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GAME has sold Belong, their network of esports arenas, to US startup company Vindex for a reported $50 million
Read More »GAME sells Belong esports arenas to US startup Vindex
GAME announces stores in England to reopen from 15th of June
Customers will not be able to browse stores – just part of a number of safety measures
Read More »GAME furloughs retail staff as COVID-19 lockdown continues
"We cannot rule out the possibility of taking such drastic steps; we are in difficult circumstances"
Read More »GAME staff share fears of staying open amid coronavirus pandemic
"Staff are being put under immense stress as we are all worried about loss of earnings"
Read More »Germany’s new game fund has been notified by the European Commission
"With the EU notification the funding programme for games has taken a final hurdle"
Read More »UK retailer GAME will close dozens of stores unless landlords offer ‘realistic’ rents
"GAME with its extensive retail footprint, needs to restructure and landlords need to work with us in setting realistic, fair rents"
Read More »GAME launches The New Year Sock Swap and offers store credit for unwanted Christmas socks
The retailer will pass on the socks to "people who actually want them and kickstart 2020 positively"
Read More »GAME and BELONG to open UK’s largest gaming arena
"This is a new look and feel for GAME and our largest BELONG arena to date"
Read More »Retailer GAME launches UK’s first console hire purchase scheme, Xbox All Access
"It’s the most affordable way to buy a console and play all the latest games"
Read More »UK retailer GAME’s ‘significant opportunity’ to restructure its portfolio may bring store closures and job cuts
"There will be a combination of closures and relocations, with the focus being Belong, their exciting esports gaming platform"
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