Introduction
The website central to this review provides its viewers with reasons for either pre-ordering or waiting on the newest instalment in the FIFA franchise, FIFA 22. While the page creates an initial appearance of neutrality, its strategies and approaches are inclined towards making people pre-order the game, due to a presence of a monetary and advertisement incentive from the writers.
Ethos
The online platform in question GottaBe Mobile, is a website primarily focusing on tech and gaming industry advice, presenting information in a quick, easy to digest format. In terms of credibility and ethnicity of the article, there is a major flaw with the presented data. While the facts of the game’s release, such as the hardware requirements are presented accurately, the ethical considerations of the text are questionable. Seeing the presence of web links and advertisement in the text, a bias towards selling the game to its audience can be found, which in turn puts the credibility of this source into question. In particular, an affiliation with BestBuy should be noted, as the website notes that “This article may contain affiliate links” (Mills, 2021). Additionally, the work goes out of its way to make the purchase seem more presentable, noting that “Best Buy also provides its My Best Buy members with a free Christian Pulisic Funko Pop! figure which retails for $10. Signing up for My Best Buy is free so this is worth a look” (Mills, 2021).
Pathos
In terms of emotional appeal, the work presents a more neutral and calm tone, without attempting to rely on the audience’s feelings or predispositions. Most of the information for both sides of the argument are included with a level of detachment and reservation.
Logos
The logical side of the argument is also solid, being supported by real-life evidence and common-sense argument. The work outlines some of the reasons a person might have for avoiding the pre-order option, while also highlighting their opposition.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the narrative presented on the webpage gives its audience an ability to decide by themselves, while trying to present all the relevant information in a concise and easy manner. However, the presence of bias and a slight leaning towards one of the options should also be noted.
Works Cited
Mills, A. (2021). 3 reasons to PRE-ORDER Fifa 22 & 4 reasons to wait. Gotta Be Mobile.