How Blockbuster Video Entered The Red Ring Of Death

[@r4microds]

Knew a guy who worked at a blockbuster. When they closed doors here in Canada, he lost his job but walked home for a fuck tonne of PS2, PS3, and 360 games. I dont even think he owned all 3 consoles but certainly got himself a pretty epic stash for later re-sell.

[@HellScream107]

I loved going to Blockbuster as a kid in the 90s and renting video games. I honestly think the company may have survived the early 2000's if they quickly adopted a monthly pass rather than making people pay-per-rental. Blockbuster had a streaming service in the works, but the technology was not quite there.

[@BootlegYasumi]

HellScream I loved going there in the late 2000's

[@paisan8766]

No... unfortunately, brick-and-mortar retail is dying, and especially for something you can stream at home for cheap. It would be done no matter what because of tech.

[@thegreatcalvinio]

They still have Blockbuster in some small rural towns here in Oregon.

[@CcatVideogames]

yep

[@TheLynnster]

Which is why I'll always live in Oregon

[@CcatVideogames]

lol

[@jacklazzaro9820]

Do they still rent Sega Genesis? If not, not interested.

[@shixiongzhi]

and alot in Alaska

[@RSWebery]

I still remember when Blockbuster was liquidating stores...they had movies for less than a dollar.

[@MaseTwoxen]

It was amazing.

[@joshuamackey3040]

Some of this channel's younger viewers could easily have been the product of "Blockbuster 'n Chill."

[@Niom_Music]

What do you mean "product"? Like made? As in they're parents having sexual intercourse while watching a movie from Blockbusters? Is that a thing people do? Fuck while watching movies?

[@ashtonrawlings8211]

Niom u never heard of netflix and chill lol

[@Niom_Music]

Minato Namikaze Oh. I thought the 'chill' part meant just eating chips and watching netflix not fuck lol

[@Niom_Music]

@Rellz Tv Yes. I know. Go away now

[@Niom_Music]

@Rellz Tv Leave me alone. This was a fucking comment 8 months ago. My question is, why are you so mad?

[@Rockets2024Champs]

can't wait to see one of these for gamestop in a few years

[@CarlosGarcia-my7zy]

Stupidadi lmaoo

[@liamdoes8580]

Why I know GameStop is a horrible company e.g.( arguing with fans on twitter) but there's so many good people that work in GameStop that would be out of a job

[@Langkowski]

Just a little correction. There were just about 4400 stores in the U.S. The nine thousand stores included those in other countries as well. The two thing that really killed Blockbuster was the DVD and streaming. Without the DVD, Walmart would not have been able to compete with them. Netflix would not have created a VHS-by-mail service, and Redbox would not have space for all the movies in their kiosks.

[@locar7935]

How rod studios entered the red ring of death

[@Supercat126HDProductions]

every single video god damn man you're dedicated and I respect that

[@locar7935]

Supercat126HD Productions it's a joke

[@Supercat126HDProductions]

yeah man, no shit lol

[@brianv6100]

You cant enter the red ring of death if your never popular

[@Supercat126HDProductions]

33k isn't popular these days?

[@marcfield1234]

As of 2018 there are only 9 stores left. 6 in Alaska, 2 in Oregon and 1in Texas. These are not company owned. They went bankrupt in 2014.

[@riverm724]

We all know this episode would happen eventually

[@misternintendoking]

Can you do a red ring of death video about AOL and the AOL Time Warner merger?

[@mydasmurray]

the part of 'doom 2016' that you showed at the end is exactly where I got stuck and put it down, I was hoping to see where you went next!

[@RodStudios]

Wow..what a difference :(

[@yvonneluna9897]

Rod Studios you are a cool KZbinr

[@skkumramos]

Rod Studios do one on Michaels

[@FreeOpenTruth]

Rod Studios - Hey Rod! I worked at Hollywood Video back in the day! What about them and the red ring-o-death?

[@ejae4063]

I’m 17 so I’m not as old as some people who got to enjoy blockbuster for too long, but I do remember blockbuster being a part of my childhood in the early 2000s. My mom would pick me up from school on a Friday, we’d order food from a restaurant and pick it up, then we’d go to blockbuster to rent some movies or a show. That was the definition of a good day for me. I still miss blockbuster, but that’s business, I guess.

[@dericjames2018]

Ethan Jae I'm 18 and Blockbuster Video was my childhood.

[@realdustydane]

They *STILL* Have Just *ONE* Blockbuster In Morley, Australia You Can Even Find It On Google Maps!

[@teamscidk6312]

When I was 7 I had a blockbuster by my house. The only reason I would ask my mom to go there was because they sold bakugaun figures there lol

[@SoundOrientedd]

Blockbuster video, Wow! Out of business!

[@alexandernguyen5074]

How Xbox in Japan entered the red ring of death.

[@Hi-ud4vz]

Good one

[@wickersticks]

What do you mean "entered"

[@Hi-ud4vz]

PaddedPawz xbox sells 60 Xboxes in a week in japan.

