The Stupidest Thing That Has Been Said When You Have Bought Something at a Games Store.

[IamQ]

It's not really stupid as much as it is bizzare:

I was in a Wal-Mart, and talking with my brother right next to me about the latest releases. Some guy came up, and asked me what system I'd recommend for his kid.

I gave him what was the rundown back then:

1) If preteen or younger, get a Gamecube.
2) If teen, get a PS2.
3) If he's 16 and you'll let him play Mature-rated games? Get a Xbox.

Funny how well-split the lines were back then...

Back then, even if you were 16 I'd still recommend you a PS2 concidering that almost every game was for the PS2 since it practically owned the entire gaming market on a stick.

 

[xXGeckoXx]

Game clerk: "Wow Okami, wouldn't you rather get 50 Cents new game?"

You should have hit him. Boring Gears of War clone with an annoying rapper as the protagonist; or beautiful, artistic game which is unlike anything that has ever been made before or since?

Tough call.

Okami is a a clone of the legend of zelda series but that is a good thing. Isn't that what we wanted a innovative legend of zelda. Well okami gives that and is a brilliant game.

 

[IamQ]

Forgot to post a moment myself.

Saw some guy turning in an Xbox 360 game because it didn't have blu-ray. I wonder if hes got ANY games for his 360...

 

[erikvduyn]

Second time was when I was buying Farcry 2, and they only had it behind the counter 'cause it just got in, and the dude at the counter asked me "Do you want the normal version that comes in a regular case, or a 'Limited Edition' that comes in a wooden box?"

aaaand....what's so funny about that? The LE does come in a wooden case, looks awesome.

Not stupid, but I went to a local gamestore/-ex video rental to look for the Orange Box. I could get it there for 40 euros but someplace online for 30, so I walked out. The guy then came out (I was the only one there):
Clerk: didn't find what you were looking for?
Me: went to look for the Orange Box but I realized I can get it cheaper online
Clerk: Oh, by buying it through Steam I presume?

It took a lotta self control not to drop my jaw to find a gameshop employee who actually knew what the fuck he was talking about.

Or going to the local Intertoys (toy store, if the name didn't give it away) and picked up Call of Duty 4 and, for nostalgic purposes, Rollercoaster Tycoon 2. The clerk then asked me if I was sure my computer could run it (even though RT2 CLEARLY says on the back of the box it can run on XP). I then proceeded to laugh my ass off quite loudly in front of a quite crowded store. Perhaps not the smartest move, but when some other people asked why I was laughing, they too couldn't contain themselves.

 

[NordicBoy]

I guy came up to me while I was working:

Guy "Can I grab a copy of Wheelman"?

Me "Really? You sure?"

Guy "Uh, yeah. Why?"

Me "It's terrible".

Guy "Oh".

He walked out with GTA IV. I hate when people bs me, that's why I'm always honest to customers about the games their buying.

 

[Halfbreed13]

I guy came up to me while I was working:

Guy "Can I grab a copy of Wheelman"?

Me "Really? You sure?"

Guy "Uh, yeah. Why?"

Me "It's terrible".

Guy "Oh".

He walked out with GTA IV. I hate when people bs me, that's why I'm always honest to customers about the games their buying.

Nice, the people at the gamestop I go to are usually like you, hence why I go there.

 

[Lopunny]

When I worked at the entertainment desk in my local store over Christmas.

Kid (about 7 or 8): *Puts copy of Gears of War 2 on the counter*
Me: I'm sorry, I can't sell this to you. It's only for people over 18.
Kid: But my mummy said I could have any game I want.
Me: Well, I'm really sorry, but you're not old enough.
Kid: *Takes game to his mother in clear view of me*
Mother: Yeah, I'll buy this please.
Me: Look, I know you're buying it for your son, so I'm not allowed to sell it to you.
Mother: No, it's for me, really.
Me: He just asked me to sell him the game, and I watched him ask you for it.
Mother: Just sell me the damn game.
Me: It's store policy. I'm not allowed to sell you this, or I could be fired, placed under investigation and possibly fined.
Mother: Fine. Fuck you.

She not only tried to buy an unsuitable game, she swore in front of him too. Parents these days.

