Ninja Theory: Gamers, Be On The Lookout For Fake DMC Reviews
DMCAnd this is why you may not want to trust early reviews, especially if they come from questionable sources.
Apparently, some so-called "critics" are not above faking entire reviews for highly anticipated games, presumably to significantly increase traffic.
EGM Now cites the Twitter feed of developer Ninja Theory, where one Tweet prompted questions:
"Happy that no genuine review has been under 89% so far."
Obviously, that implies that there are some fake reviews floating around out there, and the developer is aware of them. These "reviews" come from people who haven't received any review code or copy of the game to actually play, so it's kinda tough to take their word as gospel in an analysis. A later Tweet reads:
"Genuine review = one where the reviewer has actually played the game. Sometimes people make up reviews without actually playing the game."
Well, isn't that fun. Guess you're going to have to be even more selective about which reviews you read and subsequently trust. For our part, no, we don't have DMC yet and yes, we'll probably play it before writing the review. In fact, we'll probably play it quite a bit. ...I thought that's how this whole "reviewing" thing was done.
Related Game(s): DMC
Tags: dmc, devil may cry reboot, dmc reviews, ninja theory, fake dmc reviews
1/8/2013 8:42:55 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (15 posts)
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 1:24:07 AM
That's the best I can do. :)
Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 1/9/2013 1:24:25 AM
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, January 08, 2013 @ 11:59:18 PM
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Then those fraudsters could have a few moments to think deeply about their prior consequences, all the while doing something completely useful at their next job scrubbing out the public restroom urinals & toilets
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firesoul453
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 12:24:37 AM
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Just joking of course. That is a terrible thing to do. Its about as bad as playing the game and posting a super low score to get traffic.
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 2:10:18 AM
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Snaaaake
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 2:43:00 AM
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The old Dante is never coming back, this new Dante is here to stay and he will.
This hate can't go on forever.
And personally, I don't care about the fake reviews, I got my man, Ben Dutka, for my dose of reviews.
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Teddie9
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 10:13:30 AM
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duomaxwell007
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 9:40:13 AM
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lol i couldnt help it I just HAD to say that.
(and before anyone gets their panties in a bunch that was OBVIOUSLY a joke)
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 11:28:23 AM
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duomaxwell007
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 11:56:19 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 1:16:15 PM
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Stick it to em NT!
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ricksterj
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 11:38:43 AM
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ryu
Saturday, January 12, 2013 @ 12:57:07 AM
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JROD0823
Saturday, January 12, 2013 @ 3:10:12 AM
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Last edited by JROD0823 on 1/12/2013 3:27:38 AM
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JROD0823
Saturday, January 12, 2013 @ 4:37:44 AM
Obviously I haven't played it, it hasn't even been released yet,:P. Still, I will let it simmer on the market a while before I try it.
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Knightzane
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Tuesday, January 08, 2013 @ 10:53:15 PM