I want to state that pretty publicly. My local Gamestop is awesome. Why? the people are awesome and the location in relation to my house is equally as awesome.

I pre-order games there because I get stuff (I only pre-order games where I get free stuff btw) for free. In recent weeks I've pre-ordered LittleBigPlanet for Kratos' code, Fable II for Pub Games (it was a nice idea at least) and most recently Banjo & Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts for Banjo & Kazooie I've never played it .

I understand people hate Gamestop, but I chalk it up mainly to the experience they've had there. I had this experience at another local Gamestop when it came to the Brawl Tournament at midnight where people who were not battling were forced to stand outside in sub-freezing temperatures. From there, I vowed never to shop at that particular Gamestop again. I had shopped at that Gamestop for many years, but they kinda betrayed the whole trust thing.

So here's what I'll say in conclusion: You don't like Gamestop, don't shop there. If other people like Gamestop, don't ask why, and don't shun them about it. They like Gamestop, you don't. Deal with it.