Hello everyone.
It's time to bring a topic back up for discussion. We've had a long time rule regarding rumors that anonymously sourced rumors will not be allowed on N4G. We know some agree, some disagree, and some don't know.
In an attempt to gauge where people stand right now, we ask that you provide a vote on this question about the topic.
Should N4G allow anonymous sourced rumors?
1. Yes.
2. Yes, but only from major news sites.
3. No.
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The Results are as follows:
1. 7.8% of votes
2. 19.9% of votes
3. 72.2% of votes
Thank you everyone who participated!
The review embargo for Hellblade 2 appears to lift on the same date as the launch of the game, just an hour before it's available.
That's not a good sign.
Review codes have been sent out as of 8 hours ago (according to Tom Henderson on X) so at least they aren't withholding those... But you'd think with confidence they'd want positive reviews to get buzz going online the weekend before release.
... But if they're expecting mid reviews, yeah sure lift that embargo when most people are asleep.
Zero marketing and embargo lifts when the game launches?
No confidence from team Xbox.
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3.
3. No
"Should N4G allow anonymous sourced rumors?"
No.
Major news sites shouldn't be immune, either. Even a stopped clock gives the right time twice a day, but that doesn't make it a reliable or credible source for telling the time.
I say 2 - Mostly because if a big site is talking about it then it might have more weight to it.
Can't you guys like have a rumour tag and when you select it highlights the title of the article in orange or something to let the article stand out. Then when it's true the colour can turn green and if proven 100% false it turns red. I don't know spit balling.
I'm kind of surprised to have a poll, it's nice to allow the community to have a say however why not ask if to allow video game film news from big sites since Filmwatch is a ghost town or why not allow big Youtube streamers like Jim Sterling or Angry Joe for example to be posted on here? Least with someone like Jim Sterling whether you like the guy he researches and tells you about shitty MT's, lootboxes or anti consumer pratices, it gets the word out.
Could we maybe have a vote on those topics please.
No.3