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Tell us not only a score, but what kind of gamer would enjoy the game most. I know I for one would love that feature :)
Also, why do I get the feeling more pics of you in that hot-tub will be showing up over the coming days?
Also, why do I get the feeling more pics of you in that hot-tub will be showing up over the coming days?
That pic is great. Anyway, sounds good. Glad to hear Sega is showing some love, although recieving most of their games, even for free, is more like showing some hate.
Viking failed.
Viking failed.
Do you like piņa koala?! Getting caught in the rain?
No! I love the night life! I love to boogie, on the disco aaat night, oh yeah!
I may yet someday hope to attain this thing you call 'class'.. but until then, my schooling and training will continue. lol
No! I love the night life! I love to boogie, on the disco aaat night, oh yeah!
I may yet someday hope to attain this thing you call 'class'.. but until then, my schooling and training will continue. lol
All sounds rather spiffy; Destructoid has news coverage nailed, so it'll be good to get some more review/feature shaped content.
Especially looking forward to the Baroque review, as ATLAS RPGs make my pants turgid with joy.
Especially looking forward to the Baroque review, as ATLAS RPGs make my pants turgid with joy.
If someone disagrees, maybe they can write a rebuttal blog that can be attached to the original post. Or maybe if theres enough blog reviews of the game form and average and show the users percentage.
And for the sake of saying I already like the reviews, all are well written and talk about the things I look for.
And for the sake of saying I already like the reviews, all are well written and talk about the things I look for.
I wish Destructoid the best of luck with their attempt to actually bring a shred of credibility to the ten-point scale. I personally prefer the five-star scale (ala Extended Play), as it's succinct and is used in its entirety from 1-5.
I'm one of those who are happy with EGM/1up's switch to the grading system, 'cause I think the ten-point scale is almost a joke of itself as it's almost the consensus that it's a 7-10 scale nowadays; superlative, big numbers used to wow readers and please egotistical third-party supporters of the outlet.
But like I said, good luck to Destructoid and hopefully your attempts will be successful.
I'm one of those who are happy with EGM/1up's switch to the grading system, 'cause I think the ten-point scale is almost a joke of itself as it's almost the consensus that it's a 7-10 scale nowadays; superlative, big numbers used to wow readers and please egotistical third-party supporters of the outlet.
But like I said, good luck to Destructoid and hopefully your attempts will be successful.
I still don't see a real problem with the 60-100% scale. It's a scale much like one used in school grades, with a minimum percentage correct implemented features and enjoyment to pass muster and get any grade above a Fail.
Barring that, why would you bother wanting to be on Metacritic at all, considering that, in spite the coincidence of both grade scales using numbers, being entirely incompatible?
Barring that, why would you bother wanting to be on Metacritic at all, considering that, in spite the coincidence of both grade scales using numbers, being entirely incompatible?
Jim looks like a mafia crime lord in the pic I bet the tommy gun and the dead whore are underneath the bed.
A little suggestion, which may be ignored for it is for the lazy. Mini reviews, a tiny cut down version of the original review for those who don't have time to read the full.
A little suggestion, which may be ignored for it is for the lazy. Mini reviews, a tiny cut down version of the original review for those who don't have time to read the full.
Def JM: I know I keep saying this, but we are working on that. We've been wanting to implement a direct way for you all to have a rebuttal blog attached to the the front page blog. So when you look at a front page blog, you'll see the c-blog about the same subject.
Same deal with the average review thing from readers. That's a little more complicated, but your exact ideas, among others, are being worked on.
Same deal with the average review thing from readers. That's a little more complicated, but your exact ideas, among others, are being worked on.
You need to put a number at the end of this post. You'll never get anywhere with just links and words. I want something arbitrary to moan about!
I wanna see midgets fitting dolphins in a america gladiator style arena. Your thoughts?
I would love to see an instant messeage type thing implamented where you hop on and join some community members in an online chat via voice or traditional text:)
I would love to see an instant messeage type thing implamented where you hop on and join some community members in an online chat via voice or traditional text:)
I believe what I wanted to say was fighting fighting this isn't America's Next Top Midget/Dolphin so I appologize for that.
I know it's like 2-3 times as much "work"..but it's nice to have 2 people review it. Or at least one person write the "review" and others just give a quick score. (Sort of like the supreme court gives opinions)?
No no I mean as a part of the site not on someone elses program like that I access directly through Dtoid.com :)
Yeah, an "average reader score" feature could be cool. Saving that, reviews by multiple editors would be cool, but I understand that can be impossible when it comes to coordinating efforts and getting additional copies of the games.
I am quite happy with the state of Destructoid reviews and the direction they are heading. Also, the sepia tone you've added to that image is classy!
I am quite happy with the state of Destructoid reviews and the direction they are heading. Also, the sepia tone you've added to that image is classy!
I agree with the have 2 people review idea. One person who's a fan of the genre, and one who isn't. That way we will objectively see A. If it appeals to fans of the genre and B. if it can draw in people who aren't. Maybe it does one and not the other.
The less you have to navigate from the site or jump on other apps the better chances you grow the community by having them stick around and hang out:)
I can't believe you gave this editorial plan more than a 6.5. You obviously have no taste in management theory.
As much as I enjoy the in-depth reviews on Destructoid, I usually find the summation tag at the end (After Buy it, Rent it, Forget it) the most useful as I usually don't want too much information on my games before I play them. All in all, I actually think the current scale of forget it, rent it, buy it, and editors choice works really well for me.
you guys have a great site, although i would like to see more attention paid to fps, and the stuff thats happening online such as tournaments, im guessing u guys would need another writer, one that could cater to the fps/online aspect of games, as many of u seem to be very involved in your role playing games, overall i love destructoid, i find myself checkin this place out like 10 times a day, always the first place to hear about headlines in the gaming industry
is that a hottub like 2 feet away from the bed?
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I so regret not asking for time off to go to cancun now. not that I would of gotten time off.
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I so regret not asking for time off to go to cancun now. not that I would of gotten time off.
You could create the most fair and thought out reviews on the internet and there would still be some douche bags screaming bloody murder if their **insert high profile, generally overrated game** doesn't get the ranking they are convinced it deserves. So long as the content of the reviews points out the issues with the game and explains why it came to the score it did I think that's good enough.
Don't worry about it, in the end pandering to the lowest common denominator ends up the same every time, you wind up with shit no one cares about.
Don't worry about it, in the end pandering to the lowest common denominator ends up the same every time, you wind up with shit no one cares about.
Is not giving a numerical score worth not being on Metacritic?
I know you guys are trying expand, and accessibility and hits help, so maybe thats unrealistic, but I think it would be a better system.
I know you guys are trying expand, and accessibility and hits help, so maybe thats unrealistic, but I think it would be a better system.
Ew, you do realise what thousands of people before you have done in that hottub right?
...Maybe that's why you're fully clothed...
...Maybe that's why you're fully clothed...
I'd rather not have a 10 point scale at all. A simple thumbs up or thumbs down like movie reviews would be enough. That along with the buy it, rent it, or forget it would be awesome. Also having at least two people review the game would be nice.
At least that's my feedback, I know the two person thing might not always be feasable.
At least that's my feedback, I know the two person thing might not always be feasable.
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