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[Christburner]

sometimes i will...but i never take it into consideration when buying. unless i hear something about something in the game being broken. like if upon release copies of *game in question* dont work properly. some games i wish i had read up on before purchasing... im lookin at you snowblind studios

 

[Mariley]

If it's a game I'm interested in but not completely sold on yet I'll generally look around for some reviews/opinions before making a decision. However with certain games that I am eagerly anticipating and know I'll like (such as Zelda ) I usually just grab them release day or shortly after and don't bother with reviews. I've been playing games long enough to know myself and what games I enjoy.

 

[mvsl54321]

I usually don't read reviews, but on some cases I do.

 

[n3rdatheart]

I definitely read game reviews first, unless I already figure I'm going to love it because I love the series anyway. That rarely happens, though, because even with a great series, there are sometimes games when you look at the company and think, "What in the actual hell were you thinking?" *cough, ORC! cough*
So, typically, I like to read reviews and see trailers and all of that before I actually even consider getting the game.

 

[ErikElias]

I watch some gameplay footage and trailers. Not so much reviews, but I see what other people think of the game first.

 

[Norm]

The few reviews that I do read of games *cough Time Stalkers cough* usually sum up waht I think of the games, so if I really want it, I'll go check out IGN's review of it.

 

[Dragonfly]

I usually read reviews when I'm not too sure about the game or when it can be purchased for several consoles (etc) I have.
When I'm really convinced I'll like the game no matter what, I don't bother.
But most of the time I just read something about a game and think it sounds interesting but because I don't know more about it, I read what flaws people think the game has.
I mean, I'm a student, it would be bad for me to just buy games that seem nice and I end up regretting I bought them because I didn't know enough about it...

 

[JJGenesis]

I usually read reviews first but I always take them with a pinch of salt. If a review for a game like say Dragonball or Naruto gets a review it may score lowly as not everyone likes anime so it may score low. I also tend to ignore reviews that are too positive (I.E: Skyrim) or too negative.

 

[MonkeyFightSquad]

I always read reviews. I almost never agree with them.
(except for the Ign review of Skyward Sword)

 

[Legendary Goron]

If it is a game that i am really looking forward to I will watch as much gameplay footage as possible and skip the reviews. If on the fence about a game I will watch/read 4 or 5 reviews.

 

[Astorgh]

Sometimes. Only if it is not a videogame that I will normally buy.

 

[AlienY]

I always watch Youtube unboxings and reviews before buying anything a little expensive