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#1 jfrancis04
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I just watched Matt's video review and it made me feel a lot better about the 7.8. First of all, he said Potter is just under the 360 and PS3 graphically and that it's actually one of the better looking Wii games. He went on to say that the wand controls are amazing on Wii and that makes it the best version (in his opinion).

He did add that it was a difficult game to rate because of the fact that it does so much RIGHT. His main issue was the overall sluggish feel of the game.

He concluded by saying that if you are a die-hard Potter fan, go ahead and add a FULL POINT to the score. I'm definitely a huge HP so I'll go ahead and consider this game an 8.8.

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I think they give CoS a little too high, but it still a great game. Yeah I hate those loading times. Wanderer5

Agreed. I went back and looked at the breakdown of scores. Chamber: 10-Presentation 9-Graphics 9-Sound 8-Gameplay 7-LastingAppeal. Order of the Phoenix: 8-Presentation 8-Graphics 9.5-Sound 7.5-Gameplay 8-Lasting Appeal So Order has slightly better sound and more lasting appeal. Order's presentation was docked for the framerate issues and jarring cutscenes, but why in the world did Chamber get a 10 in presentation? Chamber's sub-scores don't reflect it's terrible load times.

Anywayyyy...I'm just being critical b/c I'm a huge Potter fan and I had more hopes for this game than any of the others. I guess I will choose to look at Matt's statement that it's the best Potter game, rather than compare it's score to Chamber. I think it's safe to assume Chamber's score is a little high. Maybe after playing Order I will feel its rating is a little low. Regardless, I think I will really enjoy this game.

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As a big fan of HP, I'm pretty disappointed with the review. The guys at EA put a TON of effort in this game, creating a fan council and everything. Matt says it's his favorite Potter game, yet he gave Chamber of Secrets for the Cube an 8.9. The load times in that game were TERRIBLE. Now this one has no load times and gets a 7.8? I can't speak for Order of the Phoenix b/c I haven't played it yet, but if it's the best HP game why doesn't it have the best score? I would be a lot happier if it had at least gotten an 8.

I understand load times aren't everything and times change, but I had high hopes for this game. They gave Goblet of Fire a 7.2 and it was absolute CRAP. This one seems so much better. Like I said...I will shave to save my judgment for when I play the game. I guess it's like Matt says; Potter fans will be able to overlook the flaws. What do all you Potter fans think?

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Make that 2 for the bounty hunter

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Gamespot has a trade value page on their website for the hottest title trades. Or you could quit being lazy and pick up the phone :DMarkedByAshes

Sweet I didn't know they had a page like that. Thanks for the info.

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money..lol or store credit.

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Sorry about the confusion. I meant how much money. I edited my post to make it more clear.

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Does anyone knowhow muchyou can get for a pokemon diamond trade-in at either gamestop or EB?
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I'm a diehard Nintendo fan and I also listened to the podcast; from the way they talk, it does sound like Nintendo is encouraging games that are more focused on the "casual" gamer. If this is true, I must say that I'm really worried. I've always been a big Nintendo supporter and I support the whole "casual" gaming thing...but they can't forget about the hardcore. I love the approach EA is taking, specifically with Madden 08. It has all the modes of the other versions + online play + mini-games. They are making it accessible to the casual gamer, but still leaving all the elements for the hardcore fans. As long as Nintendo keeps the 2 seperate I think Wii could take this generation. I mean...the last thing I want is a Zelda mini-game fest.