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GameStop is experiencing problems filling pre-orders for a number of brand-new games, including popular games like NBA 2K23. because it is the biggest physical gaming retailer in America. GameStop has a much larger selection of titles spanning platform generations than Target, Walmart, and other retailers do.
For those still buying physical games, this is almost always the only option unless you can find a local store that serves the same needs. But GameStop has encountered all sorts of hurdles over the years, as gamers shifted to downloading games instead of buying discs, and saw a dramatic shift in management. . The main problem GameStop is reportedly facing right now is the inability to process pre-orders.
As reported by Kotaku, many GameStop employees are finding that due to various system issues, stores don’t have enough copies to give out to people who have already paid for the game. told Kotaku that copies of NBA 2K23 were running out and pre-order bonuses didn’t arrive on time.Small niche games are mostly distributed only to pre-orderers and sold directly from inventory.
Pre-ordering was even more difficult because they weren’t always available. GameStop also ranks its staff by the number of pre-orders issued. “Pre-orders are hell these days,” said an employee. “Several copies of NBA 2K are missing, and collector pre-orders will not arrive in time. Cancellations of pre-orders can only be refunded with credit if more than one month has passed. Cash It doesn’t matter if you paid with
It is unknown if or when this issue will be fixed. GameStop staff noted that the current solution is to order copies of the game and have them shipped to customers’ homes, but that it’s probably not permanent.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Gotham This could become a big problem if games like Knights, God of War Ragnarok, etc. are not fixed soon.