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more about #journalism flanker22: 40/40 : 360 38/40 : PS3 that is all. #famitsu more » Akiyama: They awarded Final Fantasy XII a perfect score. Enough said. #famitsu more » Strife Fox †: Famitsu is a Japanese magazine, so I think it's pretty obvious it'll give it's "perfect" scores to Japanese developed games. It's strange that Reside... more » dd528: Man, Vagrant Story was such a good game. I've never played 428, DQIX or Monster Hunter Tri but, for me, Vagrant Story bests any other game on that ... more » tetracycloide: in the words of the venerable ryan styles: "but it's all made up and the points don't really matter..." #famitsu more » funcmode: I can't really understand why people are so uppity about this game (or any game for that matter) getting a perfect score. Different games appeal to ... more » mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Wow. Sure is bitter and jaded in here. All the vitriol getting tossed around because Famitsu gave a game a 40/40? I'd be interested in knowing what s... more » vid3oman64: Clearly, Famitsu likes the milkmounds as much as the rest of us. #famitsu more » TheContender: Hmm, not a single western game has ever got 40/40. Speaking of which, does anyone know which western games are popular in Japan, if any? #famitsu more » Rachel Fogg: Wow...errm, I haven't played the demo of Bayonetta, but is it THAT good to receive the 40/40? I mean XII is up there and that game was awful. BTW, th... more » pandafresh: Famitsu, the new IGN? #famitsu more » Curse lily: GOD DAMN IT BASHCRATF, DID YOU HAVE TO USE THAT PICTURE ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ Getting my perv-o-meter from 0 to 9999 this early in the morning it's not f... more » BtownDesignGuy: What's interesting to me is, from the trailers, WET looks a lot more fun than Bayonetta... to me, at least. This turn of events may have landed Bayone... more » Wahrheit: Hmmmm, I'm going to wait for more than one review on this one. Also, I find that I agree with Famitsu on the scores for the most part: 40 doesn't mea... more » Franky_AAA: What the hell is 428? I have never heard of it and that rarely ever happens. #famitsu more » WhatTheFrag: I'm not aware of who the famitsu reviewers are currently - i mean are they the same reviewers from 1998 till now? If they're not it just reflects on... more » Asbestos_Underwear: to be honest, the perfect score for games somehow lost its meaning when the interactive movie 428 got a perfect score. #famitsu more » panikt: Are they nut? No matter how good the game is, they can't give 6 perfects in 2 years. That's so naive. Giving away perfect scores over and over again... more » Archaotic: So, apparently this news might be fake. Don't you just love it when fake Famitsu leaks hit? Then again, someone faked a Vesperia PS3 scan a month or... more » ZenGaijin: I remember back when it was a big when they gave out a 10, before it seemed like Famitsu just gives out perfect scores to the biggest title of the yea... more » -
#rumor
Famitsu Awards Bayonetta A Perfect Score
Japanese game magazine Famitsu has four separate critics score games on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best score. The four scores are then tallied, and 40 is perfecto. More » -
#ftc
FTC Ruling Might Affect Video Game Reviews
A unanimous ruling by the Federal Trade Commission today would update truth-in-advertising language to require the disclosure of "material connections" - hint, hint "cash or an in-kind payment to review a product" - by the recipient of such considerations. More » -
#marketing
Electronic Arts Tests Journalists' Greed With Cash
Not one to back away from controversy, Electronic Arts today mailed out real checks payable to game reviewers for $200. More » -
#print
World of Warcraft: The Magazine
The title is self-explanatory. But here are the details: More » -
#editorial
Journalists In Video Games — An Anniversary Celebration
One year ago today I started officially blogging for Kotaku. What better way to celebrate this anniversary than by ticking off a list of journalists that appear in video games? More » -
#uk
There Are Adult Ads In UK Game Mags
Lock up your daughters! Over at website Overclock 3D, forum member "mayhem" has discovered "porno" in UK game magazines. More » -
#journalism
FTC Calls Out Video Game Reviewers in Proposed Endorsement Rule Changes
The Federal Trade Commission, it seems, has determined that bloggers aren't journalists, or should at least be treated differently. More » -
#rumor
[UPDATE] Eidos Once Again Attempting To Mess With Review Scores?
Longtime silent champion/nitpicker of the British gaming press, The RAM Raider, has a post on their blog highlighting Eidos' latest alleged public relations faux pas, this time involving review scores and cover placement for the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum. More » -
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#kotakumagu
It's EGM, But Not As You Know It
Electronic Gaming Monthly died, then was risen. But when it makes its eventual return, it won't be in any form, shape or guise you're used to. More » -
#rapelay
And Now Rape Games Are Not Banned in Japan
Don't believe everything you see on television — even when it's reported by a major Japanese television network — and especially when reported by TBS, it seems. More » -
#journalism
Stephen Totilo On His Move To Kotaku, Leaving MTV
Stephen Totilo is leaving his MTV Multiplayer gig to join the ranks of Kotaku as our new Deputy Managing Editor. Why would Totilo do such a thing? He explains the transition in a new interview. More » -
#journalism
Games As Journalism: A Quick Fix For A Dying Medium?
An Online Journalism Blog article says that traditional news outlets need to start making video games that either replace or improve the delivery of news stories. More » -
#politics
Washington Post Writer Makes Snide Quip About Gamers' Voting Rights
Not surprising as conservative columnist and author George Will often makes snide remarks — and often about things he knows nothing about. More » -
#journalism
N'Gai Croal Leaves Newsweek and Game Journalism
Friday will be popular gaming pundit N'Gai Croal's last day at Newsweek. The well-known game journalist took a buyout from the magazine publisher and plans to move more toward the development side of gaming.
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#journalism
Shacknews Bought By..GameFly?
It's a strange headline, yes, but that's how the world goes sometimes. Shacknews founder Steve Gibson has revealed that his site has indeed been bought by games rental outlet GameFly. More » -
#journalism
Just To Clear, No, That DS Game Did Not Feature An Islamic Chucky Doll
Hick news channel WTNH's bleeding edge report on Crave's Baby Pals for the DS had a few holes in it. One of the biggest was the fact the channel didn't bother contacting the game's publisher. Oops. More » -
#clips
Well, Of *Course* There Are Secret Islamic Messages Hidden In This DS Game
Does the Crave DS game "Baby Pals" really say "Islam is the light" when you give your tot a bath? Of course not. That's ridiculous. Doesn't stop WTNH from reporting it, though!
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#rumor
Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher
Gamecock founder Mike Wilson has been in talks with the owner of eBay-listed gaming magazine Hardcore Gamer about a potential purchase, Wilson confirmed to Kotaku today.
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#business
That Mag For Sale On eBay Actually Found A Buyer
Let's recap: at the same time Ziff Davis were offloading the 1UP Network, lesser-known magazine Hardcore Gamer also went up for sale. On...eBay. And not a collection of mags. The magazine itself. More » -
#reviews
Movie Critics Second Guessing Star Ratings Too
More than 80 years ago the movie rating star system was born in the New York Daily News.
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