THIS is EXACTLY what I am talking about:
http://www.gamearena.com.au/xbox360/games/title/halo-reach/reviews.php?id=5088099 A completely unprofessional review that stands with weight on Metacritic (which nobody would care about if the industry didn't utilize these scores).
The reviewer admits the following:
1. He was drinking with his friends;
2. He reviewed campaign in co-op mode;
3. He missed directions because they were talking;
4. He blames the game for their banter;
5. Goes on to blame the Halo series for poor waypointing in general.
So, tell me, how is his review professional?