Phil has it ingrained in his DNA to be a contrarian by default. That wouldn't be an issue if he could back up the shit he said but he can't because he is usually talking out his ass.
Also, him talking about "hype" when he relies on "hot new releases" to generate tips for him is very hypocritical.
Yes, the Ascent could be an ass, and it probably is but Phil is the last person who should be talking about it when he went after "reviewers" for enjoying games he hated.
He goes from telling people to not listen to "paid shill reviewers" to looking at their reviews and saying "the ascent isn't looking very good".
Fuck off Phil you are so hypocritical and that's why it's easy to make fun of you.