<![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> had to leave behind his favorite gamestop???? I didn't know there was such a thing!?????!!!!!???!!??????!

freespeech

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @amatecha: Hmmm, the flyer I read said that it was only the Langley and Burnaby locations that were doing the opening...but if there was a Surrey one I would have been all over that, rather than driving out to Langley. At least I gots me some fuzzy dice!

eggwhich

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @eggwhich: Hey, I heard there was a pretty big party at the Best Buy in Surrey.. shoulda gone to that one :(

amatecha

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I want those GTA IV stickers!!!!!!! :(

amatecha

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Comment on GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops I didn't get to wait out for GTA either but i got home and my gf ended up getting me a copy during her lunch break at work, how awesome is that!! anyway i wanted to comment on that iron man standee, that thing is really sweet. I make standees for a living and i like seeing all the cool ones that are out. If you want a standee check us out at http://www.lifesizecustomcutouts.com. Sincerely, 81 Waller StreetWilkes Barre, Pa 18702 Please call correct line for faster response to questions and orders. Wet Paint T-Shirts Inc. - Ph: 570-822-2221 - Fax: 570-822-2245 Clothing Screenprinting & Embroidery AutoGraphiX - Ph: 570-208-2528 Fleet Lettering, Graphics & Vehicle Wraps Signs, Posters, Banners, Magnets, Cutouts Large Format Roll to Roll & Flatbed Digital Printing LifeSizeCustomCutouts.com Wall-Stars.net WallJungle.comJigSawPuzzleMe.comStockCutouts.com ColorMeCutouts.com HolidayCutouts.net LifeSizeCartoons.com TradeShowRush.com WetPaintTSshirts.com * Any contact sent to email addresses owned by Wet Paint T-Shirts Inc. will be replied to from wetpaint12@msn.com. All information is considered confidential unless otherwise documented.

BowieSilkworm

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I'm that guy that stole his job! :D

drweazel

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Dear customer of Gamestop Inc.,

We love you, we really do. But I swear... When you ask us, "C'mon bro, you cant hand me the game now at ten, I will just slip it under my jacket."

It annoys the piss out of us...

Love, Gamestop employee.

PS- Stop complaining about how we run things, next midnight launch is being hosted at your moms house and we will see how you do. Thanks bunches.

RocketChump

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Gamestop in Redwood City here, was a small group of hoods, I wore my Penny-Arcade Hoodie so I got some compliments and didn't feel like I was gonna get stabbed. At 37 I felt old, it was quiet the last commuter train rolled up at midnight and this dude had this sweet custom crusier bike, and when he pulled out it had some custom LED lighting, got a lot of Ooo's and Ahhh's.

Whats funny is I got the game home and played for an hour, and I guess I suck because I died and I think the driving is a pain in the ass. I mean realism is one thing, but there's gotta be some fun in there Rockstar.

Jumped online with a friend and we ran around doing bank heist or something.

Guess GTA still isn't my cup of tea. I like the story a little, but after an hour it's getting stale. I hope it picks up.

Android8675

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I was at the Best Buy in Langley, B.C. (Canada) and there was absolutely nothing going on. Nothing more than 200+ cold people standing around the building in anticipation. Employees from a rival video game store were driving up and down the line waving the game and saying that they were for sale down the street with no line-ups, only to be chased away with insults that could have been straight from the game.

eggwhich

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I went to the Best Buy in little 5 points (closest one to downtown Atlanta) at about 11:49 and I was in and out by 12:10, no preorder. People were still lined up for a block and a half at the Gamestop around the corner as I drove off. I waved my game at them and laughed...

supercrap

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I think I may have to try that 'JIHAD!' tactic in COD4 next time I play ..

The Gamestop on Howell Mill here in Atlanta just sucks. I don't think anyone there actually plays games. Whenever they give me that 'Did you pre-order?' crap, I just go downstairs to the Walmart and get my game there.

Savory

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Oooh I bet your pretty pumped about that Iron Man standee Fahey. Did you win it or did you buy it from them?

liquid_kore

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @RogueSquid: there was grillin' at my Gamestop. And Beer despite all the cops.

rainofwalrus

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> My EB Games had a Fight Night tourney, pizza, soda, GTA door prizes, a local band playing video game covers, and gave away a free copy of GTA4 at 12:01 to one lucky person.

There were about 80 people there and everyone had a great time. At around 12:05, two local cops showed up and everyone thought something was up, but they were picking up their preorders. We let them cut in line.

KillerBee

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @susurrate:
come on they make just above minimum wage I wouldn't be happy either. And I used to work for them as a part time job I made more than my store manager and AM at my full time job. Sad but hey you do what u love and that keeps one happiness in check.


oneasianthug

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> that was in jacksonville fl gamestop

oneasianthug

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> tight i got pics too

[pwned.com]

oneasianthug

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Here in Chicago it was just a line. It was back to 30-some degree weather so it was cold as hell and people just wanted their games.

