Demitri_C Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 are the GAME shops in the states in as much trouble as the ones here? i buy most of my game sonline these days to be honest. come straight to my door without watsing time lining up and being sold some bollox i didnt need or ask for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I always enjoy going to games shops and it will be a shame to see them leave the high st. I certainly think that buying games from a shop is better, although not cheaper, than buying them online. For example, if it weren't for games shops I wouldn't have been introduced to Secret of Mana on the SNES in 1993 as the only reason I bought it was because I could look at the box and think "this is **** cool." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 i agree with that jacketspuds and id forgot about the old 10 day return policy which meant you could pick up things that looked cool and then return them if they ended up being a bit shit, another huge advantage GAME had over everyone else i cant help but think they've shot themselves in the foot, they pretty much dont do any of the things that made them so popular in the 1st place any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 14, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 14, 2012 Gamestation still offer that returns policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted March 14, 2012 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 14, 2012 They should start selling N64/PS1 games. Not because I think they'd make a killing, but then I'd at least have a reason to go in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Gamestation used to have a pretty nice retro section, but that went out the window years back. My local indy games shop doesnt really have any games in it anymore, but only a couple of years ago they were stocking everything from current gen back to megadrive and snes. And what thanks do they get? Well, now they have literally a handful of computer games, DVDs, books, and CD/records. It's basically a nicely stocked charity shop without the charity Sad though, it was a staple of a walk through town after school at one time, seeing the new releases, whats in the bargain bucket, playing on the consoles in store...I guess those days are gone now, and never to return :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Gamestation used to have a pretty nice retro section, but that went out the window years back. My local indy games shop doesnt really have any games in it anymore, but only a couple of years ago they were stocking everything from current gen back to megadrive and snes. And what thanks do they get? Well, now they have literally a handful of computer games, DVDs, books, and CD/records. It's basically a nicely stocked charity shop without the charity Sad though, it was a staple of a walk through town after school at one time, seeing the new releases, whats in the bargain bucket, playing on the consoles in store...I guess those days are gone now, and never to return :cry: Ah Entertainment Exchange. Yeah that shop used to be fantastic, then I went in it recently and it was just horribly depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Gamestation used to have a pretty nice retro section, but that went out the window years back. My local indy games shop doesnt really have any games in it anymore, but only a couple of years ago they were stocking everything from current gen back to megadrive and snes. And what thanks do they get? Well, now they have literally a handful of computer games, DVDs, books, and CD/records. It's basically a nicely stocked charity shop without the charity Sad though, it was a staple of a walk through town after school at one time, seeing the new releases, whats in the bargain bucket, playing on the consoles in store...I guess those days are gone now, and never to return :cry: Ah Entertainment Exchange. Yeah that shop used to be fantastic, then I went in it recently and it was just horribly depressing. I know right. It can't possibly stay open for much longer, goodness only knows how long it's stayed open for this long. I havent been in there for ages actually, might pop my head in the door tomorrow for old times sake as I finish work early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Entertainment Exchange was brilliant for games and music. It's a shame that it was on the wrong side of the ring road for most people because Game just killed it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Big up the Nuneaton posse boiiiiiiiiiiiiii *ahem* On-topic - Wal-Mart are now atop the rumour mill in the 'who will buy GAME group' stakes, followed by Comet (or the owners of) and Gamestop, who have publically stated their interested in the Spanish arm of Game. GAME group would apparently cost £15m to buy all in, which is considered as 'pocket change' for Wal-Mart, who would look to keep stores open rather than rebuild the brand from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 please god not comet their service is fecking awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted March 15, 2012 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2012 please god not comet their service is fecking awfulI bought something a laptop them today and their service was what sold it, I suppose it depends person to person though. They're better than PC world at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laivasse Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 are the GAME shops in the states in as much trouble as the ones here?I don't think GAME itself has any stores in the USA, but Gamestop would probably be the American equivalent. Gamestop are massive and thriving, also among the top contenders to take over GAME. That's why I think this isn't a case of 'the death of retail' or anything similarly apocalyptic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 15, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2012 If Gamestop did take over, people are going to have a nice surprise if they inact their US policies in their UK assets. You think Game are bad now? They've got nothing on GameStop, a company almost universally derided by the gaming public in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laivasse Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Yeah, from what I understand they are very similar. Still, I bought from them a couple of times when I was over there for new and used titles and had no complaints - friendly staff, OK prices. Then again, the fact that it was $2 to £1 exchange rate at the time didn't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 please god not comet their service is fecking awfulI bought something a laptop them today and their service was what sold it, I suppose it depends person to person though. They're better than PC world at least. wait until you have something wrong with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I bought something a laptop them today and their service was what sold it, I suppose it depends person to person though. They're better than PC world at least. wait until you have something wrong with it... THIS the after sale service is shocking. i bought a brand new TV they sent me a auction TV that was used scratched, had screws mising. sorting that out was a nightmare their finance company they use is the absolute worst company i have ever dealt with. will never use them again. comet sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Ill always remember the time when I saw Modnation Racers brand new for £19.99 and then £24.99 pre-owned in GAME. Real head scratcher that one. Im gonna win the euro lottery and bring it all back as Electronics Boutique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 16, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2012 ^I've explained that before. It looks stupid to the customer, but from the businesses point of view it's a perfectly normal and valid thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 16, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2012 5 people turned away on Fifa Street. The numbers are going down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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