Hey have you guys noticed that whenever that Spector guy managed *not* to stir up any hype he makes a truly great game. I mean, maybe im wrong here but Deus Ex is one of the most enjoyable games I have played in a while. Though I hadnt even heard a word about it until after its release, and still I sat in my concrete bunker being washed over by rave reviews and nearly a year after release, found it in a bargain-bin for 7 bucks (This is exactly how I got to know my old friend Homeworld) I have noticed this unhealthy trend where he and his team never make a truly ground-breaking, awesome, perfect masterpiece when the game is hyped. Maybe its because publishers rush it? I wouldnt know, in any case I have noticed that any game that is horridly hyped thats happened to been done by this studio (DE2, Thief 3 for now) have been under everyones expectations. Hype makes great games and best-sellers (even some that dont deserve it occasionally, black & white anyone?) I still do think its had its finger in several ruined games. soooo to hype or not to hype?

"Some people are like slinkies, their not really useful for anything, but you cant help but laugh when you see one tumble down the stairs"