Ya kno this guy can be very insightful and actually interesting to read if he wasnt such a prick, There are very few jobs on the plantet that compare to being a cop or a Soldier..why he even say that? but overall the main point is agreeable,
| Rath said: This article makes me despise Malstrom even more. Yes they have good jobs, they are still jobs though. He says that if both sides didn't like the events they wouldn't happen. Thats ridiculous - the publishers need the events to protect their software and the reviewers need the events because it's their freaking job. Malstroms rant about how if you're not getting shot at you're not working is just plain stupid. I think he's just got a bad case of the sour grapes. The conflict of interest thing is the only part that makes sense and he barely touched on it. Usually the more blatant stuff gets laughed at by the journalists themselves (Lair review guide and Halo helmet spring to mind) but I do think the reviewing company should pay for the expenses - not the reviewed publisher. |
Its not stupid
A game reviewer getting a free hotel room and swag and a free game and then saying it's tougher than people think makes the reviewer a big pussy. Malstrom is dead on.
The reviewer should be honest and say he likes his job, if not get the F out
People really lack reading comprehension nowadays.
don't forget Activision err, I mean certain companies even offer "high class escorts"...
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| Xxain said: Ya kno this guy can be very insightful and actually interesting to read if he wasnt such a prick, There are very few jobs on the plantet that compare to being a cop or a Soldier..why he even say that? but overall the main point is agreeable, |
Again, it was in response to the comment about how they have to sit in dark hotel rooms, and things like that.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs
It should be law that the reviewers have to disclose these events, and what was given to them for a review. The sad truth is these events are become more common, Because they WORK. Wasn't the AC2 review session done with an all expense paid trip to Europe?? No wonder GTA4 got 10s. Halo and Bioshock, expected.
Obama's new regulations.. According to this to me it seems that they should have to disclose all swag given. Or sadly does this only apply to 'bloggers.' Sadly i don't see them going after the game industry.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/endortest.shtm
Yes, more regulation is needed. That's always the answer. If you think a reviewer or publication may be on the take, don't read their reviews. It's that simple and most of the time, it's not hard to determine the guys who give honest reviews from the guys who pad the scores and reviews. Welcome to the world of advertising, this shit has always happened and will always happen. There's no way to stop it because it's a free market. These publishers could literally be giving the magazines piles of cash for perfect scores and it wouldn't be illegal. There's an implied honesty and fairness in the review industry but that isn't backed by law, nor should it be.
With that said, Malstrom has a point but, as usual, he comes across as a whiny bitch about it. Comparing game reviewers to soldiers is just stupid... and it wasn't out of line for a reviewer to mention that he doesn't like these events. It's probably true, he doesn't. Traveling far away from your family to sit in a dark room and play a video game doesn't sound like much fun to me, either. Let's go to Paris, everyone! Of course, you'll be alone and locked in a small room the entire time but we'll be sure to hand you a postcard of the Eiffel Tower on your way out!
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^So you're telling me no soldier stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan would gladly switch jobs?
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Lol, isn't Maelstrom a game journalist as well? lol. However, I'd have to agree with him that review scores are mostly bogus, you'd best ask your friends what they think, read some reader reviews, watch youtube/gametrailers and decide for yourself
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| Avinash_Tyagi said: ^So you're telling me no soldier stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan would gladly switch jobs? |
What the hell does that have to do with anything I just said?
I'm sure there are janitors out there that would love to switch jobs with nearly anyone. That doesn't mean that reviewers have to like every aspect of their job. I have a pretty kick-ass job but that doesn't mean there aren't portions of it that I despise and wish would go away forever.
Trying to equate soldiers and game journalists is so fucking stupid that I can't even describe it. That's like someone stubbing their toe, yelling "ouch!" and then having a paraplegic roll up to them and scream at them for being a pussy because at least they still have working legs. What the fuck does that have to do with anything?
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