Don't understand why the default position defending anti-used games is "Gamestop is scum".
Gamestop may be scum, but I haven't bought from GameStop in YEARS.
Some of my favorite gaming purchasing experiences have come from mom and pop gaming shops. I live in Los Angeles, and there are three phenomenal gaming stores that have incredible selection, good buy back prices, great customer service, and frequent sales.
I'm definitely one of those guys that will buy AAA games day-and-date on occasion, but will also try other, older games, from the used bins too. That, and borrowing from friends. Honestly, I've scaled back the day one purchases because there are simply too many, and 60+ bucks adds up. Why spend that money when, like clockwork, within two months you'll be able to buy it for $40.00?? $30.00 used??
This kind of thing kills the ability to lend games, kills accessing new experiences from overlooked titles, and it kills renting games on the cheap from places like Redbox and gamefly.
More, frankly, it's hurting the mom and pop business and the communal feel that these smaller second hand shops provide.
I have relatives whose entire gaming diet is comprised of recommended and used bin games. New titles are simply too expensive, and the publishers aren't interested in STEAM-like sales, nor creating newer pricing tiers.
This will bite the industry in the ass if everyone co-signs.