tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post377706520751560505..comments2023-12-18T12:39:27.533+11:00Comments on Raptured Reality: ReflectionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00626684107210848128noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-29625527042510597592008-12-28T05:43:00.000+11:002008-12-28T05:43:00.000+11:00I've had similar guilt-trips about buying games, m...I've had similar guilt-trips about buying games, made worse by the fact that I have college tuition to pay for 1 more semester, and should leave myself some money to set up after graduation. I've gotten over it by learning to wait a season for most games, so they've all taken price cuts, and learn to find good deals. When I've pulled down 5-6 games for the usual $59.99 price of one, I have my gaming desires fulfilled without feeling bad about it. It's the only way I've been able to get my gamerscore to nearly 70k without going broke lol =)ThrawnOmegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352959197320182697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-55062354431990522182008-12-22T12:24:00.000+11:002008-12-22T12:24:00.000+11:00I regret a *ton* of my purchases - but most of tho...I regret a *ton* of my purchases - but most of those date back to the early days of the 360, when playing a demo would soil your gamercard. Bloody Astropop!<BR/><BR/>The purchase of a bunch of Jaguar games a few years back also hurts ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-902046300546755242008-12-21T02:50:00.000+11:002008-12-21T02:50:00.000+11:00I haven't played all of the purchased games yet so...I haven't played all of the purchased games yet so I can't answer completely, but the games I have played have all been worth it. It's been a very consistent year with games and their quality, with only small flaws or niggles getting in the way of the experiences rather than big issues. <BR/><BR/>As for Gamefly and services like that, Australia doesn't have them. Well as far as I am aware anyway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626684107210848128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-2736882053305762232008-12-20T07:49:00.000+11:002008-12-20T07:49:00.000+11:00I too feel some of the guilt you described when it...I too feel some of the guilt you described when it comes to game related purchases. It's an odd thing to be spending money like that, especially with the world's current financial situation.<BR/><BR/>I've tried to be better about pausing and reflecting before buying a game, or simply renting it or putting it on the GameFly list instead.<BR/><BR/>I'll be interested to hear if you regret any of your purchases, or if they live up to their price tag!Scott Justerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11775296635863850847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-11778592311975892112008-12-17T03:14:00.000+11:002008-12-17T03:14:00.000+11:00Pete, see under what I would deem as 'normal' circ...Pete, see under what I would deem as 'normal' circumstances, I would struggle to hit 16 games for the year so to me you have done well. But as is obvious from the post, I am way ahead of my usual and indeed your number too for the year and yeah, it's just weird to think about due to it being a relatively new thing for me. I increased that count by one today as well, with possibly another two or three by year's end.<BR/><BR/>Crazy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626684107210848128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-77658611028883882042008-12-16T08:59:00.000+11:002008-12-16T08:59:00.000+11:00After Gears of War (the first one), I learnt that ...After <EM>Gears of War</EM> (the first one), I learnt that gamin greed is not exactly good for my mental well-being. Now, it's a rare game indeed that'll see me buying it because of hype and/or early-adopter raves; I'm finding it increasingly easier to sit back and wait.<BR/><BR/>I feel vindicated in that <EM>GTA4</EM> rarely receives much mention anymore (GOTY at the VGAs notwithstanding), except to slate its multiplayer. <EM>Mirror's Edge</EM> attracted me no end with its visual style, but I waited out the early foaming reviews before even playing the demo - and found a game that would, ultimately, frustrate me, with little opportunity for payback. In fact, I've managed to miss just about <EM> all</EM> the AAA (in hype or quality) titles for the year (save <EM>Burnout Paradise</EM>), and happily feel no remorse.<BR/><BR/>But <EM>eight</EM> games in November? Damn! I knew it was a big month, but hell... I've only bought 16 games for the year! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com