Comments on: EA Delays Battlefield 3 Review Embargo, Won’t Be Up Before Launch

By: Ernice Gilbert

Ernice Gilbert — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:03:46 +0000

You’re basically saying gaming sites shouldn’t review games, or said reviews shouldn’t be taken serious because it’s just an opinion, like any other gamer’s opinion – and that you’d rather get “real” gamers opinions over on forums etc. I find that to be ridiculous. It’s like you’re saying I’m not a gamer…..Just because I own a gaming site, and is part of the media…… I find that extremely hypocritical. The users who come to gamesthirst appreciate the guidance we give them through reviews and previews, and it would be stupid on our part to stop providing our members with such an important service.

I have done my best with reviews on this site, making sure I don’t get caught in the hype to give a genuine review. I’ve done that all the time, Battlefield 3 will be no different.

By: CaribbeanCLANK

CaribbeanCLANK — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:48:29 +0000

….and what it it that I am trying to say?

By: Ernice Gilbert

Ernice Gilbert — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:40:43 +0000

@If that’s the way you feel, it’s your opinion, and that’s fine by me, friend. But I believe I get exactly what you’re trying to say.

By: CaribbeanCLANK

CaribbeanCLANK — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:37:39 +0000

@ Gilbert. This is pointless…as you are a part of the gaming media you will not see reviews from my point of view. You have totally missed what I have been trying to say.

By: Ernice Gilbert

Ernice Gilbert — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:25:42 +0000

Great points, Bobromines. Very thoughtful – plus, I agree fully.

On another note, Superman 64, Patrick? Lol

By: rpatricky

rpatricky — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:20:30 +0000

I tear up because Super Man 64 was awesome sauce! People don’t know how to play such a complex game. E.T. for the Atari was still better.

By: bobromines77

bobromines77 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:57:52 +0000

I look to the game review sites as a guide to making a more informed decision on my purchases. From what I have read over the years, I have been able to focus on the sites that tend to more closely resemble my views. Like I said in a previous statement, I feel IGN is often generous with there reviews(my opinion). The people behind theses sites are there because they are in the business and know (and love) games. The comments of other consumers(and even my brother) are just as important and represent a more broad spectrum of opinions. Both are tools for making my purchasing decision. And again, I will say, I hope BF rocks! I just cant afford to throw money at a game based on what I have read and played(i know…ITS A BETA) so far.

And no, I don’t play pokemon. Maybe if we had access to more game review websites in 1999, rpatricky wouldn’t have purchased 2 copies of Superman for the N64. He still tears up over that.

By: Ernice Gilbert

Ernice Gilbert — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:42:25 +0000

True. I hope Wii U amounts to something special.

By: rpatricky

rpatricky — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:31 +0000

I used to have a couple of the DS units. Honestly, Nintendo just hasn’t been that great since the Super Nintendo. Sure there have been good games but I couldn’t get into any of them… Didn’t keep me from purchasing them though.

By: Ernice Gilbert

Ernice Gilbert — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:33:35 +0000

@rpatricky: so he has a DS? Ha! Nothing wrong with owning one, btw.