NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop

bigsmallwood · 10-21-2009, 07:53 PM

So I just bought NBA Live 10 from a local Gamestop....Now mind you, I pre-ordered NBA 2K10 form the exact same store with NO problem...I went and picked it up with NO problem.....

Fast Forward to this evening, I go in and pick up NBA Live 10 and the guy behind the counter asks me am I sure I want to get NBA Live....and I definitely say YES! He hassled me for about 10 minutes, nearly refusing to sale me the game...I am tired of this practice!

Number 1, he knew nothing about NBA Live 10 and has practically NO sports game knowledge... Number 2, if a customer asks for a game, they should not be objecting so STRONGLY to their choice....SMFH.

I just wanted to put this out there...maybe EA Sports or EA needs to approach Gamestop about this practice....I live in multiple states, and have bought NBA Live in different Gamestops...but each one they all do the same thing.

Not Cool.

oOausarOo · 10-21-2009, 07:58 PM

I see that same thing happen all the time at my gamestop. What EA can do about it is continue to improve their product. This year was a good start in the right direction, but they have much work to do.

I'm happy with my Live purchase because of the gameplay, but that alone isn't going to get their rep back. 2k basically crushes Live in every aspect outside of gameplay. And even with gameplay 2k has way more animations even though it has a poor gameplay foundation.

If EA didn't trash the reputation of their own game by releasing garbage year after year it wouldn't happen. I like when they do that at gamespot. It makes me go do my homework on the game then make a decision.

Pappy Knuckles · 10-21-2009, 07:59 PM

Just give them the ice grill next time and say, "B*tch, give me Live."

WeAreAllWitnesses · 10-21-2009, 08:00 PM

Tell him you're going to Best Buy and then walk out.

And then call the manager later.

kwas676 · 10-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Its like people should be ashamed of buying of live, Its like know matter what they do Live will always have that arcade stereotype stuck on it.

econoodle · 10-21-2009, 08:03 PM

I love the thread title

on topic, this used to be the case, in reverse, a few years ago.
I experienced it.

'Why you want to buy 2k? Live is better. You sure, man?

kwas676 · 10-21-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oOausarOo


	I see that same thing happen all the time at my gamestop. What EA can do about it is continue to improve their product. This year was a good start in the right direction, but they have much work to do. I'm happy with my Live purchase because of the gameplay, but that alone isn't going to get their rep back. 2k basically crushes Live in every aspect outside of gameplay. And even with gameplay 2k has way more animations even though it has a poor gameplay foundation. If EA didn't trash the reputation of their own game by releasing garbage year after year it wouldn't happen. I like when they do that at gamespot. It makes me go do my homework on the game then make a decision.

Pretty much the answer right there, I almost gave up on live after live 08.

bigsmallwood · 10-21-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oOausarOo


	I see that same thing happen all the time at my gamestop. What EA can do about it is continue to improve their product. This year was a good start in the right direction, but they have much work to do. I'm happy with my Live purchase because of the gameplay, but that alone isn't going to get their rep back. 2k basically crushes Live in every aspect outside of gameplay. And even with gameplay 2k has way more animations even though it has a poor gameplay foundation. If EA didn't trash the reputation of their own game by releasing garbage year after year it wouldn't happen. I like when they do that at gamespot. It makes me go do my homework on the game then make a decision.

Yea I've always been a 2K fan, but Live crushes NBA 2K where it matters this year and thats on the court.

But yeah, EA's game is MORE than worth your time to check out...

joesto54 · 10-21-2009, 08:11 PM

probably just coincidence but...

I was at best buy today just browsing.

I couldn't find LIVE anywhere (PS3).

After doing some digging I found 2 copies behind 6 copies of 2k9. yes, 2k9

Day one when these came out, best buy had live on display on the end of the isle with a $50 price tag.

(I bought Live this year. 2k showed little love for PS3 owners and after getting into Live, it's hard to go back)

bigsmallwood · 10-21-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles


	Just give them the ice grill next time and say, "Btch, give me Live."*

I almost smacked em' lol

10-21-2009, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigsmallwood Pro OVR: 30 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 645	NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop So I just bought NBA Live 10 from a local Gamestop....Now mind you, I pre-ordered NBA 2K10 form the exact same store with NO problem...I went and picked it up with NO problem..... Fast Forward to this evening, I go in and pick up NBA Live 10 and the guy behind the counter asks me am I sure I want to get NBA Live....and I definitely say YES! He hassled me for about 10 minutes, nearly refusing to sale me the game...I am tired of this practice! Number 1, he knew nothing about NBA Live 10 and has practically NO sports game knowledge... Number 2, if a customer asks for a game, they should not be objecting so STRONGLY to their choice....SMFH. I just wanted to put this out there...maybe EA Sports or EA needs to approach Gamestop about this practice....I live in multiple states, and have bought NBA Live in different Gamestops...but each one they all do the same thing. Not Cool. __________________ Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -JFK

10-21-2009, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
oOausarOo Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 380	Re: NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop I see that same thing happen all the time at my gamestop. What EA can do about it is continue to improve their product. This year was a good start in the right direction, but they have much work to do. I'm happy with my Live purchase because of the gameplay, but that alone isn't going to get their rep back. 2k basically crushes Live in every aspect outside of gameplay. And even with gameplay 2k has way more animations even though it has a poor gameplay foundation. If EA didn't trash the reputation of their own game by releasing garbage year after year it wouldn't happen. I like when they do that at gamespot. It makes me go do my homework on the game then make a decision. __________________ Last edited by oOausarOo; 10-21-2009 at 08:01 PM.

10-21-2009, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pappy Knuckles Head of the Class OVR: 50 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 7,430	Re: NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop Just give them the ice grill next time and say, "Btch, give me Live." __________________ Currently Playing:* Madden, NBA Live, Forza 3, Tales of Vesperia, Modern Warfare 2, Borderlands, FNR4

10-21-2009, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
WeAreAllWitnesses Rookie OVR: 13 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	Re: NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop Tell him you're going to Best Buy and then walk out. And then call the manager later. __________________ Green Bay Packers Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Bucks Boston Red Sox Cleveland Cavaliers Currently Playing: ----------------------- NBA 2k10 (Fantasy Drafted Boston Celtics Association: 5-0) NCAA Basketball 10 (Indiana Hoosiers Dynasty: 4-0) Ghostbusters: The Video Game skate.

10-21-2009, 08:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
kwas676 Rookie OVR: 9 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 402	Re: NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop Its like people should be ashamed of buying of live, Its like know matter what they do Live will always have that arcade stereotype stuck on it.

10-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
econoodle MVP OVR: 28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens Posts: 1,255	Re: NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop I love the thread title on topic, this used to be the case, in reverse, a few years ago. I experienced it. 'Why you want to buy 2k? Live is better. You sure, man? __________________ My Eco OS Blog: Latest Entry - Top 10 Features I Don't Want To See In Live 11

10-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
joesto54 Rookie OVR: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 140	Re: NBA Live 10 vs. Gamestop probably just coincidence but... I was at best buy today just browsing. I couldn't find LIVE anywhere (PS3). After doing some digging I found 2 copies behind 6 copies of 2k9. yes, 2k9 Day one when these came out, best buy had live on display on the end of the isle with a $50 price tag. (I bought Live this year. 2k showed little love for PS3 owners and after getting into Live, it's hard to go back)

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