Current Events > Gamestop finally closing stores starting tomorrow

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https://kotaku.com/gamestop-finally-closes-stores-to-customers-1842440935

Shoppers will be able to order games online, by using the GameStop app, or with QR codes at stores. They can then pick the games up curbside at stores that remain open through the coronavirus pandemic. Some states, like California and Nevada, have forced the struggling retailer to shut down its locations entirely, despite GameStops protests.

Sherman also said in the letter that GameStop will be giving 80 hours of extra paid time off to those employees at closed or closing stores who are eligible for it, and two extra weeks of pay to those who arent.

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wait

but how am I gonna get my FFVII preorder

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They got their Doom and Animal Crossing out as best they can. Now they can go into bankruptcy.

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Nationwide?

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I hope people realize that this confirms Gamestop is officially out of business. Most stores wont reopen after this virus passes and Gamestop is one of them.

lol did they literally just stay open for doom and AC

Sunburst posted...

Nationwide?

There are exceptions as stated in my post. Curbside pickup will be a thing instead of physically going into the store.

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Makeveli_lives posted...

Sherman also said in the letter that GameStop will be giving 80 hours of extra paid time off to those employees at closed or closing stores who are eligible for it, and two extra weeks of pay to those who arent.

Please explain this to me as 80 hours = 2 weeks if you work 40 hours per week.

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21WIVES_CHILL posted...

I hope people realize that this confirms Gamestop is officially out of business. Most stores wont reopen after this virus passes and Gamestop is one of them.

That's the thing I didn't want and the only justifiable reason to allow the store to remain open. Not to mention this means however many employees will now be on unemployment due to not getting work.

Gamestop fucked up but this is not all good for anybody.

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Wait, I thought they were keeping the essential stores open

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Oh I missed that. Thanks for answering. I guess I need to call my local gamestop. I'm not sure where I'm going to buy FF7.

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They were able to get those last two major game releases out but this is surely the death knell for the company.

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Christian RULES posted...

Wait, I thought they were keeping the essential stores open

They are keeping brick and mortar stores open, they just aren't open to the public anymore

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What are people who ordered the Resident Evil 3 Collectors Edition for in store pick up going to do ?

They said curbside pick up but April 3rd is still 2 weeks away and there is no option at all to have it delivered to your home since it is sold out online and there is no way to change instore pick up to delivery to home if you pre ordered at the physical store.

I did see they had curb side pick up but if you have not paid in full how is that going to work ??

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I assume you can pay from inside your car.

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Makeveli_lives posted...

Some states, like California and Nevada, have forced the struggling retailer to shut down its locations entirely, despite GameStops protests.

Looks like I'm screwed out of my RE3R and FF7R...

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