Dec 5
GameSpot’s response to “GerstmannGate”
It’s been revealed multiple times before that GameSpot cannot mention why Gerstmann was fired because of “legal reasons.” Well, GameSpot has now responded to the firing of Gerstmann … sort of. A question and answer session has been posted on GameSpot to help clear some of this mess up.
Q: Was Eidos Interactive upset by the game’s review?
A: It has been confirmed that Eidos representatives expressed their displeasure to their appropriate contacts at GameSpot, but not to editorial directly. It was not the first time a publisher has voiced disappointment with a game review, and it won’t be the last. However, it is strict GameSpot policy never to let any such feelings result in a review score to be altered or a video review to be pulled.
Q: Did Eidos’ disappointment cause Jeff to be terminated?
A: Absolutely not.
Q: Did Eidos’ disappointment cause the alteration of the review text?
A: Absolutely not.
Q: Did Eidos’ disappointment lead to the video review being pulled down?
A: Absolutely not.
Q: Why did the Kane & Lynch ads disappear from GameSpot right as the “Gerstmanngate” controversy began to heat up?
A: Advertising sales on GameSpot are sold by the day. The end of the Kane & Lynch “skin” promotion had been predetermined long beforehand. Internal documentation filed before the review appeared shows that the site skin was scheduled to run from November 17 to 29, 2007. Site-wide ad campaigns automatically change at midnight, hence the “skin” being removed after hours.
The site has also noted that readers can email the staff at newstips@gamespot.com to ask even further questions about this entire situation. They do insist you not send any hate mail, though. Make sure to check out the site for more questions and answers provided by the staff of GameSpot.
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what a load of bullshit…