The Crazy Story of The Last Game Crazy

Описание: Join us on a nostalgic trip down I-5 and memory lane as we uncover the wild CRAZY of the last Game Crazy and the other Game Crazy game store that joined with Hollywood Video!

But this isn't just a history lesson – did you know there's still ONE original Game Crazy store open and thriving in Salem, Oregon?

This video dives deep into:

The Origins: From "Game Trader" in Beaverton to the iconic yellow and red Game Crazy, discover how it all began.

The Hollywood Video Connection: Explore the rise of Hollywood Video, its merging with Game Crazy, and the surprising ties between their founders, Mark and Bruce Wattles.

Why Gamers LOVED Game Crazy: We're talking generous trade-in policies, a customer-focused "wishlist" system, and a unique store-within-a-store experience. Former employees and customers share their fondest memories!

The Downfall: Learn how competition from Blockbuster, Netflix, and Redbox, along with the 2008 recession, led to the end of an era.

The LAST Game Crazy: Take a virtual tour of the last surviving Game Crazy in Salem, Oregon! See the amazing selection of retro games and collectibles, and find out why it's a must-visit for any retro gaming fan.

Why You Should Visit the Last Game Crazy:
This store is more than just a place to buy games; it's a living piece of gaming history. Supporting them helps preserve a unique part of our culture. Plus, they have genuinely great prices and a fantastic selection!

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Chapters
[00:00] The Crazy Story of The Last Game Crazy
[00:17] Remember renting movies?
[01:02] Game Crazy Origins
[02:59] The Last Game Crazy
[04:17] You need to go to Game Crazy Salem!
[06:21] The Last Blockbuster AND the Last Game Crazy
[06:43] The Rise of Hollywood Video
[07:43] Hollywood bought Game Crazy
[08:05] Tale of Two Wattles!?
[08:30] Visiting the Hollywood Video HQ
[08:52] Why Game Crazy was special!
[11:22] Employee Perks and Store Culture
[13:02] The Fall of Hollywood Video
[15:31] Thanks for Game Crazy
[16:51] RIP Hollywood Video/Game Crazy and LONG LIVE GAME CRAZY Salem
[17:06] Coming soon!

Links and References:
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=76...
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=76...
https://egov.sos.state.or.us/br/pkg_w...


Music:
Ether by Silent Partner
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