[quote name='JSweeney']none of the descriptions or reviews made me want to play it...
You must of hated the early 80's. Playing a game just because it's fun? Perish the thought.[/quote]
"Must have" -- grammar police. Sorry, I wouldn't have replied just to mention this, but since I was replying anyway, I thought I should mention it. I hold your grammar and spelling to a higher standard than I do others, because I usually find your posts articulate and well written.
[quote name='JSweeney']yet a lot of people here are hyping it as much as halo 2.
You've got to be kidding. One or two articles in each mag that covers PS2 games, and a Penny arcade cartoon and you're saying it's as hyped as Halo 2? Please.[/quote]
Time for me to catch up on Penny Arcade again, thanks for the info. It has received quite a bit of hype for such a small release, but the OP was referring to the word-of-mouth (word-of-keyboard?) hype on CAG, and we have been pretty vocal about it.
[quote name='JSweeney']so am i the only one??
No. And quite honestly, that is what concerns me about the future of the game industry.[/quote]
Not every game will appeal to every gamer, so I don't think that the OP's and others' lack of interest in this game should concern you. I think that there are more people psyched about KD than turned off by it, and I think it is great that word spread about it so thouroughly. Everyone (who likes the game) should keep recommending it to casual gamers who may not be familiar with it.
I looked at gifuto's auction, and did an eBay search... A lot of the auctions are going for more than retail -- very odd.