I'll tell you this though...people were peeling out of the parking lot afterwards like they were ALREADY playing GTA. Dumbasses trying to show off.

Spoony Bard

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @zanzibarlegend: Ah but now you'll spend the rest of the day thinking over the idea that those "fuckers" know more about the ins-and-outs-and-shortcuts of the game than you... Suddenly you're making sweet love to a brand new strategy guide of your own.

RogueSquid

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I've been to the Roswell gamestop and met the people there, they seem not to care much about games.

susurrate

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> i wanted to do the midnight launch thing, but where i live there are way too many predators looking to make a steal. if i lived in Manhatan it would prob be a dif story.

sidebar: as i was on the D train (NYC train) this morning on my way to work, i saw a bunch of giddy bastards with their SE copy of GTA4, reading their Strategy Guides! my first thought was, "damn the last time i bought a strategy guide i was like 8. and secondly i was like, "damn you fuckers!!! i gotta wait till i get outta work today to go get my copy! :(

zanzibarlegend

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Where are all these sausages people keep speaking of? I heard of no stores doing an outside barbacue for waiting gamers...

* no don't spend half a talkback explaining it to me.

RogueSquid

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Sausage fest?

A midnight line for an aggressive FPS ... and you thought they would be clumps of nussies?

paseana

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @Sigma-D: You can seriously make an inane comment like I never buy strategy guides and then follow it up on the same post with Ooohh...Well, aren't you just special? aimed at somebody else?

beeporama (brian.j.parker)

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @Brian Crecente: What I meant to say was "Can we not only talk about Brian's hair but the things we'd like to do to/with it?" :)

RogueSquid

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @RogueSquid:

Isn't every gamestop filled with zombies? Shoppers AND employees.

globones

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Perth had quite an awesome launch. I managed to score an early entry ticket, so myself, my boyfriend and his friend were there from like 6:30 till midnight.
GameTraders set up a cinema, with the PS3 playing on the screen and smaller TVs off to the side set up with a Wii and 360. They ran tournaments through the night on all three consoles for chances to win a copy of GTA. Was pretty awesome.
Although maybe I'm biased, since the friend won a copy for me in the Smash Bros tourney. AND I CAN'T EVEN PLAY IT YET. Damn, I miss having a 360. :(



Levoduction

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @RogueSquid: But have you covered wars?

Antihippy

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> we had hibatchi, beer pong, multiplayer DS Mario Kart, *and* cosplay at my Gamestop. two news trucks, four cops, and about 100 photographers. Based on the GA. photos, we had a ton more women in line as well.

rainofwalrus

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @ThatsMrOffDutyNinja: Ooohh...Well, aren't you just special? I'm pretty sure everyone's ravaged their copies at this point. Good for you!!!1!

Sigma-D

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @RogueSquid: You can ALWAYS talk about my hair. lol

Brian Crecente

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I dont know about anyone else, but it was a complete sausage fest. Guy claimed they had 500 copys, and 60 le. Which I saw two people get the limited edition.
Opened at 12:01 until 2.There was maybe at least 20 people there and that was about it.

That is at the futureshop I was at. I hated half the kids there as the area is full of them from past conflicts of being on teams in highschool they think they are all better than everyone else.

But they didnt allow any shopping around you went in, got the game and you left. But I did get a free IV hat.

Jamaces

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Btw... been meaning to ask... When you post an article about a game that is R/18/Mature/whatever rated, is commenting/talkback also certificate rated/restricted?

Can we swear, discuss big boobies and Brian's super-duper hair on 17/18+ age related talkbalks?

RogueSquid

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @mac-phisto: Ah but he'd obviously died a few times previously and 'leveled' up a little before taking on the challenge of a zombie infested GAMESTOP :)

@enigma89: High-five! See how she likes it when you say comments like "Damn none of these girls as pretty as you..." and "God I'm stressed..." and "Hot damn I do believe I ROCK HARD". Oh, and drop in a "I heard last night while queue'in for the game that it's impossible in todays climate to both suck and blow at the same time, whatever that means..."

Guh need more sleep, 3 hours sleep... I'm gonna pass out just as GTAIV rolls through the door, I just know it.

RogueSquid

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> awsome story..
I still remember the ps2 launch cause I was 26th in line. When i got the door the guy in front of me claimed I was trying to butt in front of him and threatened to punch me in the face. Me and my friend thought it was funny as hell since we were both like 15 at the time and this dude was like 30!
But every other midnight launch ive been to has been pretty lame :(
Halo 2 we just stood there and talked to all these kids that already beat the game from being leaked.




