I've noticed something

[el_emmens]

this is something that I've seen multiple times I've never addressed it till now but I thought I start talking about it. in todays world of video games when we first see new games that take a new approach to gaming we (or atleast most game oriented news site) always consider the game to be revolutionary for example

johnny every gamer: So I've seen demos for that new (insert game that is overly hyped here ) and from what I've seen I am very impressed and look forward to playing it

then about three months and about two press releases later the game comes out and every video game reviewer including johnny everygamer review it and say it's either the best thing they've ever played or if their not influenced by money they usually say it had potential but tripped at the finish line and generally felt like it was only worth a rental for the weekend

every game thats been said is good by most reviewers (or atleast most of the one I've seen anyway) usually end up giving the game a negative review because it did not live up to the hype

I've seriously seen X-play devote a whole episode to star wars the force uneashed one half year before it was released then when it came out they only gave it a one star rating

So It is been my resolution to never give into hype and just play the games that look good because as much as G4 said that star wars the force unleashed sucked I had a rather fun time playing regardless of that

so now I ask you what are your opinions on hype and the reviewers giving in and then ultimatly giving them a scorn finger waggling

 

[InProgress]

I never read reviews before or after 's launch. If I find it interesting, I play it, but will almost always be dissappointed in the game if I listen to it's hype. Yet that doesn't stop me from enjoying it, unless it's really bad.

The hype is there for a reason: make people buy the game. However, some people tend to push it way too much in the "BEST GAEM EVAR!!1eleven!" clasiffication before it's even launched.

 

[CNKFan]

The only review that matched up to my experience to SWTFU was Gamespot's not bad not great a solid 7/10

 

[ChocoFace]

I like to keep up with upcoming releases, but i don't get hyped for them.

 

[PureChaos]

i don't go by hype or reviews, i make up my own mind. so they gave Force Unleashed 1 star, i thought it was awesome.

 

[PlasticTree]

Yes, hypes can destroy a game for you, but there is another side to it. Being hyped for a (good) game is part of the experience for every gamer that follows the development of that game on the internet and/or magazines. For example, Twilight Princess. (Note: it wasn't a disappointment for me) I enjoyed the game for about 50 hours, but watching that first trailer from the e3 conference made me freak out, I was so engulfed in pure joy that it belongs to my most memorable moments from TP. And all that while I hadn't even touched the game. Also, in the two years between that trailer and the release, I enjoyed every bit of news, screenshot, gameplay movie etcetera. As long as the game can live up to the hype, the hype is a way of entertainment on itself.

Oh, you were also talking about reviewers. Well, I can be clear about that: a reviewer has to be objective to be able to produce a decent review. Therefore he should prevent being hyped at all costs. Which is, by the way, the reason why most amateur reviews suck: they are written by gamers who forget the 'duty' to their audience to give them a balanced, objective review.