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Rumors circulate about Gamespot changing MW2 review score

The forums at Giantbomb are buzzing that Gamespot changed their review score for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Multiple posters state that the 9.0 present is not the original score, and that Gamespot had posted an 8.5 first. None of the forum users have produced a screenshot of the alleged original score, but we decided to contact Chris Watters, the author of the review, for clarification

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Yuenanimous5279d ago

Pretty suspicious...
Good read.

kaveti66165279d ago

What happened Gamespot? Did the check bounce? OH SNAP!!!

IdleLeeSiuLung5279d ago

So who cares about this rumor that seems false anyhow. Almost all the other big outlets have given this game a 9 or above. So even a 9.0 seems low relatively speaking.

sunnygrg5279d ago (Edited 5279d ago )

You mean, did they get a second check, right?

And I don't know about the console versions, but the PC version definitely received an 8.5 by Gamespot.

Saaking5279d ago (Edited 5279d ago )

There's is no doubt that the big reviewers are paid off. GS didn't recieve any goodies so they made an HONEST review; however, after recieiving the dealyed package they were quick to falsify the review and give more power to the hype. One word: DESPICABLE.

Well, at least we can all be happy MW2 didn't have too much variety right?

bjornbear5279d ago

http://img17.imageshack.us/...

from fan1983

Still doubtful but, it isn't impossible. Gamespot have been known to be a little shaky since Kane and Lynch nightmare.

However, what this does prove that the big reviewers for the big games are very doubtful, and that therefore, the integrity of reviews themselves questionable over all. Sad really

Darkfocus5279d ago

They would have brought the score down if the check bounced not up they probably threatened to pull ad revenue from the site unless it was at least a 9.

Sitdown5279d ago

If the checked bounced, it would not have made sense for them to change it to a higher score...Unless you are applying they would give a higher score to punish Activision/IW for giving them a bad check. Hahah, then to top it off, 4 people have agreed with you so far.

Anon19745279d ago

MW2 is an excellent game and an improvement on the original in every way, in my opinion. Even the single player, albeit brief, is one of the best FPS single player experiences I've had in years, and the multiplayer takes everything that was great about the first and added to it. I was actually surprised Gamespot didn't give at a 9.5 or 10 to start with, even with the short campaign. Halo ODST received a nine from gamespot, even though they said the mulitplayer was all recycled and I have friends that beat the single player in just over 2 hours.

Maybe they just really like Halo?

hobokiller5279d ago

Not again. If Chris Watters gets fired I'll be very suspicious.

ReservoirDog3165279d ago

Interesting but is there any actual proof? Whatsoever?

I just think this is someone who looked at the K&L incident and thought this up.

But, I may be wrong. What do I know?

Syronicus5279d ago

But that is just my opinion. I play the multiplayer so much that my thumbs are sore!

Knghtz5278d ago

Yay another conspiracy theory!

@Saaking:

Yes there is...

bjornbear5278d ago

@ link not working

TRUE, sorry - fan1983 has the working link lower down in comments.

Sorry everyone =/

Makroyale5278d ago (Edited 5278d ago )

I commented that they are contradicting themselves when saying "No forum users have produced a screen shot" and then the site admin says in the comments that basically they have seen a screenshot and they can't prove it hasn't been photoshoped. Gimme a break.

Note the comment that says "awaiting moderation" though other comments have been allowed.

Blaze9295278d ago

Corporate reviewers for ya. That's why I don't trust them. I bet if this is true Activision asked them to change it. Gamespot...Kane and Lynch anyone?

Shepherd 2145278d ago

Please tell me your not actually being serious, are you?

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komp5279d ago

Never believe ANYTHING until it is denied.

SilverDragon19795279d ago

I love a good conspiracy theory, especially when it has to do with GameSpot!

DangerCurtis5279d ago (Edited 5279d ago )

So the plot thickens. Very interesting story. The question is, is he lying or is he telling the truth. With no viable evidence at this point, all we can do is trust his words.

