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Denver, 5:36 PM
Sun Nov 29
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11/18/09
11/18/09
Sorry Blockbuster, but it's time to die. This late in the game, changing your business model can't save you.
11/18/09
I JUST cancelled my blockbuster online. Even if I was able to add the game service to it, it would be nearly $30 a month... bleh. Blockbuster can eat it- This is what my online que looked like:
very long wait
very long wait
very long wait
short wait
very long wait
very long wait
just hang yourself
etc.
And $8.99 to rent a game instore? Woah. Icing on the cake: the physical store nearest to me does not stock either Ghost Dog or Network. Wtf. It is not like I am walking in expecting to rent El Topo or Arabeskebi Pirosmanis temaze or something; it's mother-flipping Ghost Dog for chrissakes.
Now currently sharing Netflix with a friend; the streaming disc for PS3 sealed the deal- A pretty decent selection of movies and shows to watch, surprisingly good A/V quality- and it works perfectly, not a single hiccup or interruption. And the interface isnt bad either- very easy and enjoyable to browse visually, a good couch experience compared to using the pc. ...aaaand "IT Crowd" season 3, hilarious. Thanks Netflix!
Despite being no big fan of BB, their store still beats the nearest video store to me in Detroit- a "Movie Mania". Going in there is like stepping back to the early 90s- almost all their new release dvds are pan & scan- PAN & SCAN. I cant believe they still make those. As well, their throw-back late fee policy is draconian- $1.75 a day, no limit. I rented Ghostbusters not too long ago, kept it for two weeks, and owed $25. Unbelievable.
Unfortunately, they can get away with it- most people in my neighborhood are relatively poor & don't drive, and they are the only store for miles. On top of that, whoever buys their games has no clue what they are doing- 5 copies each of X-men Wolverine & Terminator Salvation, but only one copy of Uncharted 2? WTF, Do you think these are movies? At least I can buy a used copy of Mirror's Edge or Bad Company for $49.99 each, and pick up a VHS head cleaner while I am at it.
11/18/09
11/18/09
Netflix and Gamefly also do not have the added baggage of brick and mortar stores to bring down their profits.
This is going to be interesting to watch.
11/19/09
11/20/09
Gamefly is awesome. 90 percent of the time I get what I want and when I don't, it's pretty much because I didn't have a queue slot open. I've used them for 5 years and have rarely had a problem. I get my games within 3 days of notification that they have been sent to me.
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Aside from that, the con itself is awesome. It's fairly well managed, a huge emphasis is placed on the attendance, and (if you can get into them) the panels are fantastic.
I really hope that offering an East Coast PAX helps lighten the overlord.
Oh and to that sexy punk-goth chick dressed as a TF2 Scout last year, thank you for wearing the small tight shorts.
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The PA "PAX" symbol is obviously a D-pad based on size, perception, detail and orientation.
You're not the first to try to make the connection, you won't be the last, but you will all still be blind, tasteless and unoriginal.
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IMO of course.
08/06/09
As a star commenter, none of my posts would automatically go black, so it was up to me to self-promote. They've not taken away the ability yet, so I'll do it until it's gone.
In all fairness, my self-promoted posts make about a tenth of posts I promote. I make sure that people that need and should get heard, do.
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The booth reps, however, are awesome.
Except for the really annoying guy from Sony who was trying to hype up Infamous.
Oh yeah, be on the look out for Kotaku personalities.