Press X to Skip Bad Journalism: How Gaming Media Lost the Plot
Skipping Boss Fights: The Final Boss of Gaming Journalism Is Gaming Itself Remember when beating a tough boss felt like an achievement instead of a hate crime? Well, according to Kotaku's John Walker, that feeling is sooo 2008. In his latest piece of "I swear I like games, guys," titled "Could We Be About to Enter a Skippable Boss Fight Utopia", he excitedly reports that South of Midnight will include a boss skip button. Yes, a literal "Skip Boss" option, for those who apparently bought the game by accident and are just here for the vibes. Image Source: imgflip.com Let that sink in: imagine paying full price for a game, then opting to not actually play the game. We’ve reached a point where journalists want a “Press X to Not Try” feature—and they’re celebrating it like it’s the Second Coming of […]
