How to write a game review online

With the proliferation of blogs, it now seems video game reviews are everywhere. So, which ones can you trust? Which provide valuable analysis of a game and its value? Who cares? Writing game reviews for the Internet is about much more than whether the game is good or not. See below for some "techniques" to utilize in making yourself a game review legend.

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GWAVE5978d ago (Edited 5978d ago )

LOL. Funny list. Here's my personal recipe for success!

1. Pick a popular game
2. Make sure the game is an exclusive
3.a Write an overly positive/negative review based on whether the console in question is the media's punching bag or the media's personal Jesus H. Christ.
3.b If you are writing a positive review, be sure to talk about how much fun you're having, how fun the game is, how fun the voice acting is, and ignore/downplay any flaws in the game (example: "Minesweeper is the game of the year! Yes, it lacks storyline, but no one cares when you're having so much FUN!")
3.c If you're writing a negative review, be sure to point out good things in the game to not be labeled a fanboy, but make those things sound insignificant compared to the game's real/imaginary flaws. (example: "Street Fighter IV has excellent music, sound, gameplay, online support, and a great storyline, believe it or not. However, Ryu's cliche choice to wear white makes me realize that this game does nothing to innovate the genre")
4. ?????
5. Profit!

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The 'Stop Killing Games' initiative is close to its final deadline

Ross Scott—also known as Accursed Farms on YouTube—has been fighting tooth and nail for almost a full year to help spearhead game preservation. Starting after it was announced that Ubisoft's The Crew would be shutting down, permanently ending support for the game, Scott launched the "Stop Killing Games" initiative.

That makes a twofold deadline for the Stop Killing Games initiative. Or, at least, one headed up by Scott: The UK petition, which ends July 14, and the EU Citizens' Initiative, which ends July 3.

M3talDiamond1d 16h ago (Edited 1d 16h ago )

If you live in the EU then Please sign this or our game ownership rights and game preservation is
at stake. I know there isnt much time left but please consider signing the petition

-Foxtrot19h ago

I never knew Ross Scott was doing this

I love Freemans Mind

Inverno9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

People whine and in the end don't do a thing. Then whine more when they get screwed some more smh. If this makes it then it'll be monumental for consumers. That Pirate software guy was no help either smh.

GazCBG42m ago

The EU Date is the 31st July not the 3rd

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Project: Horned Owl Review

From the mid-1980s to the early part of the 2000s, light gun rail shooters were a staple in both arcade and home system gaming. Arguably, the genre started to really hit its stride in the mid-1990s. While games like Time Crisis, Virtual Cop, and House of the Dead, among others, dominated both the home system and arcade space, some one relegated to only home game systems. Today, we’ll be talking about a little-known cult game published by Sony called Project: Horned Owl. This game was developed by Alfa Systems, and all in all, this is a fun game.

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Xbox June Update: Copilot for Gaming Available on Mobile, Aggregated Gaming Library, and More

There are many exciting updates this month for Xbox. Copilot for Gaming is available now for early preview on mobile and will be coming to PC soon. Xbox PC app introduces a wave of new updates: Aggregated gaming library gives players quick access to games from Xbox, Game Pass, and other leading PC storefronts, and with publisher channels players can browse their favorite franchises. Updates for the Xbox Console includes customization for Most Recently Used, free-to-play benefits, Game Hubs, and dialog improvements for game saves.

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darthv722d ago

"Players can now hide system apps, pin favorites to the list, and reduce the number of tiles displayed. This update is part of our ongoing effort to make Home more personal, flexible, and responsive to feedback."

This is welcomed, i like a less cluttered home screen.

Profchaos2d ago

Not everything needs co pilot ms

1Victor1d 18h ago

Gotta be a slow news day when a 18 hours and 3 comments (now 4)makes it to the front page🤷🏿
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Well anything that adds and help gamers is a good thing even if some don’t need it there’ll be more that will use it.

darthv721d 18h ago

Well its MS news... those are usually pretty dry, unless it has something to do with another game being ported to PS. then its top of the pops.

Obscure_Observer1d 17h ago

"Well its MS news... those are usually pretty dry, unless it has something to do with another game being ported to PS. then its top of the pops."

Oh look no further than the "Upcoming layoffs at MS" topic. It will easily top the Hottest of the week.

Special guests like Mr. Dead might also show up. You just watch.