Metacritic implements a 36-hour waiting period for user game reviews

In a bid to prevent review-bombing, Metacritic has implemented a 36-hour waiting period before gamers can submit their thoughts on newly released games.

Metacritic locking user reviews until 36 hours after a game's launch – Destructoid

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