Hmm, interesting. when i was only about 13 i wanted CoD the original, but the guy said i wasnt old enough, so i came back with my dad, and so we bought it and had no problems.

But im seriously tired of playing Gears 2 online with kids who are 8yrs old and from the UK and having to listen to them act like tough shit.

Oh yeah, British kids are absolute arseholes in recent years. When I was that old I wouldnt even think about bad mouthing a person a year older than me, now I am 19 and 6'4 and the little shits think they can take me? Where did that confidence come from? I think its all those E numbers and sugar being removed from everything, now instead of being hyper and happy they are kranky and pissed off... and they smoke... probably. XD

Actually...the younger british kids being barseholes, im a "6th upper" in my school, so about to leave for university. When WE just started school, we were bloody TERRIFIED of OUR 6th uppers, now the wee ones are all over-confident arses who swear WAY too much for someone that young (actually, I used to get bullied in school, cos I was POLITE, my parents taught me never to swear in any situation, anyway..) and they have no respect for us whatsoever, Ah, the sweet smell of the decline of society ^^

[EDIT] also, its probably just our local stores, but EVERYONE I know ALWAYS gets ID'd

[EDIT of EDIT] ours DO smoke XD they get caught leaving for lunch early with cigarettes in their pockets all the time

 

[EMFCRACKSHOT]

-snip-

I already had a girlfriend at the time.

I said it in a joking manner and she kind of played along to it, even as far and getting a pen out. Then I broke it to her that I didn't actually want her number.

Call me harsh if you want, it's not going to hurt my iron defenses.

Thats not harsh, thats just funny. Nicely done.

I get I.D'd for everything in most places even if they have seen me before. Except when i buy cigars and beer from the local offie. I'm nearly 19 but i look like i'm a tall twelve year old.

 

[Chris^^]

go into Game in Lincoln to buy Endwar, bearing in mind I'm 16 at the
Guy - 'This game is a 15, you got I.D.?'
Me - 'no'
Guy - then you can't have it'
Me - 'aww come on, I've almost finished my GCSEs, i need a new game to relax'
Guy - 'I guess you should get home and study then.'
Me - 'so you believe that i actually am 16 - my real age'
Guy - 'yes'
Me - 'so sell me the goddamn game then'
Guy - 'no, no ID, no game its store policy, we could get in trouble if people see it'
Me - 'its half seven at night and i'm the only customer!'
Guy - 'I don't care'
*i storm out*

i subsequently sent a 20 year old friend of mine, who had ID in there to buy the game for me, they refused to serve him either because it was the last refused purchase

enraged, i have never shopped there

I don't get what's stupid about that. He asked you for ID, you couldn't produce any. Tough shit, man.

fair point, it was just the rediculousness of the protracted conversation, that he knew i was the right age and noone else was there... i dunno it made me laugh.
i got the game the next day anyways

Hey, someone else from Lincoln. I had trouble in that Game when I tried to buy Thief 2. They wouldn't believe me when I said I was over 15 even when I showed them my debit card which you need to be over 15 to have. Luckily my Mum came into the shop then and got it and they were fine.

i tried showing the debit card as well but no dice, ahh well.

 

[Goldeneye103X2]

Okay guys, i'll spill the beans. The stupidest thing i heard came from me. I was in HMV this sunday and i was buying inFamous. I'm 14, game rated PEGI 16+. I go up to the counter, ask to buy the game, and:
HMV guy: How old are you? You go any ID
Me: Hold on a second here, i've got my oyster card.(takes out oyster card)
HMV guy: Riiiight so, how old are you? It says:11-15.
Me, being a good boy and the kind that finds it hard to tell a lie: I'm 14......

Essentially, EPIC FAIL, I called my mother and asked her to come and buy the game for me, and i waited about an hour before buying the game.

Still worth it though.

 

[fastlearner]

I'm 15 and people think that i'm 30

 

[xChevelle24]

This is totaly unrelated, but you need to introduce me to your friend there...wait how old is she? Oh it doesnt matter...ok i just plain dont like this avatar of yours. Also wal-mart sucks, a lot.

13 or 14, I think.

...Don't give me that look.

She looks abaout 24...which is not a bad thing.

