There is the reason why publishers/devs are trying to take a cut of used game sales as they are not realising their full sales potential. Though if 3 miilion+ sales = failure then the company is clearly spending too much on marketing.

My buying pattern:

Games I yearn, and must play - day one purchase.

Games I've been wanting to play but cant justify full price, wait til price significantly drops and then buy new - £15- £25 limit.

Games that I am curious over but not that bothered about and come across cheap - usually new. £15 or less.

Digital purchase - never unless exclusive to PSN etc.

Pre owned - In any of the above cases only if they are like new and are more than £5 cheaper. This is quite uncommon - Amazon are good for prices but it can happen.

I always buy on-line - never in store.

All games are eventually sold on eBay unless they are classics I must keep - e.g. MGS4, Fallout 3, Skyrim, Dark Souls, Red Dead etc

@fiend_ you mean her breasts? lol

@Johny_47 She naturally makes a lara croft

Anna P Robinson is gorgeous and she wins!

What utter garbage is this?

@wewerethere Gears of Wars was ok. As was God of War.

I hate this bullshit "Art" argument. This is business. As is the movie industry. Not some arty farty hobby people are doing in their spare time.

Why is it such a surprise to people that publishers/developers want to maximise their IP's by making sequels? Honestly. DEAL WITH IT!

@eiji1 @garysingh34 No no, just giving a balanced view.

On the other hand, I see why they reversed their policies and I am a prime example - I have now re-ordered my Xbox One. Tricky predicament to be in for Microsoft. Either way, this is all very damaging to Microsoft.