I thank all N4G users for their support to my last post. Let me tell you that I am a review analyst by profession in a company named Milestone Interactive Ltd. In my last post I provided you all with some perfect review facts, and now I am gonna share some more facts regarding our beloved site Metacritic. I am sure mostly everyone knows the ridiculous metascore conversion of (A) to (100), (A-) to (91), (C) to 50 etc. But what I am gonna provide you with, is their faulty calculation and biased interpretation. Let me start by review aggregates:-
Note:- I have calculated each and every games's aggregate. The real score is based on the the same reviews which are included by metacritic. I have not included any extra review for any game. They have just not calculated it properly.
1.Skyward Sword
Real Score-94.06 Expected Metascore-94 Actual Metascore-95
2.LittleBigPlanet 2
Real Score-91.02 Expected Metascore-91 Actual Metascore-92
3.Portal 2(PS3)
Real Score-94.13 Expected Metascore-94 Actual Metascore-95
4.Portal 2(360)
Real Score-94.15 Expected Metascore-94 Actual Metascore-95
5.GTA IV(360)
Real Score-97.16 Expected Metascore-97 Actual Metascore-98
6.GTA III(PS2)
Real Score-96.34 Expected Metascore-96 Actual Metascore-97
7.Halo: Combat Evolved
Real Score-96.05 Expected Metascore-96 Actual Metascore-97
8.Half Life 2
Real Score-96.60 Expected Metascore-96 Actual Metascore-97
9.God of War III
Real Score-92.71 Expected Metascore-93 Actual Metascore-92
10.MW 2(360)
Real Score-93.19 Expected Metascore-93 Actual Metascore-94
11.Halo 3
Real Score-93.32 Expected Metascore-93 Actual Metascore-94
Note:- I am not trying to justify which game is better, I am just giving out facts. Its a shame that Metacrtic, being the most famous aggregator is making blunders in aggregating. Please provide your thoughts below.
I will adding more games soon.............
Many people here do not agree with the word biased, so let me put forth some more points. I guess everyone is aware that Metacritic has an "All Time High Score" list. On that list Batman: Arkham City(PS3) is on top of Bioshock and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves all being 96, but actually if you calculate, Batman has a metascore of 96.02 whereas Bioshock and Uncharted 2 is 96.19, so Batman should be placed below both of these games but it isn't. There are many such faults. What do you guys have to say about that?
Even as the company sets out to overhaul the very definition of Xbox, cuts at its studios risk creating a negative image reminiscent of EA's worst era
I appreciate the article but this guy must be living in a delayed universe, The reputation was ruined 10+ years ago and hasn't recovered since. As such people have voted with their wallets and stopped buying Xbox products in large amounts.
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Rumors of Turn 10 being either shut down or hit with massive lay offs is on the horizon.
The issue is MS will do something right only to do something very, very wrong. And they do this what seems calculative at this point. Doesn't matter what they do the Investors and leadership want more and more money an endless bottomless pit of purr insatiable greed. A company that acts like it's broke or hurting is what really, really infuriates me. They've surpassed apple again well over 3 trillion who acts like they're a million dollar company is fk stupid. Pivots and changes for no reason and can't do things for more than a year with out a pivot or changing their metrics.
Richard writes: As a complete package, FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a wonderful game - the world has another cracking life sim.
From GamesReviews:"Supercar Collection Simulator is a collector’s dream turned digital reality. Developed by Kiki Games, this simulation game lets you run a diecast car shop, blending the thrill of unboxing rare collectibles with light business management, racing, and trading mechanics. Think of it as a spiritual sibling to TCG Card Simulator, but with a glossy automotive twist."
Does anyone really care about Metacritic?
I really think this is actually some interesting research, but tossing around the word "biased" has basically lost the impact it used to have. If there's a way to do it, I'd try contacting metacritic and asking for an explanation on this data. You have found faults in their aggregate scoring; however, that doesn't mean you have found an ulterior motive.
Metacritic has their own way of calculating the metascore.It's not merely an average. Credible sites have more weight given to their score