Home
Databases
Community
Blogs
Tools
Submit
About
Donate
Database Search
Title
Console
Genre
Year
Publisher
RFG ID#
Community Blogs
My Blog
Submit Info
RFG Chat
Store
New on the Blogs
Update on the State of RFGeneration!
(8/31/2024)
In Which I Describe Pizza Tower at an Exhaustingly Long Length
(7/31/2024)
Remasters, Remakes, Rereleases, and Remembering the Past
(3/30/2024)
The Top 5 Survival Horror Games for the Sega Dreamcast
(2/20/2024)
Trombone Champ Is a Good Game
(12/30/2023)
Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch OLED Model
(11/21/2023)
Hypnospace Outlaw
(10/30/2023)
Hot Community Blog Entries
Trombone Champ Is a Good Game
(1)
In Which I Describe Pizza Tower at an Exhaustingly Long Length
(1)
The Steam Indie Spring Sale - What should you get?
(3)
The Top 5 Survival Horror Games for the Sega Dreamcast
(1)
Remasters, Remakes, Rereleases, and Remembering the Past
(1)
Flash gaming at its best: Liferaft Zero
(2)
Nielsen's Favorites on Channel 4
Update on the State of RFGeneration!
(11)
Press Playcast Episode 91 - Doki Doki Literature Club
(0)
Press Playcast Episode 92 - Bioshock Infinite
(0)
Shmup Club January 2023 - Metal Black
(1)
Shoot the Core-cast Episode 052 - Deathsmiles
(0)
Welcome,
Guest
. Please
login
or
register
.
Did you miss your
activation email?
September 27, 2024, 06:49:19 PM
News:
RF Generation: Burgers from trash cans taste the best.
RF Generation Message Board
|
Gaming
|
Video Game Generation
|
Opening a Game Store
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
« previous
next »
Pages:
1
2
3
[
4
]
5
6
...
15
Author
Topic: Opening a Game Store (Read 43450 times)
NewOrder79
Virtual Boy
Posts: 197
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #45 on:
May 14, 2013, 04:41:46 PM »
Crab Master is a great guy if anyone can do it, it's you.
Logged
Crabmaster2000
Podcast Crew
Posts: 13567
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #46 on:
May 27, 2013, 05:33:46 PM »
So after a couple brainstorming sessions I've got a list of potential store names. I'd love to hear rfgen's thoughts on them or even other suggestions if you've got some ideas. I'm leaning towards two in particular at the moment, but I don't want to influence your answers so I'll keep it quiet for now. Ideally I want to have 5 that I'm happy with for when I register the business name just in case I can't use some of them. Here is what I'm working with at the moment:
Game Pursuit
Revolver Games/Game Revolver
Game Peddler
Game Quest
Game Hunt(er)
Game Seeker
Star Power Games
Game Crusade
Game Patrol
Game-Knack
Game Guardian
Game-ivore
Game Source
Logged
Want to see someone barely eke through a whole pile of NES games? Check out my youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/us...00Crabmaster?feature=mhee
300+ NES games beaten since October 2011
Co-Host of the Rfgeneration Collectorcast:
http://rfgenerationcollectorcast.podomatic.com/
nupoile
DB Contributor
Posts: 1706
Awards: 2014 Fantasy Football Winner
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #47 on:
May 27, 2013, 06:09:22 PM »
My off-the-cuff votes:
Game Quest
Game Crusade
Game Source
Logged
Am4zingGam3r
Sega 32X
Posts: 269
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #48 on:
May 27, 2013, 07:24:00 PM »
Game-knack!
Logged
I am the King of San Andreas
[img width=470 height=155]http://gamercards.exophase.com/341238.png[/img]
NES_Rules
Director
Posts: 4727
Awards: I live here
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #49 on:
May 27, 2013, 07:42:25 PM »
How about Papa Crab's Game Shack?
Logged
[img width=468 height=60]http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/banners/generated/collection/NES_Rules.png[/img]
We've lost power in the forward Game Boy, Mario is not responding
Crabmaster2000
Podcast Crew
Posts: 13567
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #50 on:
May 27, 2013, 07:52:28 PM »
Quote from: NES_Rules on May 27, 2013, 07:42:25 PM
How about Papa Crab's Game Shack?
