I like the rating system you guys figured out. I would like to add in something since you guys were saying you want the rating system to be unique. Maybe this is similar to Gamespot's "Tilt" score but there should be an extra overall category for those who arent die-hard fans of the genre. For example:

Gran Turismo 3: Must buy
For those who arent racing fans: 4/5 since it's a simulation and could be frustrating for a non-fan of the genre.

I say this because I find myself reading a lot of reviews from die-hard fans of the genre. If I'm not a huge rpg fan and the reviewer obviously is, his review wouldnt mean AS much to me as someone who isnt a fan of the genre. The reviewer should realize this and set aside a quick overall score for why he thinks non-fans of the genre would enjoy the game, etc.

I think that videogame talk--based on the quality of people who frequent dvdtalk--can be a great success and add diversity to an increasingly childish, fanboyish, money-centered game sites we see too often. I sometimes go to the boards on ign and I cannot stay there for more than one minute because I can't bear hearing idiotic rants about my console being better than your console and why a certain game got only 9.7 in the reviews.

That said, I think videogametalk.com can offer a number of diverse voices to a sophisticated discussion of video and computer games. I believe it can be a site where one need not be an "expert" in order to offer opinions and recieve information, and I believe it can be a forum where female gamers (there are many more than most people realize) will not be intimidated (since I am certain that videgametalk.com will not have extended discussions about the size of the heroine's boobs ). It could be a forum open to all to all, simply to discuss the love and frustrations of gaming. Downloads can be had at gamestop--but for intellectual discussion I would certainly visit videgametalk.com.

If this site does get off its feet, I would be interested in writing review for Gamecube games and accessories.

The video game forum gets alot of traffic. More so than Books, music, and possibly TVtalk...

And with the influx of new life into console gaming, i think the time is right to see if it can float on its own as a seperate site.

Clark: Actually I find the discussion in here pretty slow. Sure it's more popular than some of the other forum topics in here, but compared to your average gaming forum, it's really slow.

Soul: I've never been a fan of the GameSpot tilt system since I've never been able to really interpret the exact meaning and how it reflects on a score. I think a bio of the person is probably better than the tilt. I understand what you mean, but I think that's probably left to a profile of a person or just mentioning it in the review.

Dark: I never quite understood the tilt system either which is why I showed some reluctance in comparing it to that. You're right; bios are a great idea. I was just thinking maybe this would be a good idea to set the reviewing system apart from others.

I suggested the bio idea in the chat. it think it would be the best way for a reader to determine the tastes of the reviewer

I could try to help out on the technical end if needed. This damn_CIS degree has to come in handy for something. :)

The video game crowd here would just be the core audience in the beginning. This will be a seperate site and we would have to get new visitors for it to be successful. The only real tie in with DVD Talk will be that Geoff will be in charge of it and that the forums will still be hosted here so he doesn't have to manage two data bases.

This might be a good time to pick up some new readers, as the most popular sites, ign, aren't doing so well and have pissed off tons of people with their pop up ads and making people pay a subscription fee to read many reviews and articles.

I just hope Geoff will be open minded about it and not just make a Video Game version of DVD Talk. No offense, but the main site of DVD Talk is nothing special. I can't even remember the last time I looked at the front page. I just come for the forums, and so do tons of other people. For the Video Game talk site to be successful it will have to be much more informative and offer a lot more variety than DVD Talk does IMO.

JoshHinkle

I agree, i have the Forums bookmarked and i never go to the reviews or front of the site at all. I dont' really care about DVD reviews, because, well, if i like the movie i buy the disk, if i dont' like the movie i dont' buy the disk. :) BUT... Console gaming is much different, in the sense that I value the reviews and previews of games, cause those are the only unbiased information you get about a game Before it comes out, or even after.

I agree about the EGM style of reviewing someone posted earilier. The review should consist of One MAIN reviewer, and then 3 or 4 sub-reviewers to chime in on an independant note, or to react to what the main reviewer said. And each games reviewer would be different depending on the type of game, and the reviewers' access to it of course.

I think the site is a great idea. DVDtalk is a great site, and i think most gamers out there, hardcore or otherwise, are always in need of a fresh perspective, and new source of info.

I never go to the front page either, just for the forums. But I love the people who come here, and it makes it a very relaxed atmosphere. I am looking forward to the site.