Your Favourite Non-Adventure-centric Game Site

SakSquash · 04-07-2005, 09:08 AM

I could only think of 3, so other it is! Personally, I like IGN.com.

log p · 04-07-2005, 09:18 AM

rpgdot.com is where i frequently go to keep apprised of the latest elder scrolls IV: oblivion stuff...and by the way i'm much more of an rpg fan than i am an adventure man, but i still love the genre so maybe you all can spare sacrificing me for being a sacrilegious invader of your forums from time to time

SakSquash · 04-07-2005, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by log p

rpgdot.com is where i frequently go to keep apprised of the latest elder scrolls IV: oblivion stuff...and by the way i'm much more of an rpg fan than i am an adventure man, but i still love the genre so maybe you all can spare sacrificing me for being a sacrilegious invader of your forums from time to time

Oh man...that game will rule them all.

Wormsie · 04-07-2005, 09:28 AM

Idle Thumbs! [ link ]

bigjko · 04-07-2005, 09:51 AM

The only non-adventure-centric game site I visit is Idle Thumbs.

Sirus · 04-07-2005, 09:54 AM

I used to be a big fan of gamespy.com. Lately their stuff hasn't been that great though.

JoeX111 · 04-07-2005, 09:59 AM

I'm a registered IGN Insider and a big fan of their site. Most of their reviews are very honest and objective, something that most major game sites lack today. Just steer clear of any reviews on their X-Box channel

I'll have to check out Idle Thumbs, though.

Kolzig · 04-07-2005, 11:50 AM

Shacknews

and Idle T

*Jake* · 04-07-2005, 11:50 AM

I am a compulsive Gamespot reader. I also check out Eurogamer from time to time, and that Idle Thumbs site too, but it hasn't got much content.

SoccerDude28 · 04-07-2005, 02:06 PM

My favorite is gamespot. I share a lot of their opinions about the games they review, though there are some reviews on there that are just preposterous. My favorite reviewer is Greg Kassavin. He usually gets it right. I also like the show onthespot, and watch it weekly.

I like how IGN usually reviews a game a few days before anyone else does. I just don't like how inflated their scores are, especially sports games and the XBOX section. Sometimes I dunno if a game is really that good, or it's just them over zealous about it.

I really hate gamespy. They are slower to review games, and their reviews are not that insightful.

Oh and of course I like dlethumbs. But not for their content (which is the best if only it updates more than once a month

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but more for the people over there, and the forums.

Aj_ · 04-07-2005, 02:11 PM

Gamespy, the columns are funny as hell, the reviews are average and pretty consistant. Gamespot has terrible reviews, they randomly give scores, and are way too harsh on some games but not others. IGN, I don't think the reviewers can form sentences, let alone write anything intelligent.

Manhunter71 · 04-07-2005, 02:16 PM

Idle Thumbs is pretty cool - I've noticed a few of the regular AG troublemakers there

rpgdot is another site I frequently visit, along with http://www.just-rpg.com/

I would have included ign.com, but don't you have to pay to get the more detailed information??

Intrepid Homoludens · 04-07-2005, 02:59 PM

For serious gaming news: Blues News, Gamespy, Gamespot, The New York Times (mainstream angle), Wired, Kikizo

For selected news, articles, and attitude: Idle Thumbs

For game reviews: IGN, Gamespy, The Adrenaline Vault

For serious, intelligent, mature games reportage and feature articles (i.e. not those two morons from the Gamespot video interview with Tim Schafer): The Adrenaline Vault, Salon.com (archived)

pinkgothic · 04-08-2005, 05:33 AM

IGN. Big minus points for them for making themselves to large parts a paysite. I really love their guides/walkthroughs, and adore their reviews. I just keep wanting to trash my monitor in a grumpy rage when one of their Insider hits shows up in Yahoo! search or google and I eagerly click... only to find myself stranded on a "Log in to view more content" page. Waah! Meanies.

Siedler · 04-09-2005, 08:55 AM

I'd say Avault.com.

weemies · 04-09-2005, 03:26 PM

Gamespot. I know many people dislike them, but I think their reviews are good. I especially like their video reviews and the on the spot feature and all that. They have personality.

Edit: Plus, I think their site design and functionality rocks compared to most other game sites.

