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Vol2tex 08/19/17 5:26:10 PM #1:	I think Blockbuster in 2007 before it closed down was the last time I ever been to one. Going to video stores or record stores was an experience. Sitting at home and pressing on your phone or video game controller or laptop to watch Netflix or download music doesn't really feel like a memorable experience to me. What are your thoughts? --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n3ddsIn.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:885074197] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I think Blockbuster in 2007 before it closed down was the last time I ever been to one. Going to video stores or record stores was an experience. Sitting at home and pressing on your phone or video game controller or laptop to watch Netflix or download music doesn't really feel like a memorable experience to me. What are your thoughts?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vol2tex 08/19/17 5:36:14 PM #2:	bump --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n3ddsIn.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:885074719] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nevershine 08/19/17 5:37:55 PM #3:	I agree. It's was an experience going in and browsing at physical copies of games and movies. Some of the artwork on old school horror VHS tapes frightened my as a kid, though. --- "There are no men like me. There's only me."-Jamie Lannister <cite>nevershine posted [p:885074816] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I agree. It's was an experience going in and browsing at physical copies of games and movies. Some of the artwork on old school horror VHS tapes frightened my as a kid, though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDarkCircle 08/19/17 5:38:33 PM #4:	I'll pass on the "memorable" experience of going to Blockbuster and them having nothing in stock ever, wandering around the store like a pathetic idiot, then going up to the counter when I'd hear something come through the drop off slot and go "IS THAT INSERT MOVIE?"... "no... darn.." <cite>TheDarkCircle posted [p:885074844] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I'll pass on the "memorable" experience of going to Blockbuster and them having nothing in stock ever, wandering around the store like a pathetic idiot, then going up to the counter when I'd hear something come through the drop off slot and go "IS THAT INSERT MOVIE?"... "no... darn.."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MetaMajik 08/19/17 5:39:00 PM #5:	I still do. --- CRUSADERMON WAS A DUDE?! that much pink in one place and what looks like a bustline in the armors molding I didn't think to question it! <cite>MetaMajik posted [p:885074863] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I still do.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vol2tex 08/19/17 5:51:52 PM #6:	TheDarkCircle posted... I'll pass on the "memorable" experience of going to Blockbuster and them having nothing in stock ever, wandering around the store like a pathetic idiot, then going up to the counter when I'd hear something come through the drop off slot and go "IS THAT INSERT MOVIE?"... "no... darn.." I did like the sense of anticipation when you waited to see if they had your movie or game in stock or not. It's a bit different than going on Netflix and starting to type a name to see if the movie comes up. --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n3ddsIn.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:885075527] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheDarkCircle posted...</cite> <quote>I'll pass on the "memorable" experience of going to Blockbuster and them having nothing in stock ever, wandering around the store like a pathetic idiot, then going up to the counter when I'd hear something come through the drop off slot and go "IS THAT INSERT MOVIE?"... "no... darn.."</quote> I did like the sense of anticipation when you waited to see if they had your movie or game in stock or not. It's a bit different than going on Netflix and starting to type a name to see if the movie comes up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vol2tex 08/19/17 6:55:35 PM #7:	MetaMajik posted... I still do. Where? --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n3ddsIn.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:885078608] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>MetaMajik posted...</cite> <quote>I still do.</quote> Where?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaname_Madoka 08/19/17 6:55:59 PM #8:	@Romulox28 --- Drawn for me by \| Popcorn_Fairy: https://i.imgtc.com/cvSNxRT.jpg \| Volkswagen_Bros: http://i.imgur.com/86XOVXb.jpg \| ShinobiNinjaX: https://imgur.com/bPb5vEV <cite>Kaname_Madoka posted [p:885078632] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>@Romulox28</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Butterfiles 08/19/17 6:59:15 PM #10:	Vol2tex posted... TheDarkCircle posted... I'll pass on the "memorable" experience of going to Blockbuster and them having nothing in stock ever, wandering around the store like a pathetic idiot, then going up to the counter when I'd hear something come through the drop off slot and go "IS THAT INSERT MOVIE?"