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The Death of Hastings
The last few weeks have been buzzing with more tragic news concerning gamers’ buying options. The apparent news is that the brick and mortar store Hastings is in serious financial trouble. Hasting is known for selling comics, video games, collectibles, dvds, music, and books. They often have good sales on used games. If this truly is the last gasp of breath for this store, will gamers get to see fantastic clearance deals? What was the final nail in the coffin?
Best of the Pre-Order Bonuses for November
November should be know as broke-vember since there are so many great games coming out. Gamers are going to have to choose where and what they spend their money on this month. The Gamer’s Lounge has looked at the pre-order bonuses for several AAA games coming out this month and its going to come down to gamers’ preferences for DLC and choice of retailer.
Walmart's Impact on the Used Game Market
Walmart is taking the plunge and getting into the use games market. This has been all over the internet for the last week or so. To make sure gamers know they have been offering some decent trade in bonuses and have an online TIV checker. This brings the speculative questions up, should gamers be trading to Walmart? What will this mean for Gamestop and other outfits? Are there better options out there?
Best of the May Pre-orders
May is going to be a great month for games. There are quite a few notable release coming out before summer approaches. The Gamer’s Lounge has taken the time to look at some of the pre-orders for some of the games and points out the best and the worst
Wolf Among Us Episode 3: A Crooked Mile Review
The Wolf Among Us Episode 3: A Crooked Mile is going to make gamers want more. Telltale continues to amaze gamers with the story and the action. The question is, although this episode is shorter, will gamers have enough to keep them busy until episode 4?
The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 Review
Just a few months ago gamers were wowed with The Wolf Among Us episode 1. A few questions were left unanswered but gamers were left hungering for more. Episode 2 of the Wolf Among Us has the title of Smoke and Mirrors and this fits the episode to the teeth.
Looking at the other DLC for Metro Last Light
Metro Last Light is a fantastic game. It may have snuck under the radar for a lot of gamers earlier this year but its still a must buy. The DLC only adds to the great game.
Pre-Order Bonus Breakdown for February
February isn't that exciting for games. It seems to be another slow month.. But there are a few noteworthy titles that are coming out with some nice pre-order bonuses. The Gamer’s Lounge has taken a look at some of the bonuses for pre-orders and breaks them down based on what has the best deal by Amazon or Gamestop.
There are better options than Gamestop
There is nothing wrong with Best Buy or Gamestop. Or for that matter any of the other brick and mortar stores that handle trade-ins of video games such as Walmart, Target, etc. The biggest issue is the amount of credit gamers get for their $60, 1-2 month old game they just bought. It could be $30 or less easily. There are other options. The recent demise of Goozex and VGFive has left some gamers looking for new places to trade games. The Gamer’s Lounge has a few suggestions money conscious gamers should investigate.