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Guy at EB Games: complemented me on my Wii Fit Meter Hexbear: didn't mention it EB Games guy: Talked to me about video games Hexbear: hates all gamers EB guy: beautiful red hair and a kind demeanor (hexbear.net)
submitted 3 months ago* by to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
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Hexbear: mean-ish, possibly ugly (6/10 websites in the looks department)
EB Games: didn't censor me
Hexbear: holds the constant threat of censorship "as a power move"

Why do I even come here when I could go to EB Games and be treated like I desire?

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[–] [S] 13 points 3 months ago

I am to EB Games what boomer men are to Hooters waitresses now. I get it. Maybe I should go to EB and post on Hexbear there all day. Maybe then, I'll finally achieve blissful balance in my life.

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    [–] 4 points 3 months ago* (4 children)

    EB Games was acquired by GameStop and all stores renamed in 2005, in the US and Europe. EB Games only exists in Australia and Canada now.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

    EB Games only exists in Australia and Canada now.

    I walked past one recently, was very surprised, I thought they all shut down a couple of years ago. They barely sell games anymore though, it's like 90% funko pops and assorted plastic bullshit.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    It's funny because I have both EB Games and JB Hi-Fi (tech and small appliance shop) in the mall and if I go to JB they have a bigger range of video games at lower prices.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    I haven't seen them co-inhabit the same space in years, usually if there is a JB around here they'll chase out all the other game stores since like you said, they have better range and lower prices, and sell other electronics too, they haven't just gone into full funko pop mode (or maybe they have, I haven't been in one in a few years I think).

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    • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I haven't seen an EB Games in decades, I thought they went out of business. I guess they just got bought out by GameStop who rebranded or closed all their storefronts in the US but kept the Canadian ones?

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 3 months ago

    Got bought out by a Canadian guy I think in 2025. Not sure how independent it is but at least when it has non-gamer shit it appears to be like (used) manga, gunpla, board games, trading cards instead of just funk pops and marvel-branded dog toys and etc.

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    • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    Eb games guy also complimentdd me on my fit (a Minecraft creeper hoodie id just bought at ebgames)

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    • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Masochism?

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