That's what I miss about the Gamestop in the town I used to work in. The manager in there was awesome, and it was the least busy Gamestop in the world, I think, so he was the one running the register every time I'd go in there.
I'd go in like this: Me: Hey Beardy! (I seriously called him that.)
Beardy: Freebie Girl!! (He seriously called me that. I only pre-ordered games when a freebie came with them and he knew it.)
Me: I'm on split break tonight. Whatcha got that would be fun for two players, not too serious, and under $30? I think I'll surprise the husband.
Beardy: That you don't already have?? (Laughs) How about Earth Defense Force? Crazy game, not too many people know about, shoot giant alien bugs with a split screen. Xbox, $25.
Me: Sold!
And this is how I used to find crazy games before I knew where to look for them on the Internet.