D_prOdigy Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 Fruits of the Game takeover, or did some executive take one too many happy pills? Either way, it seems that most Gamestations in the UK are planning to physically destroy every retro game and console they have in store. Reports from some staff suggest that only a few branches are planning to keep their supplies - and will become specialist retro stores. So what of the others? Well by the looks of it, the only possible way forward is to destroy the remaining stock. Any devoted gamer would see the monumental wasted opportunity here. If they cannot keep stocking the retro gear, then why is burning/burying/crushing the only available option. Care homes, hospitals, even schools must certainly be crying out for items like this? I urge anyone and everyone to let their concerns to Gamestation be heard. You can find the contact page to e-mail them at their website, but you would be surprised how much more further a well handwritten, polite letter would go. That address is: Gamestation PO Box 47 York Y030 4YF So even if it is a futile task to try and persuade all branches to carry on stocking all Retro goddies, then please try and ask them to consider the alternatives. Hospitals, care homes for children et al. As gamers, it is our duty to protect the legacy of the work that has inspired us today, and as consumers, we have a right to have our voices heard. Thank you for reading and please save the Retro games.
ShadowV7 Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 Jesus. One of the reasons GameStation is my favourite gaming store is because of the retro stock and makes it easier to get. Gotta try something so they don't destroy classic games.
Cube Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 If they're planning to destroy it they may as well give it away (perhaps x amount of retro games with a purchase of a normal game). Unfortunately my local Gamestation seemed to stop selling retro stuff a few months ago.
Tellyn Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 That's unacceptable! I don't go in my nearest Gamestation often because it's not in the most ideal of locations, but I think I'll go down at some point and check on this.
darksnowman Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 That sucks. Yeah, a few months ago our Cex stopped stocking N64 stuff, its sad to see these older things fade out.
Rummy Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 Bullshit! They can't seriously think this sensible? Surely, it'd make sense to just proper slash down prices as well? If you could buy N64 games for say...20p a piece, wouldn't you go and buy about all of them?! Saves them cost of destroying it too. I find it so hard to believe. I wish I was an eccentric millionaire gamer and I'd buy it all right now, then distribute it to the gamer massive/sell for small prices!
Jonnas Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 Save the Retro games, save the world. But man, That is a very bad decision. Surely there's nothing to lose from having used Retro games in your shelves?
ShadowV7 Posted March 15, 2008 Posted March 15, 2008 And it's not as if they take up much space either. Have a heart
Gizmo Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 Why would they possible destroy them, rather than give them away for free/to charity? That makes no sense at all.
Tellyn Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 If they are indeed destroying them, then I'll be buying as many as possible.
nekunando Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 I have always found it frustrating how you can walk into somewhere like HMV and look through the huge selection of CDs and can still buy music that came out a good few years ago.. or buy films that came out a long time ago I wish games were the same and that you could still buy new copies of games for the SNES, N64 etc.. or even if it was all just second hand.. Destroying all those old games would be insane
Zechs Merquise Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 That is GAME for you! What a bunch of f*ckwits! I hate that store. I'm a massive Retro collector and so is one of my best mates. This is an OUTRAGE
Jamba Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Wouldn't it just makes sense for them to just employ like 5 guys to sell all of it on eBay? They really are fucking stupid, especially as Retro was one of reasons Gamestation was founded on. I'd suggest that all of you start going to your local CEX and Chips stores now.
Aimless Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I'd suggest that all of you start going to your local CEX and Chips stores now. I don't have either near me. There is one independent, but it doesn't stock retro goods and is often more expensive than GAME/GameStation; I genuinely have no idea how it's still in business. I find it hard to believe they'd actually destroy old games as it's tantamount to burning money. Besides, if they're going to have some dedicated retro stores surely they would simply send all the old stock their way? How else are they going to supply them?
D_prOdigy Posted March 19, 2008 Author Posted March 19, 2008 ^^^ This is where you'd have to just hold some trust, or be utterly cynical. Any readers of C4's Teletext Gamecentral service would know numerous anonymous sources (ie Gamestation staff) are the only ones to actually know about the exodus; there hasn't been an official report. It absolutely brings into question the solidarity of this whole post, I know, but if you are fortunate enough to have a Gamestation near you, I implore that you ask (in confidence, really) a member of staff on the matter. I did hear recently that not all retro games will be destroyed, merely the "non-classics", but isn't the popularity of a game for the consumer to decide? Recent revalations have painted the picture considerably less morbid than I may have initially percieved it, that is something I'll admit now. Make me look like a fool? I'm not sorry: the important thing is that the situation is better than first expected (although far from rectified).
Esequiel Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 Gamestation Mansfield dont even stock Gamecube stuff anymore! They told me all there Retro stock is upstairs waiting for the sale. Didnt say what sale though...... Gamestation Worksop still has there retro stuff though
Jamba Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 I have personally heard about this from the store in Middlesbrough. It's a joke. Soon GAME and Gamestation will be practically the same.
MoogleViper Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 Gamestation Mansfield dont even stock Gamecube stuff anymore! They told me all there Retro stock is upstairs waiting for the sale. Didnt say what sale though...... Gamestation Worksop still has there retro stuff though One of my friends works in Gamestation Mansfield so I'll ask him next time I see him. EDIT: I've just asked somebody who used to work there and he said there is going to be a sale and he doesn't think they will stock it afterwards.
Emasher Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 If they're planning to destroy it they may as well give it away (perhaps x amount of retro games with a purchase of a normal game). Unfortunately my local Gamestation seemed to stop selling retro stuff a few months ago. if they give it away they should just give it away, put a big bin out that says "free" on it.
Tellyn Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 We need to know when they're planning to sell it off. I have £50, if they truly are getting rid of it then I'm going all out.
ShadowV7 Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 I have money aswell and if they're gonna sell it all, then hopefully I can grab a good few games. Poor things
Tellyn Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 I have money aswell and if they're gonna sell it all, then hopefully I can grab a good few games. Poor things If it includes GameCube games, I'm setting my sights on Tales of Symphonia and Skies of Arcadia.
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