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&lt;p&gt;This is the first video from a new series we are creating, entitled The First 45.&lt;br /&gt;
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At heart, The First 45 is a first impressions video. There's a catch, the impressions we offer are taken solely from the first 45 minutes that we spend playing a game. They say first impressions are the most important, and we feel it is the same with games. If you really aren't pulled into a game within the initial hour, chances are good you won't dig it after that.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are no exceptions, this is &lt;em&gt;exactly&lt;/em&gt; the beginning 45 minutes, from the time we boot up the game. What if the game pulls an MGS and starts with a 30 minute cutscene? That's too bad. We live in a fast pace society, and we don't have time to waste. We just want to play games.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This series is a work in progress - give us your feedback. What did you like/dislike? What do you want to see added to the format?!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You feedback matters!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Related Articles:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/gamer/loltim/blog/article/megaman_9_box_art_keeps_it_real/&quot;&gt;Mega Man 9 Box Art Keeps It Real&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/gamer/coop/news/article/mega_man_9_s_retroness_ruined_with_dlc&quot;&gt;Mega Man 9's Retroness Ruined With DLC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/gamer/veggie_jackson/news/article/mega_man_9_release_dates_revealed&quot;&gt;Mega Man 9 Release Dates Revealed&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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