The Famitsu Controversy
While being used as a primary news source for Japanese Games, Famitsu’s editorial content, and expecially their review scores, have been target of costant mudslinging from a part of the gaming press, that accuses the Japanese weekly magazine of being biased and of giving scores according to advertisement deals.
With the 40/40 score given to Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, this argument has reared his ugly head again.
But is this "holier than thou" attitude justified? The gaming press as a whole lives on advertisement deals, favors, giveaways, exclusive covers and previews, including the publications that criticize Famitsu.


