The "game reviews are corrupt" theory has a basic flaw. Not just game magazines, but game companies use advertisements to drive revenue. Ads aren't bribes, people, they're investments in the product. If EA were to up and pull their advertising dollars out of Gamespy, they'd both be hurt.
Not to mention the theory isn't consistent. Gamespy gave Planetside: CC 2 stars. You trying to tell me that SOE isn't a major advertiser for Gamespy? Get real.