GameStop is offering its buy 2, take 1 pre-owned game promo while trolling Gabe Newell for still "not knowing how to count to 3."
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(Image credit: Shutterstock ) Share Share by: Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Flipboard Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google GameStop trolled Valve founder Gabe Newell in its latest press release, saying that the company is ready to help him count to three. According to its post on X , the company said its “Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on ALL pre-owned games is back, while supplies last” is documented and verifiable evidence that it can count to three, so it should also be able to help Newell in achieving this.
Many gamers joke that Gabe Newell “cannot count to three” because many of Valve's highly successful franchises seemingly end at the second installment. Several examples include Half-Life, Portal, Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress, Counter-Strike, and Dota, all of which still lack a third installment despite being popular titles. GameStop’s playful press release leans into this trope while simultaneously promoting its buy 2, take 1 promotion on used games.
“This promotion clearly demonstrates our proficiency in counting up to three. Two items purchased, one free item added: three items total,” says the company. “Clearly, we can count to three. Surely you can too. The deal is available in stores and online until January 1st.”
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