I just relate these kinds of "PLEASE STEAL ME" situations to dangerous places that seem so wrong that they seem to invite kids who don't know better to come and play. Attractive nuisances. Like those electrical stations that have just a metal fence around them and look like a jungle gym. Or an unfinished swimming pool. Things that scream "Hi. It's wrong, but play with me anyway, regardless if its wrong."
Admittedly, does not quite fit, but the idea is there when you look at it from GameFly, and the consumer's points of view.
Anyone remember GameFly's old envelopes? The ones that were all orange (instead of the white with orange)?
My games were constantly not arriving so I sent a letter to GameFly suggesting they stop using those envelopes that screamed "Hi, I am worth $40-$60 dollars, regardless of what is inside. Steal me now." Attractive nuisance, anyone?
"...regardless of what is inside..." Ok, I know. I rented some crappy games. But on the average, probably worth an a-hole's time to steal.
No kidding... (although I don't know if you're a jerk).
I'd like to start a crazy rumor at this point (hoping that it will come true) and say that I heard something around the water cooler about "The Pink Floyd's ROCK BAND: The WALL"...
Performing a liver transplant on a one-eyed elephant while blindfolded (both you AND the elephant) is one thing you shouldn't be able to do while walking. In my personal opinion.
Another great band that backed the wrong horse. Rock Band 2 is where its at. They are everything good about 80s rock, without the bad haircuts and a better wardrobe.
Now just give me my keyboard-guitar controller and my "I Love The 80s" track-pack (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, A-ha, Pet Shop Boys)!
Over 2000 GameFly games stolen by USPS worker
Oct 16th 2009 3:21PM (Joystiq)I just relate these kinds of "PLEASE STEAL ME" situations to dangerous places that seem so wrong that they seem to invite kids who don't know better to come and play. Attractive nuisances. Like those electrical stations that have just a metal fence around them and look like a jungle gym. Or an unfinished swimming pool. Things that scream "Hi. It's wrong, but play with me anyway, regardless if its wrong."
Admittedly, does not quite fit, but the idea is there when you look at it from GameFly, and the consumer's points of view.
Over 2000 GameFly games stolen by USPS worker
Oct 16th 2009 3:11PM (Joystiq)My games were constantly not arriving so I sent a letter to GameFly suggesting they stop using those envelopes that screamed "Hi, I am worth $40-$60 dollars, regardless of what is inside. Steal me now." Attractive nuisance, anyone?
"...regardless of what is inside..." Ok, I know. I rented some crappy games. But on the average, probably worth an a-hole's time to steal.
Rock Band Weekly: Bonnaroo Pack includes various artists
May 29th 2009 7:51PM (Joystiq)I'd like to start a crazy rumor at this point (hoping that it will come true) and say that I heard something around the water cooler about "The Pink Floyd's ROCK BAND: The WALL"...
Joyswag: Resident Evil 5 Red Xbox 360 Elite Bundle
Mar 11th 2009 5:29PM (Joystiq)Rock Band Weekly: The Killers, Yngwie Malmsteen, Soundgarden, Lamb of God
Nov 21st 2008 2:42PM (Joystiq)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN5FAcd2sbM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS_IYe5JTZ4&feature=related
Joyswag: Guitar Hero World Tour band kit + Rock Band 2 game = [fill in the blank]
Nov 20th 2008 5:47PM (Joystiq)The Killers DLC hitting GHWT on Nov. 25
Nov 14th 2008 2:11PM (Joystiq)Now just give me my keyboard-guitar controller and my "I Love The 80s" track-pack (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, A-ha, Pet Shop Boys)!
Joystiq live from LucasArts/BioWare press conference
Oct 21st 2008 1:57PM (Joystiq)Joystiq hands-on: The New Xbox Experience
Oct 9th 2008 8:13PM (Joystiq)New games this week: Rock Band 2 edition
Sep 15th 2008 12:39PM (Joystiq)