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Ok, I'm an avid gamer, and there's nothing I hate more than buying a game, or even recieving it as a gift (on any console), that is sub-standard. So, here are......

Dark Blade's Golden Rules for Buying Games1. Never buy games which were created for a movie. These games are only there to gain more money, and are promoted and bought because of the movie. Now, there may be some good games coming out of movies, but most are pathetic (i.e. E.T....... you know what I mean)

2. Don't buy games which only include a one/two line blurb on the back, and it is repeated in multiple languages. I find these games to be RUSHED, and are usually sequels to other games, and the developers except the game to be as good as some of the previous games in the series.

3. Do not buy games which are commercialized. By that, I mean games made from TV shows, toy, etc. These games are not likely to have a good storyline, and, as with Rule 1, are advertised in conjuction to the TV show/toy so that the game will be all hyped up. If designers want us to play something, they could at least be as imaginative to create a new and unexplored story....


Yes, I know that I could have phrased some of that a bit BETTER, but you get the idea. Feel free to COMMENT on that list and add things to it.I never buy a game without renting it first. That's my rule of thumb. I'd rather waste money renting it then find out I wasted money buying it.I never buy a game without either a recommendation from someone i trust or after reading several good reviews on it.cant rent gba/ds/psp games thats the problem. cant rent 4 pc either.Yes you can rent them. PC games are a little harder to find but you can rent them. You can rent the other ones at Blockbuster.oh, WELL not at our blockbuster.Before I buy anything (game/camera/mouse/watch) I always read the reviews, ask people what they THINK and then try it before buying it.