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Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 Review Removed
Analysis of SEGA's stat-footy pulled from site.
by IGN Staff
US, December 5, 2008 - We missed the mark -- that's the only way to explain why we've pulled the U.S. review of Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 off our site.
After seeing the community feedback and having more editors look at the title, we agree with the readers that our original review didn't give Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 a fair shake. Unfortunately, our critical analysis of WWSM '08 focused more on what the author wanted it to be rather than what the product actually was. We review games at IGN based on their own merits, and agree that it was unreasonable to compare WWSM '08 with action-oriented sports titles like FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer. Because of the unfair comparison, we have deemed the review unacceptable and have removed it from the site.
We extend our sincerest apologies to both SEGA and our readers for the mistake and confusion. Look for an updated and more accurate relation of IGN's view of WWSM '08 sometime in the near future.
tino said:The game got IGN'd
Vard said:Surely they mean Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009...? :lol
And that over and over again.. IGN is an qualoty side no?duckroll said:They got it right in the title of the article. It's pretty sad that even their retraction has a typo though...
Unfortunately, our critical analysis of WWSM '08 focused more on what the author wanted it to be rather than what the product actually was.
Ramenman said:This is like a punch in the author's face.
Mama Robotnik said:Hope the original review was preserved for posterity.IGN said:Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009 Review Removed
Analysis of SEGA's stat-footy pulled from site.
by IGN Staff
US, December 5, 2008 - We missed the mark -- that's the only way to explain why we've pulled the U.S. review of Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 off our site.
After seeing the community feedback and having more editors look at the title, we agree with the readers that our original review didn't give Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 a fair shake. Unfortunately, our critical analysis of WWSM '08 focused more on what the author wanted it to be rather than what the product actually was. We review games at IGN based on their own merits, and agree that it was unreasonable to compare WWSM '08 with action-oriented sports titles like FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer. Because of the unfair comparison, we have deemed the review unacceptable and have removed it from the site.
We extend our sincerest apologies to both SEGA and our readers for the mistake and confusion. Look for an updated and more accurate relation of IGN's view of WWSM '08 sometime in the near future.
I don't know. I'd have to have played the game to know if his review is justified, though I suspect it isn't. Many people seem to agree that it is not, so I'll defer to their judgment.DarkJC said:Of course they can sometimes be useful to a wide audience, can this statement be any more all-encompassing?
The way this review is written and the justification behind the score is that this game wasn't another game. I haven't read most of this thread, but is anyone arguing that this is an effective and useful way to review a game?
MMaRsu said:So what, if I were them I'd fire that guy in a second ..
That's kinda harsh, don't you think? He should just no be allowed to review those kind of games anymore.MMaRsu said:So what, if I were them I'd fire that guy in a second ..
snap0212 said:That's kinda harsh, don't you think? He should just no be allowed to review those kind of games anymore.
IGN said:our critical analysis of WWSM '08 focused more on what the author wanted it to be rather than what the product actually was
The Babiez series should be reviewed by toddlers. It probably wouldn't affect the quality of the writing too much.The On Timers said:O.K. here's a wrench just for the fun of it.
Say a game called Super Boring Popcorn Text Reader came out, should IGN judge it on the basis of what it's trying to do or trying to be, or should they judge it on how good (i.e. fun) the game actually is....
But honestly this is a good reason why IGN as a whole has multiple reviewers/reviewing countries. Tis a good thing, not bad....
Stoney Mason said:I give them credit for retracting the review. Its nice to see someone make a mistake and own up to it for once.
JBuccCP said:"Avi Burk is the Sports Editor for IGN.com." I was expecting an intern or community manager or something.
Yes, the depth of management in this game is impressive. But, its not impressive enough to make up for the fact that you arent actually playing soccer.
This review will never stop being funny
Even 9 years later!This review will never stop being funny