GameSpot is a bunch of corporate c*cksuckers who wouldn't know a good game if it bit them in the ass. The only thing about that site that is even remotely reliable is the user scores, no scratch that, they're too generous, Shadow the Hedgehog has a 7.4. That's just ridiculous. It also has the most retarded forum I've ever seen, with a reputation of it's moderators being total douchebags.
IGN has some great content but it's reviews are just horrible, like GameStop they flip flop on their opinions when it's fashionable to do so and they have no consistancy at all. It's also one of those websites that teases you with a lot of content that's only accessible if you're a registered member. Again the idea of video game journalism sounds good on paper but like all the others it falls victim to ridiculous fanboyism and piss poor consumer advice. It's a good site for general information and it does have cheat codes, but so does GameFAQs so f*ck it.
GameSpy hosts some really good fansites. But the actual site itself is just worthless, with the worst gaming reviews I've ever read, EVER.
1UP has the least sh*tty reviews, but that's not saying much.
Video game journalism can't work, it just can't. There are good gaming sites but they don't hide behind a false pretense of objectivity or serious journalism.
Last edited by boo boo; 09-18-2009 at 04:14 PM.
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