I've purchased more than my fair share from GameStop and have never encountered such pressure to buy used. What I have encountered is pressure to pre-order new

I've purchased more than my fair share from GameStop and have never encountered such pressure to buy used. What I have encountered is pressure to pre-order new titles and a subscription to 'Game Informer', a magazine that promotes new titles in the form of previews, teasers and reviews. I simply wouldn't buy games at a $59 price point if it didn't include the ability to trade or even just let friends borrow. I really, really love games, but my preference has shifted toward indie and 2D. There are exceptions (Fallout 3), but most AAA console titles impart too much of a 'Michael Bay' experience and aesthetic for my tastes.