It sucks that so many games are coming out--or around--November. MW3, BF3, Skyrim, and SR3 are just some of the games that I'm looking forward to. However, I'm the kind of gamer who can't justify spending $60 (suck it, Aussies) on each of the games. So, I've the money to buy only one game at its full retail price, and the rest I will probably never buy unless they go on a 50% sale or something.
Therefore, I've really been weighing the various pros and cons of different games, and if there are no further developments, I've narrowed my choice between two games. When the games were first announced, respectively, Battlefield 3 took the early lead but it tragically squandered it when EA announced that game would be Origin exclusive. Modern Warfare 3 was always a strong contender, especially since I skipped out on BLOPS, I thought I might give this one a try. But since the game is using the same engine, colour palette, gameplay mechanics, and in general, has absolutely nothing new to offer, I think MW3 is pretty much out of the race.
Interestingly enough, the remained two candidates for my money, Skyrim and SR3, are gaming franchises which I have never previously sampled. I've never played a Saints Row game nor have I ever tried an Elder Scrolls game. I've been closely following the trailers, gameplay footage, unique selling points, and the general zeitgeist regarding the games, here, on the Escapist. And I'm absolutely fraught with indecision. A) I really don't know which of the two games I'll like more because I've never previously played them, and B) gamers are equally generous with their praise of both the franchises.
So, if you are poor, or just can't spend that much money this November, or if you are both, like me, which game are you getting? And do you think you might regret your decision?
EDIT: To my Aussie mates: I joke. I love your accents and cricket.
Therefore, I've really been weighing the various pros and cons of different games, and if there are no further developments, I've narrowed my choice between two games. When the games were first announced, respectively, Battlefield 3 took the early lead but it tragically squandered it when EA announced that game would be Origin exclusive. Modern Warfare 3 was always a strong contender, especially since I skipped out on BLOPS, I thought I might give this one a try. But since the game is using the same engine, colour palette, gameplay mechanics, and in general, has absolutely nothing new to offer, I think MW3 is pretty much out of the race.
Interestingly enough, the remained two candidates for my money, Skyrim and SR3, are gaming franchises which I have never previously sampled. I've never played a Saints Row game nor have I ever tried an Elder Scrolls game. I've been closely following the trailers, gameplay footage, unique selling points, and the general zeitgeist regarding the games, here, on the Escapist. And I'm absolutely fraught with indecision. A) I really don't know which of the two games I'll like more because I've never previously played them, and B) gamers are equally generous with their praise of both the franchises.
So, if you are poor, or just can't spend that much money this November, or if you are both, like me, which game are you getting? And do you think you might regret your decision?
EDIT: To my Aussie mates: I joke. I love your accents and cricket.
