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Vulcao
Yeah, I didn't explain that. But what I said definitely has something to do with this depression you're feeling.

It seems that people are living the release date now as they don't expect any bombastic news anymore. They think they know the game entirely like if they had the game already. And of course people's mind also plays a part on this depression, it's not only about marketing: basically, expectations are set too high sometimes. And again, hype helps that happen (say it loud).
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Although I assume your intentions are good, I do think using a medical condition called depression ( which is a serious mental illness ) to describe a lack of enthusiasm or a feeling of general boredom ( which in essence it is ) towards a videogame ( in essence nothing more ) is stretching your point way too far.
Come on lighten up a bit, seriously as much as I look forward to this game and the extremely tiresome long wait and therefore the lack of constant enthusiasm it generates ( which in itself is questionable to desire ) it doesn't even come close to the feeling of depression, and if you were actually genuinely depressed about GT5 still not being released then you may have bigger underlying issues than actually waiting for a videogame.
 
Blitz187
In answer to the original post Id say I feel very ZEN about the whole situation.... The days where I was stressing like a maniac a year ago are long gone.... I'm just patiently waiting for this game now and when it does I will unleash all the excitement I have bottled up on that day when I have it in my hands.... Until then I try not to think of it AT ALL... :)
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I was a bit upset when i first heard that GT5 would not be out Nov2. Now I am at peace with myself and I will have GT5 in due time.
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I dont take games very seriously. Its just a videogame, ive got a lot more important things going on. After how long this game as been in development, Im kind of numb to it at this point. If they announced tomorrow it wasnt coming out until fall next year, I honestly wouldnt care.

What's the difference of another year of waiting at this point? I wouldnt even blink at the news and just move on to playing some other game. Maybe F1 if they would ever patch it.
 
Hoodie1878
So many people have been looking forward to GT5 for so long, I honestly think some people may actually feel depressed when it comes out. Like post-natal depression!

It's going to feel very very weird when I have that box in my hand and I bet I just let it sit on the table for an hour or so while I get a beer to take stock of everything. Maybe flick through the book a bit first to ease me in gently.

Can you imagine what this place is going to be like? It's uncharted territory for sure. Of course it will be amazing but I'm actually starting to get scared that it may not be five years of obsession amazing. Pre-race nerves maybe?

How do you think you'll feel?
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I agree. A 5 year obsession..

Look at my number of posts..

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when I first sing up during GT4 game, I posted once every week to a month!!!!

Then for GT5.. Im on the forums daily, couple times a day. I think I am obsessed with the game, and I am scared that even Kaz mentioned that fans will be amazed and exceed expectations, I think it wont exceed my expectations and I will go into a GT5 depression for about a month, after that month I think I will appreciate the game.

What if I pick up the game, only play it an hour a week because I will be like MEHH, it could be better game! .. :nervous:




Nehh, I will love this game the minute I play it. No damn reasons to get all emotional about it! Play it and LOVE IT!

I told my GF that once the game is out, she should expect a lonely nights for about a month when she goes to sleep.
 
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I think that the longer a game is developed the higher the expectations. So a game like GT5 has pretty high expectations for me and a bigger oppotunity for let down.
 

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