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I think it is still basically a bribe. Like all video game journalists and influences they will receive early copies to make their content. Video game studios d
by izzydata 3y ago
I think it is still basically a bribe. Like all video game journalists and influences they will receive early copies to make their content. Video game studios don't actually give them money, but early access is what allows these people to make money by having their videos up before the release of the game. If you don't say nice things about them then they stop doing this and your income is cut off.
As far as I'm concerned these reviews are effectively worthless so I don't know how they stay in business.
- tombert 3y agoYeah I remember the Kane and Lynch Gamespot controversy back in 2007. There's always going to be conflicts of interest; people should at least be aware of them.
- autoexec 3y agoThis has also been a huge problem with hardware reviewers since very few people can afford to buy a new top of the line video card or laptop every week. If the reviewers want to keep getting free goodies to pull ad impressions they can't say anything too mean about the companies giving them free stuff.