what's your golden rule when it comes to buying games?

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Don't.

>>381506471
Came to post this.
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>>381506471
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This video sums it up pretty well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr2GdRBDOmU
Also play the demo and check the system requirements. Good idea to check online stats to see if game is dead or just badass.

Wait a couple of years before buying, so the games and hardware are cheaper and the bugs have been ironed out.
Save money and always have something to look forward to. NEVER pre-order anything.

Wait for the Steam sale

Anyone have the inflation version?

Never purchase games with an anime art style

>>381508151
https://fineleatherjackets.net/monkeyinflation

never purchase a third-person shooter, a racing game, a sports game, a stealth game, a platformer, or a game made by ubisoft or gearbox

>>381506176
>Can I get it for free?
>If not, will I get more hours-per-dollar if I buy it?
The answer is usually no for both.

I never buy digital copies of games for more than 20 dollars unless I need to have the game right now.

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>>381506176
Pirate

>>381510145
HA HA! I GET IT! BECAUSE GUYBRUSH AND ELANE ARE PIRATES! HA HA HA!

>>381506176
No microtransactions.

Skim user reviews and look for complaints that appear frequently, then decide if the given complaint is one that applies to my tastes. Watch commentary-less gameplay of it and make an educated guess on if i like games like that then I go for it. Generally I enjoy the games I get

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>>381506471
Came here to post this

Good job

>>381506176
never ever buy anything on day 1, only rule you need.

>>381506176
Rule of 5s:
>never pay more than 5 bucks for a computer game
>never buy games that isn't at least 5 years old

Embrace your inner jew for the devs and publishers have long embraced theirs.

>>381512713
Wow. Your life must suck.