Tag: Metacritic

Why I’m Not Into Review Scores

I have a bone to pick with review scores. Yes, I get that it is a staple within video gaming media that is used universally to assign a numerical value to games as an evaluation of whether they are worth one’s attention or not.… Continue Reading “Why I’m Not Into Review Scores”

Let Gamers Enjoy Their Games: An Alternate Look at Madden NFL

If you have been following this blog since its inception in July, you know that I am not favorable towards the modern editions of Electronic Arts’ Madden NFL gaming franchise. Looking at the scores the latest iteration, Madden NFL 21, received on Metacritic, many… Continue Reading “Let Gamers Enjoy Their Games: An Alternate Look at Madden NFL”

Negative Madden Football Reputation is Well Earned

The above user scores of Metacritic captured on Friday evening represent a week that has been a public relations nightmare for Electronic Arts (EA). With the release of Madden NFL 21, the latest entry in the company’s biggest annual franchise, the amount of negative… Continue Reading “Negative Madden Football Reputation is Well Earned”