Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > Entertainment Discussions > Video Game Talk
Reload this Page >

Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Community
Search
Video Game Talk The Place to talk about and trade Video & PC Games

Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-18-10, 06:58 AM
  #201  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
cruzness's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Home of the UF Gators and Nat'l Championships, Gainesville, FL
Posts: 7,864
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by foxdvd
4 hour single player? Fuck that shit...this is getting out of hand guys...
Really?! That is really ridiculous.
Old 08-18-10, 07:05 AM
  #202  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 25,058
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by glassdragon
Sounds fair, and he didn't even mention the firing or seemed to let that show on his review. He was very professional. Good for him.
What, we're praising games journalists for being professional now?

Well, I guess we do need to.
Old 08-18-10, 09:32 AM
  #203  
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
 
Decker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Vegas, Baby!
Posts: 75,859
Received 6,199 Likes on 4,226 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet
What, we're praising games journalists for being professional now?

Well, I guess we do need to.
Under normal circumstances, I'd agree with you. But these were pretty extraordinary circumstances and for him to come to the game with an open mind and do his best to not rehash the controversy (except a couple of vague references to not liking the first game in his video review) is commendable.
Old 08-18-10, 11:01 AM
  #204  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Liver&Onions's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Oregonzola
Posts: 14,293
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by foxdvd
4 hour single player? Fuck that shit...this is getting out of hand guys...
I tried to start it last night - but the baby had other ideas. Based on the trophy list, I figured it was short - but not that short. I hope Fragile Alliance is a little more fun then
Old 08-18-10, 11:25 AM
  #205  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Gooter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Soldier Field
Posts: 2,451
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Interesting.... Jeff gave the first one a 6.0 while working at Gamespot and Gamespot gave the sequel a 6.5 (Justin Calvert reviewed). Is Justin on the hot seat now?
Old 08-18-10, 01:13 PM
  #206  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Nashville TN
Posts: 8,906
Received 120 Likes on 108 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Wouldn't be having this conversation if the game did what it's suppose to do...be good, fun and have solid reviews all over.

Rather or not he was forced out is not changing all the other reviews but puts a black mark on GS for caving in, if that's the case.
Old 08-18-10, 01:20 PM
  #207  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Rochester, NY USA
Posts: 4,956
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

they should have just went with 10s across the board like IGN does when Microsoft pays to turn their website into a HALO or Crackdown subsidiary.
Old 08-18-10, 02:25 PM
  #208  
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
 
Decker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Vegas, Baby!
Posts: 75,859
Received 6,199 Likes on 4,226 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by Gooter
Interesting.... Jeff gave the first one a 6.0 while working at Gamespot and Gamespot gave the sequel a 6.5 (Justin Calvert reviewed). Is Justin on the hot seat now?
That was (+0.5) for job security.

Jeff's review was a 6.0 that read like a 2.0. I don't know where that score came from.
Old 08-18-10, 03:20 PM
  #209  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
superfro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Marion, IA
Posts: 5,008
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

I feel like Kane & Lynch 2 is tricking me into watching a snuff film. That's my impression from the first section last night anyway.
Old 08-18-10, 03:25 PM
  #210  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Liver&Onions's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Oregonzola
Posts: 14,293
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by superfro
I feel like Kane & Lynch 2 is tricking me into watching a snuff film. That's my impression from the first section last night anyway.
It's like it's five hours ago all over again!
Old 08-18-10, 03:26 PM
  #211  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
superfro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Marion, IA
Posts: 5,008
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
It's like it's five hours ago all over again!
Consistency across all platforms.
Old 08-18-10, 04:28 PM
  #212  
DVD Talk Hero
 
pinata242's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 30,154
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Was that just this morning? I thought it was last night. But, really time has no meaning for me.
Old 08-18-10, 04:38 PM
  #213  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Liver&Onions's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Oregonzola
Posts: 14,293
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

You're still drunk, aren't you?
Old 08-19-10, 09:34 AM
  #214  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Raul3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea
Posts: 10,706
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Wait, when was the last time he was sober?
Old 08-20-10, 02:57 PM
  #215  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Liver&Onions's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Oregonzola
Posts: 14,293
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

So I played this, well K&L2) for about two hours solid last night (all I could spare)...and I made it 1/2 way through the campaign.

It's fucking chaotic.
Old 08-20-10, 07:07 PM
  #216  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Raul3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea
Posts: 10,706
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

do you recommend it?
Old 08-21-10, 12:04 PM
  #217  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Somewhere out there... YES THERE!!!
Posts: 7,936
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

I after about 5 hours made it to the last level.. If you do play it, play it on easy or expect to die... a LOT.. As said, it is chaotic as fuck and very easy to die. I didn't like it so much so i returned it to blockbuster the next day.

I can't recommend this for anymore than the price of a rental honestly. Maybe not even that
Old 08-23-10, 12:04 PM
  #218  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Liver&Onions's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Oregonzola
Posts: 14,293
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by Raul3
do you recommend it?
Not really.

I ed at the review by whoever the guy who wrote it here. He said there's a captivating story... yeah dude not really.

I have the last level to play, then some more multiplayer - my review should be up by midweek. But, don't bother saving your cash for this one.
Old 08-23-10, 12:31 PM
  #219  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
superfro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Marion, IA
Posts: 5,008
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

The game is worthless IMO. I can't think of a more pointless game I've played. It's unfun in almost every way possible.
Old 08-23-10, 12:38 PM
  #220  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Liver&Onions's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Oregonzola
Posts: 14,293
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by superfro
The game is worthless IMO. I can't think of a more pointless game I've played. It's unfun in almost every way possible.
You didn't play Naughty Bear?
Old 08-23-10, 12:46 PM
  #221  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
superfro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Marion, IA
Posts: 5,008
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
You didn't play Naughty Bear?
No..I did. So hopefully that drives the point home.
Old 01-13-11, 12:12 AM
  #222  
gamer for life
 
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Muskogee, OK
Posts: 7,860
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: Gamespot Editor Jeff Gertsmann Fired Over Kane & Lynch Review

Just finished just a few minutes ago with a friend...dirt cheap so I picked it up..I knew it was short..but hell

We started at 8:30 and had to stop for about 20 minutes to do some stuff...and finished it at about 11:15...taking out the 20 minute break it was about a 2.5 hour game on normal...it is not worth the 13 bucks I paid for it. It was not even that good of a game and it was buggy as hell. It froze twice on us...enemies floated around the game like ghosts and would get stuck in walls..it did have two great moments though...and a few solid ideas..but in the end it was just broken, short and not as "cool" as it thought it was....a skip...

also I now have to play the first 4 levels over again, because the game did not register me as finishing them, even though it gave me the level specific achievements...and I did not get the game complete achievement....stupid game...

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.