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Labor unions challenge Xbox, GameStop CEO says physical game sales are 'irrelevant,' and Glen Schofield retires - Patch Notes #61

Xbox is facing fresh labor pressure as unions push back on its workplace practices, while GameStop’s CEO is dismissing physical game sales as effectively irrelevant. Glen Schofield has also announced …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
'Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive:' eBay rejects GameStop takeover bid

eBay has firmly rejected GameStop's unsolicited takeover bid, which valued the company at $55.5 billion. This decision highlights the ongoing challenges in the gaming retail space and raises questions about …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 1 week ago
GameStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51

GameStop's interest in acquiring eBay could reshape the marketplace for game sales, impacting developers' distribution strategies. Meanwhile, Nintendo's price hike for the Switch 2 raises concerns about consumer spending, which …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
GameStop tables $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay

GameStop's ambitious $55.5 billion bid for eBay signals a major shift in the gaming retail landscape. This deal, which hinges on $20 billion in debt financing, could reshape how developers …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
GameStop wants to conduct 'major acquisition' of a public company

GameStop's CEO, Ryan Cohen, is eyeing a significant acquisition of a publicly traded company. This move could reshape the retail landscape for gaming and impact various roles within the industry. …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Report: GameStop-owned EB Games to close all its New Zealand stores

EB Games is set to close all its New Zealand stores by January 31, which could impact local game developers and retailers. This decision follows a broader trend in the …

News Game Developer · 8 months ago
Is this the beginning of the end for GameStop?

GameStop's recent closure of 400 stores signals a troubling trend for the retailer, which has already shut down 590 locations in fiscal 2024. This decline impacts the retail landscape for …

News Ars Technica · 8 months, 1 week ago
Report: GameStop closing hundreds of stores in the United States

GameStop's closure of hundreds of stores signals a significant shift in the retail landscape for gaming. This move could impact game developers, especially those involved in physical game sales and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Report: GameStop-owned EB Games proposes closing all its New Zealand stores

GameStop's EB Games is proposing to close all 38 of its stores in New Zealand, a move that could significantly impact local game retail and the associated job market. This …

News Game Developer · 8 months, 2 weeks ago