Alex Navarro says what really happens when Gamespot is asked to review a game.

Link - http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/05/29/former-gamespot-reviewer-sheds-light-on-pr-hijinx/

It's not suprising really, although don't look at this post as a bashing to Gamespot, I'm sure this happens at other sites too :)

I this such a bad thing? I don't think it is.xscrapzx

Yeah. Gamespot has lost a lot of cedibility the past few monthsfreshgman

This has nothing to do with that bud.

Unsurprising, although I thought the note would have read:

If it has good graphics, give it a 9.5 or 10.

[QUOTE="xscrapzx"]I this such a bad thing? I don't think it is.swizz-the-gamer

Not really...

"GameSpot ran their review for this game based on a copy bought in a store and they panned it for what it was."

as long as they don't change th rating it doesn't bother me

[QUOTE="xscrapzx"]I this such a bad thing? I don't think it is.swizz-the-gamer

Why would gamespot change a review just to get it in before the release date?

That's not influencing a review score, though.Cerussite

[QUOTE="xscrapzx"]I this such a bad thing? I don't think it is.swizz-the-gamer

How is helping a company that without this supposed gameing company this site wouldn't even exist doing them a favor on when to let a review out a bad thing? It has nothing to do with being biased at all, its simply helping out a developer or a company such as Sony make some money on a game even if it does bad in a review. I don't see anything wrong with that.

[QUOTE="swizz-the-gamer"][QUOTE="xscrapzx"]I this such a bad thing? I don't think it is.xscrapzx

How is helping a company that without this supposed gameing company this site wouldn't even exist doing them a favor on when to let a review out a bad thing? It has nothing to do with being biased at all, its simply helping out a developer or a company such as Sony make some money on a game even if it does bad in a review. I don't see anything wrong with that.

I'd also think that it's looking out for their own asses. If they post a bad review early despite the company's request, I'd imagine that could make the company decide not to give them advance copies of future games.

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[QUOTE="swizz-the-gamer"][QUOTE="xscrapzx"]I this such a bad thing? I don't think it is.MrGeezer

How is helping a company that without this supposed gameing company this site wouldn't even exist doing them a favor on when to let a review out a bad thing? It has nothing to do with being biased at all, its simply helping out a developer or a company such as Sony make some money on a game even if it does bad in a review. I don't see anything wrong with that.

I'd also think that it's looking out for their own asses. If they post a bad review early despite the company's request, I'd imagine that could make the company decide not to give them advance copies of future games.

Good point, I mean unless there is some contract that they have written that these developers or companies such as MS or Sony have to give them a copy.

1) the fact that the developer of the game is asking for it does not effect GS creditability but rather the developers as I find it hard to believe that this sort of letter would not be sent to IGN, Gamepro etc

2) Did Gamespot actually comply with the request? if not its a mootpoint.

Unsurprising, although I thought the note would have read:

If it has good graphics, give it a 9.5 or 10.

bangell99

Lair? :?

It doesn't really affect the review, does it? It's still going to get a bad score either way.

That seems perfectly reasonable to me. It's not like the note said "Make sure this game gets a good review because they are paying us to advertise for them."

That actually means nothing....:|LJS9502_basic

You're right. I'm not sure why others are reacting so harsh.

It's not like they're the only site doing it.Sharvie

[QUOTE="Sharvie"]It's not like they're the only site doing it.esb1118

That's not relevant. Developers/publishers would send that note to ALL reviewers.:roll:

[QUOTE="esb1118"][QUOTE="Sharvie"]It's not like they're the only site doing it.LJS9502_basic

That's not relevant. Developers/publishers would send that note to ALL reviewers.:roll:

agreed. it is up to the publishing company or in this case the website to ignore the letter.

Wow, the thing people do to bash GS these days....

Amd the funny thimg is, that doesn't even influence the score

Don't see whats wrong with that.

And screw Jeff.

That happens with every publication. It has nothing to do with the site itself, that's something game company PR people do so everyone gets the 'best news possible' first.