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The conversation around Mixtape has spiraled fast, but I don’t think this is really about Mixtape. It’s about a growing trust gap between players and critics.When outlets hand out top scores, while gameplay is limited or absent, and other recent games with lower review scores end up being loved by players, frustration builds. Mixtape feels less like it's caught up in the middle and being used as the latest flashpoint in a much bigger conversation about trust, reviews, expectations, and who game coverage is actually serving.Let’s talk about it.