The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1 · by **Duke of Luns** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:41 am

Hey gang I just heard Ubisoft is going to stop including instruction booklets with their games entirely. It's supposed to save paper, and I'm sure it will. But...

Ok, I will admit instruction books have been going downhill over the years. Black and white only, little if any information(seriously, Modern Warfare 2 doesn't even mention intel items, and that's an achievement), but I still have a nastalgia for them.

It's just nice to have character/enemy bios, controls, and backstory in one place right beside you ready for quick access instead of having to search around online for it.

So what do you all think?

by **Evil_the_Nub** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:45 am

I think it's a good idea, they can put all that information in the game.

News Credits: 2 · by **Random** » Sun May 02, 2010 10:58 am

For me, it depends on the game. Some games deserve a lengthy instruction manual that also gives story and insight into the game. Or, a novel sized manual to go with an in depth simulation.

But, honestly, some games today don't deserve the disc they are written on, let alone a book to tell you how to hate yourself for buying it.

News Credits: 1 · by **vegetacron** » Sun May 02, 2010 11:40 am

What else will i read while i'm in the bathroom???

by **The Happy Locust** » Sun May 02, 2010 11:36 pm

I actually do read the instruction manuals. Usually to get a head-start on the controls and gameplay rules. At the very least, it gives me something to do while waiting for the game to install. The manuals have been pretty half-assed lately and pointless to read since they pretty much amount to "thank you for purchasing <game name>. This is a controller. Now go play". :BANG_HEAD: