Facepalm: Crispy Gamer

re: Facepalm: Crispy Gamer

Cole Stryker — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:25:45 GMT

Thanks for the kind words, Adam. Glad you enjoy my ranting.

There is definitely room for plenty more criticism of this guy. I’m praying that the reason why so few are speaking out against it is because Crispy Gamer is a marginal site, but I imagine that its simply because so few people realize how systemic and damaging this cancer is.

I mean, at least Gamespot was getting paid for their unethical behavior during Gerstmann-gate!

I also think it explains why the canon of “essential” games is so inbred, full of sequels and obvious high-selling picks.

re: Facepalm: Crispy Gamer

Demaar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:46:18 GMT

I'd say the fool genuinely thought the game was GOTY material, but then the shine faded and he wanted something newer and shinier and was disappointed he voted for it as GOTY.

re: Facepalm: Crispy Gamer

Adam R — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:11:25 GMT

Fantastic post, Cole. I hadn't read Jones' editorial until you brought it to my attention and am shocked that a quick Google search revealed few other responses like this one (RPS and Insult Swordfighting both offer responses, though the latter is a bit too conciliatory). I responded directly to this post on my own blog, if you care to check it. Just click my name above and the Internets will handle the rest.