[@wickersticks]

randomkidgamer ! I meant to imply that the Xbox was dead upon release

[@Hi-ud4vz]

PaddedPawz true fact

[@LegendsP137]

I find it funny that only big movie rental chain left in the US is Family Video. They still have around 700 stores in the North America.

[@Stefan-ji2ek]

The Wasilla, Alaska store will be closing soon, leaving just 7 in the US (5 in Alaska and 2 in Oregon). The only other country with any Blockbusters in Australia, which has no more than 10.

[@ZeyaRudaRozena97]

I remember Ritz video , and how I loved my local video rental store till blockbuster moved in and my beloved video choices store had to close , now it's blockbuster who is closing

[@gkid64]

they still have 2 block busters here in south Australia though one can't afford to lease the name anymore

[@k9521__]

I love when you upload videos.

[@Niom_Music]

K9 *OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH*

[@LogeJit]

I used to sometimes rent games from Blovkbuster.

[@TheKrayKrayGamer]

I love Blovkbuster.

[@Pon3TorLord]

Blockbuster video started an online movie store earlier this year. It has the same purpose as ITunes and KZbin's movie services. You create an account on Blockbuster's in your country with (.com for example), then you purchase the movie and you can watch it forever with your account. I don't use Blockbuster to buy movies digital, I use KZbin and I watch and purchase movies there sometimes. I still prefer having a physical format to be watching movies, and I don't watch movies often enough to consider paying for a monthly subscription, not even a yearly subscription. I watch maybe 3 to 7 movies a year, so that's why I use KZbin movies or I'll by a DVD or BluRay.

[@loganmacgyver2625]

the south park episode where Randy buys blockbuster and nobody goes to the store anyone

[@Bryan21381]

For some reason, you should do a video called how Akklaim entered the red ring of death.

[@aj_904_6]

The only reason game stop is still alive is because of The switch

[@Niom_Music]

I'm surprised GameStop is still around today. They've got overpriced gadgets and stuff (at least where I come from) and wtf is a 'disc'? It's 2017. You can buy everything online

[@rocketqoou9552]

games stores keeps kids going to the mall

[@cliffturbo2146]

I still wish for another game market.

[@djcrimsonsunbird3607]

Ugly Ass Fuck Wrong With You No, that's not the reason

[@mjxbox]

you obviously a 5 year old or a troll.

[@mathieuforster9734]

I know that they had to do that and I would not even go there if it was still open where I lived, but it's quite sad because for almost a decade I would watch movies there each Friday. And now it's all gone.

[@rafor2333]

Here In Mexico City they took down some things in a blockbuster and renamed it to B store but it didn't last long.

[@day8891]

The one in my hometown is there mainly because there are little homes inside the town - most live on farms on the out skirts of town. Most have been there their entire lives meaning most of the population are from before the 90’s md have no interest in Netflix instead just sticking to their classic block buster .

[@r3n3gad33]

1:10 That's a rare sight to behold, Nintendo sueing somebody instead of somebody sueing Nintendo.

[@bag3724]

One blockbuster left in America so I’m watching this

[@johny1220]

I miss blockbuster but it’s all about digital things now like Netflix and buying all my games digitally :D

[@iansmith5800]

Johny1220 I hate Sony

[@atticuscorbitt8199]

I actually used to have a Hollywood Video near where I live back in the ye olde days, I think it's a hair salon now or something.

[@MikeJ2023]

We Had a west coast video down the street. This was in New Jersey. And block buster was 10 minutes away my parents would rarely drive me there. But when I got my license I use to drive myself there.

[@MyCuteApple]

The Blockbuster near my place transformed into a Chase bank. I miss it sometimes.

[@chariot2348]

Holy shit dude, when I was in Oregon in the summer when I was driving through the woods to the a beach side. I saw an open blockbuster 0_0

[@exmaarmaca]

Lol I saw blockbuster stores here on Mexico City until last months of 2014 or first months of 2015. Bought a couple of psp games since they were selling all their stuff really cheap.

[@uniteddreams7065]

And then there was one. Now Blockbuster is an Oregon exclusive.

[@Bloxed]

There was a blockbuster near where I live but I never went there. Since I live in the UK, it never used to be a Blockbuster, I was tricked!

[@wallmario2349]

Nintendo sued Blockbuster for photocopying Nintendo manuals.

[@TheRamblemanWhoSings]

In whakatane we have video Eazy it's a bit like block buster except they haven't gone bankrupt

[@Sulfen]

At 2:56 you mentioned that they didn't want their numbers to go down. They meant late fees.

[@pustulio81]

...........exaduration........>:D Also, "Shitbrick" was in blockbuster commercials?....I did not know that lol

[@yvonneluna9897]

You are the best bro good job thumbs up to you

[@picklerick6707]

Do toys R us pleaseee

[@theironturtle9815]

pickle rick what if he doesn’t want to

[@tfoltzyt111]

pickle rick he did

[@cutiecookiecreme]

How Showbiz Pizza entered the red ring of DEATH!

