Gamespot reviewer fired for low review score?

**Steven W** · 30-11-2007, 09:36 AM

This is all a bit 'he said, she said'. Interesting though.

Sacking on Gamespot sparks rumours that reviewer was sacked due to unfavorable review.

Read more.

Rumor: Gamespot fires editor to appease Eidos: W.R. Hearst rolls in grave :: DESTRUCTOID - Hardcore Gamer Community :: Video Games PC PlayStation 2 Xbox 360 Wii PS3 GameCube PSP DS GBA PS2 PlayStation 3

Fired for an Opinion? - RewiredMind Gaming Articles

Lee` · 30-11-2007, 09:55 AM

On the bright side I'm sure he could pass for a fat elvis presley, so if he can sing he has his next job sorted!

danroyle · 30-11-2007, 10:11 AM

IF this is true then noone will ever believe a review done by gamespot again

Ea need for speed pro street 12/10 after increasing its advertising by 3%

and more importantly gamespot is not the only place that said this game sux i am sure i read elsewere similar reviews

**HEXUS** · 30-11-2007, 10:33 AM

Sacking on Gamespot sparks rumours that reviewer was sacked due to unfavorable review.

Grey M@a · 30-11-2007, 10:55 AM

The funny thing is that I thought a 6/10 was a high mark for the game. At the end of the day its yet another example of poor game design, coding and control. It's absolutely crap this game and if the rumours are true then Edios and Gamespy need to disappear. Edios haven't release a single decent game in years.

Blackmage · 30-11-2007, 11:07 AM

yep, this is what a guy gets for honestly reviewing games.

awm · 30-11-2007, 04:21 PM

Well, if its true then I plan on never trusting Gamespot again. Its sad that there are major sites that don't have the courage to separate the advertising from the reviews.

Andy3536 · 30-11-2007, 05:25 PM

At Eidos this isn't up for discussion, they're just locking the threads.

But sites need to give an honest review, thats what the guy did and was being paid to do. Sounds to me like wrongfull dismisal.
The next time gamespot recieve a large amount of money for advertising and they give that game 9/10, beware!

Eidos and Gamespot forums exploding over Gerstmann incident - Joystiq

ajbrun · 30-11-2007, 08:02 PM

How is 6/10 not above average? What is 5/10 if not middle of the scale?

**directhex** · 30-11-2007, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by ajbrun

How is 6/10 not above average? What is 5/10 if not middle of the scale?

What score means 'average'?

daniel.phillips · 30-11-2007, 09:01 PM

Loved the Penny Arcade comic

moogle · 01-12-2007, 06:16 AM

same theme as the alienware and hexus case. seems alot of users don't like gamespot anymore. and the ad on destructoid is just funny

**Steven W** · 01-12-2007, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by moogle

same theme as the alienware and hexus case. seems alot of users don't like gamespot anymore. and the ad on destructoid is just funny

dave87 · 01-12-2007, 06:49 PM

Oh dear.

...and why am I not surprised about which companies it involves? Ah well, live and learn.

LazyGit · 01-12-2007, 07:54 PM

I was surprised that after such a vitriolic review the game still managed to garner 6/10. The game looks like crap and apparently plays like it also.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Assasins Creed.	Stewart	Microsoft Gaming	17	20-11-2007 08:37 PM
Even a creature from outer space should know you can't buy a good review on HEXUS	Bob Crabtree	HEXUS.right2reply	204	21-08-2007 10:10 AM
The Razer Diamondback review by Nooh Saleh ( a so called review that is)	nope	Reader reviews	1	24-11-2006 06:40 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)