Gamespot taking bribes?

[501105]

http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showt...82#post3689682

Sickening if true imo.

[Demitasse]

Yeah, it's true. Mr. Gerstmann was better off having to leave those crooks.

[Rebelphoenix]

What PA actually had to TELL you this for you to figure it out. I'm no fan of Jeff, I'm glad he got the boot. But I always knew that most review sites were getting paid for good reviews. Thats why I always play the game for myself. Or avoid a game if it looks like its not going to be good. There's something to be said for following your gut.

[Admiral_Needa]

I worked at Gamespot.

Wrote reviews, previews and features.. until I decided to become a Research Scientist.

[PrivateJoker]

Gerstmann was one of the most "irritated" reviewers of video games I have ever read. The tone of most of his reviews walked a line full of frivilous whiny complaints about tiny little aspects of the game to provided good, if hackneyed descriptions of the quality parts. I also think that he unfairly pushed the stigmatism of being an "overweight video game player"...I don't think he did much for Gamespot's image, and absolutely hate some of his reviews. His review of Bioshock and Twilight Princess was editorial garbage, where he was just trying to differentiate himself by exacerabting what little problems either title had. Meh...who cares if he was fired? He had a hobby of being pessimistic and making everything sound worse than it really was when he wanted too. He was probably my least favorite "video game editor" i have read.

Ever stopped to think that he, or friends of him on the staff spread the rumour that he was fired over an advertising deal, in order to create fallout?

I've seen plenty of game websites who give medicore reviews of games that are also advertised prominently on their webpage...IGN anyone? So I really doubt that their was some sort of conspiracy, more like Jeff's hack writing style at finally crossed the final line.

[Ric]

To me it looks like his review was about right, it's also backed up by the overall ratings received for the game:

http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ndlynchdeadmen

http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ndlynchdeadmen

http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ndlynchdeadmen

I've always found his reviews to be the most realistic, more so in hindsight. I think that Gamespot have made a mistake in not renewing his contract (for whatever reason).

[501105]

Some other gamespot editors left because of the news too (one certain person with a melodramatic blog) and there is an about 850 page thread now on the gamespot forums.

[Ric]

Originally Posted by PrivateJoker

Gerstmann was one of the most "irritated" reviewers of video games I have ever read. The tone of most of his reviews walked a line full of frivilous whiny complaints about tiny little aspects of the game to provided good, if hackneyed descriptions of the quality parts. I also think that he unfairly pushed the stigmatism of being an "overweight video game player"...I don't think he did much for Gamespot's image, and absolutely hate some of his reviews. His review of Bioshock and Twilight Princess was editorial garbage, where he was just trying to differentiate himself by exacerabting what little problems either title had. Meh...who cares if he was fired? He had a hobby of being pessimistic and making everything sound worse than it really was when he wanted too. He was probably my least favorite "video game editor" i have read.

Ever stopped to think that he, or friends of him on the staff spread the rumour that he was fired over an advertising deal, in order to create fallout?

I've seen plenty of game websites who give medicore reviews of games that are also advertised prominently on their webpage...IGN anyone? So I really doubt that their was some sort of conspiracy, more like Jeff's hack writing style at finally crossed the final line.

I've just read his review again :- 9.0

http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/bio...ew.html?page=1

There is nothing in there that is not accurate. I personally never had any technical issues but it would be delusional to suggest he is wrong about them. His comments re SecuRom are also accurate -- I did have issues with that. Overall, and with the benefit of hindsight, that review is very good and reflects the realities of the game.

[PrivateJoker]

Originally Posted by Ric

To me it looks like his review was about right, it's also backed up by the overall ratings received for the game:

http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ndlynchdeadmen

http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ndlynchdeadmen

http://www.metacritic.com/games/plat...ndlynchdeadmen

I've always found his reviews to be the most realistic, more so in hindsight. I think that Gamespot have made a mistake in not renewing his contract (for whatever reason).

Some of his reviews were really off base...I'm sure I have read some decent reviews hes done before...BUT he really does nitpick over aspects that aren't always relevant to the experience. I am a Zelda fan myself, and this guy RATED Tony Hawk Pro Skater a 10, and Zelda an 8.9....wtf? Sorry I can't say a person has much integrity as a reviewer when the game he considers to be the best ever made is "Tony Hawk".

[Demitasse]

I find it hilarious that Eidos gave gamespot money to advertise Kane & Lynch on their website, and then when it comes out and gets a 6.0 rating. I can just imagine the look on their face. For all of you concerned citizens here's the link to the banned review by the best reviewer in the world. By the way, Mr. Gerstmann is not fat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBD0cUeeEQc