Tell me if you're annoyed LBP, Fallout 3, Resistance 2, etc...

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by BlackMamba

Is anyone as annoyed as me that all these games are coming out so close together? Couldn't they have spaced them out a little considering we go through lulls (like this past summer)? Money is not a concern for me but time is and I'd be hard-pressed to just fit Fallout 3 into my schedule.

Oh, let's not even mention Socom comes out too (I didn't mention it with the other 3 because I don't think it'll be quite as good based off of what the beta showed me).

EDIT: I forgot about Motorstorm 2 (thanks stockstar) plus everything else you mentioned!

It doesn't really bother me at all. I read a statistic where more than 50% of video game sales happen in November and December during the holiday season. It's equivalent to the summer blockbuster season for movies.

Game companies need to strike a fine balance though. Triple A titles like a GTA IV or Metal Gear Solid 4 can be launched at anytime and sell well. Titles that aren't at that level do run the risk of getting buried under the avalanche of releases during the holiday so, that should be considered. Ubisoft made a huge error a few years ago releasing Beyond Good and Evil, at the same time as Prince of Persia: Sands of Time during the holiday season. Both games received huge critical acclaim, but guess which one I plucked out of a bargain bin for $10 that January?

I guess the one thing I'm happy for is that Killzone 2 was bumped back to February. It gives Killzone 2 more time for polish, and it gives both KZ2 and Resistance 2 their own time to shine. Sony needs to keep pushing out more triple A titles though to help counter the 360s extensive library - especially now given the 360's recent price cut.


Keep in mind though, you certainly don't have to buy and play all the holiday releases at once, so just enjoy them one at a time. I still have several titles I pre-ordered that I've barely been able to try out, let alone dig into. I just started playing COD 4 this past week, and I pre-ordered it!

[BlackMamba]

I understand what you guys are saying about not having to play games right when they come out, but I feel like you're almost forced too. This is when everyone else is into the game so you can share your experiences and impressions with other people. For games with strong online components, release time (and a couple months after) is when everyone is still playing (relatively) nice and not cheesing/cheating like crazy. Also, if you get into games like CoD4 late, there's no time to ease into online play as the people who are still playing it are probably pros now.

[Xerios]

its just what happens, money is also not an option for me but i work full time and go to skool part time so time is def an issue, i wish it was different, but weekends will be ruled by games and the weekdays are my life, i will pickup all 3 titles in the thread (plus the otheres in the first 3 posts) and make do with what i have

[Bizdady]

Im annoyed I cant get a beta code lol

[Lucy Diamond]

I buy them when they come out, but I pace myself playing them. I like knowing I have them, but it is getting crazy.

I stopped buying everything else, so this movie/ game season isn't too too bad for me right now. Op...I definitely get you though.

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

Im annoyed I cant get a beta code lol

+ a very big 1

it seems like it's always the same people around here getting the beta codes.


shin-ra i'm looking in your direction.

[Proteus]

Originally Posted by dpompeo

+ a very big 1

it seems like it's always the same people around here getting the beta codes.


shin-ra i'm looking in your direction.

You have to know the secret handshake and facial gestures plus a VERY top secret password (spoken verbally through a small window in the door) to get in them.

I've a very elite club.

[Psx0005]

I'm just happy that I'll have so many choices this time of the year, unlike 2007. Just 'cause I can't get it all at once doesn't mean I can't drag it out over the next couple of months. And this is not including my potential Blu-Ray movie purchases

[Wreck]

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

I just started playing COD 4 this past week, and I pre-ordered it!

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by Proteus

I've a very elite club.

All your base?

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

All your base?

all your base.JPG

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by dpompeo

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. I get this trophie everyday. i love pointing out other's grammatical errors

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

I just started playing COD 4 this past week, and I pre-ordered it!

Originally Posted by BigBLUballz

....................... ....

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

. I get this trophie everyday. i love pointing out other's grammatical errors

no the trophey reads point out 25 gramatical errors on the internet in 2 weeks.

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by dpompeo

no the trophey reads point out 25 gramatical errors on the internet in 2 weeks.

Dang! Thats tough. gonna have to really put in some time!..............Zico?

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

Dang! Thats tough. gonna have to really put in some time!..............Zico?

why? you already got it.

[SoCalTiger]

Originally Posted by dpompeo

no the trophey reads point out 25 gramatical errors on the internet in 2 weeks.

What about pointing out spelling errors like "gramatical"? Does that count for anything? =P

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by funsocaltiger

What about pointing out spelling errors like "gramatical"? Does that count for anything? =P

no that's a different trophy

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

All your base?

chown -R us ./base

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by Aaron

chown -R us ./base