Ken Masters
Banned
Isn't there some IGN gaming journalism course being taught at some college? Lol
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Something interesting in Battlefield 4 site source code
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While it could be something shady, it isn't necessarily. EA may have had a press event already, with coverage embargoed, and may have had a peek at IGN's preview in advance. That itself might be a bit shady - showing a preview to the publisher pre-publication - but if the preview was otherwise an honest piece with no interference it wouldn't be THAT shady. However, on the other end of the scale it could also be a bad case of full-blown PR-orchestrated journalism/marketing deal. Just not necessarily 
BUT WHAT ABOUT BIOSHOCK WEEK
EXCLUSIVE REVIEW
I laughed this gif off last year. Sure it's hilarious, but that's not the reality of the situation!
So I thought.
BruiserBear
Banned
While it could be something shady, it isn't necessarily. EA may have had a press event already, with coverage embargoed, and may have had a peak at IGN's preview in advance. That itself might be a bit shady - showing a preview to the publisher pre-publication - but if the preview was otherwise an honest piece with no interference it wouldn't be THAT shady. However, on the other end of the scale it could also be a bad case of full-blown PR-orchestrated journalism/marketing deal. Just not necessarily
This is the first thing that crossed my mind.
shinobi602
Member
While it could be something shady, it isn't necessarily. EA may have had a press event already, with coverage embargoed, and may have had a peek at IGN's preview in advance. That itself might be a bit shady - showing a preview to the publisher pre-publication - but if the preview was otherwise an honest piece with no interference it wouldn't be THAT shady. However, on the other end of the scale it could also be a bad case of full-blown PR-orchestrated journalism/marketing deal. Just not necessarily
Hmm, after some thinking, this is probably the case.
Metalmurphy
Member
Am I missing something?
You do realise the press already saw BF 4 right? IGN probably got the exclusive preview/reveal/wtv and the website will be linking to it later due to an embargo like it has happened a million times before. What's the big deal here exactly?
You do realise the press already saw BF 4 right? IGN probably got the exclusive preview/reveal/wtv and the website will be linking to it later due to an embargo like it has happened a million times before. What's the big deal here exactly?
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
PapaJustify
Member
Seems both EA and Games journalism can't get a rest. lol
Could also be damage control.
In case people miss this post....an image.
Could also be damage control.
Neuromancer
Member
That's what I was thinking but it still looks pretty bad.While it could be something shady, it isn't necessarily. EA may have had a press event already, with coverage embargoed, and may have had a peek at IGN's preview in advance. That itself might be a bit shady - showing a preview to the publisher pre-publication - but if the preview was otherwise an honest piece with no interference it wouldn't be THAT shady. However, on the other end of the scale it could also be a bad case of full-blown PR-orchestrated journalism/marketing deal. Just not necessarily
TalesOfWin
Banned
no not even close. IGN isnt allowed to predict something now? It's not Shady to predict something.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
BUT WHAT ABOUT BIOSHOCK WEEK
EXCLUSIVE REVIEW
Lol glad someone posted this gif. IGN is a self fulfilling prophecy at this point.
That is true... no matter how shit it is...
While it could be something shady, it isn't necessarily. EA may have had a press event already, with coverage embargoed, and may have had a peek at IGN's preview in advance. That itself might be a bit shady - showing a preview to the publisher pre-publication - but if the preview was otherwise an honest piece with no interference it wouldn't be THAT shady. However, on the other end of the scale it could also be a bad case of full-blown PR-orchestrated journalism/marketing deal. Just not necessarily
Didn't Gamestop or whatever see the game already? Chances are slightly high that IGN and other media outlets already did as well.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Seeing the game =/= playing it
Nobody here has predicted this.
Neuromancer
Member
In case people miss this post....an image.
Ah sounds like a case of EA counting their weasels before they pop.
Jake Tower
Banned
fargofallout
Member
Does this mean they'll skip directly to the game of the year version?
Metalmurphy
Member
You never read a preview before? They are always overly optimistic.
Specially the ones that got the "exclusive" first look.
While it could be something shady, it isn't necessarily. EA may have had a press event already, with coverage embargoed, and may have had a peek at IGN's preview in advance. That itself might be a bit shady - showing a preview to the publisher pre-publication - but if the preview was otherwise an honest piece with no interference it wouldn't be THAT shady. However, on the other end of the scale it could also be a bad case of full-blown PR-orchestrated journalism/marketing deal. Just not necessarily
As always, gofreak brings in the common sense.
TalesOfWin
Banned
the usual overreaction when EA is involved.
seriously, the super large PAID ads on IGN just before the reviews are way worse than this.
Backfoggen
Banned
Lmfao.
mugoldeneagle03
Member
So everything else releasing Q4 is confirmed shit
PapaJustify
Member
Of course everything could be a mistake or just some embargoed preview article that already exists.
However, the timing could not be worse for EA and IGN being heavily in crossfire lately.
However, the timing could not be worse for EA and IGN being heavily in crossfire lately.
Ken Masters
Banned
rarely do you read a preview of a game that isn't written like it's going to be the game of forever
gaming "journalism"
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Pretty much this. I'd lean towards it being EA being over-optimistic because an IGN editor pointed it out, but still, hilarious timing.
Neuromancer
Member
Not GTA V?
Don't make me feel disappointed for yet another year of video games. 2012 was sobering enough!
Diddy Kong
Banned
Lmao
Rebel Leader
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I would applaud if so
I am more shocked about BF4 as a predicted GOTY, in the same year of Last of Us, GTAV and a lot of other good shit.
dark_inferno
Member
IGN IGN EVERYWHERE... should we care about these wannabejournalism-idiots anymore?
Treythalomew
Member
Considering it's EA and IGN I'd wager that the ad side of IGN brokered a deal for an article and the editor side doesn't know they have to make it yet.
Mushroomer25
Member
Hmm. Makes you think. So either ...
A. IGN has seen Battlefield 4, and written up a typically hyberbolic piece about it, wherein they likely call it a "Game of the Year Contender". EA then, SOMEHOW, had early access to the article, to quote out for publicity's sake.
B. IGN has been paid to call Battlefield 4 "An early favorite for Game Of The Year".
Either way, there's a dirty relationship going on here. IGN's integrity has always been in the gutter, but this is VERY to being damning evidence for some serious shit.
A. IGN has seen Battlefield 4, and written up a typically hyberbolic piece about it, wherein they likely call it a "Game of the Year Contender". EA then, SOMEHOW, had early access to the article, to quote out for publicity's sake.
B. IGN has been paid to call Battlefield 4 "An early favorite for Game Of The Year".
Either way, there's a dirty relationship going on here. IGN's integrity has always been in the gutter, but this is VERY to being damning evidence for some serious shit.
When they're still the most visited site for game information, you bet it matters.
Of course the people that go there won't be swayed by something like this, though.