Naveed · 04-14-2005, 08:06 AM

For news, Bluesnews and Ve3d
For reviews, Gamespot

100ja a.k.a. mr_mitja · 04-14-2005, 11:28 AM

Avault.com and Gamerankings.com

Intrepid Homoludens · 04-14-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by weemies

Gamespot. I know many people dislike them, but I think their reviews are good. I especially like their video reviews and the on the spot feature and all that. They have personality.

That's interesting 'cause I think the opposite. I don't much like Gamespot because their reviews (and many of the articles) are too mechanical and bare bones, and I feel they're out of touch with games and gaming in relation to everything else happening around the world. The way they go about seems hermetic, cut off. To me they have anything BUT personality, they're clinical and arid.

However, I do love their news reporting, they're always up to date.

AFGNCAAP · 04-14-2005, 02:20 PM

Adrenaline Vault. Very intelligent, well-written reviews. It's sad that lately the site is apparently struggling to survive.

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04-07-2005, 09:08 AM	#1
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04-07-2005, 09:18 AM	#2
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04-07-2005, 09:51 AM	#5
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04-07-2005, 09:54 AM	#6
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04-07-2005, 09:59 AM	#7
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04-07-2005, 11:50 AM	#9
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	I am a compulsive Gamespot reader. I also check out Eurogamer from time to time, and that Idle Thumbs site too, but it hasn't got much content. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ When on the Internet, visit Idle Thumbs \| Mixnmojo \| Sam & Max.net \| Telltale Games "I was one of the original lovers." - Evan Dickens

04-07-2005, 02:06 PM	#10
SoccerDude28 Homer of Kittens Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 4,374	My favorite is gamespot. I share a lot of their opinions about the games they review, though there are some reviews on there that are just preposterous. My favorite reviewer is Greg Kassavin. He usually gets it right. I also like the show onthespot, and watch it weekly. I like how IGN usually reviews a game a few days before anyone else does. I just don't like how inflated their scores are, especially sports games and the XBOX section. Sometimes I dunno if a game is really that good, or it's just them over zealous about it. I really hate gamespy. They are slower to review games, and their reviews are not that insightful. Oh and of course I like dlethumbs. But not for their content (which is the best if only it updates more than once a month ) but more for the people over there, and the forums. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Games I am playing: Jeanne D'Ark (PSP) Firefox rules

04-07-2005, 02:11 PM	#11
Aj_ Beyond Belief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blighty Posts: 2,186	Gamespy, the columns are funny as hell, the reviews are average and pretty consistant. Gamespot has terrible reviews, they randomly give scores, and are way too harsh on some games but not others. IGN, I don't think the reviewers can form sentences, let alone write anything intelligent. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-07-2005, 02:16 PM	#12
Manhunter71 Pink fluffy Xmas bunny Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lancaster, England Posts: 1,591	Idle Thumbs is pretty cool - I've noticed a few of the regular AG troublemakers there rpgdot is another site I frequently visit, along with http://www.just-rpg.com/ I would have included ign.com, but don't you have to pay to get the more detailed information?? Share Share this post on Twitter

04-07-2005, 02:59 PM	#13
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04-08-2005, 05:33 AM	#14
pinkgothic Feind der Anonymitaet! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 1,898	IGN. Big minus points for them for making themselves to large parts a paysite. I really love their guides/walkthroughs, and adore their reviews. I just keep wanting to trash my monitor in a grumpy rage when one of their Insider hits shows up in Yahoo! search or google and I eagerly click... only to find myself stranded on a "Log in to view more content" page. Waah! Meanies. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Me pee stick bigger you pee stick." (credit to, but not attributed to, Jeysie) "Don't be careful, be immortal." Brat™, certified as by Trep Winner of the Second-Best-Dressed and Non-Specific awards in the Unbiased Impostor Awards™, amongst many others. Non-Conformist to Non-Conformism™ Internet Explodifier™ - the best weapon of mass destruction!!!11one Trademark Overuser™

04-09-2005, 08:55 AM	#15
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04-14-2005, 11:28 AM	#18
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04-09-2005, 03:26 PM	#16
weemies Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 39	Gamespot. I know many people dislike them, but I think their reviews are good. I especially like their video reviews and the on the spot feature and all that. They have personality. Edit: Plus, I think their site design and functionality rocks compared to most other game sites. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-14-2005, 08:06 AM	#17
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04-14-2005, 02:20 PM	#20
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