 

[devildog1170]

Some fat guy next to me was bragging about how he had served 7 times in the Iraq War. Is that even possible?

No, the war ended years ago. in 2003 or 2004. It wasn't considered a war after that, by the U.S. Government.

I hate going to game stores. I usually stop in to see what games are out, then go back and order them on amazon.

or you could walk or bike or take bus to shop...
I love amazon. You can find anything there. Not to mention, it probably saves money on gas.

well, i know my town doesn't have a bus system. and what if your injured or something and you can't get to the store. not to mention, amazon probably has a x10 selection of games than gamestop

 

[Eric_Autopsy]

I was buying BioShock special edition over Fallout 3 (I picked both games with me and walked over to the counter, but I didn't have enough money for both)

Me: I would like this game istead of this one. *points at Bioshock*
Clerk: Are you sure? Bioshock is pretty old.
M: Yes I'm sure. Why would I not want Bioshock? *notices that Fallout 3 costs alot more than Bioshock*
C: Weeeeeell.. Fallout four (YES HE SAID FOUR) was rated top notch in.. immersion and stuff in pc gamer magazine. I read it yesturday.


I left with Tetris for my Game Boy Advance.

 

[Reg5879]

Do you have any I.D?

This happens every time I buy a 15 rated game. I'm almost 17. I usually carry my passport around now.

It sucks when you're over-age. I've never had it happen directly to me, only friends (yet), as I can usually pass as 18 for buying pretty much anything. (I'm 16)

That's why I order most of my games online now. It makes me laugh on Amazon when it says, "By clicking, you are declaring your 18 years old", no proof whatsoever lol.

 

[cathou]

i was at blockbuster, ranting a few movies and a playstation 3 games. The guy at the counter scanned the game, then scanned the bluray movies and ask :

"Mam, thoses movies are bluray and cannot be read by normal dvd player, are you sure that you have a bluray player ?"


and


I was working at best buy, a kid around ten years hold stoped me while i was passing near the PC games section. He showed my a box of microsoft train simulator and asked :

kid- So, is that game good ? what can you do in it ?
Me- well it's a train simulator you can do bla bla bla...
Kid- Oh, ok, and cqan you do X with it ?
Me- Yes you can do it.
Kid- Do you recommand it ?
Me- Well, if you like that type of games, bla bla bla...
Kid- ok, and what about that game (point trainz) ?
Me- Well it's a game bla bla bla.
Kid- ok and between the two games which one is the better ?
Me- Well i prefer this one because bla bla bla
(i'm with that kid of ten minutes at least at that point, because he ask lot of details on both games)
Kid- Ok thanks as lot.
Me- So, which one you want to buy ?
Kid- Neither, i already bought them last month.

and he leaved. The only time in my retail career that i seriously tought about smashing a kid face with a keyboard...

 

[xxnightlawxx]

a guy at gamestop tryed to make stop buying a bag because he wanted it for his carry on
so stupid

 

[xxnightlawxx]

I was twelve, I got an M game and brought it to the counter. I called my mom over 2 feet from te counter and asked her if I could get the game. She says yes and I get into the line of one person. I get up to the cashier, who's been watching my mom and I the entire time, and hand him the game. He looks at me and says 'you're 18, wow.' I wish I was kidding.

Some people in this world we live in. Stupid

 

[Ravensong]

So it's feshmen year of college, and I've literally just turned off my computer, and by turned off I mean I turned up the priority settings of bitcommet and went to bed when I get a knock on my door from a guy that lives down the hall who wants to go to gamestop for the midnight release of Burning Crusade.
I decided to try the social thing, not sure if I was being asked along as someone he thought wanted a ride to go get it or because it was a line outside a store in St. Louis and standing next to a 6'1'' black man in a trenchcoat is a good way to make sure someone further away from you gets mugged... but I digress.
I wait in line for 2-3 hours, part of that being him wanting to not wait at the end of the line and part of that being behind everyone else who had the same idea 3 hours earlier, and I get to the counter, games in hand, the cashier looks at me, and sees I have instead of WoW I have GuildWars: Nightfall and Dead or Alive Extreme Beach Volleyball, he laughs, I laugh, he rings me up and lets me go. Probably one of my favorite visits to gamestop.