The 404 466: Where we dissect a live fanboy Video

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The 404 466: Where we dissect a live fanboy
Created: 11/12/2009
Video description: With so many new blogs and Web sites that review video games and offer buying guides, it's hard to know who to trust; if you've ever vehemently disagreed with an online review and felt a boiling need to hunt down the writer, listen to today's episode of The 404--it's all about fanboys, online reviews, and our credibility as unbiased journalists.

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