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Why was this site started?
We started The Entertainment Depot to introduce a new way for gamers to receive
information and news about the latest in the gaming industry. We hope to bring
every gamer a bit closer to the industry which they -- and we -- support and love.
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Can I get free games?
Sorry, we do not give out free
games. We do, however, hold contests that will, on occassion, involve games being
given away. These contests will be posted on our main page.
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How do I join the staff?
We will post open positions,
when they become available, on the main page.
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Why are screenshots different sizes?
The screenshots
vary due to who is reviewing the title, their equipment, and what works well for
the situation. If the games has a certain contrast that becomes blurry at a higher
size then we will keep it lower so the reader will see what the player will see.
If a title becomes too difficult to capture or too time consuming (ie. Virtua
Fighter 2) we will opt to use public domain shots; this option is used as a last
resort.
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When will you review "" ?
We will review
titles when they become available to us. While we may not review all new titles
promptly, this is due to the extensive play-testing we give a game when the title
is sent to us for review.
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The
score for "" was not an average, why not?
The Ent.Depot
gives individual scores per category, while the overall is a basic feeling of
the title. The average of the other scores may, and will, be used as a means of
judging what to give the title overall, but they are not used as final average
score.
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Who
is Mechasanta?
The Mechasanta at the bottom of the pages is an SD
form of an original wallpaper we had for the holidays. He is our site mascot and
was created by our own Bryce Gunkel.
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Is
that the Bryce Gunkel in the links the same who writes here?
Yes,
the creator of our beloved Mechasanta, site artist, console reviewer, and Senior
Mac Editor is the same person whose art is featured in our links. We host the
site for him. If you would like to e-mail him to offer possible work, click here.
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What is your
scoring system?
We've recently changed our scoring system. While
a small change, it will change the perception of a game's 'Overall' with this
update to a numerical score's description. Our scores go as follows: 10
= Classic
9 = Must Buy
8 = Excellent
7 = Good
6 = Fair
5 =
Average
4 = Below Average
3 = Poor
2 = Terrible
1 = Ugh.
We review a game based on our enjoyment and if it is worth the MSRP. While we
recognize that aesthetics are important, we do focus much more on a game's design
and focus. The scores are subjective; our criteria is only that we have fun with
the title. If a title is of excellent quality, but it does not capture that reviewer's
interest, it will be noted as such. Our philosophy of review is not rigid, we
are simply here to entertain and inform, which has served us well for many years.
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