That's already the name of my side business where I sell my Sleeping Tonic and Gamer Juice
Logged
Want to see someone barely eke through a whole pile of NES games? Check out my youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/us...00Crabmaster?feature=mhee
300+ NES games beaten since October 2011
Co-Host of the Rfgeneration Collectorcast:
http://rfgenerationcollectorcast.podomatic.com/
NES_Rules
Director
Posts: 4727
Awards: I live here
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #51 on:
May 27, 2013, 08:39:01 PM »
Quote from: Crabmaster2000 on May 27, 2013, 07:52:28 PM
Quote from: NES_Rules on May 27, 2013, 07:42:25 PM
How about Papa Crab's Game Shack?
That's already the name of my side business where I sell my Sleeping Tonic and Gamer Juice
Exactly, its all about the brand recognition.
Logged
[img width=468 height=60]http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/banners/generated/collection/NES_Rules.png[/img]
We've lost power in the forward Game Boy, Mario is not responding
techwizard
Donor
Posts: 3840
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #52 on:
May 28, 2013, 01:32:25 AM »
i really like Star Power Games and Game Quest.
Star Power Games rolls off the tongue nicely and is memorable, and something that people could easily abbreviate; "hey want to go see if Star Power has anything new?"
Game Quest is a nice sounding name too but it also has potential for cool gimmicks. you could do one of those cards some businesses offer where for each purchase over X amount of dollars you get an X on a card, and when the card is full you get some sort of promo reward or discount. it could fit easily into the style of the store name though, call it the "Quest Log" and style it like an RPG quest log checklist. i'm sure there are other marketing gimmicks you could do with this name.
Logged
Am4zingGam3r
Sega 32X
Posts: 269
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #53 on:
May 28, 2013, 08:10:03 PM »
Quote from: RetroRage on May 05, 2013, 05:08:17 PM
Quote from: Crabmaster2000 on May 04, 2013, 05:53:41 PM
There is a large theft problem up here to begin with so security is something I'll have to take quite seriously. I've got a couple friends that work for a security firm in town so I'll be picking their brains to try and find the right balance of safety and consumer appeal.
A store around here bags up all the loose games and zip ties them to brackets on the walls. It works pretty well and it keeps theft down more than you'd think.
Also, if you're looking for a consignment deal with an art vendor I know a guy
Got a name in mind for the store?
Pink Gorilla?
Logged
I am the King of San Andreas
[img width=470 height=155]http://gamercards.exophase.com/341238.png[/img]
Crabmaster2000
Podcast Crew
Posts: 13567
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #54 on:
May 29, 2013, 09:00:44 AM »
Keep the store name input coming in guys!!!
I'm also putting together a survey for my potential customers. Stuff like: What area of town is most convinient to shop in, what store hours work best, most interested in which systems, etc.
Any questions you think would be important to ask?
Logged
Want to see someone barely eke through a whole pile of NES games? Check out my youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/us...00Crabmaster?feature=mhee
300+ NES games beaten since October 2011
Co-Host of the Rfgeneration Collectorcast:
http://rfgenerationcollectorcast.podomatic.com/
Fleach
Blog Writer
Posts: 2762
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #55 on:
May 29, 2013, 09:00:06 PM »
My top three votes are:
Star Power Games
Game Hunter
Game Crusade
Your survey sounds pretty thorough. I like it.
Logged
"Another exciting Canadian"
Like RPGs and Indie Games? Check out
my blog!
Co-host of the RF Gen PlayCast
http://rfgenplaycast.podbean.com/
Zagnorch
MAJIN SONIC'S BLOODLUST MUST BE SATED!
Donor
Posts: 10848
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #56 on:
May 29, 2013, 09:37:05 PM »
Quote from: Crabmaster2000 on May 27, 2013, 07:52:28 PM
Quote from: NES_Rules on May 27, 2013, 07:42:25 PM
How about Papa Crab's Game Shack?
That's already the name of my side business where I sell my Sleeping Tonic and Gamer Juice
Hmmm... Gamer Juice... that might work.
On second thought, that'd give people the wrong idea about your business.
Or the right one, depending on your intentions.
Howzabout something esoteric and upscale-sounding, like Crabs' Pixel Emporium?
Logged
Crabmaster2000
Podcast Crew
Posts: 13567
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #57 on:
May 30, 2013, 07:09:00 PM »
I'm glad a couple of you guys mentioned Game Quest. That's one of my favorites along with Game Crusade and Game-ivore.
