I find most discussion about biased reviews to be bullshit, because no matter what a reviewer says, it's possible to accuse them of bias:
Game has a generally positive reception and a reviewer agrees with it? Appealing to the fanbase for clicks.
Game has a generally positive reception and a reviewer disagrees with it? Just being controversial for clicks.
Game has a generally negative reception and a reviewer disagrees with it? Paid off
and just being controversial for clicks.
Game has a generally negative reception and a reviewer agrees with it? Bandwagoning for clicks.
Game has a generally mediocre reception and a reviewer agrees with it? They weren't paid enough, so they are having their revenge while also being polite so they get the preview copy of the next game.
Game has a generally mediocre reception and a reviewer thinks its better than average? Paid off.
Game has a generally mediocre reception and a reviewer thinks its below average? Again being controversial for clicks.
I have seen for myself every single one of these examples, and I wish I was joking.
That is not to say all reviews are honest, but I doubt its anywhere near as prevalent as some people claim.
hence why i said that's a direction i'd like them to take.
Your wish, granted. Take note how completely worthless such a review is.