Uh oh: Ubisoft demands high score for Assassins Creed 2 or no review copy

http://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-demands-high-assassin-s-creed-2-review-score--154456.phtml

Ah so Gamespot aren't the only corrupted ones.

Discuss:

EvanTheGamer

And this is new... how?

Since the existence of those Official "Insert a platform" Magazine(s) and "exclusive" reviews, it's pretty difficult to trust to any kind of reviews, but there are exceptions.

and seriously who cares who put up the first thread on the topic one will die out eventually is it rlly that annoying?

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

chrion133

no man, its been alot different since the kane and lynch debacle, they were outright busted, and everyone credible left. You think they would have let any of these new guys come in if they werent gonna do what the man says?

[QUOTE="chrion133"]

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] I don't know. I'd have to say Gamespot is pretty credible. I trust them when it comes to reviewsAnimal-Mother

no man, its been alot different since the kane and lynch debacle, they were outright busted, and everyone credible left. You think they would have let any of these new guys come in if they werent gonna do what the man says?

no game site is realiable with the reviews, the most accuracte review you can get is by buying the game and review it yourself.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

metalisticpain

I still remember that, and shame on me for still checking out the reviews from their site T.T

I never learn, I'm the human that stumbles twice with the same rock.

All this talk about trust. Just look at the one that gives this game the lowest score, then you'll know who to trust.

Funny thing about it is Ubisoft is not the only one who does this in fact many other companies do so you can't exactly hate them for it and it's my main reason i don't listen to reviews from the top magazines and gaming sites. If you want a credible review and a honest opinion you're better off to go to youtube and check what people have to say about the game or some not so popular site that reviews games.

Kane and lynch anybody? Most users should know about the huge shibang which happend at gamespot over that.

XileLord

The only problem with that is, youtube is populated by many so called "reviewers" who use this free and open media as a stage for their own platform bias, where games will be needlessly bashed for being on the platform they despise. You know what I mean, fanboys. El Presador, Hiphop Gamer, GeneralMLD and BlackBuster come to mind. The open community sites like youtube, that allow just anybody create their own channel is completely without any system of checks and balances.

Basically, on any online journal site, for someone to actually get hired for a position, must be able to fulfill the given job requirements. That is to say someone's gotta prove themselves and demonstrate the right qualities - proper writing etiquette, fair and balanced evaluations that go over all points and highlights. Sure even reviewers have their own opinions but they can elaborate on why they scored a game in a meaningful context. The site won't post the writings of just anybody, whereas youtube has nothing to stop the most biased person from preaching their hate message.

And yes, I do acknowledge that established sites have their share of poor judgement, poor editorial management, and possible trust and credibility issues. But really it's much much harder to find a review you can trust on a free and open media that is unregulated.

[QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

Animal-Mother

In most situations, but the blockbuster titles get a boost.

BTW, love your sig and avatar!

All major news sites are bribed All independent reviewers have their own unprofessional biases. Choose the lesser of two evils.KukicAdo

And which are you taking to be the lesser of the two evils? :)

[QUOTE="KukicAdo"]All major news sites are bribed All independent reviewers have their own unprofessional biases. Choose the lesser of two evils.AdobeArtist

And which are you taking to be the lesser of the two evils? :)

Wow. That's a little extreme.

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

[QUOTE="KukicAdo"]All major news sites are bribed All independent reviewers have their own unprofessional biases. Choose the lesser of two evils.KukicAdo

And which are you taking to be the lesser of the two evils? :)

Ahhh, the interpretive message approach. Gotta love it :) (not being sarcastic either, honest)

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

MajorGamer531

In most situations, but the blockbuster titles get a boost.

BTW, love your sig and avatar!

^^^ Macross Plus = best anime ever :)

[QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

Animal-Mother

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

jg4xchamp

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

jg4xchamp

it's also been pretty much accepted that it was scored 4 years ago at the verybeginning of this generation, before any standards for it were really set.

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] I don't know. I'd have to say Gamespot is pretty credible. I trust them when it comes to reviewsAdobeArtist

it's also been pretty much accepted that it was scored 4 years ago at the verybeginning of this generation, before any standards for it were really set.

[QUOTE="TheArmyGuy48"]

Jus sayin.Stumpt25

I doubt it's pr0n. He's only using one tab and which self-respecting guy uses only one tab for pr0n?

What CBS Interactive does is one thing, and what GameSpot editors do is another. When we start calling bull**** on people's integrity, we need to make it clear. There are some big, evil companies out there who are concerned about the dollars and cents of it. That doesn't always mean the reviewers are getting paid for a score. There ARE corrupt reviewers out there - IGN is home to quite a few of them - there are also young reviewers who accept gifts from publishers like swag, games, signed artwork, etc... without realizing those are "bribes" intended to positively influence their take on whatever game is being promoted - but that doesn't mean every review, every site, every comment, is some grand conspiracy. subrosian

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

jg4xchamp

Those games are so flawed it's not even funny. The gameplay is the worst thing about AC, a lot of things are top notch from graphics to story to sound. The combat, certain missions and enemy a.i. along with replay value weren't that great for Ass Creed.

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Like I said in the other thread, another reason why I don't trust reviews.

chrion133

no man, its been alot different since the kane and lynch debacle, they were outright busted, and everyone credible left. You think they would have let any of these new guys come in if they werent gonna do what the man says?

All this talk about trust. Just look at the one that gives this game the lowest score, then you'll know who to trust.

Crossel777

[QUOTE="Revolution316"]

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] I don't know. I'd have to say Gamespot is pretty credible. I trust them when it comes to reviewsDeadMagazines

[QUOTE="subrosian"] What CBS Interactive does is one thing, and what GameSpot editors do is another. When we start calling bull**** on people's integrity, we need to make it clear. There are some big, evil companies out there who are concerned about the dollars and cents of it. That doesn't always mean the reviewers are getting paid for a score. There ARE corrupt reviewers out there - IGN is home to quite a few of them - there are also young reviewers who accept gifts from publishers like swag, games, signed artwork, etc... without realizing those are "bribes" intended to positively influence their take on whatever game is being promoted - but that doesn't mean every review, every site, every comment, is some grand conspiracy. HuusAsking

That would be so rich :lol:

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] I don't know. I'd have to say Gamespot is pretty credible. I trust them when it comes to reviewsAdobeArtist

it's also been pretty much accepted that it was scored 4 years ago at the verybeginning of this generation, before any standards for it were really set.

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"][QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] I don't know. I'd have to say Gamespot is pretty credible. I trust them when it comes to reviewsmitu123

Those games are so flawed it's not even funny. The gameplay is the worst thing about AC, a lot of things are top notch from graphics to story to sound. The combat, certain missions and enemy a.i. along with replay value weren't that great for Ass Creed.

Jus sayin.

TheArmyGuy48

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[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"] Perfect Dark Zero=9.0 just saying :Pjg4xchamp

Those games are so flawed it's not even funny. The gameplay is the worst thing about AC, a lot of things are top notch from graphics to story to sound. The combat, certain missions and enemy a.i. along with replay value weren't that great for Ass Creed.