Comments on: RANT: GameStopItPlease http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/ Let Your Voice Be Heard! Sat, 26 May 2012 05:10:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: viking Tommy http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2541 viking Tommy Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:30:32 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2541 <blockquote cite="comment-2186"> <strong><a href="#comment-2186" rel="nofollow">Temujin</a></strong>: I also work at Gamestop, and I agree one hundred percent. Reserves equal guaranteed sales. As for any business, SALES IS GOOD. I understand we don’t give a lot for used games, but at least its something instead of it just sitting and collecting dust or throwing it away. Like when a customer comes in with Madden 2001 and we give him 50 cents for it and they get mad cause they spent 50 when it came out. ITS NOT WORTH SHIT ANYMORE SO GET OVER IT!!!! </blockquote> if its not worth anything anymore, why do you want it?

Temujin: I also work at Gamestop, and I agree one hundred percent. Reserves equal guaranteed sales. As for any business, SALES IS GOOD. I understand we don’t give a lot for used games, but at least its something instead of it just sitting and collecting dust or throwing it away. Like when a customer comes in with Madden 2001 and we give him 50 cents for it and they get mad cause they spent 50 when it came out. ITS NOT WORTH SHIT ANYMORE SO GET OVER IT!!!!

if its not worth anything anymore, why do you want it?

]]> By: SiFuUd http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2540 SiFuUd Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:30:38 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2540 I'am totally opposite both sides for varying reasons. If were spending so much on these pre-orders and DLC content its only fair that we must truly be getting our moneys worth, also its up to the pubs/devs to provide us with the best (games or content) in the near and/or far future, use our money to create an even more epic game for the consumers. Also use the bonuses that we get with pre-orders for exclusive beta-testing or demos from other developers, not only does it allow us to try newer games from a separate source developer but also helps bring developers together as well. I’am totally opposite both sides for varying reasons. If were spending so much on these pre-orders and DLC content its only fair that we must truly be getting our moneys worth, also its up to the pubs/devs to provide us with the best (games or content) in the near and/or far future, use our money to create an even more epic game for the consumers. Also use the bonuses that we get with pre-orders for exclusive beta-testing or demos from other developers, not only does it allow us to try newer games from a separate source developer but also helps bring developers together as well.

]]> By: BrotherFluffy http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2539 BrotherFluffy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:47:36 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2539 I understand what you're trying to say, but I think you're blowing it out of proportion. Sure, there have been some pre-order bonuses that gave you an in-game bonus, such as the titles you mentioned. But as far as I know, none of these wildly skew in-game content to the point where it's unrecognizable from a non-preordered game. Not to mention out of all the bonuses out there that gave you an extra weapon/power/etc, it was single-player only with one exception. It's a bonus, and a small one at that. The only preorder bonus that I ever thought was unfair was the COD WaW M1 Carbine option, since it gave a drastic advantage in multiplayer. A preorder bonus seems like just a "Thanks!" for buying the game at GameStop. By the way, how do you feel about other non in-game preorder bonuses like art books, t-shirts and the like? I understand what you’re trying to say, but I think you’re blowing it out of proportion. Sure, there have been some pre-order bonuses that gave you an in-game bonus, such as the titles you mentioned. But as far as I know, none of these wildly skew in-game content to the point where it’s unrecognizable from a non-preordered game. Not to mention out of all the bonuses out there that gave you an extra weapon/power/etc, it was single-player only with one exception. It’s a bonus, and a small one at that. The only preorder bonus that I ever thought was unfair was the COD WaW M1 Carbine option, since it gave a drastic advantage in multiplayer. A preorder bonus seems like just a “Thanks!” for buying the game at GameStop. By the way, how do you feel about other non in-game preorder bonuses like art books, t-shirts and the like?

]]> By: KAboom http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2538 KAboom Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:05:18 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2538 I also work at GameStop and tomorow when I go to work I will start giving customers bullshit and when my manager comes to stop it I will kill him and every other person in the store ... mwahahahahah I also work at GameStop and tomorow when I go to work I will start giving customers bullshit and when my manager comes to stop it I will kill him and every other person in the store … mwahahahahah

]]> By: AttackOfTheThumbs http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2537 AttackOfTheThumbs Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:22:31 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2537 I never trust the posts that say they are a GameStop employee and they talk positively about any of GameStop's shitty policies. I know GameStop makes people troll the web and make them sound good, so you never know. I never trust the posts that say they are a GameStop employee and they talk positively about any of GameStop’s shitty policies.

