"Amply Reviewed": win a boxed Sega Nomad! T-MINUS

[digitalpress]

It's go time.

This contest has the easiest and most flexible rules of any contest we've ever run. All you have to do is write a game review that's better than everyone else's. A penel of judges selected by me will rate your review, with a portion of your score coming from the forum community in general.

The review can be of any game, and can be of any length.

The GRAND PRIZE is a damned spiffy Sega Nomad in its original box, with a selection of games deemed "review worthy" by the DP staff. SECOND PLACE gets a brand new Space Invaders Collection Pack (2003) (http://www.digitpress.com/reviews/spaceinvaderscoleco.htm) for ColecoVision. THIRD PLACE gets a Sniderman Productions' "Thriftin'" card game. First, second and third place also get a DP T-Shirt (http://www.digitpress.com/shirts.htm) and psychOpedia (http://www.digitpress.com/psychopedia.htm) as well.

EVERYONE who enters and gets a "thumbs up" review (you don't have to win, place or show) gets a 6-issue subscription to Digital Press (http://www.digitpress.com/join_us.htm). That's just our "thank you" for playing and taking the time to enlighten the gaming community :)

The deadline will be two weeks from today. Sunday, November 16th at noon EST. Any reviews submitted after that date will not qualify for judging.

If you need some tips, check out the tips at our main review page (http://www.digitpress.com/reviews) (and be sure to read Wavelflack's column if you haven't already seen it here)

If you have any questions... post 'em here!

[Querjek]

Is there a length requirement, or a game that we can't review?

[digitalpress]

Is there a length requirement, or a game that we can't review?

As stated above: "The review can be of any game, and can be of any length. "

[Querjek]

Is there a length requirement, or a game that we can't review?

As stated above: "The review can be of any game, and can be of any length. "
:embarrassed: That's what I get for not reading carefully...

[hydr0x]

what exactly is your definition of "thumbs up", does it mean the jury thinks the review is not bullshit?? or what? i'm asking this because i don't think i'd be able to make one of the top3 spots due to my lack of writing skills (especially in english), but making a good review should be possible ;)

[maxlords]

How many reviews can one person enter? Just one? Or multiples? :)

[digitalpress]

what exactly is your definition of "thumbs up", does it mean the jury thinks the review is not bullshit?? or what? i'm asking this because i don't think i'd be able to make one of the top3 spots due to my lack of writing skills (especially in english), but making a good review should be possible ;)

A "thumbs up" is a review that the judges agree is of good quality, regardless of its actual rank among all of those submitted.

Don't be too concerned about your writing skills. Write from the heart, and with your head.

[digitalpress]

How many reviews can one person enter? Just one? Or multiples? :)

You can submit multiple reviews but for the purposes of the contest, you can only WIN with one of them. You can't win first and third prizes, for example. If that's the way the voting goes, your best review is kept.

[sisko]

Are we supposed to submit them to digitalpress@email.com.?

[digitalpress]

Are we supposed to submit them to digitalpress@email.com.?

Yes indeed.

Once received, I'll be turning your reviews into "DP style" pages, so don't concern yourself with the formatting. In fact, sending the review along in straight TXT file with JPG, GIF or BMP pictures would be just perfect.

[Sofa King Gud]

I don't know where to start. Do you have any examples from previous review contests that you could dig up?

I'm definitely trying this one out!

[digitalpress]

I don't know where to start. Do you have any examples from previous review contests that you could dig up?

I'm definitely trying this one out!

This is the first time we've dont a "quality review" contest. Last year we did a "most humorous review" contest. The winner was Scott "ClubNinja" Bertulli with his Atari 2600 Journey review (see the reviews page if you're interested). Just do the best you can! Set a new standard for future contests :)

[Lady Jaye]

One review coming your way, right now!!! I hope you like it! :D

[Ed Oscuro]

Awesome stuff, can't wait to see everybody's reviews! :D

[Raccoon Lad]

What happened to "most informative review"?

was it decided informative wasn't as quality as "quality"?

[AB Positive]

All over this, DP. All over this. Maybe my luck from the chat room will carry over!

*ducks rotten veggies thrown at self*

-AG

[digitalpress]

What happened to "most informative review"?

was it decided informative wasn't as quality as "quality"?

I don't understand this question.

[NoahsMyBro]

So, can I combine this with the 'Write a 50,000 word Novel' gig mentioned in that other thread?

I'd at least win the title of longest, most boring review!

:D

[AB Positive]

You ever get an epiphany? Just sitting around wondering what you're going to do and then it just hits you and you know? This happened to me last night, had to start up a third straight game in the title I'm going to review. Oh, it should be good.

...at least enough for a free 6 month sub :D

-AG

[aremid23]

When giving an actual numerical review score, should we use a 10 point, or 5 point scale? I'm curious what the favored scale is.

[digitalpress]

When giving an actual numerical review score, should we use a 10 point, or 5 point scale? I'm curious what the favored scale is.

