I'm guessing a lot of you might of heard about, Game/Gamestation going into administration with around 300 stores immediately closing. I checked out my Local Game and it's still open with prices staying around the same, which surprised me. But I saw staff members taking down signage relating to pre-owned consoles and games which, stopped as of today.
It's unfortunate that a dedicated game shop is having trouble, but it's clear Game has gone in a wrong direction. Game shouldn't of brought out Gamestation at all. Pre-owned games are still over -priced and trade in prices are beyond terrible and it's clear Game never cared about it's customers.
Also if you ask any staff members about Games, all of them are useless. I went for a part time job once while studying. I pretty much know games inside out and have a knowledge of what's coming and when. But the Manager went for the two girls who clearly had no knowledge at all, to do with game or the industry. "What games do you enjoy?" shooting ones. Oh okay your hired. Terrible.
As much as I am gutted Game closing down, I find it hard to feel upset or sadden by the news. Game always wanted to rip us off as much as possible. Charging silly prices for pre -owned games only knocking off two quid for a pre-owned against a brand new copy and clearly people went for the cheaper prices.
Has the new online passes system or the growth of the PC market affected Game/Gamestation at all? But if Game continues we need to see change.
Stores that have closed so far:
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/store-closures-begin-at-game-and-gamestation/093365
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