|
Edited on Thu Jul-27-06 08:40 AM by NuttyFluffers
i'm seeing a very disturbing trend where most video games are now distributed retail by a mere handful of companies in many areas. one particular company that's on my shit list is Barnes & Noble conglomerate. they own Software Etc, Gamestop, Funco, Electronic Boutique, and Babbages. pretty much they are the Claire's earring and accessories conglomerate, but for video games. mall shopping for video games is pretty much relegated to a monopoly. alternatives? the dying Toys 'R Us, Target, Wal*Mart, Fry's, possibly FYE and other craptastic "music & entertainment" stores.
i really, really, really don't want to end up where good games, and possibly whole company line-ups, will get "backroom dealed" out of the market. this is getting into scary territory and we don't have a viable "electric towns" like japan does. so, how's your small indie game stores doing? too many are dying around me, but still i try to support (because that's where there's some of the best deals! instead of scouring then fighting the ebay video game "stock market"). any notables worth visiting when on stopover to your city?
|