TheGameLlama5279d ago

May have to start taking screenshots of every GameSpot review before they're changed.

...oh wait, I don't read GameSpot.

NotSoSilentBob5279d ago

Activision must have seen that and decided to deposit some extra money into their Gamespot advertising account.

Crazyglues5279d ago (Edited 5279d ago )

I don't get it, because when I go to the site it says 8.5 but this guy said they gave it a 9.0 -So... ???

-(what's really going on here?)

here is a screen snap - http://img35.imageshack.us/...

So is it suppose to be 9.. now that the check cleared.. or is it back 8.5 so they can try to keep it real... LOL

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Crazyglues5278d ago (Edited 5278d ago )

They have different scores for PC and Xbox 360... which makes no sense?

-but that is where the problem lies.. the 360 version is given a 9.0 while the PC one has an 8.5

(that's why people think they changed the score)

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PunksOnN4G263d ago

The DOG is legit Broken if ur hiding in a room or grass he turns his head even if ur behind a closed door he turns his head and barks letting them know where u at thats PAY TO WIN!!!!!

LucasRuinedChildhood263d ago

I hope all the assholes who buy these get stuck in lobbies with each other. I skipped new COD games for a long time and a short time with MW2 convinced me to go back to on a hiatus.

With the skill-based matchmaking (engagement-based would be more accurate), I imagine this will make the game even more miserable for most players when the matchmaking has decided it's time for a tough lobby.

I played the OG MW2 recently on the Series X and it's disheartening how much more fun it is. I don't even care about the balance issues anymore. lol

PunksOnN4G263d ago

My friends dont play with me anymore i am former pro player and i even streamed on MLG for RX gaming the team i played for... My KD is always high 5-6kd my friends who i went to school with are not good wht so ever so with SBMM kicking in its always putting us in TOP TIER lobbys and they cant hang now they dont even tell me when they getting on LOL

ManMarmalade262d ago

I recently started playing OG MW2 again and I'm having a blast. Feels like I'm in high school again.

fr0sty263d ago (Edited 263d ago )

Welcome to COD under MS. It's all downhill from here, they're going to be looking to make that $68B back as fast as possible, at any expense to the player.

StarkR3ality262d ago

The deal hasn't even closed yet you pleb. CoD has been doing stuff like this since the loot boxes in WWII.

Nice try though pal.

TheColbertinator262d ago

Activision has never needed Microsoft or anybody for that matter to act like greedy bastards

PunksOnN4G262d ago

why did my 2nd comment about SBMM get downvited LOL?? Do we have people who Enjoy trash SBMM tbh make sense it caters to LOW KD players and u will never get better playing with the same trahs everyday LOL

andy85263d ago

Probably gonna see more of this BS once the deal is fully done..Gotta recoup that 70B.

Jin_Sakai263d ago (Edited 263d ago )

Look at Minecraft. The game hasn’t went anywhere since Microsoft bought them. No 4K, no 120fps, no graphics pack, and no Ray Tracing. Just some new biomes, mobs, and more skins as usual.

Same could be said about Rare. Who knows what will happen to Activision once they’re under Microsoft’s roof. We can all take a good guess though.

PunksOnN4G263d ago

TBH they did update it by accident then they pulled the update down on xsx and xss i remeber the XSX version having ray tracing but the S did not. Then after people seen that it was updated it was removed that same day

peppeaccardo263d ago

No way !!! Nobody wouild think they would monetize on items that weak asses will use to get advantage during multiplayer action !!! I would never think they would do that ... I mean is a free to play game after all ! /S
Wait once M$ will put their greasy hands all over Activizion and you will see what awaits the "lucky" ones who will play this slot machine of a game. Sooooo Lame !

jznrpg263d ago

They way it works is you give them money and more money and more money.

anast262d ago

It's a true phenomenon that people haven't figured this out yet.

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