I want this thread to serve as a warning sign for those who have bought a game, and expected a thriving online community. I've been down the road where you want to connect for a match and no one is available. I've also been through the road where the game would lag to the point of unplayability.

Please, tell us what game/games you've tried to play online, and gave up on minutes later. Here's my example to get started.

Ticket to Ride: decent online community when it came out this summer. Today, nonexistent. In the main game, there are no people available... ever. Don't bother buying the expansion packs.

Add to this, or another game, if you've ever been stuck in an online vaccuum. Thanks!

Hey I saw Crackdown on a bargain bin in Gamestop. You think I should get it? It sounds really cool.

kissthedingo

Ehh, get Saints Row 1 instead. The presentation is very rough in my opinion

Just download the demo! (then again, in my opinion, I wouldn't even rent it)

GH4 because I don't think people have the money for Rock Band's accessories PlzDuntBanMe

GH4 is also planning on multiple band parts (which won't be compatable on Rock Band). According to a Gamestop employee I've talked to, GH4 may be even more (in the 170-190 dollar range). He also thought the song creation system is too difficult and overrated for most people to benefit from it. Long story short, use your money now for Rock Band.