Please stop pre-ordering video games, you foolish, foolish bastards

And tell your friends to stop while you're at it?
That's pretty much it, really.

Why? I'm pretending you asked here because if you think about it, its the only way we can keep video games from sucking. And I can't help but want to state the obvious.

Because...while a horrible game can inspire thousands of angry Youtube videos with millions of agreeing viewers, if we're aware that companies exist solely for the enrichment of their shareholders, we know that our ultimate voice comes in the form of speaking with our wallets.

And aside from some cheap statuette your little brother will soon be breaking, or maybe some in-game article of clothing you'll see on thousands of other people, pre-ordering isn't just taking away that voice, but often serving as reward for those that least deserve it. Sure its unwitting, but you're actively encouraging the very behavior you'll later be whining about.

Pre-ordering is 100% kryptonite to good video game development, and people that do it only have themselves to blame when it doesn't work the way they'd hoped. And if you're someone who does this, you should have to admit it up front so we can strip you of all right to gripe and then yell at you for being a large part of the problem.

That's all. Lol just logged into Steam and pre-order ads are all over the place. DON'T DO IT! And maybe even consider shaming/shunning those that do. Amen, godbless etc, this has been a random gripe er...a public service announcement that should be forwarded to all of everybody.