No one mentioned Game-ivore in particular so I want to hear some thoughts on that name. I thought it would be very easy to advertise with some kind of game character chowing down on a stack of games and it shouldn't be too hard to come up with some kind of slogan about "consuming" video games.
Since I'm supposed to submit 3-5 names when I apply to register my business name I'm leaning towards these ones:
Game Quest
Game Crusade
Game Guardian
Star Power Games
Game-ivore
Gonna have to apply pretty soon since I can't move forward with several other things until I have that done and out of the way.
Here is my survey. Any feedback on it would be greatly appreciated. I'm gonna post it on the local facebook Video Game Buy/Sell/Trade and also kijiji and craigslist. Did I miss anything important?
Game Store Survey:
Age:
What area of Prince George do you live in? (College Heights, Hart, Surrounding Area. Etc)
What systems are you most interested in purchasing games/consoles/accesories for? (NES, Playstation, Atari 2600, Game Boy, etc.) Please list 3 at most
What hours would work best for you to visit the store? (Mon-Fri 9-5/Friday-Sunday 12-8 or whatever works for you)
What would your preferred method for keeping up to date with store news be? (new stock, contests, sales, news, etc)? Facebook, twitter, dedicated website, etc. List your 2 favorite methods.
Additional Comments:
Logged
Want to see someone barely eke through a whole pile of NES games? Check out my youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/us...00Crabmaster?feature=mhee
300+ NES games beaten since October 2011
Co-Host of the Rfgeneration Collectorcast:
http://rfgenerationcollectorcast.podomatic.com/
Shadow Kisuragi
Variant Collector
Director
Posts: 10853
Awards: 2013 Fantasy Football Winner
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #58 on:
May 30, 2013, 07:32:58 PM »
Personally, if you are hosting anything other than sales in the store, later hours would be preferred for holding events, e.g. MtG or whatever else. It separates the types of people (so you don't get the normals mixed in with the hardcore) and also is a good source of revenue for drinks and snacks.
One of the local stores used to do Saturday midnight pen & paper RPG nights. Toss in $20 for the night, line up food and drinks for the night, and run till done.
Logged
Crabmaster2000
Podcast Crew
Posts: 13567
Re: Opening a Game Store
«
Reply #59 on:
May 30, 2013, 07:59:13 PM »
Quote from: Shadow Kisuragi on May 30, 2013, 07:32:58 PM
Personally, if you are hosting anything other than sales in the store, later hours would be preferred for holding events, e.g. MtG or whatever else. It separates the types of people (so you don't get the normals mixed in with the hardcore) and also is a good source of revenue for drinks and snacks.
One of the local stores used to do Saturday midnight pen & paper RPG nights. Toss in $20 for the night, line up food and drinks for the night, and run till done.
It'll likely be just video games only at first. Ideally I'd like to run maybe 10-6 Sunday-Thursday and have longer hours on Saturday and Friday.
Logged
Want to see someone barely eke through a whole pile of NES games? Check out my youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/us...00Crabmaster?feature=mhee
300+ NES games beaten since October 2011
Co-Host of the Rfgeneration Collectorcast:
http://rfgenerationcollectorcast.podomatic.com/
Pages:
1
2
3
[
4
]
5
6
...
15
« previous
next »
Jump to:
Please select a destination:
-----------------------------
Gaming
-----------------------------
=> Video Game Generation
===> RFGeneration Archives
=> Community Playthroughs
=> What About Channel 4?
=> RF Generation Podcasts
-----------------------------
Collecting
-----------------------------
=> Collection Connection
=> Trophies From the Hunt
=> Sales Extravaganza
===> Free Stuff
===> Keep An Eye Out For Me!!!
-----------------------------
Announcements and Feedback
-----------------------------
=> Announcements and Feedback
=> The Thinktank
=> RF Generation Events
-----------------------------
Other
-----------------------------
=> Idle Chatter
=> Media Room
=> The Gym
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
Powered by SMF 1.1.21
|
SMF © 2015, Simple Machines
Simple Audio Video Embedder
RF Generation Theme derived from YabbGrey By
Nesianstyles
| Buttons by A.M.A
Page created in 0.146 seconds with 24 queries.
Site content Copyright © rfgeneration
.
com unless otherwise noted
.
Oh, and keep it on channel three
.