Rumour: GAME going under

This has had no material impact on the group’s ability to purchase stock from suppliers on credit terms, though this may change as the group’s peak trading period approaches.”
This news comes as a shock to employees who fear for the future of their jobs. We have been informed by a GAME employee that the future for the company relies on E3. He asks to remain anonymous but said:

“Staff are fearing for their jobs as we don’t know what the future holds. We have been told it all relies on E3 and what the companies announce, along with demand of up and coming games. We have had a poor few years as the transition to next-gen for consumers did not happen as quick as anticipated”

Even with 60 million “next-gen” consoles sold world-wide it has taken a few years and much longer than industry specialists thought it would for people to upgrade.

“We need something new to sell” our source said, “However the rumored upgraded Xbox and PlayStation Consoles are not what people want just yet, it’s just too early as people have only recently made the transition. Nintendo are keeping quiet about the NX and it’s still uncertain if they will release before April 2017 (this financial year)”.

“At present EA have cut ties with us and we can’t get the stock, that’s going to have a huge impact on us with the AAA games they have coming out towards the end of the year, at present we have only been given enough stock to fulfil Pre-Orders for Mirrors Edge. If this is a poor E3, or things are not coming out till later 2017 we are in serious danger of mass closure!”

This news its a sad affair, if the stores can’t provide stock then it will drive consumers towards online retailers, thus having a knock on effect as GAME looses even more custom. We are keeping a close eye on things at OutofLives as GAME is needed on our High Street and will be another loss to us consumers. I personally will miss the midnight launches and finding those hidden gems in stores. That said I won’t miss the constant “do you want to pre-order anything while your here?” Question anymore. We wish all the best to the staff at GAME and good luck for the future.

I hate Game anyway. Full of cringey staff and cringey customers.

The last time I was in there, there was man in front of me moaning to the nerds on the counter explaining why Xbox and PlayStation are pillocks: 'Oh, the XboxOne and PS4 are released around the same time ain't they? Now i have to fookin buy them both now don't I?'. <The stupidest middle aged bald knob that I've ever seen.

The staff are worse.
Dem: Do you want to buy the new Assassins Creed?
Me: No thanks.
Dem: Are you sure? All your friends will be playing it.
Me: Nah I'm alright thanks.
Dem: How about Forza?
Me: Nah I just want the game I'm buying here mate.
Dem: You're gonna be missing out loads

Every single time I went in there it was the same.

What's great about GAME?
Ridiculous prices and awful staff. Only an uninformed person would shop there.

Always enjoyed going in to Game but there's no no denying buying online or from alternative stores like Cex (someone mentioned Argos but their prices are just as high, if not higher), Grainger Games and more is cheaper. I do like popping in for a browse though and the staff in my local outlet in Chester are always well-informed and friendly.