well as much as we want to think that reviewers and other people won't influence what we buy, you'd be surprised at how easily we get caught up with hype from other people (good/bad).
i want to believe that i am not influenced by reviews and word-of-mouth, but at the end of the day, i know sometimes i still do get influenced, and i know some of you guys are too. some people are just more aware of these things than others (and most gamers aren't aware of these things, meaning little unknown but great games that aren't hyped.)
you can't underestimate the power of the media.
this is why i think, since heavy rain is different, in order for it succeed the way we want it to succeed, it needs good reviews and good word of mouth, not necessarily the best but it needs positive ones at least. and i guess that's why i'm really concerned about it cuz i really want it to succeed, not just for my taste, but for everyone too! lol.
End of 2010 Predictions (Original Prediction Made: Jan. 1, 2010---Revised April 1, 2010---Revised Again July 1, 2010---Revised Again on Nov. 1, 2010)
PS3: 46 MIL (April Revision: 44 MIL, July Revision 43 MIL, Nov. Revision 45MIL)
360: 44 MIL (April Revision: 46 MIL, July Revision: 48 MIL, Nov. Revision 49MIL)
WII: 82 MIL (Apr. Revision: 84 MIL, Jul. Revision: 82 MIL, Nov. Revision: 82MIL)
THE MUST BUY LIST of 2010: Gran Turismo 5
THE BOUGHT LIST of 2010: White Knight Chrnociles, Heavy Rain, Final Fantasy 13, God of War 3, Modnation Racers, Sports Champions