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  • purplepopcorn
    FFR Player
    • Jun 2005
    • 602
    #1

    Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

    http://kotaku.com/gaming/rumor/gamespot-editor-fired-over-kane--lynch-review-328244.php


    Jeff Gerstmann's been sacked for giving a 6.0 for Kane and Lynch, while the actual website Gamespot gave the game full site integration (front page background ad). After Eidos' massive amount of money spent on ads throughout the site, it only makes sense that there would be repercussions for straying from their plan.

    Penny Arcade broke the story around 1AM this morning, later being confirmed by Gabe in the thread about it. (by that, I mean he posts in it saying that the comic is true)

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    http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=42776
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    Obviously, many gamers have their own opinions about these events. Let's here yours.


    PS: Jeff G. is the one that gave Twilight Princess an 8.8

    PPS: No, I do not believe the TP review would be relevant to (or justifying) his firing, neither should you.
    Last edited by purplepopcorn; 11-29-2007, 08:34 PM.
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    • zidart
      FFR Player
      • Oct 2006
      • 964
      #2
      Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

      is he by any chance hte same guy that gave fire emblem a 6 , mass effect an 8 and timeshift a low score that i don't remember right now??

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        • ddr_f4n
          FFR Player
          • Sep 2005
          • 3807
          #3
          Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

          It's his opinion. That's what you get for an overhyped game.
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            • zidart
              FFR Player
              • Oct 2006
              • 964
              #4
              Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

              Originally posted by ddr_f4n
              It's his opinion. That's what you get for an overhyped game.
              in my opinion reviews should be done with the opinion of many reviewers at the same time....

              i was subscribed to a mexican magazine that first listed the features of the game on their reviews then 3 reviewers posted their score and opinion, usually there was a difference in their scores however they always stated the reasons of their score (for example: "i don't recommend it if you don't like shooters" )

              that's why i usually check gamefaqs or reviews from players on gamespot they give a more general information of the game, and i usually read the gamespot reviews just for more detailed info .

              though i can't really give my opinion of that game because i haven't played it

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                • gabgabo
                  FFR Veteran
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 1811
                  #5
                  Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                  Actually, the review's score should be of his average. Let's say he's giving 7 in average. A 8.8 would actually be a game he did like. He simply doesn't feel like giving 10s as the gaming industry will always get better. I do understand him. He didn't give a low score on a single incredible game, he gave low on all of them! That's what I think.

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                    • ddr_f4n
                      FFR Player
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 3807
                      #6
                      Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                      Originally posted by zidart
                      in my opinion reviews should be done with the opinion of many reviewers at the same time....

                      i was subscribed to a mexican magazine that first listed the features of the game on their reviews then 3 reviewers posted their score and opinion, usually there was a difference in their scores however they always stated the reasons of their score (for example: "i don't recommend it if you don't like shooters" )

                      that's why i usually check gamefaqs or reviews from players on gamespot they give a more general information of the game, and i usually read the gamespot reviews just for more detailed info .

                      though i can't really give my opinion of that game because i haven't played it
                      Right beside the reviewer's score it displays the average score given from other users, which display's the score as 7.0
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                        • plasmix
                          FFR Player
                          • Jun 2003
                          • 3639
                          #7
                          Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                          8.8 is still a really good score, and Twilight Princess might have deserved less.

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                            • -Fallen-
                              xqsite OG
                              • May 2005
                              • 2836
                              #8
                              Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                              Originally posted by plasmix
                              8.8 is still a really good score, and Twilight Princess might have deserved less.
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                                • zidart
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                                  • Oct 2006
                                  • 964
                                  #9
                                  Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                                  Originally posted by ddr_f4n
                                  Right beside the reviewer's score it displays the average score given from other users, which display's the score as 7.0
                                  hmmm well then it did deserve a 6 after all

                                  and twilight princess should have gotten at least a 9.0

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                                    • smartdude1212
                                      2 is poo
                                      FFR Simfile Author
                                      • Sep 2005
                                      • 6687
                                      #10
                                      Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                                      Just like Halo 3 being overhyped when it's really the same thing over again with slightly different graphics and weapons

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                                        • MystictheHedgehog
                                          FFR Veteran
                                          • Apr 2005
                                          • 699
                                          #11
                                          Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                                          Originally posted by smartdude1212
                                          Just like Halo 3 being overhyped when it's really the same thing over again with slightly different graphics and weapons
                                          Thank you someone else is not blown over by the name Halo in the world....
                                          Originally posted by Jerry DB
                                          how does that even make sense? in the beginning of time there was this 5 billion dollar machine that forced two particles to collide at the speed of light. lets re create that. DURRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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                                            • purplepopcorn
                                              FFR Player
                                              • Jun 2005
                                              • 602
                                              #12
                                              Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                                              Well, this got off topic...

                                              but anyway, the point of this event is Gamespot's willingness to fire an editor from the urging of its sponsors, aka selling out.

                                              ..and of course many people even pay money to subscribe to Gamespot's news, and such a blatant act of disrespect towards the site's customers is drawing many people away from the site.

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                                                • smartdude1212
                                                  2 is poo
                                                  FFR Simfile Author
                                                  • Sep 2005
                                                  • 6687
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                                                  That's why you all listen to ZeroPunctuation and get completely raped.

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                                                    • ogmsband
                                                      FFR Veteran
                                                      • Mar 2006
                                                      • 795
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                                                      well i will say it looks a lot better in the adds but it is fun as hell

                                                      edit:
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                                                        • Squeek
                                                          let it snow~
                                                          • Jan 2004
                                                          • 14444
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Gamespot fires honest reviewer, sh*tstorm ensues.

                                                          But we all knew GameSpot's opinion is meaningless and rife with whored reviews.

                                                          Right?

                                                          I mean, Kane and Lynch is a pretty sub-standard game. I'd be amazed if anyone gave it over an 8.

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