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[twohits]

I've seen a trend of IGN bashing Nintendo with articles or interviews the last couple of days; but then dumping praise for Microsoft. What gives?

[Auzzie Wingman]

IGN doesn't review Nintendo properly.

 

They are probably like me and want Nintendo to break out from their shell, thus they give Nintendo crap scores to reflect that, despite it being the wrong place to do it.

[twohits]

I see, well if that is what it takes then poke the sleeping giant more.

[Auzzie Wingman]

Oh well, there is probably a lot more to it than that.

 

Like Friday nights at the lemon bar.

[3Dude]

There is a reason the entire ign nintendo team quit in 2007.

[Nollog]

Why is this news?

[Hank Hill]

Why is this news?

 

Moved to general gaming.

[LinkKennedy]

I thought IGN gave Nintendo great scores all the time? Sometimes overrate ones like Skyward.

[Scumbag]

Title should read Gamespot dislike Nintendo, answer would be yes.

[Raiden]

Why do people still pay attention to so called pro gaming sites opinions? They been worthless for over 10 years. Most of them got the job because they applied not because they had knowledge of gaming.

[iEatTacos]

Why do people still pay attention to so called pro gaming sites opinions? They been worthless for over 10 years. Most of them got the job because they applied not because they had knowledge of gaming.

This. "pro" gaming sites should be nothing more than entertainment. Go for user reviews if you really want to know about a game.

[DexterousGecko]

Why do people still pay attention to so called pro gaming sites opinions? They been worthless for over 10 years. Most of them got the job because they applied not because they had knowledge of gaming.

this, but with the addition that certain writers might still have some valid points for certain games. If you happen to find a writer that seems to follow your priorities and values, feel free! However, don't expect foxnews or cnn...oh wait ^^

[SteventheSlayer]

Since when was IGN good at reviews in the first place?

[AdmiralClassy]

For everyone saying ign hates ninty maybe the third party stuff they bash on  Idk but if we look at the reviews for nintys recent first party games...

 

Dktf 9/10

Sm3dw 9.6/10

WW HD 9.8/10

Pikmin 3 8.8/10

A link between worlds 9.4/10

Luigis mansion 2 9.3/10

MK7 9/10

FE:A 9.6/10

AC:NL 9.6/10

KI:U 8.5/10

Pokemon X 9/10

 

I wonder call that hating on ninty (may have missed some games but still)

[ZyroXZ2]

IGN's reviews of Nintendo games are MOSTLY pretty fair.  It's their COVERAGE of Nintendo stuff that clearly takes a back seat.  You don't go to IGN for Nintendo news, and their boards are filled with Nintendo-bashers.

 

I'm kind of surprised you're just figuring this out, though, lol

[Raiden]

When Matt left IGN he was the only guy I remember at the time being a genuine fan. Bozon and him worked well together.  When they left IGN's coverage of Nintendo went to the broom closet.