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Post script

So Kojima Productions demanded journalists complete its new game before a review could be placed, isn’t that somewhat abusive? Doesn’t this help the Metacritic score by demanding such dedication? Considering how seriously gamers take ‘ethics in journalism’, I thought there would be a huge backlash.

Anyhow, while I understand that Death Stranding might not get a review, I must admit I am disappointed there likely won’t be a Post Script analysis (love them!). See, I believe the game is on to something great.

Virtual worlds are giving players the chance to work on something larger than themselves. did this amazingly with its Ending E, where players could choose to start all over to help an unknown online player beat the end boss. We know from real life that

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