E3 Day Two: Leigh Alexander's spiel on MGS4 and Hideo Kojima.
I understand she loves the Metal Gear series and I understand she loves Hideo Kojima.
The problem, I guess, lies in the fact that she was Too Human. Oh. I just did a Leigh. I think.
Obviously, I disagree with how she went about MGS4, not the specifics. The standard of scrutiny that was set for that game alone was beyond the beyond. The only reason so many obviously obfuscated details were extrapolated from MGS4 was because of her reverence for Hideo Kojima.
So, that leads to my general issue: Is this fair? Hideo Kojima, Shigeru Miyamoto, Chris Avellone, Suda 51 and so on and so forth -- they're well-known developers and when someone realizes that a big name is attached to a project, the game suddenly becomes "That game from that guy." and not "That game that is a game."
This in itself is fine, but once you tack this detail onto reviews, it suddenly becomes an issue. I know, we're human, but once the game becomes more than just a game, there's an initial bias, a pervasive one that will either tilt overall feelings from glee and ecstacy or mega-disappointment because the developer failed to live up to his usual standards.
I know I've done this. I love Valve. Besides the whole fiasco with Left 4 Dead 2 considered to be too early, their games are attatched with quality and I bring those expectactions with me when I play their games. Leigh Alexander has only helped me realize how unfair that can be by showing the most extreme and lop-sided face of it. Thank you.
So no, of course it isn't fair. It isn't fair at all. It puts well-regarded developers in a bind, where they suddenly need to match pre-concieved expectations just because their last game was delicious and awesome. Then again, names are a big deal and when we all hear that BioWare is making something, we all start to care. This thing is just confusing. I don't know where I'm going with this anymore. This can go on forever. I'm hungry. Oh and I think BioWare games are a bit overrated. I am totally aware of how hypocritical I am being right now. I am so hungry, though.
Besides, Hideo Kojima needs to take a look at a goddamn dictionary, because he either needs some fresh and better writers or just not write anything ever.
Hook, line and...
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