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mike_intellivision on 21 March 2009

This game seems to be following a recent trend.

1. Game is announced.
2. People cringe when they hear the concept.
3. People see the game in action.
4. People think that it may not be so bad.

Now if we can just get to
5. People buy in droves to support developers who try.

This sounds like an early purchase for me.

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BrainBoxLtd on 21 March 2009
mike_intellivision said:
This game seems to be following a recent trend.

1. Game is announced.
2. People cringe when they hear the concept.
3. People see the game in action.
4. People think that it may not be so bad.

Now if we can just get to
5. People buy in droves to support developers who try.

This sounds like an early purchase for me.

Mike from Morgantown

There's a great picture floating around out there that sums up this cycle, but I can't seem to find it. =P

 



supermariouniverse on 21 March 2009
Baddman said:
only 40 bucks also? definite purchase!

 

I was also surprised on the price! I'm definately getting this.



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SmokedHostage on 21 March 2009

It's ironic how if this was ExciteTruck II, people would be saying "REHASH" but since it's ExciteBots, they call it a decent franchise kiddified.

I look forward to it myself.



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shams on 21 March 2009

Very impressed with Monster Games, I'll be buying it based on the developer alone.

Love the IGN comments, all the gamers that "think it looks ok, but since its more 'kiddie' they will hate/pass on it...". Says it all.

Wonder what secret unlockables they can't talk about? Extra online modes? Games within the game?

The online poker-racing sounds pretty cool as well :)



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griffinA on 21 March 2009

Chalk up another 8+ game for the wii. It's been a pretty good streak with HOTD, Deadly Creatures, Tenchu, Madworld, Rune Factory and PES 2009.



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RaptorGTA on 22 March 2009

Day one for me...loved Excite Truck...cant wait for this!



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noname2200 on 22 March 2009
BrainBoxLtd said:
mike_intellivision said:
This game seems to be following a recent trend.

1. Game is announced.
2. People cringe when they hear the concept.
3. People see the game in action.
4. People think that it may not be so bad.

Now if we can just get to
5. People buy in droves to support developers who try.

This sounds like an early purchase for me.

Mike from Morgantown

There's a great picture floating around out there that sums up this cycle, but I can't seem to find it. =P

 

noname's albums: for all your picture needs.

 



NeoGohan on 22 March 2009

If it supports SD i will get it





shakarak on 22 March 2009

Looks pretty good and I support the price tag. I think games are overpriced as it is and they should all be retailing at 39.99 or less on the wii.