kharmedy

I'm a huge fan of the Machine of Death books (all your stuff really), it's such a great, simple premise that you can twist in so many ways. Any chance of more coming in the future?

While I understand their reasoning behind the pre-order scheme and don't blame the employees for having to make the pitch, it's still annoying to be asked if I want to pre-order anything and when I say "no" to have to rebuff them again when they go into the "are you sure? we might not have enough copies on release" line.

In a time when digital distribution is becoming more and more prevalent that threat no longer holds water. The only way to fight against the customer being able to quickly and easily download product from the comfort of their own home is to make the companies store environment a place the consumer really likes to visit. Unfortunately Gamestop is making the same mistake that companies like Borders did, doubling down on aggressive sales strategies and programs rather than making the store a destination that gamers like to visit and hang out at.

What makes it even more awkward is that I know the employee doesn't want to bother me with that crap either and his job would be much better if he didn't have to do it.

If they don't though then their store manager will get bitched out by the DM and their hours will get cut or he/she will eventually be fired because of low numbers.