. "2008-12-14T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "3"^^ . . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . "It's not unusual that we'll check out a Gamestop, because video games are just so expensive. Well, that and because we're much more casual gamers than just about everyone. Everyone at Gamestop seems to know about all sorts of games, whether it is a current game or a previous game, which helps us, since as parents we of course know nothing.\n\nBut the most useful thing about Gamestop is their used game program. You can get a used game and try it out for a week and then take it back. It's like a free rental. When games are $50 a pop, it's hard to beat. Unfortunately you can't do this with new games, but we don't usually buy new games anyway. Even better is the used game program lasts for over a month at Christmas.\n\nThe downside is for new stuff - they don't even want to give you a refund for a new product that hasn't been opened. You can get a refund, but it's like pulling teeth. In other words, stick to the used product."^^ .