Developers don't just hate game reviews, they hate game reviewers too. But hey, I hate most game reviews as well, no big whoop. While my reasons are different, here's why the developer loathe critics:

• The games are played only for a few hours.
• The specific audience isn't understood.
• The game's genre isn't respected.
• Reviewers have no clue about development.

The article goes on to list ways that game journos can improve and how developers can help. While their haterade is founded, the problem is more in format and execution. Like with anything, there are great reviewers, and there are bad ones. And the above reasons aren't the only reasons to blame. Brian Ashcraft

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