Greg Miller from IGN at it again w/ his attempt at review schtick.  Greg loves to play a "character" while writing on IGN, he fancies himself a modern day gaming Andy Kaufman for always being in a schtick coma and attempting his insults in a review as some sort of homage to David Smith without the wit or sarcasm.

The fault w/ Miller's work is the obvious trying too hard mechanic.  He lacks the set up and punch line ability.  He jumpts right into his best "jokes" early on.   More importantly he lacks a sense of timing or delivery, frankly I don't think he has any relevant comedic talents.

Other than that, IGN loves the game.

If i bought it without owning a psp i am sure that would make me more of an idiot if i didn't buy it.....

Ironic...coming from IGN

*Do not own psp, already a default idiot*

Dude! Be helpful next time and post a link of his review so we can agree with you!

"You're an idiot if you trust IGNorant" - MattyFTM

"Dude! Be helpful next time and post a link of his review so we can agree with you!"

"If i bought it without owning a psp i am sure that would make me more of an idiot if i didn't buy it....."

"Stop taking this stuff so seriously. It's one person, I can't believe ONE PERSON has such a huge effect over the entire community."

You guys are pathetic. It's a joke. Stop crying. 

Got the demo for my PSP. Not getting the full game.

He's not going to change his writing style just for you, all you can do is rant about it.

"He's not going to change his writing style just for you, all you can do is rant about it."

"tekmojo said:

"He's not going to change his writing style just for you, all you can do is rant about it."

Of course he wont, but how do you like his style?  Are you a fan of Miller's reviews and editorials?  IGN is a brand, like McDonalds.  They have either fired or parted ways w/ their most well known and well respected writers years ago, yet IGN is as big as ever.  Then again they still get letters from idiots asking them "why did you make GameX such a bad game!" people who don't understand the difference between a website and a game developer."

I'll get this I guess. I haven't touched my PSP in awhile so I would love to have a change. Looks like a solid game.

I read the review. I didn't realize he was trying to be funny. If he was, he failed pretty horribly.

"tekmojo said:

"He's not going to change his writing style just for you, all you can do is rant about it."

Of course he wont, but how do you like his style?  Are you a fan of Miller's reviews and editorials?  IGN is a brand, like McDonalds.  They have either fired or parted ways w/ their most well known and well respected writers years ago, yet IGN is as big as ever.  Then again they still get letters from idiots asking them "why did you make GameX such a bad game!" people who don't understand the difference between a website and a game developer."

He also used the word "retarded" in his review for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard here's the context:

"...this boss battle becomes a battle against retardedmechanics."

Oh now that's what I call classy Greg Miller

Brad said in his Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise review that if you didn't play the original Viva Pinata, you're a bad person. SCANDAL!

"He also used the word "retarded" in his review

for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard here's the context:

"...this boss battle becomes a battle against retardedmechanics."

Oh now that's what I call classy Greg Miller"

"Hexpane said:

"ZombiePie said:

"He also used the word "retarded" in his review

for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard here's the context:

"...this boss battle becomes a battle against retardedmechanics."

Oh now that's what I call classy Greg Miller"

This is what I am talking about.  He goes into this "fanboi schtick coma" and can't get out.  His reviews are written like something I would expect from a 12 year old who is flunking school.  I've never heard his podcasts, but is he the kid who was squealing like a pig and yelling about Penny Arcade when PA was actually commenting on 1up not IGN?  "

Giant Bomb says retarded on the Bombcast all the time. MORE SCANDAL!"

Miller and Clements are complete jokes. As are most IGN reviewers. Anyway.

This game is Day 1 for me anyway. I got 60+ hours each from both Syphon Filters, so combining the Bend engine with the wicked Resistance universe is an unbeatable combination.

You "game review industry buff" types like to take yourselves seriously, don't you?

I don't need IGN to tell me I am an idiot, I already know that.

"Hexpane said:

"ZombiePie said:

"He also used the word "retarded" in his review

for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard here's the context:

"...this boss battle becomes a battle against retardedmechanics."

Oh now that's what I call classy Greg Miller"

This is what I am talking about.  He goes into this "fanboi schtick coma" and can't get out.  His reviews are written like something I would expect from a 12 year old who is flunking school.  I've never heard his podcasts, but is he the kid who was squealing like a pig and yelling about Penny Arcade when PA was actually commenting on 1up not IGN?  "

Giant Bomb says retarded on the Bombcast all the time. MORE SCANDAL!"

"You "game review industry buff" types like to take yourselves seriously, don't you?"

"Bellum said:

"You "game review industry buff" types like to take yourselves seriously, don't you?"

I am in no way a "buff".  I just want to read an informative, well written professional review. If I wanted a fanboi rant I could just click on any of the millions of blogs or forums around.  Humor in a review is fine by me.  David Smith and Dave Z from the OLD IGN used to inject humor often, and David Smith was a sarcastic, sardonic biting bastard.  But he was a brilliant writer (check out his ICO review, which is considered by most to be the standard)."

"Hexpane said:

"Bellum said:

"You "game review industry buff" types like to take yourselves seriously, don't you?"

I am in no way a "buff".  I just want to read an informative, well written professional review. If I wanted a fanboi rant I could just click on any of the millions of blogs or forums around.  Humor in a review is fine by me.  David Smith and Dave Z from the OLD IGN used to inject humor often, and David Smith was a sarcastic, sardonic biting bastard.  But he was a brilliant writer (check out his ICO review, which is considered by most to be the standard)."

You're being contrary. Humor is ok as long as you think it's funny, but otherwise it's unprofessional? Also, what is the difference between a podcast and a review in this case? Both are a legitimate business tactic, that is both are designed to generate traffic. Should a written opinion be held to a different standard than a spoken opinion? Why?"

Humor is ok, as long as *someone* thinks it is funny.  Anyone find Greg Miller's writing funny?  "You're an idiot" is not funny.  It's a very base internet troll insult.  I know you agree w/ me on this.  I bet dollars to pennies tha Greg Miller, if he cared, would say he was not trying to be funny, he was stating his opinion in an over the top manner perhaps?  I suppose I blame the editor for not pushing back on him more. 

If you don't think the written word should be held to a different standard than spoken, you are ignoring centuries of tradition and standards.