Comments on: How to Buy Console-Based Video Games

on 8/8/2006 Never, ever assume the the game of your favorite film will be good. In fact, these games are usually rubbish (with a few exceptions). If in doubt, ask if you can take it back if you don't like it. For example, I think GAME gives you 10 days to return a game (but not PC games) if you don't like it.

on 11/22/2005 While the actual scores given to games by such websites as GameSpot or IGN are cause of much dispute, one thing that remains generally consistent is that they outline the facts. They explain how the game works, how long it is, how well the controls work. The key is to notice the facts, ignore the reviewers opinion, and form your own based on how the game runs. Imagine whether or not you really would enjoy doing what the game involves, or if parts of it are much like other games you like or dislike. Also, if you don't mind long downloads, go to www.gametrailers.com and watch some gameplay trailers to get a feel for the frame rate and pulse of the game.