[News] Reviewer fired for 6.0 score

Relying solely on game reviews is foolish, it's always a balance you should seek... err, more to the point. We're not going to know the full story from every side of the parties involved. It'd be safe to assume that for any reason, Gertsmann is being sacrificed. I don't really rely on most reviews online anyway, I try to trust people I know as well as what I know I like to play when it comes to my purchasing decisions. Gaming journalism these days is pretty skewed and it's quite easy to be misled by trailers and interviews and all the flashing pretty stuff most companies do to push numbers, as pretty much stated earlier.

This just isn't really a shocking surprise. I can't even say it's sad either.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

This really hurts those who are working to try and have decent credibility. It's no fairy tale that there are at least some reviewers who are trying to put in an honest day's work. Even with what is required to be a reviewer. Most informed players know about the different things to watch out for as far as acquiring information is concerned, so I don't think this is much of a major blow at all. It's the equivalent of something about Paris Hilton or OJ Simpson in the news.

The nature of the beast is only hurt when the beast flinches, even though it's ever so slightly in this case.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by GoldfishX

@ Rotorblade: I think this IS pretty significant, especially if people lose (even more) credibility in a major gaming site like Gamespot. I think we're in a spot right now where we see what kind of fallout ensues and/or if other companies try the same kind of pressure tactics. Losing 2 editors in a short span before the holidays is already a blow (although I think this December is actually slow for a change) And we already know the guys behind Lair certainly weren't shy about trying to influence reviewers after the fact it became known they made a crap game.

Why? Especially since I question how this is a blow when most people who follow games laugh at most reviews in the first place. It isn't journalism. It's PR. I'd say a topic is in order on who we get news from. Not "my friends and such." Actual magazines, websites, reviewers, blogs. If we're just going to say "Yeah this is significant" and then go on about our business... then I feel my point stands.

I'd say this is just a slight embarrassment to the industry and they're already thinking of 20 ways to cover their asses for future reference.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Colonel Skills

Yeah, because I'm sure they'll never find any other low-grade writers with some journalism or English degree who think reviewing games for a living would be fun, right?

Hardcore Gamer Magazine (yeah, love the name too) is full of them, the magazine is quite respectable.

*is trying to major in English and possibly journalism*

THE TEARS ARE REAL, SKILLS.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

I unfortunately had outsponded you. In any case, I'd love to see this "mass walkout." We'd have some actual news in this case.

I was speaking idiomatically.