NVIDIA's Dirty Manipulation of Reviews - Gamers Nexus (NSFW video) takes a deep dive into how NVIDIA is dealing with tech enthusiast outlets over GPU reviews, a tense situation which seems to have come to a head with the launch of new RTX 5060 graphics cards (thanks Burrito of Peace and Simon). In the video, Steve calls this "the G.N. chef's special: scorched earth." Similarly, PC Gamer offers a guerrilla RTX 5060 review as a result of NVIDIA's practices. Don't Buy The RTX 5060 from Hardware Unboxed is another video discussing the new cards and the pressure NVIDIA put on the channel to create reviews following its preferred narrative. TechSpot breaks down the clip and its own experiences to explain the situation, and says this is a wakeup call for enthusiasts:

This situation is a wake-up call. As tech enthusiasts, we rely on honest coverage to guide our purchases. We must demand transparency and support outlets that prioritize truth over marketing. Because if this trend continues unchecked, the next generation of gamers might find themselves drowning in polished PR, without even realizing they're being sold a fantasy.