In order to match some of the internet's more enticing deals, Wal-Mart is dropping games like Halo 3: ODST and Left 4 Dead 2 to $50 while giving free $50 gift cards with Wii console purchases.
Something strange has happened to me this year. My years of retail experience have worn off, and I've stopped searching brick-and-mortar stores for holiday deals, instead opting for the convenience of online retailers like Amazon. The fact that San Francisco has a pretty sparse selection of movie and game retail locations probably speeded the process up, though. Regardless, my point remains-- In these cash-strapped times, consumers are even more desperate for deals,...
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