I'm going to continue my rant about Gamestop, purely because they're the most annoying games retailer I've ever dealt with.

My friend and I wandered into a newly opened store yesterday, just to have a peek at their wares. We decided to avail of an offer they have on their second-hand titles: buy two, get one free. I'm not one for buying second-hand. Perhaps it's a little OCD, but I like to keep my games in perfect condition, and buying pre-owned just feels wrong to me. After some convincing by my friend, I agreed. So we scoured the vast selection and decided on Condemned, Stranglehold, and Crackdown. Not exactly new titles, but for 9.99 each, you can't go wrong.

When we went to the counter, I whipped out the old student ID for the student discount. As soon as I did, the clerk, who happened to be the manager, informed me in the most obnoxious manner, 'you can't use your discount, you're getting a free game.' Technically it's not free, I felt like shouting in his face. My friend felt the same sentiments, and when the guy went to give him back his change, my friend replied, 'it's ok, you keep the 10c. Sure, we got a free game.'

Their lousy discount is only 5pc, so it's hardly anything to make a big deal about. But, I want it. It was my 50c! And what makes it even funnier is the fact that if you try to trade in a game, they only offer you like 5c. So I don't understand where the guy gets off saying ‘you’re getting a free game.'

The point of this rant? I officially hate Gamestop, and I'm never shopping there again.