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Subject: Scores: When did a 7.5 become bad?
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j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:05pm
''Recently Gamespot gave Infamous 2 a 7.5this caused a slight uproar among PS3 gamers, a game like Infamous 2 deserves at least a 9, right? From what Ive played so far, I feel that it deserves a higher score, but thats not todays topic'' * +

j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:05pm
''Something that needs to be discussed is gamers getting worked up over review scores, especially ones that fall in-between 7-8. Some gamers cling to reviews, and they use them to decide every game they buy. This isnt necessarily a bad thingbut they need to stop focusing on the final score. To many, the number at the end of the review is all that matters,'' * +

j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:05pm
''if they scroll down and the score is low, they wont even bother reading the rest of the review. If a game scores less than an 8.5, it isnt worth their time. This is silly; a 7-8 is still a good score, why does everything need a 9 or 10?'' * +

j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:06pm
''Thats a simple answer, its because most sites that review video games hand out high scores like theres no tomorrow, so when gamers see a highly anti ted game score lower than usual, they get offended and start to attack the reviewer.'' * +

j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:06pm
''Something they need to realize ismost reviews are bull anyways, so even if they score a game highly, you shouldnt get too excited. Its just one persons opinion, not everyone finds the same things amazing. A better way to review video games would be to let four editors play it, and average out the final score.'' * +

j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:06pm
''One person isnt enough, if theyre a huge Bioware fanboy you know theyre going to give the latest Ma55 Effect a high score, even if its disappointing. If someone elses opinion is added, (someone thats not a huge Bioware fan) things start to even out. Now add two more people who are as unbiased as possible, then if it scores low or high,'' * +

j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:06pm
''you know the score is more accurate. Sadly, most websites refuse to do this, so Metacritic is your friend. Yetthat can be wrong too, which is why you should worry about your own opinion, and try the game yourself. I understand most of this sounds familiarbut it has to be repeated,'' * +

j.s.1983 5.06.11 - 07:06pm
''over and over because the complaining never ends (complaining about complainers). A 7.5 isnt bad, that means the game is still good, but even if it scored a 5/10, why does it matter? Does it hurt your ego, do you demand perfection from everything you play? Its time to stop obsessing over review scores, its unhealthy and a waste of your time.'' * +

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