GameStop Kicks Off 2026 By Reportedly Shutting "Hundreds" Of Stores
Nintendo Life • • business
Key Points:
- Many local GameStop stores, including some in small communities, have permanently closed due to declining interest in physical games and competition from digital downloads and other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart.
- Customers report a significant decline in GameStop's customer service and product focus, noting a shift toward non-gaming merchandise and less appealing store experiences compared to earlier years.
- Some gamers express nostalgia for GameStop's past community atmosphere but criticize recent management decisions and corporate strategies that have alienated loyal customers and employees.
- Suggestions for revitalizing physical game stores include offering affordable game grading services, partnering with schools to create player’s guides, and curating retro game collections to diversify offerings and attract serious gamers.
- Despite the decline of GameStop,