I know GameStop makes people troll the web and make them sound good, so you never know.

]]> By: TheAxeWielder http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2536 TheAxeWielder Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:25:15 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2536 Really good input here gang...Thanks for your insight...especially the GameStop employees amongst you. As a former Asst. Mngr of a gaming retail outlet back in the day before I got involved in games journalism, I know that sales are vital to each location and the employees within. This isn't really the topic I was shooting for in the above post (as pointed out by Omar), but I understand that it's certainly related. Preorders are necessary to ensure enough quantity for your store, sure, but the type of content being given away to entice preorders is my big issue. As stated in the post, the Madden content is kinda cool because it gives MORE of a demo to those that are interested...that's it...but when companies start baiting consumers with in-game content that alters the end user experience, that's where I think it goes too far. Plus, it's not a good path to be on...What if preorder sales slip once again? What next? A whole new level, character, key story element of the game only to those that preorder? What if THAT isn't enough...Do we have pre-preorders to ensure you're ABSOLUTELY FIRST and secure something even bigger? It won't end...it's silly, my point is to just let the games speak for themselves and keep the playing field fair for anyone who purchases the game...despite the time of purchase. Lastly, just to address the trade-in issue (which I'll post on at some point I'm sure...), sure, it's better than nothing, but the issue I have is not PASSING THE COST onto the consumer. I have no problem with GameStop giving $15 for a game I paid $50 for three weeks prior as long as I, AS THE CONSUMER, can benefit as well and purchase a similar title for $25. That's a $10 profit for GameStop and a good experience for a happy customer. Win/Win. Fact is though (as you're well aware), the game I just sold for $15 will be on the shelf for $45 or $50 five minutes later, which means NOBODY truly benefits aside from GameStop...thus the record breaking profits seen by the company...honestly, it makes me sick... Alright, that's all for now...thanks again for sounding off gang...who else has an opinion here??? Really good input here gang…Thanks for your insight…especially the GameStop employees amongst you. As a former Asst. Mngr of a gaming retail outlet back in the day before I got involved in games journalism, I know that sales are vital to each location and the employees within. This isn’t really the topic I was shooting for in the above post (as pointed out by Omar), but I understand that it’s certainly related. Preorders are necessary to ensure enough quantity for your store, sure, but the type of content being given away to entice preorders is my big issue. As stated in the post, the Madden content is kinda cool because it gives MORE of a demo to those that are interested…that’s it…but when companies start baiting consumers with in-game content that alters the end user experience, that’s where I think it goes too far. Plus, it’s not a good path to be on…What if preorder sales slip once again? What next? A whole new level, character, key story element of the game only to those that preorder? What if THAT isn’t enough…Do we have pre-preorders to ensure you’re ABSOLUTELY FIRST and secure something even bigger? It won’t end…it’s silly, my point is to just let the games speak for themselves and keep the playing field fair for anyone who purchases the game…despite the time of purchase.

Lastly, just to address the trade-in issue (which I’ll post on at some point I’m sure…), sure, it’s better than nothing, but the issue I have is not PASSING THE COST onto the consumer. I have no problem with GameStop giving $15 for a game I paid $50 for three weeks prior as long as I, AS THE CONSUMER, can benefit as well and purchase a similar title for $25. That’s a $10 profit for GameStop and a good experience for a happy customer. Win/Win. Fact is though (as you’re well aware), the game I just sold for $15 will be on the shelf for $45 or $50 five minutes later, which means NOBODY truly benefits aside from GameStop…thus the record breaking profits seen by the company…honestly, it makes me sick…

Alright, that’s all for now…thanks again for sounding off gang…who else has an opinion here???

