I do loathe GAME a bit for when they rip you off and their *ask if you need any help the second you set foot in the shop* policy, but...
1) There is one member of staff there who I have known for years and he really knows his stuff (encyclopaedic level gaming knowledge, past and present).
2) It makes the high street more interesting. Many smaller towns would be without any kind of videogame shop, were it not for Game.
3) Unlike Amazon, I'm pretty sure Game pay their tax properly. They also have to pay staff to run stores and rent for the shops.
4) You can just go in and buy a game on a whim any day of the week - If you're feeling extravagant - then take it home and play it immediately. Sometimes this pleasant diversion is worth a few extra quid, no delayed deliveries. I always request a sealed copy if buying new.
In balance I do hate the rip off trade in prices at Game. I also feel pretty appauled at second hand games being only £2 cheaper than new - you know they've just payed some fool £13 for it.
Too much planning, and you'll never get anything done.
Karl Pilkington.
