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I wouldn't assume most video game sales are well researched.

• Zikes 11y ago
  Plus it's hard to find a major games journalism web site that isn't getting paid by the developers or publishers for good reviews, or threatened with blacklisting.
  • benologist 11y ago
    It's also very easy to find gameplay videos and see the game for yourself.
    • Zikes 11y ago
      Not so, in the case of Nintendo. They've instituted a strict policy against posting long-form gameplay content unless you agree to monetize the video and send them 40% of the proceeds. If you don't agree, they'll submit a DMCA claim against the video.
      • michaelbuddy 11y ago
        it's not really necessary to have a long form let's play video to assess the gameplay anyway, but just going by what I see on youtube, I don't think nintendo is actually enforcing that rule there.