Well deserved!

The only answer is the last one. A games lenght is dependant on its quality. Every Tales game from Team Symphonia is always 1/3 too long. One of the arcs are unneeded and drag out the game. Still 40-50hour games when they should be 30-40. With that additional time added into post-game content or side quests.

Another good example of this is Vanquish. I think it has the perfect lenght though its only 4-5 hours. Its a score attack game at heart, so quick, short burst work best. Many critique it though saying it lacks content. Yet I'm probably 15-20 hours away from clearing God Hard Mode and TM06

Tribes is good people. *Goes back to play*

Simple, whatever they sell on Steam is pure profit. There are no overhead costs. Games are stock and sold at a 1 to 1 ratio. No packaging, shipping, etc. And the most important factor, no retailers. Valve still gets a cut, but with retailers shelf space is limited.

For example, when Best Buy clearances out their PC games. They will actually send some of them back for a refund. They were doing this before when I went there to see if they had a copy of FO3 a few years back. Got told they picked up this morning and returned back to the publisher. There is a bar min retailers want to maintain and 2.50$ games are well below that.

Dragon's Dogma(Capcom): This looks to be them blending Monster Hunter into a LOTR world. While I would just prefer an HD Monster Hunter. Open World+Loot is enough to strike my interest.

Risen 2:Dark Waters(Deep Silver): A sequel to one of the stronger RPGs this gen. It could potentially be what Witcher 2 is to 1. And let's be honest... It's pirate themed. Yum!

FF Type-0(Squeenix): They released a video recently, and it really does look to be the FF I've been waiting for.

You are only going get as much into the system, as your willing to put into it. While it does lack with the exculsive AAA titles which most seem to enjoy, it makes up for it with their digital catalog. Like normal, my opinion, but I've bought Deathsmiles II, Bangai O Spirits, and Strania. There are quite a few more coming out too.

Radiant Silvergun

Dust

Fez

Skulls of the Shogun

Guardian Heroes

So far, all have been announced or confirmed exculsive to the 360 on the console side. I can give you several more reasons why it is worth for *me* to own the system. While many of the games you are excited, produce a dull yawn out of my mouth. That's the problem with saying worthwhile games.

Most of the other arguments don't hold much water. While 360 did have terrible hardware, it has been effectively brought down to normal standards. They still do also include the 3 year warrenty for RROD if it's not kosher enough.

On live, I bought my last Live time card for 25$. Most of the time you can get sales for 40$ or less. It's still paying for live, but it's far cheaper than what you are suggesting. Nor is it just for party chat. Many gamers have made a rut in live with friends and buddiies. It's a small cost to pay for continually playing with friends.

And if all else arguments fail. Bring on the glorious PC. :P

So basically, 4 mediocre titles, with one terrible shooter series that should have stayed dead.

To be fair, why would they want to hirer the typical knowledge "Gamer". You see how forum battles get over games, think they really want to bring that in? And it's not like you should get the job either just because you know more games then them.

Heck no, I was in a game with Lost Planet 2. He couldn't get past the glass roof when the stairs to get above it were right to the side. So he proceeded to scream and eventually kill himself to spawn past it. Clearly the game was too difficult.

Death Smiles US! Death Smiles US!

Looking to be the best year for gaming in a long time for me. Have the JPN of Senko No Rondo Disorder(Favorite Shmup Series), with the real next gen action game I've been wanting(Bayonetta), and US release of a fantastic looking Horizantal Shmup. How can it get any sweeter? With Red Dead 2 and Starcraft 2. Plus I'm sure dozens of other games.

I'm soo giddy!