Why is there no great game criticism?

Why is there no great game criticism? April 28, 2009

But why do we even need game criticism? Because criticism enriches art. There’s something rewarding about watching a film, reading a piece of criticism, re-watching and the film and feeling like you get it. Likewise, there’s an immense pleasure in being a critic and unlocking a complex piece of art. Criticism is an empowering form. Which brings us to the main question: If criticism is so great, why is there no great game criticism?

via The House Next Door: The Alligators Have Good Graphics: Beginning Game Criticism, Vol. 1.


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