Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast The Most DIVISIVE Video Game Reviews of All Time - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Mar 19, 2026
Jordan Midler, VGC video games journalist known for sharp news and analysis, joins to dissect the most divisive game reviews. They dive into heated launches like Crimson Desert and Gran Turismo 7. Conversations cover infamous reviews from God Hand to Alien Isolation, reviewer reputations, memes like "too much water," and how backlash shapes coverage.
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Lair Review Provoked Console PR Firestorm
- Greg tells the Lair review story where his 4.9 IGN score led to fan backlash and PlayStation damage-control.
- He describes PlayStation sending an all‑nighter 'how to play Lair' booklet full of placeholder text like 'lips' to counter criticism.
Gran Turismo 7 Review Sparked Car Fan Fury
- Jordan recounts his Gran Turismo 7 3/5 review and the backlash from car-game fans.
- He clarifies the score praised driving but criticized forced museum-like cafe segments and argued he simply didn't enjoy those non-driving bits.
Social Media Changed How Reviews Chase Reviewers
- Greg and Jordan note that social media transformed review backlash from forum rants into persistent public attacks.
- Greg explains early reviewer accessibility made engagement fun, but scale and trolls turned responses poisonous over time.