A quick introspective interlude into the "New Elite" style of codex posting. Please forgive my change in tone as I feel an important lesson to be taught.
Stage 1:
The new game is announced. A prestigous codex poster most go into detail about how bad the game is. At this point in the critique cycle, it may be necessary to post a new thread in order to draw everyone's attention to what horrors this world can produce.
Stage 2:
Previews of the new game and youtube footage is available. Immediate work must take place to make sure such footage in interpreted in accordance with preconcieced negative attitudes of the game. At this point, it is imperative that threads anticipating the release of the game are spammed with intelligent critique such as "lol butthurt fag", "epic fail", "health regen sucks", etc.
Stage 3:
The game is released. Repeat all steps in stage 2. Remember, not only must you insult the game but anyone who may consider enjoying it.
Stage 4:
The retrospective. At this point, you prove yourself an expert about the horrors of the game by mentioning your 3-4+ playthroughs. Remember always that playing through a game multiple times means that you are a hero and suffering so that others may prosper. You are not a loser, and you are not merely trying to inflate your forum reputation. You are special!
Stage 5:
After ten years have elapsed, you are allowed to enjoy the game. The game can only be enjoyed if it is to old to be remembered at the original release by 90% of posters. Informal poll is acceptable, but actual statiscal sampling will confirm your superiority.
Remember, the important part is that you are a superior being simply because you do not enjoy things that others do. Intellectual superiority that requires neither intellect nor superiority is prefferred.