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Yeah, that's basically what the article is suggesting. I'd suggest reading some of those links for possible examples. The review of "Okami" over at Mentisworks is a good example of art criticism for games.

Thanks for adding Lost Garden to the list. I've been following Danc's stuff for a few months now, and his indie project challenges are some of the best on the web. I highly recommend it too!

I found it refreshing to see someone finally attempt a more constructive look at video game journalism and reviewing. And while I appreciate that sentiment, it is unfortunate that your article cites some of the very same sources that tend to produce poor game writing themselves. Put differently...