Mike Ybarra, Corporate VP of Xbox, says critics of an Anthem area are “whining” and it is “embarrassing to review with such a lack of knowledge”
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Hmm ok, Modern Reviewers that stream huh?
Oh right, so Giant Bomb and Waypoint count then Mike. Also, Anthem has a lot of flaws, as does Crackdown 3, fun yes, but flawed, recognise that and don't blame it on others
All online-focused games. I think that's a mistake. If they don't 'hit' then there's no pull to them.
What are the biggest selling bundles lately, Spider-Man and RDR2? I think a big single player game is best as a pack in but maybe that's just me.
It initially claimed the tweet was against all reviewers. It wasn't, so it was probably changed for that.
If that were the case, why does he care?.
Firstly, the game doesn't implicitly explain the combo system, that's the games fault, secondly, negative reviews are correct, the game is in a bad place, thirdly, he wrongly states the game isn't even out yet.
I don't think that'll stop people on an internet forum, the true bastion of antiquity
Pretty pathetic of a corporate executive to get mad about criticism of a game. Especially one from an entirely separate company.
Lol at recommending people just watch streamers. You mean the people you can pay to have a fun time with your game instead of the reviewer who might actually be a bit critical of it?
Even then, streamers also don't seem to like Anthem all that much.
Lol at recommending people just watch streamers. You mean the people you can pay to have a fun time with your game instead of the reviewer who might actually be a bit critical of it?
Even then, streamers also don't seem to like Anthem all that much.
Crackdown 3, Jump Force, Fallout 76 and Anthem were all big part of their last e3 media briefing.
Welp....
On one hand, I think that I get where he is coming from with watching a stream. I've had games where I completed loved them, disagreeing with all reviews basically. But I only dove in watching an actual gameplay video, or seeing a friend play the game. For this to work with sponsored streamers though you basically need to watch on mute.
That said, this is a terrible take. No need to criticize reviewers for accurately pointing out problems in the game.
That said, this is a terrible take. No need to criticize reviewers for accurately pointing out problems in the game.
Well Crackdown 3 might be a mediocre game but it´s at least an honest game. Unlike the stuff EA puts out these days, which comes closer to an interactive storefront than an actual videogame.
i have a LOT of problems with modern game reviews.
that said if im high up in xbox, im keeping my mouth shut about them
that said if im high up in xbox, im keeping my mouth shut about them
Terrible look when your company is investing millions into people being "open-minded" about this heavily advertised, E3 featured, AAA GaaS.
MS has made some dodgy bets this gen (including missing out on Destiny), they will seriously benefit from the reset.
MS has made some dodgy bets this gen (including missing out on Destiny), they will seriously benefit from the reset.
It absolutely should be. These developers are hoping for fair and proper reviews, and as gamers we deserve fair and proper reviews, I have not played Athem, and I do not plan to, so I am not sure if Mikes complaint is genuine, but a reviewer should not blitz through a game and throw a score up. They need to dig into every aspect of the game and learn it, so that they can the absolute best and accurate review. Regardless of if that's good or bad.
I feel bad for the guy, Anthem and Crackdown 3 are the big Xbox games to push for this quarter and they are both mediocre, but you have to defend them anyway. What a cringe watch.
And we have reached the center of the maze.
This is not a good look for Mike. He should have not took up the discussion at all. There was no point to it and he is not helping.
And dafuq is with "Modern Reviews" comment?
Jeff is awesome sometimes.
"The game does not tell you"
"I needed to ask the game to tell me"
Patrick pls.
If a player doesn't work out a mechanic, then that's a failure on the game. If a reviewer doesn't, that's a failure on the reviewer, because a reviewer should be digging more deeply.
I don't disagree with stuff like watching footage of a game beforehand or getting opinions from friends, but to use that to disparage more traditional reviews is some daft shit.
You know for someone who is supposed to be representing a major corporate brand, you'd think he would keep his Twitter feed out of these sort of debates especially when he's coming to the defense of a very divisive game that's under a microscope of justifiable ridicule. Read the room Mike. Stay in your wheelhouse.
Theres a difference between reading tutorials and shoving important info on a tutorial menu. How is one supposed to know that a mechanic exists when the game gives no direct explanation for it?
I'm sorry but I completely disagree. Now, I understand that picking a review made by a person who is knowledgeable and experienced is obviously what would be ideal for any game review but it is in no way a requisite. Sometimes reviews made by very different people with different tastes and experience can shine the light on new aspects that the other may have missed. The spectrum of reviews made by different people is what helps consumers make better purchasing decisions.
Your last phrase is true, at least in some documented cases like Fallout New Vegas, but no reviewer should ever feel beholden to rate a game a certain way because they are concerned of the impact it might have on the people that made them. Punishing or rewarding developers based on game scores is something that everyone should condone, not endorse.
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Era poster whines about corporate fuckboi whining about a reviewer whining. It's the wheel of life! /s
I see there's still a lot of people who bought into the Anthem hype when it was revealed having a lot of trouble admitting they made a mistake, including Mike 'I'm even worse than Jim Ryan' Ybarra.
I see there's still a lot of people who bought into the Anthem hype when it was revealed having a lot of trouble admitting they made a mistake, including Mike 'I'm even worse than Jim Ryan' Ybarra.
I mean obviously he did read a tutorial. The complaint (one that's echoed plenty of other places) is that the game itself doesn't really explain the system to you through gameplay, despite it being a core gameplay concept.
People complain about forced tutorials, then people complain about hidden tutorials if you want them. Is there no way to win?
Not to excuse his tweet but I'm pretty sure Mike Ybarra just really likes this game and is confused by the reviews.
I don't think this has anything to do with the marketing deal.
I don't think this has anything to do with the marketing deal.
Why are the Xbox people always the softest lilies when it's time to come to terms with what they have to work with?