Scott Wasson on his way to AMD

[Hi-Fi Man]

Is there any other evidence of this site being biased? I could really care less what they're conclusions are because all I need are good reliable numbers to look at and they seem to do a good job there (otherwise AMD wouldn't have hired him).

 

[Techhog]

Is there any other evidence of this site being biased? I could really care less what they're conclusions are because all I need are good reliable numbers to look at and they seem to do a good job there (otherwise AMD wouldn't have hired him).

If they hired someone biased against them, then the can't make biased articles anymore. If anything, him being biased gives AMD more incentive to hire him.

 

[Azix]

TR probably were biased in the sense that they thought AMDs shortcomings in a certain implementation is valid but nvidia couldn't possibly be weak in something so there must be an issue with the game. That sort of bias.

Even though the dx11 lighting thing was simply forward moving tech that is likely more common now vs whatever craziness they did with pcars to get it to run badly on AMD hardware. Am I mistaken in thinking compute based lighting is common now? Isn't this what PBR lighting is? So the game was very much relevant.

I think when hardware is weaker because gaming is moving forward it's worth including. If performance is bad due to carelessness or malice or backwards approaches then take it out (fallout should not be a benchmark for example)

Is there any other evidence of this site being biased? I could really care less what they're conclusions are because all I need are good reliable numbers to look at and they seem to do a good job there (otherwise AMD wouldn't have hired him).

The saying is "I couldn't care less".

 

[dogen1]

They're hiring a journalist to teach them how to measure frame times?

 

[3DVagabond]

They're hiring a journalist to teach them how to measure frame times?

Makes no sense to me either. Scott's going to show them how to use FRAPS? Anyway, as much as we had people who didn't like Scott before he worked for AMD, I'm sure we'll have just as many former supporters who will now not believe a word he says because he's getting his paycheck legitimately now.

 

[DiogoDX]

The creator of RadeonPro would be a much better hiring.

Would be nice if they creates a new version of Radeonpro (maybe called Radeon Tweaks) backed by AMD for advanced users with all the features and more stability and compatibility.

Is like AMD is clueless of what the users want.

 

[Joepublic2]

It was very clear when he asked people for subscriptions.

Probably a very hard business to make money in. People reading component reviews are way more likely to install ad blockers etc. and shut down that revenue stream.

Awesome that they're working on improving their internal testing methodology. :thumbsup:

 

[n0x1ous]

The creator RadeonPro would be a much better hiring.

Would be nice if they creates a new version of Radeonpro (maybe called Radeon Tweaks) backed by AMD for advanced users with all the features and more stability and compatibility.

Is like AMD is clueless of what the users want.

He works for raptr so indirectly working on AMD software (gaming evolved app)

 

[ShintaiDK]

Probably a very hard business to make money in. People reading component reviews are way more likely to install ad blockers etc. and shut down that revenue stream.

Awesome that they're working on improving their internal testing methodology. :thumbsup:

Its not hard to make money it seems, if you are just willing to compromise on anything aka wccftech style. I am sure its these types of sites that is tapping any good sites for hits and revenue. Lowest denominator setting with a hungry gossip crowd.

 

[SirPauly]

Really smart move from AMD, to hire one of their biggest critics and indeed a very biased reviewer to work for them.

If you don't actually think he is biased, you just need to go back and read the Dirt Showdown saga and how Scott claims they will not be using it in their suite of games because DX11 Direct Compute Global Illumination was an unfair AMD tech that ran worse on NV GPUs (despite NV fixing it with a driver update, you know, AMD's open source features make that easy). Right, fair enough, discard biased games.

But when it comes to Project Cars... nope. None of those constant NV logos in-game tracks or the crippling performance on AMD GPUs makes it bias, according to Scott, it's fine, they include it in their suite of games and even do a lavish article showcasing the game.

Bias? You decide.

If anything, Scott's testing changed the way sites investigated the performance. It was welcomed, needed, and pushed testing evaluations forward.

