[quote name='Monsta Mack']I would say this, Halo 2 and KOTOR 2 are the three games I have a hard time resisting to pre-order, because I know they will be full price for atleast a good year, and all should score decently. Hype alone has made me think of pre-ordering Fable. If Fable fails to score/do well ALOT of people are going to be dissapointed.[/quote]
I think Halo 2 is pretty safe as a preorder. The possibility of it sucking is almost nil. KOTOR 2 may be reduced in the typical six to nine months span, since it will face direct competition from Fable and Lord of the Rings the Third Age, as well as strong indirect competition from the many other big games coming this winter (Halo 2, GTA SA, etc.). Plus, from what I've read of the previews, it sounds like a low priority sequel, as the basic gameplay and graphics are staying the same, which will hurt both reviews and sales. Look at Balder's Gate DA 2.