[@Tootsie4ever]

I miss blockbuster, I missed get 100% on a test and being able to pick out any Nintendo 64 game. R.I.P

[@marlonmarcus1111]

Also things like game stop would either be cheaper , or occasional sales

[@Pimpeaux]

The "Digital age" argument is a more infinitesimal factor than you'd think regarding Blockbuster's decline. Blockbuster died as a result of poor management and poorer investment deals, the likes of which they could never hope to pay back. Family Video is an example of a rental chain that played conservatively in the digital age, and as such, there are still hundreds of them strewn about the Midwest.

[@perlamunoz2707]

Follow me,but not in a creepy way.

[@Vap3king]

This series entered the red ring of death

[@yousefshalaby5069]

INstead of blockbuster and chill, you could say, blockbust a nut

[@MookalH]

The Blockbuster near me got replaced with a Verizon Wireless store.

[@Zanybandz123]

What game is that again playing in the background?

[@OnlyEpicEmber]

Very soon: How Toys 'R Us entered the red ring of death.

[@GeneralGorillaSonicOC]

If you watch BlackBuster Critic's video he talks about their failures in the eye of a former employee.

[@grizzlygaming6417]

Man Blockbuster was the best and it should still be around ,if you Think about it they killed their own business by charging a outrageous amount of yknow $$$$$ for overdue rents and that’s what killed them... just a sad ending it’s like a snake strangling it self with its own tail

[@viphersniper]

I dont understand how redbox is still around

[@JustMikuMiku]

Netflix: hey just buy me BlockBuster: No we are a colossal company and we are doing really well *decline of BlockBuster* Netflix: Oh hey BlockBuster long time no see BlockBuster: I underestimated you....

[@windowsme2327]

Redbox:hey guys

[@NotoriousKarma]

How the red ring of death entered the red ring of death

[@wallmario2349]

How rolling acres mall entered the RROD

[@CourseCTRL]

BlockBuster’s greed is what killed them

[@techemus6771]

You should do about the ps vita red ring of death

[@willhooks2636]

I have one of them here in Mississippi

[@mellocruz17]

Video game footage: DOOM (Bethesda)

[@Blanelfa2016]

How rod studios entered the red ring of death?

[@Darkdaej]

"exaduration" My Grammar Nazism is starting to emerge :P

[@dorian2480]

You are the best youtuber❤

[@ElrobertosuperioESA]

I wish I went to a blockbuster

[@hugorc343]

Holy shit new video

[@Niom_Music]

So the only Blockbuster stores that remain are located in retarded American small towns? That's a sad way to end up for what was such a prominent company in the 80s and 90s.

[@KTBKensame]

radioshack

[@oddfuturediego]

the ultimate spid45 Did they go bankrupt too?

[@GenericInternetter]

1:23 Are you legit that bad at spelling? Did you mean "exaggeration"?

[@TheKrayKrayGamer]

true

[@CarlosGarcia-my7zy]

The short answer: Netflix

[@arnold20139]

Carlos Garcia Even shorter answer: The Internet.

[@dpm9a189]

Red box.

[@dux6729]

On the black friday my parents are going to buy me Nintendo. But I can't decide what to buy: Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo WII U

[@dux6729]

Yeah you are right and you say it too late becouse I have Switch

[@NikoKourouklis]

Do a video on Family Video movie rental. They’re bankrupt.

[@videogameboutique2196]

why would he need to do a video on Family video going bankrupt? He'll just go over the same reasons why they failed, just like blockbuster.

[@CC-sv9fs]

It’s so sad Netflix killed them

[@TheHassanA]

Sad blockbuster :(

[@DeLGhXst]

I wanted this!

[@rehabjoebuffet9892]

It's not block buster it's block blister! It's better, much much better!

[@oof-tj6hl]

exaduration

[@Buttersvevo]

I love blockbuster I forgot to bring a movie back I still have. It

[@harizshahhamin6324]

How FUQING PEWDIEPIE enterd the red ring of death

[@XWierdThingsHappenX]

There is a blockbuster in alaska

[@AustinGreen6]

Why my channel entered the red ring of death😂

[@MookalH]

Exaduration

[@aq_h09]

Pls do why the PS Vita entered the red ring of death

[@StevePlaysSteveplaysyotube]

ASY official he did i think

[@BillyBob125]

VEEacom?

[@dorian2480]

Hi!

[@TheSwagGuy5000]

Rip

[@paisan8766]

"....those small towns where everyone knows everyTHING" -- where are those at? Towns of geniuses? I know small townswhere everyone knows everyONE, haha. Man... choppy English. You really demolished some common phrases in this video.

[@jmarcum2887]

Upload |How Xbox 360 Entered Red Ring Of Death?!?

[@nicolasd.madsen9317]

i have never seen a blockbuster they dont like my country

[@willhooks2636]

In flowood

[@protoluigi2047]

Oh sure Nintendo, hate Blockbuster, but doesn't mind having their games at GameStop, sheesh, Nintendo is very hypocritical!!!!

[@glorious720p_2]

protoluigi Nintendo has learned that they would lose against GameStop if they tried filing a lawsuit against them again like the did with blockbuster.

[@protoluigi2047]

Oh I get it.

[@bnbcraft6666]

It's blockbusters and cockthruster

[@j0shdl]

Redbox is better and way cheaper

[@footyfam8990]

:(

[@eurilopez8796]

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