What's the Point of Video Game Reviews?

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This Week on Post Games: • Act 1: Why Game Criticism Is a Kindness • Act 2: What a Game Review Can and Can’t Do • Patreon Bonus: The Reason Review Scores Make People So Mad Show Notes and Bonus Episodes: • Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games • Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5 Sponsors: • Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgames • Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.) • Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Guests: • Harper Jay: Critic and Writer Art & Music: • Logo and Show Art: James Bareham • Theme: Mark Sparling • Additional music: Epidemic Sound All interviews are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti