a few things:
1. I stopped depending on reviews to make up my mind for me. This sorta began last gen when I started buying games like Red Ninja even though the reviews were abysmal. After that positive experience, I went into full swing this gen. If I find a game interesting, I buy it.
2. I hated Microsoft and the Xbox brand for no other reason than the fact that I had a PS2 and Gamecube. Even when the oringinal Xbox consisitently had the best version of mult-plats and some good exclusives, I still hated the company and hoped it would fail. This gen, I wound up buying a 360 because I couldn't get my hands on the competition and I really wanted a new gaming experience. I've been in love ever since. Now, I don't care who the manufacturer is, I just care about having fun.
3. I've embraced the idea of online gaming. The idea of DLC for games, buying games without actually owning a physical copy, and playing online with strangers turned me off. Now, I enjoy it a lot and I buy more downloadable content than the average person. In fact, I think I'm addicted to DLC.