... "no... darn.." I did like the sense of anticipation when you waited to see if they had your movie or game in stock or not. It's a bit different than going on Netflix and starting to type a name to see if the movie comes up. It's worse because on Netflix if you want to watch a movie they definitely don't have it --- http://www.last.fm/user/PigBun 56k warning <cite>Butterfiles posted [p:885078804] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>Vol2tex posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheDarkCircle posted...</cite> <quote>I'll pass on the "memorable" experience of going to Blockbuster and them having nothing in stock ever, wandering around the store like a pathetic idiot, then going up to the counter when I'd hear something come through the drop off slot and go "IS THAT INSERT MOVIE?"... "no... darn.."</quote> I did like the sense of anticipation when you waited to see if they had your movie or game in stock or not. It's a bit different than going on Netflix and starting to type a name to see if the movie comes up.</quote> It's worse because on Netflix if you want to watch a movie they definitely don't have it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nomadic View 08/19/17 6:59:21 PM #11:	I liked when it was cartridges, when it went to discs they were unusable. How the hell is the general public so fucking destructive? --- {}\\{}(o){}\\//{}//=\\{})){}(< \\//{}{{-{}//\\{} {}xxxxxxxx{};;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;> <cite>Nomadic View posted [p:885078811] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I liked when it was cartridges, when it went to discs they were unusable. How the hell is the general public so fucking destructive?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AzNDarkSamurai 08/19/17 6:59:38 PM #12:	I definitely miss it especially renting games I absolutely hate how Gamefly is the only choice nowadays for a decent selection of video games --- Pinoy Pride, 1988 - the day I die! <cite>AzNDarkSamurai posted [p:885078826] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I definitely miss it especially renting games I absolutely hate how Gamefly is the only choice nowadays for a decent selection of video games</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DreadedWave 08/19/17 7:00:35 PM #13:	MetaMajik posted... I still do. This. There's a ton of games this gen I would have missed out on if renting wasn't a thing. --- http://i.imgur.com/ngBbHlM.png <cite>DreadedWave posted [p:885078875] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>MetaMajik posted...</cite> <quote>I still do.</quote> This. There's a ton of games this gen I would have missed out on if renting wasn't a thing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ToonLinkWithGun 08/19/17 7:00:36 PM #14:	I still do --- Wombo Combo! http://i.imgur.com/fToefC5.jpg <cite>ToonLinkWithGun posted [p:885078877] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I still do</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDarkCircle 08/19/17 7:02:30 PM #15:	Nomadic View posted... I liked when it was cartridges, when it went to discs they were unusable. How the hell is the general public so fucking destructive? Especially when it was multidisc games. Randomly games would be missing one of the middle discs. Like wtf do you do with JUST disc 3 of FFVIII. Even if you were up to that point in the game, you can't finish it, and you can never start over. What was the point of stealing it? <cite>TheDarkCircle posted [p:885078966] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nomadic View posted...</cite> <quote>I liked when it was cartridges, when it went to discs they were unusable. How the hell is the general public so fucking destructive?</quote> Especially when it was multidisc games. Randomly games would be missing one of the middle discs. Like wtf do you do with JUST disc 3 of FFVIII. Even if you were up to that point in the game, you can't finish it, and you can never start over. What was the point of stealing it?