On May 12th, the long awaited release of “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” happened in all parts of the world. Amid this atmosphere of enthusiasm, several employees around the world decided to take the day to enjoy Nintendo's latest work.
Contrary to expectations, the reason behind the sudden firing of employees at the GameStop store on the launch day of “Zelda” was not related to the desire to play the highly anticipated title. The incident took place at a branch located in the city of Brighton, Michigan, in the United States.
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The scene that unfolded in front of the GameStop store was of a crowd of players waiting for the opportunity to purchase a copy of the long-awaited Nintendo release.
With the staff gone, the doors remained closed, leaving customers anxious and waiting outside in hopes that someone might be able to attend to their needs.
Disappointment gripped customers at the GameStop store in Michigan when they realized that the doors remained closed.
A note left by staff at the entrance stated that, due to the difficult conditions of unsatisfactory work and wages, they made the decision not to open the store on that very important.
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This situation left game fans frustrated and looking for alternatives to purchase the long-awaited release. The employees' attitude brought up issues related to workers' rights and well-being, generating discussions about working conditions in the video game industry.
While there was a period of protest at the GameStop store in Michigan, supported by the regional manager, the efforts did not last through the day. According to reports, the Brighton store reopened just three hours after the closure was announced.
The game's launch day was of utmost importance to the company's sales, and the temporary closure significantly impacted its business.
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