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sliverstorm: Vox Pop Winner July 2012

Posted on Wednesday, August 1 @ 16:12:53 Eastern by

Another month, another Vox Pop, another $20 code giveaway.

As many projected, sliverstorm's statistical analysis of whether Jonathan's review of The Secret World killed the game (it did not) has won July's Vox Pop of the Month. It was difficult to surpass its rant against the prevalance of Metacritic scores being used as the only determinant of a game's success. Sure, Game Revolution gave it a low score, albeit an honest one, but that hardly means that it won't sell well or have a thriving community.

That said, both xDUMPWEEDx and sandineyes made valiant efforts, the former attacking eBay scalpers and the latter criticizing L.A. Noire for, well, pretty much everything. While not as timely as silverstorm's, these articles still have valid points and are worthy of a read-through if you haven't give them one already (or perhaps give them a second look, eh?).

silverstorm, expect a PM on what kind of $20 code you want. (And upload an avatar, will ya?!)

Want your thoughts featured in Vox Pop? Write a blog via your profile page and you're automatically entered!

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Winner: sliverstorm
Title: Did Game Revolution Kill The Secret World?


Excerpt: "If you aren’t familiar with The Secret Worldcom scandal, the story unfolds as follows: Game Revolution reviewer Jonathan_Leack, in a manner that can only be described as “horribly underprepared for the consequences,” posts a review for MMO The Secret World, scoring the game as a 2.5 out of 5."


Runner-Up: xDUMPWEEDx
Title: eBay Scalpers Targeting The Gaming Industry Is Getting Out Of Hand


Excerpt: ""Out of stock". WTF? WHAT IS THIS SORCERY!? Yep, that fancy Collector's Edition from the game franchise you love is gone forever. It was completely and immediately bought out by eBay resellers, who bought 10, 20, 50, 100 copies to flip on eBay for profit."


Runner-Up: sandineyes
Title: Why I Think L.A. Noire Sucked In Pretty Much Every Way


Excerpt: "L.A. Noire's pick-a-question menu has no depth to it: There is no gradual breakdown of a person's mental defenses and getting the information you need. Alternating between civil questioning and wild accusations just looks ridiculous. And do we really need the game to play music to show that you picked the wrong choice? And even write a little 'X' by the question just to reinforce the idea that we suck?"
Related Games:   L.A. Noire, The Secret World
Tags:   Vox Pop


Comments
  • Bras
    Bras
    Joined: Jul 2008
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 4:17 pm
    Congratulations sliverstorm, always delivering excellence through your blogs, the runner-ups were good reads too!
    0 1
  • xDUMPWEEDx
    xDUMPWEEDx
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 5:12 pm
    Sliverstorm's article was pure genius. Expertly written, with factual statistics and analysis. Congratulations, definitely a well deserved win!
    0 1
  • Anthony_Severino
    Anthony_Severino
    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012 at 6:30 am
    Now this is a good sport. Good Guy xDUMPWEEDx: Doesn't Win, Congratulates Winner.

    Keep the Vox Pops coming! Great work, everyone!
    0 1
  • Sourdeez
    Sourdeez
    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 5:29 pm
    a 2012 memory im not soon to forget.
    0 1
  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 6:09 pm
    I was pulling for an upset by sandineyes... what with all the LA Noire bashing, but if this means more Sliverstorm blogs then everyone wins!
    0 1
  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 7:06 pm
    Yes, as a winner you must put up an avatar.
    0 4
  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 7:14 pm
    How many thumbs up will this take Sliverstorm? HUH? I've only got one.
    0 1
  • sliverstorm
    sliverstorm
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 7:18 pm
    All right, all right, hang on.
    0 2
  • sliverstorm
    sliverstorm
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 7:29 pm
    Done! Why, I feel like a new man already...
    0 5
  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
    So subtle!
    0 1
  • UghRochester
    UghRochester
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012 at 7:19 am
    At least he didn't choose Boba Fett's.
    0 1
  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012 at 1:41 pm
    Haha, well its a start... baby steps.
    0 0
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 8:08 pm
    Congratulations sliverstorm, and thanks to everyone who participated!
    0 1
  • used44
    used44
    Joined: Mar 2002
    Posted: Aug 1st, 2012 at 11:45 pm
    Congratulations! All three were so good.
    0 1
  • cyberjim2000
    cyberjim2000
    Joined: Feb 2010
    Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012 at 12:55 am
    Congrats, Silverstorm. Your articles are always interesting and fun to read.
    0 1
  • CaptainPicard
    CaptainPicard
    Joined: Sep 2010
    Posted: Aug 2nd, 2012 at 1:25 am
    Yup, congrats silverstorm! i agree, your articles are always a good read :)
    0 1

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