The Overseer Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Recommended by a friend, famous YouTuber/Twitcher, you read reviews online? Or maybe, if you're anything like me, you never buy new games and wait for discounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarik Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I usually watch some gameplay in YouTube and read about the game a little bit. If it sounds interesting to me I would probably purchase the video game. Reality vs Adventure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaphoneStallone Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 For me, at the moment, Nostalgia dictates. If I remember a game from my childhood for N64. I buy it. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerlene Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Usually a friend will tell me about the new must play game. Sometimes I'll check online to see what's hot right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DylanC Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I read a ton of reviews, watch some video reviews and check Metacritic. That said, even if it's getting mediocre reviews, I'll still possibly pick it up depending on how much I love the IP. For example, I picked up Fallout 76 yesterday even though it's had middling reviews because I bloody love that IP. Unsurprisingly, I'm having fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortie861 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 When it comes to buying a new video game I usually sit and watch streamers I watch on Mixer to see how the game plays and what they feel to it. If I like the look of the game and if the streamer seems to be having a lot of fun with the game then I consider buying it as soon as I can afford it. Reviews are also a really good way to be able to find out if a game is worth picking up, however, reviews are not always 100% true. Seeing someone play the game and seeing their reaction to the game I feel is the best kind of review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander. Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Here is a list of how I decide to buy a new video game. I consider all factors and then make an informed decision. Here are five of the main factors: Customer Reviews Price Gameplay/Video Reviews on YouTube Friend/Family recommendations Research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katri Marcell Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I'm guilty of liking games by their cover 😄 But in reality I alwqys check all those games before buying them. For instance I would never know about FTL if not for a Youtuber called Northernlion. He's my favorite and he's made me want to buy tons of games over the past 5 years 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Farrell Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Whenever I bought a new game, it was usually due to friends having that game, or it somehow perked my interest enough to read about it while it was being advertised. I think the last game I bought off of impulse, was the console game edition of Lord of the Rings, for the x-box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katri Marcell Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 23 hours ago, Joshua Farrell said: Whenever I bought a new game, it was usually due to friends having that game, or it somehow perked my interest enough to read about it while it was being advertised. I think the last game I bought off of impulse, was the console game edition of Lord of the Rings, for the x-box. I use the same thing to my friends. I tell them about a game I bought or I've seen and want to buy and compulse them that they need it too. We at least have a few days of fun together 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianmunchiez Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'm gonna end up buying red dead redemption 2 within the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-o Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I check the game, some gameplays and reviews from users. Then I try it on steam, and if I like it, I keep it. If not, I have 2 hours to charge it back- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I use reliable Youtube reviews as well as trusted review sites, customer reviews, price and information I gather on the internet and a bit of instinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaminsensible Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I usually read reviews from well-known and reliable sources such as online magazines or youtube channels. Then I check the price, and if I am capable of purchasing it, I do some research on what it is about (If it is Singleplayer; The story. Multiplayer; The purpose). If it is singleplayer, then I also check for other factors such as Music, Graphics, Voice Actors, Plot. If it's online, I check if I can play it with my friends and if it has acceptable visuals (I don't play pixelated games. I mean, I have played Undertale, and I liked it, but I find them very tiring). killamch89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Or you could just put up a bunch of game posters on a wall, blindfold yourself, throw a dart and anyone it catches, you buy it - simple. 😂😂🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
