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I always at least read a review from a trusted magazine, if possible i try to play a demo as well simpley because however good and accurate the review is, only i know what i'm prepared to spend £30+ on.
If a game is good, and it's only a tenner, i'm not going to say to myself "I'm not buying that because it's cheap so it must be crap."
But on the otherhand, however cheap a game is, if its rubbish i won't wate my money.