Our standard is 1-10 for Graphics, Sound, Gameplay, and Overall (4 scores). Please do check the reviews page for details:
http://www.digitpress.com/reviews/

[digitalpress]

Judges have been selected.

The panel of five will each have a 20% "say" in the final ratings.

Drexel923
Captain Wrong
PC Kwajalein
Me
This Forum

When we get to the point where all of the reviews are accessible, everyone will have an opportunity to vote. The total combined score will represent "This Forum"s rating.

Everyone else - get started! Time is running out :)

[badinsults]

I guess I'll try to come up with one on the weekend. I have a very interesting game in mind that I will review...

[Delgrace]

I've recently got my connection back after being cut off ADSL due to something being fu><0rzed in my PC. After spending today and yesterday catching up on the events here at the forums...

I'm so in this thing, baby.

[Ascending Wordsmith]

Judges have been selected.

The panel of five will each have a 20% "say" in the final ratings.

Drexel923
Captain Wrong
PC Kwajalein
Me
This Forum



Yes, that name in bold would be me. In case some of you are wondering if I can be bribed, here is a list of items I'm currently in need of:

-a plastic, yellow rubber ducky for my 2:00 bath times
-vintage 1985 frozen, microwavable dinners (the ones with turkey and brownies preferred)
-any photos of killer whales operating snowcone machines
-a dvd consisting of all episodes of My Little Pony
-a spent nuclear fuel assembly from a Soviet era attack submarine
-a styrofoam Big Mac container signed by Ronald McDonald, Grimace, the Hamburglar, Birdie the Early Bird, the Rockin' Hotcakes, and Bernice (you DO remember Bernice don't you?)
-the bloody skull of the actor who played Jar-Jar (silver platter not required)
-any tissue paper that graced the perineum of Salma Hayek, Reese Witherspoon, or Halle Berry
-a map to the Keebler elves' secret cookie factory
-two tickets to Tahiti

If you have any of these items, please contact me, and I may be able to push your review to the finals.... maybe.

[Mayhem]

Btw... where should reviews be submitted to?

[Ed Oscuro]

I guess the weblink in post #1 is sort of hard to see, so here's the link:

http://www.digitpress.com/reviews/

[Mayhem]

Oh... yeah, I did see that, I didn't know 100% if it should be submitted through the normal "review" procedure or not...

[Queen Of The Felines]

Can we submit a link to a another website (ours, of course) with a review on there instead of e-mailing it in?

Kristine

[digitalpress]

Can we submit a link to a another website (ours, of course) with a review on there instead of e-mailing it in?

Kristine

You certainly can, provided you're in turn OK with the fact that it will be reformatted into a DP-style page.

For you see, all of the entries will be ANONYMOUS to all of the judges except me. Your own forum pals won't know it's you unless you've specifically stated something personal in nature within the review. I hope to eliminate ALL bias in this way, so the judges can focus on the reviews themselves, not who wrote them.

[kainemaxwell]

What the heck, I'll throw something into that hat once this headache goes away.

[maxlords]

My entry will be forthcoming. *bows*

[TheRedEye]

As someone who was raised by and has come to appreciate graphic storytelling as a powerful medium, would it be okay with you if I formatted my review, in terms of where screenshots go? I typically compress each one to about 3kb or so. I have an insane plan, but it involves reviewing AROUND the shots. I'll just do a very simple paragraph - shot - paragraph format that you can easily plug into your design scheme.

Which raises another question. Does your review format allow for more than one page?

Final question, again having to do with formatting. Do you have a specific maximum width? For instance, I limit my screenshot width to 512 pixels or so, with nothing bordering it on either side. That would fit quite comfortably, I think, with your frame, on any resolution.

[digitalpress]

As someone who was raised by and has come to appreciate graphic storytelling as a powerful medium, would it be okay with you if I formatted my review, in terms of where screenshots go? I typically compress each one to about 3kb or so. I have an insane plan, but it involves reviewing AROUND the shots. I'll just do a very simple paragraph - shot - paragraph format that you can easily plug into your design scheme.

Knock yourself out. Keep the screenshots as close to 320 x 240 as proportionally possible.


Which raises another question. Does your review format allow for more than one page?

They've always been on one page but if you need multiple pages for "effect" that's OK too.


Final question, again having to do with formatting. Do you have a specific maximum width? For instance, I limit my screenshot width to 512 pixels or so, with nothing bordering it on either side. That would fit quite comfortably, I think, with your frame, on any resolution.

OH... you NEED big screen shots, eh?

512 is OK. I'm sure I can work it all in just fine.

Less than a week to go!

[maxlords]

hey DP.....how do we know you've received our entries? :D

[Sofa King Gud]

OH... you NEED big screen shots, eh?

Speaking of eh... I hope you don't take points off for Canadian grammar (ex: humour instead of humor, colour instead of color)...

[digitalpress]

OH... you NEED big screen shots, eh?

Speaking of eh... I hope you don't take points off for Canadian grammar (ex: humour instead of humor, colour instead of color)...

