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Catwoman got relatively low scores, but 2 of the 3 reviewers gave it around a 5(the other gave it a 2). Every other EA game though pretty much seems rated higher then it should be. Game Informer, among other magazines seem to rate the games better when it comes to EA products, awarding high scores only if the game is truly worthy of such. EGM loves to claim they are independent, but EA certainly has enough cash to throw around.

Well, EA makes some good games, hence the high scores. I don't think I've really noticed any over-rating on EGM's part, though I'd like to see what the think about this whole EA situation, given the recent developments. BTW, now probably isn't the best time to start another anti-EA thread, prepare for another flame war.

If this is a sign of payola they aren't getting much for their money. The current issue of EGM is the first I read in years since my XBN subscription was automatically switched. The scores in general seemed quite conservative with even some big hits getting lower numbers than I'd expect.

There is going to be a fluke occasionally. Maybe those two reviewers were slavish Halle Berry fans. This is why it's best to use gamerankings.com for a cross section of reviews.

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I don't think a flame war will brew. To be fair, Driv3r(Atari) was rated high when I don't know how the reviewers could justify those scores.

Is the EA bashing ever gonna stop?

Originally Posted by killswitch64 Is the EA bashing ever gonna stop?

it should be replaced with patriots bashing, man i dont think there is a more overrated coach in the game-- they lost to the DOLPHINS!

Originally Posted by killswitch64 Is the EA bashing ever gonna stop?

When they stop screwing over the industry as a whole, Visual Concepts, fans of non-EA titles, Ubisoft, Sega, DICE, then yes, the bashing will stop.

Originally Posted by gmzone I don't think a flame war will brew. To be fair, Driv3r(Atari) was rated high when I don't know how the reviewers could justify those scores.

It got mixed scores from EGM, 8.5, 7.5, 6.5 aren't very high since it's a 7.5 average or an above average game. EGM should be confronted on the fact that they've started copping out of doing reviews for all of the games they get by adding that stupid page after the reviews.

Personally I would have scored 2.0 for Driver. Good point about EGM not reviewing all the games they are supposed to. I liked the reviews I read in Gamestar(now defunct) for the most part. I liked Incite magazine as well, if anyone remembers that? Funny how EGM poked fun at that mag. for using celebs., but what does EGM do now?

Originally Posted by killswitch64 Is the EA bashing ever gonna stop?

One can only hope.

Well, then there's only one thing we can do...


Boycott EGM of course.

EGM usually has inconsistent reviews, their reviews seem to pertially be based on hype and not if a game lives up to it.

Originally Posted by RedvsBlue Well, then there's only one thing we can do... Boycott EGM of course.

LMFAO!!!!

We can start a website. Gamers Unite!

So because you think the game should have scored lower, and the person that reviewed it gave it a higher score and since it's an EA game, that automaticly means EA is in bed with EGM? Hmm I think the EA hating is getting a little out of hand people.

I've noticed this over the past several years, especially when it's concerning EA... Other noteworthy games that got inflated scores: Driver 3, Enter The Matrix. You fill in the blanks on the other ones. That, and reading some of the articles, and posts across the net' had me wondering how much of an influence these companies have on the media.

The topic of EGM and other magazines getting paid to write good reviews or for exclusive previews has been a topic for years. Whenever the subject comes up Shoe (editor-in-chief) posts a reply says it is BS and points to examples of video game companies pulling ads from their magazine because of bad reviews.

Originally Posted by gmzone I've noticed this over the past several years, especially when it's concerning EA... Other noteworthy games that got inflated scores: Driver 3, Enter The Matrix. You fill in the blanks on the other ones. That, and reading some of the articles, and posts across the net' had me wondering how much of an influence these companies have on the media.

They gave Enter the Matrix 3.5's

Maybe it's bad memory, but I don't remember them giving The Matrix game 3.5's!? Of course, what else is Shoe going to say. Yes, we take money all the time from Nintendo, Sega, Capcom, Konami, EA, etc.