GameCrazy closing 200 locations in October!

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http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/28/game-crazy-closing-200-locations-in-october/

200 out of 680 stores! :lol

Joystiq has learned that retailer Game Crazy plans to close 200 of its approximately 680 locations at the end of October. Sources working at Game Crazy stores attached to Hollywood Video locations have told us that the movie rental chain will remain open after their stores' closures.

Game Crazy's official statement on the matter: "Movie Gallery, Inc. is currently operating in an unprecedented consumer/retail environment. In order for us to continue to best serve our millions of customers across North America we're addressing underperforming stores and ensuring that there is sufficient [return on investment] associated with each of these stores going forward. The vast majority of our stores will be unaffected by these efforts."

For those who've placed a pre-order at a Game Crazy, it would be advisable to check if that location will still exist when the game releases. We are currently working on obtaining a list of locations affected. If you're a Game Crazy employee with more details, please feel free to contact us.
 
I've been inside one, they all look like Hi Scores game stores and they all price above what Gamestop wants for used games (a lot)! I do give them credit for having the same customer service as Game Stop. Tie for the gold metal!
 
Clearance Sale this weekend

It has begun.

* 10/3-10/9: 30% off everything in the store
* 10/10-10/16: 50% off everything in the store
* 10/17-Closing: 80% off everything in the store

There doesn't seem to be a consistent date for when the stores will close, but we haven't heard of any location staying open beyond October 27.
 
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/01/in-progress-list-of-shuttered-game-crazy-locations/#list

Full list!
 
renegadeviking said:
I've been inside one, they all look like Hi Scores game stores and they all price above what Gamestop wants for used games (a lot)! I do give them credit for having the same customer service as Game Stop. Tie for the gold metal!
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really? I've always found them to be cheaper (for the most part). My comparison comes from the local market around the area... and could be considered somewhat limited.

I really wish Gamecrazy could've kicked out Gamestop. While I didn't dig when they came because I was looking at doing a local store at the time. GameCrazy sounds like Game Addiction ... a little bit.

IMO... the lesser of the evils (Gamestop and Gamecrazy) it Gamecrazy.

Bv :hat
 
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