What youre saying is so true. It's like people never learn their lesson and just believe hype and bullshots. I know this is a gaming community so people tend to he enthusiastic, but I wish people would be more critical.I never understood the video game preorder mentality.
I used to do it before when stores gave discs 30% E3 discounts or Buy 2 get 1 free if you buy during E3 week for games coming in the fall, but unless it's buying concert/sports tickets in advance or putting a down payment for a new house or car releasing next year, most people's video games pre-purchases are for regular price. And with the digital age, there's no out of stocks or preorder 30% discount deal.
Most people are preordering games years out for regular price, no known date, going off bullshots, and it's game code through the internet which is unlimited supply. And by the sound of some gamers, the store might even bill you early.