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Irish GAME staff considering sit-in due to redundancy dispute

Irish GAME staff considering sit-in due to redundancy dispute

Some staff from GAME's 13 Irish stores are reportedly considering a sit-in protest over unpaid redundancy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 8:44PM in News
PwC: GAME job losses are "regrettable"

PwC: GAME job losses are "regrettable"

Administrators PwC have said that today's loss of over 2,000 jobs at GAME and Gamestation is “regrettable” but that the move “will place the company in a stronger position”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 5:57PM in News
277 GAME and Gamestation stores close, 40% of workforce axed

277 GAME and Gamestation stores close, 40% of workforce axed

Administrator PwC has today closed the doors on 277 of The GAME Group’s 609 UK and Ireland stores, MCV understands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 4:02PM in News
GAME suspends Reward and Gift Cards

GAME suspends Reward and Gift Cards

Customers are no longer able to use their Reward Cards in GAME or Gamestation stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 2:45PM in News

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GAME CEO Ian Shepherd steps down, confirms store closures

GAME CEO Ian Shepherd steps down, confirms store closures

Ian Shepherd, the CEO of retailer GAME, has resigned from his role.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:46AM in News
GAME: Administration came after period of "careful consideration"

GAME: Administration came after period of "careful consideration"

Retailer GAME has issued what may well be its final statement before the process of dismantling the retailer begins.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:33AM in News
GAME enters administration

GAME enters administration

After two months of worry and rumour, GAME has as of today officially entered administration.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:19AM in News
Ian Shepherd attacks media GAME coverage

Ian Shepherd attacks media GAME coverage

GAME CEO Ian Shepherd has attacked the media for its reporting of the GAME situation.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:05AM in News

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GAME to enter administration, fails to find buyer

GAME to enter administration, fails to find buyer

As expected, retailer GAME will this morning enter administration.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 9:53AM in News
RBS GAME bid gathers press momentum as store closures loom

RBS GAME bid gathers press momentum as store closures loom

Two more national newspapers have reported that The Royal Bank of Scotland is leading a consortium of bidders interested in acquiring The GAME Group.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 8:13AM in News
Report: GAME talks collapse, administration sell-off imminent

Report: GAME talks collapse, administration sell-off imminent

Talks to save GAME have reportedly collapsed, with reports suggesting that it will enter administration tomorrow when an immediate sell-off of assets will begin.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2012 at 10:45AM in News
Royal Bank of Scotland tables GAME bid, papers claim

Royal Bank of Scotland tables GAME bid, papers claim

It appears to be a day of conflicting newspaper reports, with The Sunday Times reporting that RBS has offered to buy GAME out of administration.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 25th 2012 at 10:40AM in News

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'One clear front runner' for GAME

'One clear front runner' for GAME

There is one clear front runner to buy GAME as part of a post-pack administration, sources close to the administrators have told MCV.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 24th 2012 at 9:38AM in News
GAME Australia seeking its own funding

GAME Australia seeking its own funding

With the UK and Spanish GAME operation looking for investors / buyers to keep the chain alive, Australia is taking similar steps.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 23rd 2012 at 4:50AM in News
How is GameStop surviving the world that's killing GAME?

How is GameStop surviving the world that's killing GAME?

It's a question many have asked over the last 18 months - and today GameStop offered some insight.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 6:35PM in News
ANALYSIS: Why did we lose GAME?

ANALYSIS: Why did we lose GAME?

Tenshi Consulting's Ian Baverstock explores what led to GAME's decline, how it could have been averted and how the troubled specialist's plight compares to that of similar retailers.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 4:05PM in News

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GameStop "focused entirely on competing digitally in the UK"

GameStop "focused entirely on competing digitally in the UK"

Speaking to investors following the publication of its most recent fiscal results, GameStop has seemingly ruled out the chance of a GAME takeover in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 4:01PM in News
Notch wants to make Elite-style space game inspired by Firefly

Notch wants to make Elite-style space game inspired by Firefly

Having conquered the world with hit indie PC hit Minecraft, famed developer Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has revealed a bold idea for a future title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 2:53PM in News
GameStop "expects to open stores opportunistically"

GameStop "expects to open stores opportunistically"

Retail giant GameStop has said it “expects to open international stores opportunistically while keeping square footage flat”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 12:51PM in News
OPINION: Applause for GAME and Gamestation store staff

OPINION: Applause for GAME and Gamestation store staff

It might surprise you that the one point I was called out for most last week wasn’t our contentious cover – but my implication that GAME had given up fighting.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 10:39AM in News
EA: GAME will rise again

EA: GAME will rise again

Keith Ramsdale, the boss of EA UK, has predicted that a new-look GAME will rise from the ashes of the current company.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 10:32AM in News
Who, if anyone, will buy GAME?

Who, if anyone, will buy GAME?

Leading financial and retail experts are all eyeing up a move for GAME Group. 

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 10:12AM in News
French connection slowing GameStop GAME bid, say execs

French connection slowing GameStop GAME bid, say execs

Senior industry sources say GameStop has found another reason not to make an offer for GAME: France.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 9:41AM in News
IN PICTURES: GAME staff show store pride

IN PICTURES: GAME staff show store pride

Whatever happens to GAME, you can’t say its 6,000 UK employees didn’t put up a fight.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 9:18AM in News
Six bidders eye GAME UK

Six bidders eye GAME UK

GAME UK has attracted the attention of "five or six" potential buyers, Retail Week is reporting.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 9:11AM in News