14th - VIDEO

I was originally going to do a video review on the game "Fruit Ninja" which is a paid app on the app store but my video camera isnt working at the moment so I decided to link to a AppSpy's review on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4uQt-l75bc


AppSpy's review is very similar to what I would have done. Although usually I post written reviews, I feel that video reviews are much more efficient. They are also more useful and give a lot more information than a written review can ever give. Just like they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words." One of the best uses for video usage, especially in terms of reviews is that it allows the viewer to actually see the product in use. Whether its electronics, clothes, and of course app reviews, videos can easily describe certain things that would be very hard to describe in words. One of the best examples of this, also found in the review linked above, is the reviewers opinion on the graphics of the game. Different people have different opinions about what "good" graphics for a game is and by seeing the graphics in a video, the viewers themselves can make the judgements. I prefer watching video reviews over reading reviews because it allows me to get much more information in much less time.

I always use video reviews before buying anything, especially games. The site I use is IGN.com (a video game site which posts long, indepth written reviews and also video reviews. I usually opt to watch the video review instead of reading because it allows me to make my own judgments about how the product is. Before making purchases, I never feel safe enough to just read someone's opinion. I need to make my own judgement before forking over my money! What do you guys think? Do you prefer written reviews or video reviews?