Dodece on 15 August 2011
Game Stop has more leverage then what has been covered. Yes they could stop selling a publishers game, but it is far more likely, and less detrimental to them. To simply cease promotional support. Game Stop doesn't just sell the games they get. They actively push games through the channel. They push the preorders, and offer considerations to go along with a games purchase. So it is easy to see why they are a leading retailer. Their used games alone even drive in more traffic.
So there is a lot to lose by openly supporting a direct rival. Especially since this service couldn't possibly off the sales pitch that Game Stop can provide being a brick and mortar.