RazorandBlade

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @RogueSquid: Life is sweet, because my girlfriend actually is coming over today just to watch me play. I may even get some "happyfuntimegoodjob". XD

enigma89

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @RogueSquid: that was awesome. my favorite part: I grabbed a new PS3 controller from the wall, then spent the next 5 minutes trying to open the packaging as this freak slowly stumbled around after me.
that has to be a record. my fastest time was 6 minutes & 24 seconds & that was with a sawzall & an acetylene torch.

mac-phisto

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I was hoping theyd really get into the spirit of the game for these launches. Cars to hotwire, strippers, and free bazookas fir the first 10 in line. Anyway, I'm off to my local Target at 8am sharp before I go to work to get my copy. I have no clue what to expect since its in an odd part of town and I don't think Target is doing anything special for the game. I shall report back though, if anyone is interested.

lammy742

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> That is the worst looking pizza I ever saw.

mikecoscia

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @ThatsMrOffDutyNinja: I had no choice but to go to Wal-Mart to get the game since it was the only place open 24 hours and no other store was doing a midnight launch. Figures that with my luck I get a bad disc.

kylo4

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @kylo4: Wally World is open 24/7 bub. Go on now gettcha yourself a new disc.

ThatsMrOffDutyNinja

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Now that's quite the launch!

I picked mine up at a Wal-Mart and there were around 40 people. As I posted in another topic, after waiting around an hour I went home and the game had a gash across the disc so no gta for me tonight and I'll have to go back again tomorrow.

kylo4

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> desperately trying to stay alive in Call of Duty as my opponent shouted "JIHAD" at the top of his lungs and charged at me time and time again with explosives, taking us both out in the process

I like the cut of this fella's jib!

JudgeNutmeg

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> i had about 20 people at mine, and it was a small store. was fun.

detraya

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> In Germany the street date was already broken yesterday and most of the Gamestops and media stores were already selling the game (at least here in Hamburg). I honestly thought the game was overhyped, couldn't resist however to go out and grab a copy of course... The game is amazing, I was really blown away and can't wait to get home from work to continue playing!

Starsky

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> No custom soundtrack :(

mike566

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Mine was rather harmless as well. I heard there were people waiting as early as 7, but I came in there a little after Midnight. There was a long line outside of the store, but it really didn't take more than 5-10 minutes until I found myself at the register.

It's funny too, because I came into this same Gamestop just earlier today around 5 PM, and an employee there told me it was imperative that I show up before 10. Anyone who showed up later would cause them unnecessary hassle he says.

StevenRafael

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @mishakoz: I was half hoping mid way through your comment you'd suddenly say something like...

1158pm: "I turned the corner to find the entrance had been somewhat boarded up by the zombie staff. All quiet outside...

11:59pm: "No zombies are keeping me from my GTA! As I tore through the benches, seats, golfclubs and random beach equipment that made up the barricade, the first former-possibly-still-probably-still-in-fact-definately-still employee zombie started muttering something about a 'coupon'.

"Register this!" I yelled, picking up the cash register and smashing it down over his temple.

Two more came at me, pricing guns and vacant stares fixed towards me. A moment of worry, but no... what's this? A Mario Kart Wii controller sitting on the counter?!

I dashed towards the nearest zombie, caving his face in with a blow from the $0.99-made-in-China-but-that's-$10-for-you-yanks-wheel before pulling it down over his head. Sweet necklace GORE shot!

The 3rd eyeballed me up and down before lurching towards me! With only one eye I instantly knew it's weakness! I grabbed a new PS3 controller from the wall, then spent the next 5 minutes trying to open the packaging as this freak slowly stumbled around after me. It did at least give me a moment to case the joint and spot the box of GTAIV's on the floor... My prize was close!

12:04am: Packet open and discarded, I flung the PS3 controller at it's only remaining eyeball, muttering "sixaxis that bitch!" as he fell into a heap on to the floor, screaming in a gargled fashion.

12:05am: I bent down and admired the box of GTAIV. Beautiful. I considered taking more than I needed, but i'm no criminal. I picked up a copy and gently carassed it in my hands. "My precious..."

12:07 (following some 'alone' time with the game cover and it's slinky artwork): Suddenly the back door swung open... O... M... F... G. It was Derek, from school, way back when. But now he was... even more gimpy. He slowed came towards me, hands full of... strategy guides! "Do you want a..." Yelling in fear I started pulling down game shelves atop him, but he just kept mumbling "$5 off retail..."

A fist to the head or two and he went quiet. I looked down at him, motionless, drowing in copies of Barbie Adventures, Spyro the Dragon and Halo 3, all pre-owned.