I like what I'm seeing from AMD, going beyond just numbers and concentrating on a quality experience to go along with world class performance.

 

[DiogoDX]

He works for raptr so indirectly working on AMD software (gaming evolved app)

Most like Raptr hired the guy to stop Radeonpro development since Radeonpro was about to implement the game recording feature that is the only reason for someone to use Raptr.


What users don't want:

- Social crap
- Subscriptions

What they want:

- A stable and updated advanced tool to tweaks games

 

[Hi-Fi Man]

The saying is "I couldn't care less".

Yup, you are 100% correct. As long as the numbers aren't fudged I "couldn't care less".

 

[Insomniator]

The tech report site looks about as old as he does.

 

[Arachnotronic]

If anything, Scott's testing changed the way sites investigated the performance. It was welcomed, needed, and pushed testing evaluations forward.

I like what I'm seeing from AMD, going beyond just numbers and concentrating on a quality experience to go along with world class performance.

It was a smart move for AMD to hire somebody like Scott. You don't build better products by sticking your fingers in your ears, closing your eyes, and pretending that all criticism is unfounded. You find people who will tell you exactly what's wrong with your product and how you can make it better in future generations.

 

[el etro]

The creator RadeonPro would be a much better hiring.

Seconded.

 

[boozzer]

How goes that old quotation?

Keep your friends close ....................:sneaky:

it is 1 step above that. amd just made a foot soldier out of an enemy.

 

[tviceman]

So much butt hurt drama hate flowing through the pro AMD posters. Spin spin spin, its the only way for it to make sense in your warped heads.

Tech report was and is a great site. Scott wasson was and is a highly respected member among his peers and a hard worker. It was that reason, and that reason alone, he was hired. Conspiracy theorists can keep hugging their tinfoil hats tight.

 

[Arachnotronic]

Tech report was and is a great site. Scott wasson was and is a highly respected member among his peers and a hard worker. It was that reason, and that reason alone, he was hired. Conspiracy theorists can keep hugging their tinfoil hats tight.

+1

 

[monstercameron]

So much butt hurt drama hate flowing through the pro AMD posters. Spin spin spin, its the only way for it to make sense in your warped heads.

Tech report was and is a great site. Scott wasson was and is a highly respected member among his peers and a hard worker. It was that reason, and that reason alone, he was hired. Conspiracy theorists can keep hugging their tinfoil hats tight.

did scott actually write and develop his one testing tools or did he contract someone to do it. I just don't see where scott has such expertise. What is his background?

 

[boozzer]

did scott actually write and develop his one testing tools or did he contract someone to do it. I just don't see where scott has such expertise. What is his background?

does it matter? because amd would now be using his expertise to market their products. imagine taking out the batman game but leaving the dirt game in can you imagine the howls of crying coming from some of the members

 

[Silverforce11]

did scott actually write and develop his one testing tools or did he contract someone to do it. I just don't see where scott has such expertise. What is his background?

Scott received it from nVidia at the time when AMD had poor frame times in CF it was pushed.

Then when Maxwell came, they all (PCPER, TR etc) stopped using it (look at maxwell's frametimes on release reviews from sites like sweclockers & guru3d, its atrocious). Until their members pointed it out for a long time and they finally had to bring it back.

You could say it was purely a coincidence, there's no bias.

 

[Keysplayr]

does it matter? because amd would now be using his expertise to market their products. imagine taking out the batman game but leaving the dirt game in can you imagine the howls of crying coming from some of the members

This is what Tviceman was talking about above.

 

[Arachnotronic]

did scott actually write and develop his one testing tools or did he contract someone to do it. I just don't see where scott has such expertise. What is his background?

Bachelors degree in Religious Studies, Masters in Theological Studies.

 

[Keysplayr]

So AMD found God?

 

[tviceman]

did scott actually write and develop his one testing tools or did he contract someone to do it. I just don't see where scott has such expertise. What is his background?

I never said he had expertise in anything. I said he was respected and a hard worker.