Thrasher
Wheeee!
Generally an english written explanation of a game from some trusted voices (most RPGWatchers) is enough for me determine if I want to buy it. If someone has the capability to write a good description, then that means that person has some decent communication skills.
A video is not complete usually nor concise enough, and a much larger waste of time than reading a good summary. I'd rather waste my time playing rather than watching.
Now I agree if I am stuck and need help then I will watch a video. Veteran Maelstrom Arena in ESO comes to mind. In that case it is not a waste of time, as I can learn a lot of things quickly. I consider that more a tutorial than a let's play.
A video is not complete usually nor concise enough, and a much larger waste of time than reading a good summary. I'd rather waste my time playing rather than watching.
Now I agree if I am stuck and need help then I will watch a video. Veteran Maelstrom Arena in ESO comes to mind. In that case it is not a waste of time, as I can learn a lot of things quickly. I consider that more a tutorial than a let's play.