Hmmm, here we can rent games amd movies for less than 5, easy...

When the f*** did Blockbuster begin charging $8.00 for video game rentals? I haven't rented a video game from there in several months, so obviously it occured sometime during this transition period. It's unbelievable. I'm surprised never to have heard any public outrage concerning this. Sounds like Blockbuster trying to screw the consumers again.

 

There I am waiting in a 20 minute line with Shadow of the Colossus in my hand, when I'm shocked to notice a $7.99 rental fee on the checkout monitor. The dufus behind the counter reacted like I was crazy when I asked him, "I thought video game rentals were $5.00?" Since I only came with five I couldn't even rent the game. They just lost my business.

don't worry, all blockbusters and video rental stores will be out of business in a few years anyway. With all the new direct movies on digital cable and the netflix's of the world, they'll be gone soon.

When the f*** did Blockbuster begin charging $8.00 for video game rentals? I haven't rented a video game from there in several months, so obviously it occured sometime during this transition period. It's unbelievable. I'm surprised never to have heard any public outrage concerning this. Sounds like Blockbuster trying to screw the consumers again.

 

There I am waiting in a 20 minute line with Shadow of the Colossus in my hand, when I'm shocked to notice a $7.99 rental fee on the checkout monitor. The dufus behind the counter reacted like I was crazy when I asked him, "I thought video game rentals were $5.00?" Since I only came with five I couldn't even rent the game. They just lost my business.

Hollywood Video is the only way to go if your renting a game from a store. Personally I gave up renting a while ago, but I think Blockbuster just changed the price of games and its a total jip.

don't worry, all blockbusters and video rental stores will be out of business in a few years anyway.  With all the new direct movies on digital cable and the netflix's of the world, they'll be gone soon.

Agreed...mainly because of the direct movies on digital cable. My guess is 3-5 years before they have pretty much every movie you could possibly want stored on demand and all you'll have to do is pay a 3 or 4 buck fee and you are allowed to view the movie for a certain period and of course since its in demand you can pause it and all that stuff.

 

Thats why Blockbuster has recently added all those video game stores into there places. I think they realize they need to differentiate as well as come up with new products and fast. Otherwise they are toast.

don't worry, all blockbusters and video rental stores will be out of business in a few years anyway.  With all the new direct movies on digital cable and the netflix's of the world, they'll be gone soon.

 

Blockbuster's problem is constantly demeaning their customers. The "NO MORE LATE FEEs" fiasco reeked of desperation. They marketed the promotion terribly, and as a result, many were left having to pay the fee of the actual tape unless they returned the rental AND paid a $1.50 restocking penalty. Of course people will stupid enough to intepret "NO MORE LATE FEES" as "Hey, I can keep this video game for two weeks!!!"

 

Reminds of me how how the MPAA is battling video piracy and other forms of lost revenue. Instead of perhaps lowering prices of movie tickets, or concessions, extra commercials are included in previews. Makes sense--irritate the viewing public more.

 

If Blockbuster wants to compete with Netflix and OnDemand movies, they need to lower their prices. Instead of five day rentals, move it back down to three for every tape in the store. Leave five day rentals for video games. Give more people the opportunity to rent a new released video.

Edited January 4, 200620 yr by Flash Tizzle

Hollywood Video is the only way to go if your renting a game from a store.  Personally I gave up renting a while ago, but I think Blockbuster just changed the price of games and its a total jip.

 

That's where I've been renting for the last several years. If I'm looking for a particular video or videogame Hollywood doesn't have I'll go to Blockbuster--as I did with SOTC. Besides the fair prices (which include $1 rentals for catalog titles), the selection is HUGE. I'd guess it's nearly twice as large as Blockbuster's selection. When Blockbuster removed all their VHS tapes I considered it sacreligious. Since I'm one of the few people who rent VHS tapes--mainly because they're cheaper to rent and duplicate, I enjoy Hollywood.

Didn't Blockbuster buy Hollywood?

Didn't Blockbuster buy Hollywood?

 

They were gonna but nothing really came of it.

I asked my mom, since I don't rent movies....here they are like 3.96 for 5 nites.

People are crazy...

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=5624979883

Um....what, the, f***?

 

So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store. She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out. Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you." I was like ok and proceeded to leave...

 

WHAT IN HELL?

Um....what, the, f***?

 

So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store.  She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out.  Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you."  I was like ok and proceeded to leave...

 

WHAT IN HELL?

well........you did know right?

ps:

 

doesn't canadia roll of the tongue better than canada?

Um....what, the, f***?

 

So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store.  She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out.  Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you."  I was like ok and proceeded to leave...

 

WHAT IN HELL?

She's lying. Jesus hates you.

Um....what, the, f***?

 

So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store.  She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out.  Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you."  I was like ok and proceeded to leave...

 

WHAT IN HELL?

 

 

at least somebody loves you

at least somebody loves you

I just lined up a kick ass position for the summer!

today's "In The Bleachers"...

 

I just lined up a kick ass position for the summer!     

Not on the Golf Course again I hope.

Not on the Golf Course again I hope. 

 

Oh, I'm keeping that one.

 

I'm also going to be working for an A ball team in my hometown this summer.

Oh s***, I forgot when I get back to Ames I've got one thing lined up that'd be right up my alley.

Oh, I'm keeping that one.

 

I'm also going to be working for an A ball team in my hometown this summer.

Congrats on that one, I think we got a few guys from here who are doing that this summer.

holy crap

holy crap

 

If you're thinking the same thing I'm thinking--"When the hell did they make 60 NOW's" I agree.