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vbty3 08/19/17 7:04:26 PM #16:	Some parts were exciting. Then sometimes, I'd hope so hard the store had a specific game and it was either rented out, or not available to rent at all. Then my choices were to leave empty-handed or find another game that usually wasn't as interesting to me. --- Steam Wishlist: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198043569354/wishlist <cite>vbty3 posted [p:885079079] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>Some parts were exciting. Then sometimes, I'd hope so hard the store had a specific game and it was either rented out, or not available to rent at all. Then my choices were to leave empty-handed or find another game that usually wasn't as interesting to me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dualistic 08/19/17 7:14:11 PM #17:	Actually yes I do. Blockbuster many years ago, Hastings many years ago before they felt like a novelty store, a few local places whose names I've forgot. It wasn't some amazing experience. But I grew up poor. Renting games for the sega genesis and ps1 were how I experienced gaming earlier on. 20+ years ago wandering down the isles and carefully picking out whatever game I wanted to try next. Reading the back cover a few times. Carrying around multiple boxes till I decided which one I wanted. It's a feeling I miss now a days. I still remember renting an actual snes console for a weekend. A bizarre notion now a days with emulation available on pcs, current gen console, handhelds, phones, probably a fridge. But back then it was a cool thing for me to do. <cite>Dualistic posted [p:885079604] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>Actually yes I do. Blockbuster many years ago, Hastings many years ago before they felt like a novelty store, a few local places whose names I've forgot. It wasn't some amazing experience. But I grew up poor. Renting games for the sega genesis and ps1 were how I experienced gaming earlier on. 20+ years ago wandering down the isles and carefully picking out whatever game I wanted to try next. Reading the back cover a few times. Carrying around multiple boxes till I decided which one I wanted. It's a feeling I miss now a days. I still remember renting an actual snes console for a weekend. A bizarre notion now a days with emulation available on pcs, current gen console, handhelds, phones, probably a fridge. But back then it was a cool thing for me to do.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MetaMajik 08/19/17 8:12:55 PM #18:	Vol2tex posted... MetaMajik posted... I still do. Where? Local shop. Basically someone with a very large personal collection of tons of formats (Betamax, VHS, DVD, etc) and even video games across all generations decided to put everything in a store and let people rent stuff out. --- CRUSADERMON WAS A DUDE?! that much pink in one place and what looks like a bustline in the armors molding I didn't think to question it! <cite>MetaMajik posted [p:885082605] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>Vol2tex posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MetaMajik posted...</cite> <quote>I still do.</quote> Where?</quote> Local shop. Basically someone with a very large personal collection of tons of formats (Betamax, VHS, DVD, etc) and even video games across all generations decided to put everything in a store and let people rent stuff out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BilalPowell 08/19/17 8:14:55 PM #19:	Not really. It's nice not having to worry about watching a movie within 3 days or getting fined. --- Start me, bench Forte <cite>BilalPowell posted [p:885082692] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>Not really. It's nice not having to worry about watching a movie within 3 days or getting fined.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NES4EVER 08/19/17 8:18:21 PM #20:	I have some fond memories but no I don't miss it. Like purposely renting Tony hawk 2 like 4 times in order to justify to my dad why he should buy me a used copy. "You've already spent $20 to rent it! Clearly I like it, and this used copy is only $30!" --- *nu-horsemen 4evar* [A GameFAQs Moderator was deleted by this message] <cite>NES4EVER posted [p:885082869] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I have some fond memories but no I don't miss it. Like purposely renting Tony hawk 2 like 4 times in order to justify to my dad why he should buy me a used copy. "You've already spent $20 to rent it! Clearly I like it, and this used copy is only $30!"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheAwesomeMatt 08/19/17 8:24:56 PM #21:	There's one 20 mins walk from my place, I'm actually tempted to sign up mostly for the nostalgia. And it seems to have a good international selection, much broader than Netflix. --- . <cite>TheAwesomeMatt posted [p:885083222] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>There's one 20 mins walk from my place, I'm actually tempted to sign up mostly for the nostalgia. And it seems to have a good international selection, much broader than Netflix.