>>723570646 (OP)
I wait until shit is out long enough for several things to happen
>bullshit from marketing died down
>enough people have talked about good and bad things about it
>its potentially on sale
>its in a good place as far as modding goes (not always applicable)
Don't trust journos (obviously)
Don't trust reddit (ever)
Don't trust steam forums (depends)
Don't trust 4chan (unless me, always trust me but no other post)
Be a skeptical miser that values your time more than just your money.
There are so many things out there that can be had for cheap, enjoyed greatly by yourself or with friends, that it is worth it to be like this.
Especially if you know yourself and what you like.