So I finally get the time to sit down and rant about something video game related. I personally enjoy talking about games and the issues surrounding games, namely the effect they have on society and how they progress/push the boundaries over time. I feel that video games are becoming a vital part of not only American culture, but in several societies around the world. The internets are bringing us closer together and the PSN and XBOX LIVE are keeping friends in touch on a daily basis.
However, some people still don't understand the importance or social meaning that video games hold for most of us. One of these people happen to be my boss. I work at a video game store that could best be compared to a Slackers (for those of you in the Midwest, you know what I am talking about). I will not mention the name of my establishment because I feel it is only fair to rant about my bosses' horrible business decisions if I grant him the honor of keeping his businesses' name anonymous. Anyways, now that the stage is set, I need to explain something about my boss.
This guy is stuck on the profitable markets that 2004 presented. All he ever talks about is how good the holiday season was that year and how much the video game industry has let him down since. This is where I begin to see the problem, personally. Let me cite a little game called Bioshock, arguably the best thing since sliced bread. Granted, people have their opinions on first-person shooters and the way they play, but I find it hard for anyone to outright deny the fact that this game has gorgeous graphics and operates quite differently than most FPS. And as far as I know, Bioshock is selling rather fairly. Now, re-enter my boss. Direct quote when I inquired about the shipment of Bioshock we'd be receiving: "No one has asked about that game. And frankly, it looks pretty stupid."
And that folks, is the mindset and mentality of where I work. Now you'd think when they finally decided to sample ONE copy on our shelves and it then sold immediately upon opening that he'd get the picture. However, since Bioshock's release on August 21st, we have only received and sold that sole copy. Now I could go on and on with this and cite many examples, but what I really wanted to know is if anyone had a boss sort of like this; whether it be in the video game biz or any sort of retail.
To clarify a little more, here is a list of games that my boss feels are "dumb" and/or not worth our time:
Overlord
Sports games in general (we didn't order Madden 08 this year for god's sake)
Guitar Hero 2 Bundles
Odin Sphere
Bioshock
skate.
Resident Evil 4 (Wii Edition)
Any decent DS game (he sticks with cheap puzzlers and Brain Age)
and the list could go on forever...
So please leave some comments and let me know if there are more crazy people like this out there or if it is just my horrible situation.
Does your boss value bags of money or bags of stupid more?
I want more information from you, but I advise you to start looking for a job now, since your boss obviously isn't concerned with profits as much as he is being an ignorant ass who hates money and lives in an insignificant past.
WTF was so great about 2004 and video games anyways? The DS came out, big fuckin' deal.
Make sure your boss orders plenty of copies of Poniez OMGWTF edition for the PS3, and also that new Mario game I've heard about that's coming for the 360.
dvddesign, i think we're gonna get along just fine. i am frustrated to no end every day i go in. but here's the kicker for you guys: we only get copies of Halo 3 that were pre-paid for...no extras for the shelves. so i might be dead after tuesday.
it's not intentional, it's just him being bald and retarded i think. at this point, i am just gonna start taking personal shots because he is not able to manage a business properly.
i think he's won the state title in that category the last three years as a matter of fact. i think it was for assorted copies of The Thing on PS2 and Turok Evolution on the Gamecube.
I used to live near an independant store that was run like this. Also the owner was a big nintendo fanboy so most of their stock was gamecube and gba games. Needless to say that store is no longer in business.
Your boss is sounds as if he's going through mid-life crisis. Things usually don't go too well at that stage of people's lives. What with all the cheating, the late nights, the alcohol and possibly random drugs. Oh yeah and the baldness too. Some guys can't handle that.
Do what any sane person should. Hunt for another job. Stealthily of course.
i have met this boss he is a fat sack of explitive and bald as hell not to mention drinks like a case of soda a day while there are customers in his store instead of helping and trying to make a sale and make money which is what i would do if i owned my own store like this he sits on his fat ass and talk to his alien-ish looking with who is equally fat talking about slobbing his nob while he plays super mario 3 and his number two in command is over in the corner jerking it to anly and all transformer toys... GOD I LOATH HIS EXSISTANCE... he is the bane of my exsistance
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Does your boss value bags of money or bags of stupid more?
I want more information from you, but I advise you to start looking for a job now, since your boss obviously isn't concerned with profits as much as he is being an ignorant ass who hates money and lives in an insignificant past.
WTF was so great about 2004 and video games anyways? The DS came out, big fuckin' deal.
Make sure your boss orders plenty of copies of Poniez OMGWTF edition for the PS3, and also that new Mario game I've heard about that's coming for the 360.
Well done first post, content is always good.
At least your boss owns a DS even if he seems to be mildly retarded as to his game choices.
Is he intentionally trying to sabotage the store or what?
dvddesign, i think we're gonna get along just fine. i am frustrated to no end every day i go in. but here's the kicker for you guys: we only get copies of Halo 3 that were pre-paid for...no extras for the shelves. so i might be dead after tuesday.
it's not intentional, it's just him being bald and retarded i think. at this point, i am just gonna start taking personal shots because he is not able to manage a business properly.
Ugh.
Sorry to hear, I think you're just in a horrible situation.
Yeah, your boss is completely sabotaging his business. It's a wonder he's drawing in that much money at all.
Oh, and thank you very much for filling your first post with actual content. I think you're going to fit in quite well here.
Ohhh, man I wish I could go back in time to 2004. I'd take state.. I mean, I'd sell a bundle of shitty games.
i think he's won the state title in that category the last three years as a matter of fact. i think it was for assorted copies of The Thing on PS2 and Turok Evolution on the Gamecube.
I used to live near an independant store that was run like this. Also the owner was a big nintendo fanboy so most of their stock was gamecube and gba games. Needless to say that store is no longer in business.
Your boss is sounds as if he's going through mid-life crisis. Things usually don't go too well at that stage of people's lives. What with all the cheating, the late nights, the alcohol and possibly random drugs. Oh yeah and the baldness too. Some guys can't handle that.
Do what any sane person should. Hunt for another job. Stealthily of course.
I have ahd many retarded bosses of this nature.
William S Burroughs said it best- "Avoid all fuck ups. Everything they are involved with, no matter how good it seems, turns into a disaster".
i have met this boss he is a fat sack of explitive and bald as hell not to mention drinks like a case of soda a day while there are customers in his store instead of helping and trying to make a sale and make money which is what i would do if i owned my own store like this he sits on his fat ass and talk to his alien-ish looking with who is equally fat talking about slobbing his nob while he plays super mario 3 and his number two in command is over in the corner jerking it to anly and all transformer toys... GOD I LOATH HIS EXSISTANCE... he is the bane of my exsistance
hey witthaus, didn't some lady come in wanting the new Mario game on 360? just like dvddesign mentioned? or was that a story from gamestop?