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A Kind of Love Letter, in Case You’re Reading This


On 06/04/2013 at 12:45 PM by KnightDriver

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     I bailed on saving for a PSVita the other day and instead went and picked up Bioshock Infinite and God of War Ascention brand new at Gamestop for $40 each. Happily the saleswoman didn’t try to convince me to buy the used versions. In fact we got into a long, and genuine, conversation about games and comics, not the usual Gamestop BS where the salesperson chats you up and then tries to get you to preorder something. I’ll gut the pig that does that to me next time. Kidding! I’m a friendly guy. I like pigs too. When they’re bacon of course. Kidding! I hardly ever eat bacon.

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     Anyway, I was quite charmed by her and if it wasn’t for my lame situation in life right now, I would have asked her out. I figure a guy’s got to have something to offer a girl, and my living on tips just won’t cut it I think. I’m willing to let love have its way, however, and a date with her is not out of the question. I feel like chucking my insecurities and just going for it anyhow. I am so desperately horny. Kidding! Lonely, I meant. I would never insist on something unnatural in a relationship. Let nature take its course I say. Only love can be the result.

    I’ve bailed on preorders too. I have a new system where I let a season of three months pass before I look back and start buying the games I want. This way I can listen to the feedback, play the demos and really think over my purchases before buying. There is the occasional game that becomes hard-to-find almost as soon as it comes out, so I may make some exceptions. I’m thinking of Dragon’s Crown for PS3 in August. Maybe I’ll make that preorder at my now favorite Gamestop with my favorite saleswoman. If you’re reading this, you know who you are. There’s a preorder coming your way.  Thanks for being beautiful to me.


 

Comments

Ranger1

06/04/2013 at 12:49 PM

Go for it, John!

Yeah, I have to seriously keep an eye on my spending, as I'm working seasonally again. No new games without price drops for me, sadly.

KnightDriver

06/04/2013 at 12:54 PM

Yea, BSI and GOWA both came down $20 in only two months! I thought with BSI's success that it's price would stay high the rest of the year. Luckily I had six weeks of savings thinking I was getting a Vita. What the heck do I need a Vita for anyway? Both Muramasa Rebirth and Dragon's Crown will be playable on PS3.

Chris Yarger Community Manager

06/04/2013 at 12:59 PM

Do it!

I've been buying used PS3 games lately. I'm trying to build up my PS3 library so I have something to do whenever the new consoles come out.

KnightDriver

06/04/2013 at 01:12 PM

There's so many PS3 exclusives I still need to get. The whole Uncharted series, GOW3, inFamous series, Killzone 3 etc...

Homelessrook

06/04/2013 at 01:03 PM

Never know until you try. I say go for it!

Matt Snee Staff Writer

06/04/2013 at 01:07 PM

Love don't wait!  Smile

leeradical42

06/04/2013 at 02:13 PM

I have been eyeing Bioshock infinite for a while now still haven't pulled the trigger yet but its getting close lol. Oh and remind me not to let my wife work at Gamestop lol!!

KnightDriver

06/04/2013 at 02:33 PM

Ha ha! I usually don't have crushes on women just because they work at Gamestop, but this one surprised me with her friendliness.

Nicoleb1989

06/04/2013 at 04:10 PM

If you really like her...go for it! Dont sit and let something good pass you by. Its not about where you live an what you make. Its about spending time together even if its gaming at each others house. I would hate to see you miss out on something great :(

leeradical42

06/04/2013 at 07:50 PM

See you heard it from a women so why you still on here GO FOR IT!!!!!lol

smartcelt

06/04/2013 at 04:53 PM

Most of the women we get at our Gamestop are very lovely,but they often move on quickly. It's a shame,because they are usually really nice and well informed about new games. Then there's Hagrid[as we call him] who is a big,hairy wretch of a human being!He is a Sony fanboy of the highest order and is very biased in his opinions. You made some great picks on those games,as both are awesome. Good price! Hope that you find some good lovin' at Gamestop....or elsewhere. Maybe at Wal Mart? No forget that....too scary. I'd go woo that girl at Gamestop if I were you,much safer.

KnightDriver

06/05/2013 at 03:07 PM

The old days of opinionated gamers at Gamestop seem to be gone in favor of the used car salesman. I can barely stand the place now. Here and there though, a real gem of a person emerges and makes me like going there again.

