May 12, 2013
by Leo Worsdale
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Almost a year after coming out of administration, videogame retailer GAME is forecasting £20 million in earnings. GAME Chief Executive Officer Martyn Gibbs expects the chain to make the earnings over a twelve month period ending on 31st July 2013.
April 4, 2013
by Leo Worsdale
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In an effort to broaden its range beyond that of standard games and peripherals, UK retailer GAME will soon sell a range of tablet devices in its stores. The retailer will stock a range of nine devices, including Apple’s iPad … Continue reading
March 28, 2013
by Chris Brandrick
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Ouya, the upcoming Android-powered home console, will be available to buy from retailer GAME. The mini console, which started life as a Kickstarter project, is expected to arrive in retail stores this June.
May 10, 2012
by Leo Worsdale
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Vicki Life, a former GAME employee, is preparing to open her own videogame store. Based in Welwyn Garden City, Vicki has taken it upon herself to hopefully provide a service that she feels the city deserves. It’s a risk, given the … Continue reading
April 24, 2012
by Leo Worsdale
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An ex-GAME employee has seen an opportunity following the closure of her local branch and plans to open a new videogame store in her home town, Welwyn Garden City. Vicki Life, lost her job as store manager when the GAME … Continue reading
April 2, 2012
by Leo Worsdale
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Fledgling UK retailer GAME has been given a fresh start thanks to private equity firm OpCapita agreeing a deal that will see the videogame retailer remain in business. The OpCapita deal will see 333 GAME stores and over 3,000 jobs … Continue reading
March 26, 2012
by Chris Brandrick
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UPDATE: Game & Gamestation has now been saved from further closures. The below information served as consumer advice during the administration process only and should no longer be taken as store policy. The GAME Group, owner of the GAME and … Continue reading
March 26, 2012
by Chris Brandrick
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The GAME Group entered into administration Monday after reports confirmed that the troubled retailer failed to find a buyer. Speculation over the past weekend hinted that the group, owner of the GAME and Gamestation brands, could be saved by state-owned … Continue reading
March 20, 2012
by Chris Brandrick
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UPDATE: As suggested in Tuesday’s MCV report the GAME group has now been suspended from the London Stock Exchange, and has entered into administration. Game posted a statement on their corporate website reading: Further to the announcements of 12 March … Continue reading
March 16, 2012
by Leo Worsdale
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UPDATE: It’s gone from bad to worse for GAME, as The Guardian has reported that the offer put forward by OpCapita has been rejected. OpCapita had tabled an offer in which it would settle the struggling retailers debts with its … Continue reading
March 5, 2012
by Leo Worsdale
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The ongoing GAME saga took another twist as a source ‘close to the situation’ claimed the retailer will close its doors should more suppliers stop their support. The situation seems more dire than ever as the report from Eurogamer states … Continue reading
February 23, 2012
by Chris Brandrick
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Earlier in the week we brought you news that GAME had cancelled customer orders for the limited edition version of upcoming Wii game The Last Story, however it has now emerged that the troubled retailer will not be selling the … Continue reading