Don't sweat that. I'm your "editor". I'll take care of your spelling errors (or ours, depending on which country you're from) :)

[Sofa King Gud]

I'll try to write it as if I was an American. :)

[Raccoon Lad]

Review submitted. Though I'm not sure wither it's genious, crap, or something in between.

[maxlords]

Mine is in as well....I'll try to finish my second but....I may not...it's tough to do!

[Lady Jaye]

I'll get my second one out tomorrow night (no time tonight at all!!!)...

That oughta be fun... :D

[digitalpress]

If you haven't received a confirmation from me that I got your review, please let me know. I don't want any of these to fall through the cracks.

I'd say I've got about 20 reviews so far. Just a few days left!

[hydr0x]

i'm working on mine, don't know if i can finish it in time, but i hope so ;)

[IGotTheDot]

Review sent. That was fun. I think I will try to review one (at least for myself) every so often. I learned a lot about the game I reviewed.

[maxlords]

If you haven't received a confirmation from me that I got your review, please let me know. I don't want any of these to fall through the cracks.

I'd say I've got about 20 reviews so far. Just a few days left!


I have heard zip....sent you a PM :D

[Dire 51]

My review's on the way. :)

[Flack]

Any hint on how many entries there are so far?

Saturday will be the first chance I get to sit down and write something good. Between a sick kid and too much time at work, my mind has been about as far away from gaming as you can get.

[Jasoco]

My review:

"Mighty Bomb Jack is a kick ass NES game. Buy it now."

Do I win? I could always use another Nomad! ;)

[digitalpress]

Any hint on how many entries there are so far?

Saturday will be the first chance I get to sit down and write something good. Between a sick kid and too much time at work, my mind has been about as far away from gaming as you can get.

I've gotten quite a few entries in the last 2 days, I don't have an exact count at the moment but I'd say I have in the neighborhood of 30 "players" and 40 reviews. I'm going to be VERY busy Saturday morning compiling all of this and getting something ready for voting before the weekend's up!

[NoahsMyBro]

Hey Joe, we do have until this Sunday (Nov. 16), noon, to submit items, right? Not that I would ever dream of waiting until the last minute, but I'm interested in taking a crack at this, and planned on attacking it this weekend.

[Lady Jaye]

I still haven't written my second review, but I'll do it tonight, promised! :embarrassed:

I'll find the time somewhat... :D Then again, I've mulled over my review mentally, so that should make writing it a bit easier.

[maxlords]

Review # 2 sent!

[sisko]

Entry sent!

[Scoots]

OK, I'll toss my proverbial hat into the ring... :rocker:

[Sofa King Gud]

I'm sorry to say, that my time has already been occupied... :( I won't be able to participate. Good luck everyone! And now I gotta go.

[digitalpress]

Remember, you have until Sunday at noon.

[Sofa King Gud]

Yep... I've planned out the review, but I haven't started it yet.

[Aswald]

Did my two (or three) count?

[Aswald]

Did my two (or three) count?

[RetroYoungen]

My entry's in! I just hope for someone to like it, but if it's Nomad worthy then send it my way!

[RetroYoungen]

My entry's in! I just hope for someone to like it, but if it's Nomad worthy then send it my way!

[digitalpress]

Did my two (or three) count?

I haven't received any new reviews from you as of yet.

[digitalpress]

Did my two (or three) count?

I haven't received any new reviews from you as of yet.

[Raccoon Lad]

I wasn't planning on doing a second review, but I found a new game I really dug, so I did one anyway.

[Raccoon Lad]

I wasn't planning on doing a second review, but I found a new game I really dug, so I did one anyway.

[Jorpho]

All right, it's away!

As I said earlier, I used up my best material years ago, but this one isn't so bad either. At least, it's better than some of the abysmal efforts I put forward for that "humorous reviews" bit last year (for which I am very sorry).

[Jorpho]

All right, it's away!

As I said earlier, I used up my best material years ago, but this one isn't so bad either. At least, it's better than some of the abysmal efforts I put forward for that "humorous reviews" bit last year (for which I am very sorry).

[Jasoco]

*sigh*

I wish I was good with the wordings.

[Jasoco]

*sigh*

I wish I was good with the wordings.

[scooterb23]

Gah...been too sick to concentrate on my review...nothing good is coming out of me this time :( Good luck all :(

[scooterb23]

Gah...been too sick to concentrate on my review...nothing good is coming out of me this time :( Good luck all :(

[digitpress Jim]

I sent mine in a couple of days ago. I hope I am the winner, I would LOVE to have a boxed Nomad. Good Luck to everybody who entered. :D :D :D

[digitpress Jim]

I sent mine in a couple of days ago. I hope I am the winner, I would LOVE to have a boxed Nomad. Good Luck to everybody who entered. :D :D :D

[ghsqb]

I wrote my first ever review for this contest.

I hope everyone likes it.

[ghsqb]

I wrote my first ever review for this contest.

I hope everyone likes it.