Saturnine wrote:

Curious how there is never mention of the perspective from Gamestop employees. What with all the dolts, ninnies and fake-gamers that stroll in juxtaposed with the pressure to push reservations and subscriptions, nestled betwixt insipid images like this that use words like "Elitist Nerds" -- sorry to break this to you guys, but us nerds were a part of this industry long before you dusted off Madden and GTA -- working at Gamestop is a troublesome task.

Occasionally, I'll stumble upon some good video game conversation and competent shoppers. But from the other side of the counter: quit being morons. Want to know if Gamestop has a game in stock? Check "F" for Forza. Boo-hooing because your copy of "Sports Game '05" gets you twenty cents? Don't sell it. Want a refund for your scratched game because you didn't like it? Take some friggin' responsibility, buffoon. No, the customer isn't always right. Quit presuming you have more value as a customer than you truly do. You aren't a beacon of benevolence. Upset that Gamestop doesn't price match? Go elsewhere. Vexed because you were asked for a pre-order? That typically secures you one of those coveted sealed copies of a game and free stuff. By jove! Free stuff and sealed copies are terrible! In fact, if you have any problems with the store, just go elsewhere.

It's beyond laborious to be mired daily in the abscess that is now the gaming industry. You try being saturated with the worst representation of your passion and not be slightly peeved.

All that said, I am nothing that is conveyed in this distorted image of the store. Sure, I can be an ass. You probably deserve it, though.

Tonight, someone went home with a 120GB PS3, MGS4, Prince of Persia, reservations on CODMW2, M.A.G. and God of War III without me pushing anything. Candor in conversation is all I employed. He'll be attending our midnight jaunt for MW2, and he thought the five dollars to give M.A.G. and God of War III a try was appealing. I talked to this guy for about forty-five minutes. He could have walked out of the store with nothing and I wouldn't have cared.

Capricious rant in its direction, I know.