I know this isn't exactly news, but has anyone else come to the realization that Amazon is likely the best means for buying new games?  Just last week I purchased Splinter Cell: Conviction (Collector's Edition) for Xbox 360.  The price was originally $79.99 when I ordered it.  The price dropped right as it shipped, and Amazon automatically credited me the $10 back.  Also, "release day delivery" was free.  So let's break it down.  I got the game for a discounted price, delivered to my door Tuesday morning, never had to leave the house (to reserve it or buy it), and paid no taxes.  Why the hell would I ever want to go to GameStop again? 
 
On top of that, Amazon is constantly offering gift cards for pre-ordering games.  I'm currently slated to get back $50 in Amazon credit just for pre-ordering and purchasing Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Street Fighter IV, Crackdown 2, and Halo Reach.  So, in addition to having the games brought to my door on the day of release for the same price (or less in some cases) that I would pay at retail, Amazon is actually giving me money back just for doing business with them.
 
Again, I ask.  Why the hell would I want to go to GameStop or any other retailer at this point? 
 
I've been buying most of my games in this manner for a while now, but I just thought it had to be said.  Anyway, thanks Amazon.