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The section for new releases is now limited to the most recent titles, with older games being converted to used stock, and this process includes previously unopened copies. So why are new copies of Xenoblade being stocked as used? Since the launch of the Wii U, GameStop has been slowly scaling down the size of its Wii section to account for retail space. For those of you who may be familiar with the inner-workings GameStop’s retail practices, a more-likely scenario presents itself, and while it may be somewhat-less-damning, will still leave a few questions unanswered. This has led to many accusations and conspiracy theories being leveled at the company, with some even going so far as to claim that GameStop reprinted the game itself - highly unlikely, to say the least. Upon inspection, consumers have reported that the used copies recently stocked by the retailer appear to be brand new, with some Internet Matlocks noting a slight alteration to the inner case which seems to indicate a second printing. However, following a recent surge of used stock, GameStop’s pricing has been called into question, and that’s not all. That contract, in addition to its limited printing, made Xenoblade a scarce commodity allowing the retailer to price its used copies for ~$90 accordingly. Over the past few days, GameStop has found itself in the midst of a controversy surrounding the used sales of Xenoblade Chronicles, a fan-favorite and a game which the retailer had negotiated an exclusive contract to distribute in North America. Gamers accuse retailer of scamming customers