"I pity the fool..." I remarked, slowly heading towards the door. One last "Fantastic!" photo opp, and I was gone. As I wandered towards the mall exit, I felt sure, deep with the darkness, I could still here Derek's pitiful questions ringing on "Would you like a Gamestop branded cleaning cloth? Please?"

12:10am: Girl in car waiting for me. Sweet. She is gonna watch me play GTAIV, without once asking to play, without once asking to do something else or inform me that i'm being 'boring'. Life is sweet.

INT. MALL - GAMESTOP - 12:15

DEREK : Moooooommmyyy...

--

Oh well, coulda gone something like that no?

p.s. I can't be bothered formating the entire thing like a film script. I'm bored tis all.

RogueSquid

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Wow, not bad. I worked the midnight launch at my Gamestop tonight (in Baltimore), and it was a relatively painless in-and-out procedure. Strangely enough, our new DM was telling stores that the employees were free to dress "street" and "thug out". Uhm... this isn't San Andreas. That was several years ago. Oh well.

My only gripe about GTA IV so far (apart from no planes to be a-flyin') is the x-axis can't be reversed. It's SERIOUSLY messing with me.

BambooCactus

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @Sigma-D: Thats nice, really. I am truly happy for you, seriously. He did and his story is up there. I did also, and I enjoyed reading it whilst my game is at home ready to be ravaged when I get home.

ThatsMrOffDutyNinja

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @TheRunningboard7: not as pretty as Saints Row? I happened to like saints row, but what game were you playing???

Scazza

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @neko613: I thought everyone in Irvine had worked for Blizzard at one point or another?

Idontloveyou

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I'm now 2 hours in now... I think the only thing it has on Saints Row is size and story. The default control scheme is kinda bumming me out, cars I've used handle like ass so far (granted, I haven't tried many cars), and the graphics aren't as pretty.. That being said, the city is huge. I'm hoping I'll be able to get familiar with it. The story has characters I'm curious about, so there's one up.
I wish my avatar were more customizable, but maybe the wardrobe will get bigger than it is right now.
I'm not disappointed with the game, I just can't help but be slightly annoyed.

TheRunningboard7

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> On my way to Wal-Mart to pick it up (this was about 11:55 CST), I passed a GameStop, and there was a pretty big line. I'm guessing there were at least 40 or so people waiting outside. I got to Wal-Mart, and they had two lines set up in the electronics section; one line for each register. It was pretty slow moving, but eventually I got my copy.

prmononoke

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> No midnight event where I pre-ordered :(. Going to pick up my copy in about 9 hours.

PowdrdMilkMan

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> lined up at 11:15 at my EB games in our tiny town. Turned out like 80-90 people, came from literally all over (a few miles out of toronto). However, they only shuffled 3-5 people in at a time so took until like 12:25 before I was in and out. Decided to get mariokart while I was at it, but she wont be played for weeks. GTA is just damn amazing.

Oh, our EB had like 5dollars off the strat guide if you bought it right there, but I couldn't bring myself to do it...

Scazza

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I just got my copy of GTAIV for my PS3. It keeps freezing on the intro movie and story movies. Anyone else haven these problems????

A-10_Thunderbolt

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> did you take a picture of that chick with permission or creep style?

I've never seen any store have a set up like that. It's always a long boring line out here, desperately trying not to make eye contact with anyone else in the crowd

gunna

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Stragedy guide, nice.

Our mall one was open and is open for every midnight launch. Its really weird walking around the mall with no one around, having to follow the dimly lit main hall past the victorias secret and to the gamestop, kind of eerie.

Well worth it. I havent played the game yet and probably wont until later, but its trembling in my hands. Ahh!

mishakoz

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> GTA Zombies say brains brains.

Maaxxx

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> @derFeef: You'd be surprised how they can easily get a copy.

Sigma-D

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Same deal 'round here where I live; one store was dead, the other was rockin' it. Must be a one-per-region deal.

Captain Impulse

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> All those youngsters... are they allowed to buy this game?

derFeef

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> Great impressions. I was stuck at work at midnight, but a friend was kind enough to pick the game up for me and drop it off. :)

eastx

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I met a guy who works at Blizzard during my launch event...I mean, holy crap. I know there's bound to be Blizzard people since they have a big studio in Irvine, but I had no idea... He didn't say anything not revealed yet, but he said they definitely want to try and get SC2 out by the end of this year, and that they got 2 other secret projects. You sure meet interesting people in these lines. :D

neko613

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I helped set up the display stuff last nightat the games store I recently quit, and then hung out with my friends there eating pizza and *gasp* playing some GTA IV before they opened the doors at 2230. There was about 20 people waiting by then, dunno how many more turned up in the hour and a half before they started selling the game.

Kazzahdrane

]]> <![CDATA[GTA IV Launch - A Tale Of Two GameStops]]> I never buy strategy guides.

Sigma-D

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