This is something I think about a lot so I’m going to write a bit more than the usual reply. The reality is that there’s never been a review I haven’t enjoyed even if time can sometimes be tight. That includes games I’m more negative on like Yooka-Laylee. The process is always interesting even if the pace can be a bit…

You bring up some good points that are definitely worth discussing. The conversation over “leaks” in gaming journalism is an interesting one, and one we’ve discussed a LOT internally. (I sit next to Stephen, and he and I have conversations about this sort of thing ALL the time.)

He was SOL??! Amazing!

I don't think we drill that stuff into reader's heads. I think the ethos here has always been to talk about what we think people care about. Fact is, people care about that stuff. I may not agree with the obsession, but it's there. Granted, we'll always talk about what we think you should care about too. As with any…

Silver Spoon? Bitch, please.

I'd agree on The Eccentric Family, Silver Spoon, and Gatchaman Crowds, but for the other two, I'd substitute in Genshiken Nidaime and WATAMOTE.