GAME and Gamestation into administration - Page 4

Boot Cleaner · 26th March 2012, 08:00 PM

Both in Washy closed anarl. Thats what the cnuts get for not giving me a job when i was 17

Chalks · 26th March 2012, 08:10 PM

HMV will be next, outdated business model, you can buy cheaper online, no farting about getting into town etc. Physical media is on a rapid decline.

sima-hebburn · 26th March 2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sima

Jarrow Gamestation closed down today.

wasn't on that list (is now) and was suprised as was in other day buying some cheap 2nd hand 3ds games & lad serving muttered to mate "2nd customer today" and that was at 2-3 pm.

there full price games where reduced from £40 to £32 (same price as supermarkets) but ship was sinking

Arkle · 26th March 2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalks

HMV will be next, outdated business model, you can buy cheaper online, no farting about getting into town etc. Physical media is on a rapid decline.

On a large scale level, yes (with the big chain book shops to follow the music shops and game shops). Independent shops which cater for specific audiences and know their customers well can still survive (certainly in music and books).

Bishop Mackem · 26th March 2012, 08:18 PM

Shit! I have 17 pound credit note !

They won't let me use it now will they ?

Mr Redknapp · 26th March 2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalks

HMV will be next, outdated business model, you can buy cheaper online, no farting about getting into town etc. Physical media is on a rapid decline.

The thing is I like having a box set of DVD's on my shelf and am not a massive fan of digital downloads I still buy cd's instead of going on Itunes.

Rodney · 26th March 2012, 08:27 PM

anyone know what the old computer shop c.late 80s was called? think it was somewhere near crowtree?

Roid · 26th March 2012, 08:34 PM

Unhappy they've went under, as they've cost me a job.

Happy they've went under as they were rip-off merchants. Long live Amazon, Play ect.

The Cheat · 26th March 2012, 08:40 PM

Like Waterstones, canny for a browse at lunchtime. Would be happy to pay a quid or two more. Twice the price? No thanks.

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Long live Amazon, Play ect.

Wait until the high street's gone, then see if you're still giving Amazon, Play, e.t.c. a smiley face...

Chalks · 26th March 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Redknapp

The thing is I like having a box set of DVD's on my shelf and am not a massive fan of digital downloads I still buy cd's instead of going on Itunes.

Im the same mate, but its the next step in how the big wigs can charge the same for a game/cd/dvd but completely drop the manefacturing and logistical costs, additionally it wipes out a massive portion of the piracy as they will control the methods its distributed.

Microsoft now actually charge MORE for a product now if you want media, others will follow.

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Originally Posted by Rodney

anyone know what the old computer shop c.late 80s was called? think it was somewhere near crowtree?

" The Computer Shop"? near poundstretcher?