The Jimquisition's review of Helldivers 2 proves that the supposed "Xbox Tax" is, in fact, a Sony Tax

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In the online space much ballyhoo has been given by pro-Xbox console warriors and delusional fans about a supposed media bias against games published by Microsoft. But a review of the overnight megahit game Helldivers 2 by game "critic" and political activist under the brand "The Jimquisition", which scored the game an astoundingly low 3.5/10, betrays the actual media bias in the game critic space.

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Quoted "You're supposed to expect a certain level of quality in a Sony-published game, and Helldivers 2 is a reminder that such expectations are naive as all f.ck."

Never mind judging a game on its merits, supposedly a Sony game should be held to higher standards, and if by virtue of being popular beyond expectation, extra demerits are to be imposed on the judging?

Methinks games media needs serious introspection on their internal biases and prejudices when reviewing games. That a game as excellent as Helldivers is punished for its success, merely because Sony is the publisher, what message does it send to developers?
 

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I didn't think Jimmy boy did reviews anymore. Guess he's just out fishing for engagement.
 
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It's an atrocious review but it's on a game where its effect will be minimum.

Nobody cares what he says about Helldivers.
While true, devs' bonuses can depend on metacritic score. Imo scoring it a 35 shows actual malice towards Sony games.
 
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Jim is long past the "fuck konami" days. lmao

There's no Sony, Microsoft or third party tax because he gave Starfield a 4.0/10 and Alan Wake 2 a 4.0/10 as well. While giving Suicide Squad a 6.5/10 if I remember correctly. He's not to be taken seriously for any game on any platform.
Why did he give Alan wake a 4/10???
 
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Why did he give Alan wake a 4/10???

I have no idea. Checked his reviews earlier when I saw MBG on Twitter post that he gave Helldivers 2 a 3.5/10. I knew about the Starfield score but saw the Alan Wake 2 and his other review scores earlier today. I didn't read any of them and im not going to do so either.
 
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Why did he give Alan wake a 4/10???

Probably the same reason he gave Helldivers 2 a 35; to appear contrarian so their review stands out more from the crowd.

It's a desperation tactic when done multiple times and they're guilty of abusing it. So a few more obvious times and I can see MetaCritic dropping them from the aggregate altogether. That would be for the best.
 

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I guessed 82 MC, though the competition is already over I suppose. Still shows that there is no conspiracy by reviewers to single out Xbox for low review scores.
 
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Something happened in the head of that person years away and went really wrong. In the past from time to time made good points, but some day started to say only bullshit.

That score and recap is nonsensical and unprofessional. Won't watch the review beacause that's a retarded clickbait from someone desperate for attention.
 

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It sounds like the best way to get attention for himself, picks popular games, calls it crap,

Outrage = Clicks

Clicks = Profit.
 

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I wonder if the same people who were furious over the low score this person gave Starfield will suddenly praise them for giving Helldivers a low score.