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiek_Fafn 08/19/17 8:28:33 PM #22:	Dualistic posted... Actually yes I do. Blockbuster many years ago, Hastings many years ago before they felt like a novelty store, a few local places whose names I've forgot. It wasn't some amazing experience. But I grew up poor. Renting games for the sega genesis and ps1 were how I experienced gaming earlier on. 20+ years ago wandering down the isles and carefully picking out whatever game I wanted to try next. Reading the back cover a few times. Carrying around multiple boxes till I decided which one I wanted. It's a feeling I miss now a days. I still remember renting an actual snes console for a weekend. A bizarre notion now a days with emulation available on pcs, current gen console, handhelds, phones, probably a fridge. But back then it was a cool thing for me to do. I actually rented a Virtual Boy when I was a kid. It was actually a fun experience for a weekend before I got sick of sticking my head into that monstrosity. --- PSN: Jiek <cite>Jiek_Fafn posted [p:885083411] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dualistic posted...</cite> <quote>Actually yes I do. Blockbuster many years ago, Hastings many years ago before they felt like a novelty store, a few local places whose names I've forgot. It wasn't some amazing experience. But I grew up poor. Renting games for the sega genesis and ps1 were how I experienced gaming earlier on. 20+ years ago wandering down the isles and carefully picking out whatever game I wanted to try next. Reading the back cover a few times. Carrying around multiple boxes till I decided which one I wanted. It's a feeling I miss now a days. I still remember renting an actual snes console for a weekend. A bizarre notion now a days with emulation available on pcs, current gen console, handhelds, phones, probably a fridge. But back then it was a cool thing for me to do.</quote> I actually rented a Virtual Boy when I was a kid. It was actually a fun experience for a weekend before I got sick of sticking my head into that monstrosity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gen_Lee_Enfield 08/19/17 8:28:38 PM #23:	Yeah I miss it. --- No. 1 Mark III Pie Jesu Domine, Dona eis requiem. <cite>Gen_Lee_Enfield posted [p:885083416] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>Yeah I miss it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vol2tex 08/20/17 10:58:09 AM #24:	MetaMajik posted... Vol2tex posted... MetaMajik posted... I still do. Where? Local shop. Basically someone with a very large personal collection of tons of formats (Betamax, VHS, DVD, etc) and even video games across all generations decided to put everything in a store and let people rent stuff out. That's awesome! --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n3ddsIn.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:885112385] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote><cite>MetaMajik posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Vol2tex posted...</cite> <quote><cite>MetaMajik posted...</cite> <quote>I still do.</quote> Where?</quote> Local shop. Basically someone with a very large personal collection of tons of formats (Betamax, VHS, DVD, etc) and even video games across all generations decided to put everything in a store and let people rent stuff out.</quote> That's awesome!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vol2tex 08/20/17 1:29:36 PM #25:	bump --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n3ddsIn.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:885119169] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vol2tex 08/20/17 5:53:46 PM #26:	bump --- https://imgtc.com/i/x4XUFSS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n3ddsIn.jpg <cite>Vol2tex posted [p:885132948] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JosefuJustice11 08/20/17 6:04:03 PM #27:	Actually still have a movie and video game rental store in Red Bay, AL. Also have a record store in Tupelo, MS. that's been open for many years selling music most people in this area never even heard of. Is way better then going to Best Buy, Walmart etc. and seeing the same generic shit. --- I felt like I was watching a dream I'd never wake up from... Before I knew it, the dream was all over. <cite>JosefuJustice11 posted [p:885133497] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>Actually still have a movie and video game rental store in Red Bay, AL. Also have a record store in Tupelo, MS. that's been open for many years selling music most people in this area never even heard of. Is way better then going to Best Buy, Walmart etc. and seeing the same generic shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nikra 08/20/17 6:08:48 PM #28:	I have Nexflix. And it really suck: Most movies and series have already been showed multiple times on my cable tv. <cite>Nikra posted [p:885133798] in Do you mis... [t:75687778]...</cite> <quote>I have Nexflix. And it really suck: Most movies and series have already been showed multiple times on my cable tv.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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