Email
Last Tuesday's release of Madden 09 drew some pretty long lines.
At the West Side Game Stop, the line was about 200 -gamers deep as the midnight release drew close. Just before the doors opened, an APD officer turned up.
There to settle a disturbance? Keep an eye on a rowdy crowd?
Maybe, but it looked more like an end-around.
The officer approached the Game Stop manager, followed him into the store and emerged minutes later, game in hand. The play drew just a few grumbles and boos.
And the officer's explanation?
"I'm just keeping you all safe."
