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300 GameStop Stores in the US Officially Closed

Even though we live in Indonesia, but if we often claim to be gamer true, definitely not really possible if you’ve never heard of or know the name gamestop.

Yep very true. The name refers to retailers the top game store in the United States. Established since 1984, Gamestop has always been the mainstay of all gamer US when you want to buy a game title or maybe console games whether new or even old school.

His success, to make this company is growing. Specifically, they went so far as to create their own gaming magazine publication, Game Informer. However, ironically, in recent years, their business has begun to experience a very significant decline.

Closing 300 Stores

Retailer Game Stop | Rant Games

So significant, as a result, as reported by GameRant, recently based on a joint final decision, it was decided that Gamestop had no other choice but to close its 300 stores. and this closure is permanent.

The reason for the closure of this massive is once again due to the insane economic crisis that is being faced, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This closure inevitably has an effect that is certainly not very good for the workers. Moreover, as we all know, the current COVID-19 pandemic has made many people go bankrupt.

Actually, during this pandemic, Gamestop recently experienced a 2% increase in profits. But this figure certainly doesn’t help much, especially the deficit experienced by retailers this is a much larger number.

Problems Still Open Despite Corona

Gamestop | Ars Technica

In addition to these problems, the closure could also be caused by the problems they faced some time ago. Specifically, if you remember, retailers This was completely ridiculed because they were determined to open even though it was clear that they had been ordered to close in these troubling times.

Although initially they insisted on staying open, in the end because of the increasing pressure and blasphemy here and there, Gamestop decided to close the entire area. retailers-his. It’s really “different” and “amazing” this GameStop.

Now, what do you think about this news?