinterpreted as bribery.

No, but every game reviewing site that generates money advertising games has a conflict of interest.

Gamespot has been known to delay their bad reviews for their advertisers, and it likely happens on many sites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZvrXMu5Jc

I think this is Kotaku's editor in-chief or something.

It's clever marketing by EA. They are keeping the games name in the headlines. Brand recognition is always good for sales.

there is no such thing as an unbiased review site or magazine anymore.

i wonder what circle of hell you go to for sending out checks to get attention ?

Edit: Have you people actually had a look at the check there is no way in hell that check is real.

Only $200? Even though the terms of receiving the $200 check are not explicitly stated you are going to feel far more kindly disposed towards EA and their game with some extra cash sitting in your account.

What do I do to become a reviewer then?

Rofl they give you something and call you greedy and is following Avarice.
gimme a sloth!