[Mrluvaluva]

I think there are responsibilities on both sides.

1. I think it was irresponsible for companies to open their stores at midnight. Game were not the only one to do it. HMV & Vigin were amongst others. Robberies and muggings were bound to happen. HMV were aware of the dangers and would not open it's Oxford Street branch in Londons' West End because of the dangers.

2. It was widely publicised of the dangers with people walking round at night with large amounts of money in their pockets, or walking home with games consoles in a bag emblazoned with say "Game" on it. Easily spotted by thieves. Extra police were called in, but obviously to no avail. You wouldn't catch me buying something so expensive on a well publicised launch night, knowing of the risks involved. It is not one of the wisest things to do is it?

3. Actually, nobody deserves to be mugged, but in the day & age we live in, we have to be more careful and take necessary precautions.