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Days Gone Director Suggests Woke Reviewers, Programmers for Critical Reception

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Days Gone has grown to be a beloved game among PlayStation fans, maybe in part because to the somewhat unfavorable reviews it received. It’s crucial to keep in mind that the undead open world never received negative reviews; on Metacritic, it received a decent 71, and on this same website, we gave it a 7/10. It’s a solid game on our scale.

However, platform owner Sony chose against creating a sequel, and the negative critical reception is said to have played a role. John Garvin, a veteran of Bend Studio, has spoken on Twitter about the game’s muted reviews. He may still be hurt by the outcome. He blamed the low ratings on technical difficulties and “woke reviewers” in a series of tweets.

A fan tweeted a screenshot of the game’s Metacritic score and stated they like it, which set off a series of tweets. harmless enough. Kevin McAllister, the community manager at Bend Studio, chimed in to say that the PC version had a higher rating, which prompted Garvin to respond.

The absurd part is that neither I nor [game director Jeff Ross] were accountable for any changes. the plot, missions, and gameplay. Code cleanup was the only thing that changed. I suppose bugs, streaming, and framerate are important. It’s ironic that Jeff and I are the only ones missing. Huh.”

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In the wake of Days Gone, both Garvin and Ross left Bend Studio, but from a seasoned professional in the field, throwing the programmers under the proverbial Harley-Davidson doesn’t seem particularly professional. Garvin went on to explain why, in his opinion, the game’s initial reviews weren’t as positive as they could have been, citing technical difficulties, reviewers who abandoned it, and “woke reviewers who couldn’t handle a gruff white biker looking at his date’s ass.”

Days Gone did indeed require a number of patches to bring it up to par, and this was evident in many of the reviews. Even though we ultimately enjoyed (and highly recommended) the available open world comfort food, we didn’t have too many problems with the performance at launch and mostly criticized it for its cookie-cutter design.

But regardless of how you feel about Days Gone, I think we can all agree that ranting on social media is rarely a good idea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Recruited Since Last Month: More Than Eight Million Helldivers 2 Players

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The relentless force of Helldivers 2 shows no signs of slowing down, as recent reports indicate that Arrowhead Games Studios, the Swedish developer behind the game, has sold over eight million copies since its release on both PS5 and PC just last month.

According to TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz (thanks, VGC), who spoke to Bloomberg, it is believed that the game has exceeded expectations in terms of performance. It’s amazing how word-of-mouth buzz and the unconventional guerilla marketing strategy keep driving up recruitment numbers week after week. Arrowhead’s studio motto, “A game for everyone is a game for no one,” reflects their unwavering commitment to their unique internal design philosophy.

It appears that the PC community has recently surpassed the PlayStation fanbase in terms of player numbers and platform preference. However, thanks to crossplay, both groups continue to benefit from the growing popularity of gaming. Although it’s not particularly thrilling to see yet another service game achieve rapid success, the hardcore nature of Helldivers 2 fills us with optimism for Sony’s ongoing live gaming endeavors. We anticipate dedicating ourselves to the defense of Super Earth for many years to come.

What are your thoughts on Creutz’s sales estimate? Does it come as a surprise to you? Does it exceed or fall short of your expectations? Have you noticed any changes in your level of enthusiasm for the Democratic Party? Has it waned or grown stronger? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section below.

 

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Exciting news for gamers! A wide selection of PS5 and PS4 games are now available at discounted prices, but only for this weekend

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Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to grab some amazing titles at a fraction of their original cost. Sony clearly understands the potential of the PS Store, as it consistently adds a plethora of new titles every week. This allows for future opportunities to offer discounts and promotions on these games. It’s evident that sales are consistently growing each month, with the introduction of time-limited weekend offers in addition to the usual sale events.

This weekend brings another round of exciting deals, with significant discounts on several popular PS5 and PS4 games. For instance, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is now available for £35.99/$35.99, while DiRT 5 Year One Edition can be purchased for just £14.79/$15.99.

Here are a few other standout moments we noticed:

Hurry up and make your decision before the offers expire on March 19th. Don’t miss out on your chance to snag some great deals. For a comprehensive list of all the latest offers, make sure to visit this page. And don’t forget to share your purchases with us in the comments section below!

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Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest on 7th June keeps the spirit of E3 alive

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E3 is long gone, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have any exciting video game events this summer. Geoff Keighley, the host, has just revealed that the highly anticipated Summer Game Fest event is making a comeback on Friday, June 7th, at 5 PT/5 p.m. ET/10 p.m. BST. The event will be streamed live from the YouTube Theatre in glamorous Los Angeles.

In a recent tweet, Keighley assured his followers that a large number of fans will be present at the event, both in person and online. He expressed excitement about the upcoming cross-platform showcase, where the future of video games will be unveiled. Presumably, PlayStation and other gaming companies will have their own separate livestreams. However, Sony has a tendency to support Summer Game Fest, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for any announcements from them.

If you’re thinking of going, tickets will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, May 7th. It’s definitely an event worth noting on your calendar. So, what are your expectations for this year’s Summer Game Fest? Feel free to share your dream announcements in the comments section below.

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