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Pomegranates - Everything Is Alive
Pomegranates are a 4 piece band from Cincinnati, Ohio currently signed to Lujo Records. Joey Cook's unique voice coupled with a catchy, up beat tune makes for a perfect combination. Most of the album was recorded live, showcasing the band's spontaneity. After the band's well received EP title "Two Eyes" fans wondered if they could come back strong with a full length album. Obviously, they've surpassed expectations
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It seems like I have been hearing this from every site possible, but I'm glad the sketchiness of high profile gaming reviews is finally getting some publicity. I thought it was pretty interesting that they mentioned Destructoid (among other sites). Like I said, I've heard all of these complaints before, but I'm definitely not getting tired of them. Here's a little snippet from the the post:
"The next issue, and this is perhaps even more troubling, is the act of handing out exclusive reviews. This is basically the only way that print can compete with the online media these days: the writer gets to play the game, write the review, and then the rest of the sites have to hold their reviews until the time is up on that exclusive. Whenever you see the words "exclusive review," keep in mind that the outlet in question was essentially handed a check. Exclusive reviews are huge business, draw in huge numbers of readers—and that's worth a whole lot of money and prestige. Keep in mind that the rush of readers isn't the only power of exclusive reviews: gaming blogs like Kotaku, Destructoid, and, yes, Opposable Thumbs, often work as chop-shops when it comes to reviews. If the review talks about the game's length, or includes a list of weapons or interesting features, that data will then be talked about across the blogs...." The full article can be found here So, what do you guys think the future holds for game reviews? Will the high profile game review sites change their ways, or will gamers start looking to independent gaming sites (like this one) to get their review fix?
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Not to mention those shady advert deals.
I think it's amazing how the GameStop community didn't diminish after the whole Gerstmann thing. If I was ever a member of GameStop, I would have definitely left after what happened. Sure, they lost a few members for a short period of time, but now it seems like every has forgotten about what happened. It seems like they have just moved on and accepted the fact that the review system is greatly flawed.
I agree, it's absolutely ridiculous how they pander their audience by giving favorable review scores to the popular games.
I think they'd have to kill a baby. That would probably do it.
Couldnt agree more with the Article, if we didn't come to indepedant sites like this one we wouldnt be talking about this :) but yeah I think IGN and the others will have to change to keep up otherwise they will die.