Super Step Contributing Writer

06/04/2013 at 05:28 PM

You're both working, like games, and have had a good conversation it sounds like. Go for it, I say.

Cary Woodham

06/04/2013 at 06:51 PM

When I was in college, there was a lady who worked at a nearby EB Games that I kind of liked. :)  She even helped me write some of my early game reviews for the newspaper, although she didn't realize it.

GeminiMan78

06/04/2013 at 09:03 PM

Don't let you financial situation be a factor. If a woman is only impressed with how much your willing to spend on her, then she is not the kind of woman you want to waste your time on. If she's working at Gamestop its not exactly like she ballin either. I say go for it.

As for preorders I think Dragon Crown is a safe bet. I don't do preorders often either mostly cause I'm cheap, but I also gotta be pretty confidant thats its not going to be a stinker. So far I've been pretty lucky, The only preorders I have done were Skyward Sword, Borderlands 2 and Persona 4 Arena. I do have Dragon Crown & Tales of Xillia currently on  preorder but I think they are both going to be really good.

KnightDriver

06/05/2013 at 03:15 PM

Good advice, thanks.

Preorders have bitten me in the butt a few times like with Risen 2 and Epic Mickey. I think my new system of waiting a few months is going to be much better.

GeminiMan78

06/06/2013 at 01:22 AM

Yeah, unless its some limited under the radar thing like Xenoblade waitings is a good strategy. In fact thats my reason for having a gamefly subscription so I can try games out and see if they are worth buying ot not.

KnightDriver

06/06/2013 at 02:08 AM

I used to use Gamefly. I discovered Mario & Luigi Partners in Time and Lunar Silver Star Harmony that way. I keep thinking I should sign up again, but then I would have to buy less, and I like owning things.

Blake Turner Staff Writer

06/05/2013 at 04:32 AM

 I've pre-ordered one game. That was Skyrim for PS3. I never pre-ordered again.

 Also, you should ask her out. The worst that could happen is she says no, in which case you know where you stand and you've lost nothing.

 Also, it is really annoying that they push used games. They aggressively try to take money from the developers, the lousy cunts. Then again, they make like 5 bucks off a new copy, so it's understandable.

KnightDriver

06/05/2013 at 03:12 PM

What annoys me most is the way that they train them now to chat you up and then insert a suggestive sell into the conversation. I feel like I'm being seduced by a pimp. It's very insulting to me and I avoid all those people like a plague.

Blake Turner Staff Writer

06/06/2013 at 01:56 AM

 Yep. And pre-ordering is stupid. The only time I ever pre-order is if I get something phenomenally awesome with it. For instance, I pre-ordered Metro: The Last Light because it included the Metro 2033 book, which was quite hard to find a translated copy of, an kickass assault rifle replica, and a few other neat things. And I already like the series. If I don't get anything like that, I won't bother. 

KnightDriver

06/06/2013 at 02:14 AM

I always worry I'm not going to get those extras with Gamestop. It's happend once or twice before to me.

transmet2033

06/05/2013 at 03:40 PM

I have become quite aggravated at gamestop.  Since, I am working on my backlog I find myself not entering that store as much as often.  Last time I was in there I was asked a bunch of questions by an employee, and I just wanted to browse.  

As far as the topic that I am not an expert in.  I had no job when I met the woman who became my wife.  I eventually found a job, but I still would have liked to be in better financial shape when we had finally gotten married.  I shudder to think of what would have happened if I had waited...

KnightDriver

06/05/2013 at 03:45 PM

I used to go to Gamestop a least once a week. Now it's once a month. I like to browse and they just won't leave me alone. 

Good point. Waiting can be bad.

FAF101

06/05/2013 at 11:21 PM

I try to do the same thing as you do with buying games. Sometimes though I wait years before getting around and then see it again and go oh yeah I wanted that lol.

I usually don't go to gamestop anymore...unless it's where the game is being sold cheaper. I usually shop around on the internet to see if I can find it as cheap as possible.

KnightDriver

06/06/2013 at 02:05 AM

I would totally do that, but my mail is somewhat unreliable as somebody likes to walk off with packages. I can't wait to move in order to buy stuff online again.

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