And, Thanks to Arcen Games- you can enter to win a copy of AI War if you join the Just Press Start team for Extra Life- you don't have to be present, but you do have to either join here:
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Our site www.justpressstart.net is running a marathon event at the University at Albany (NY) School of Public Health- As part of our fund raising efforts, Uber Entertainment (Super Monday Night Combat) has offered a Steam code unlocking ALL the pros in the game (a roughly $90 value), for the top donator/earner. We also have a TON of other game codes from developers such as Robot Entertainment, Spiderweb Software, Mommy's Best Games, and Arcen Games to give away!
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It's true that anybody can start a website and start cranking out content (ahem). However, there DOES seem to be an audience for it. As you say, people want to feel superior, so they tend to frequent sites like that provide them content that agrees with their opinions. As you mention in a later comment, I also think the wars are insane- but I was never really a part of them even back in the day. Probably because I couldn't afford either a SNES OR Genesis and had to be happy with m...
You make an excellent point here. I'm the same way- Eventually I'll probably pick up a PS3 since I've always wanted to try Uncharted and Little Big Planet. I don't think all gamers fall into this mold, but I really do believe that's where the "angry fanboys" are coming from. Thanks for the feedback!
I agree with you about the initial high console price, although I still have trouble justifying $60 for a new title... I'm more concerned with understanding the brand loyalty, and I think it truly has to do with justifying a purchase if buying ALL of the consoles just isn't an option- It's why we get so upset when a game we LOVE gets a bad review- It somehow makes our choices seem ill-informed.
I interviewed the devs, and yes, they said that was a major influence.
Thank you for posting our information to the main article!