]]> By: Omar Rodrigo http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2535 Omar Rodrigo Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:24:10 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2535 I totally agree with the example SilverJackMan gave, but we are not discussing about if people are able to get their copies for sure by preordering, we are talking about if it's fair to a guy that may not be that exited but also wants the full expirience for his game. And I personally dislike it more because theres no Gamestop in my country =( .Even i always preorder my games to be sure i'm getting it on day 1. This also seems for me like the stupid DLC's, like the extra costumes on Street Fighter. If they already make it, include it in the game!! I think the videogame industry isn't happy being a better bussiness than movies. They want to squeeze our wallets lol. Just a very personal opinion I totally agree with the example SilverJackMan gave, but we are not discussing about if people are able to get their copies for sure by preordering, we are talking about if it’s fair to a guy that may not be that exited but also wants the full expirience for his game.
And I personally dislike it more because theres no Gamestop in my country =( .Even i always preorder my games to be sure i’m getting it on day 1.

This also seems for me like the stupid DLC’s, like the extra costumes on Street Fighter. If they already make it, include it in the game!! I think the videogame industry isn’t happy being a better bussiness than movies. They want to squeeze our wallets lol.

Just a very personal opinion

]]> By: Temujin http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2534 Temujin Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:02:27 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2534 I also work at Gamestop, and I agree one hundred percent. Reserves equal guaranteed sales. As for any business, SALES IS GOOD. I understand we don't give a lot for used games, but at least its something instead of it just sitting and collecting dust or throwing it away. Like when a customer comes in with Madden 2001 and we give him 50 cents for it and they get mad cause they spent 50 when it came out. ITS NOT WORTH SHIT ANYMORE SO GET OVER IT!!!! I also work at Gamestop, and I agree one hundred percent. Reserves equal guaranteed sales. As for any business, SALES IS GOOD. I understand we don’t give a lot for used games, but at least its something instead of it just sitting and collecting dust or throwing it away. Like when a customer comes in with Madden 2001 and we give him 50 cents for it and they get mad cause they spent 50 when it came out. ITS NOT WORTH SHIT ANYMORE SO GET OVER IT!!!!

]]> By: SilverJacketMan http://epicbattleaxe.com/rant-gamestopitplease/#comment-2533 SilverJacketMan Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:45:25 +0000 http://epicbattleaxe.com/?p=3980#comment-2533 As a Gamestop employee I may be looked upon as having a skewed view, but I really try to make sure I look at both sides. I rarely agree with our trade in rates, but I'm glad it's available (lord knows I never use it). As for pre-orders, I have to say that content exclusivity is what it's been taking to get people to lay down the money they're already going to spend anyway. Here's the facts about pre-ordering: Gamestop has several hundred stores nation-wide. All of them vary in size and customer base. When a new game ships, they look to pre-orders as a base for the customer interest in the game; the more preorders, the more copies. It pisses me off when we offer it to someone that KNOWS they want to pick it up day 1 and they just think 'oh I'll just mosey in and snag it' only to become pissed to find we're already sold out because of the people who had the fore site to preorder! So instead of trying to explain this to every half-witted consumer they try to include enough incentive that the pre-order process sells itself! It's a mess, and not always fair, but if we didn't do it like this we could end up with 5 available copies in a store in downtown Seattle and 30 copies getting marooned in a stripmall shop in Montana where there is not interest. I hope that helps! As a Gamestop employee I may be looked upon as having a skewed view, but I really try to make sure I look at both sides. I rarely agree with our trade in rates, but I’m glad it’s available (lord knows I never use it). As for pre-orders, I have to say that content exclusivity is what it’s been taking to get people to lay down the money they’re already going to spend anyway. Here’s the facts about pre-ordering: Gamestop has several hundred stores nation-wide. All of them vary in size and customer base. When a new game ships, they look to pre-orders as a base for the customer interest in the game; the more preorders, the more copies. It pisses me off when we offer it to someone that KNOWS they want to pick it up day 1 and they just think ‘oh I’ll just mosey in and snag it’ only to become pissed to find we’re already sold out because of the people who had the fore site to preorder! So instead of trying to explain this to every half-witted consumer they try to include enough incentive that the pre-order process sells itself! It’s a mess, and not always fair, but if we didn’t do it like this we could end up with 5 available copies in a store in downtown Seattle and 30 copies getting marooned in a stripmall shop in Montana where there is not interest.

I hope that helps!

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