GAME
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| GAME | |
| Type | Subsidiary of Frasers Group |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 1990 |
| Headquarters | Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England, UK |
| Key people | Neil Taylor, founder Peter Wickins, founder |
| Industry | Electronic toys |
| Products | Electronic toys, video games |
| Number of people | Not disclosed |
| Website | https://www.game.co.uk/ |
Game Retail Limited is an international video game retailer.
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GAME
In April 1990, GAME was founded by Peter Wickins and Neil Taylor .
Future Zone Stores Limited
Following the sale of their video rental franchise Ritz to Blockbuster Video in 1992, Bev Ripley and Terry Norris sought to expand into the video game market.
Through the shell company Rhino Group PLC, the pair founded Future Zone Stores Limited in October 1992.
Electronics Boutique PLC
After a downturn in the video game market, Electronics Boutique acquired 25% of Rhino Group. Rhino Group was renamed to Electronic Boutique PLC and all of the Future Zone stores were rebranded to Electronics Boutique.
Acquisition of GAME by The Electronics Boutique
Electronics Boutique PLC acquired GAME in April 1999.
The Game Group
In April 2002, Electronics Boutique PLC was renamed The Game Group PLC and all Electronics Boutique stores were rebranded to GAME.
Even after the name change, The Game Group paid a 1% sales royalty to Electronics Boutique until January 2006.
Acquisition by OpCapita
In March 2012, companies such as Nintendo, Electronic Arts and Capcom would stock games at GAME over worries about its creditworthiness.
It entered administration on March 26, 2012, which led to the company becoming Game Retail Limited after being acquired by OpCapita.
Acquisition by Frasers Group
In June 2019, Game Retail Limited was sold to Frasers Group for £52 million.
Home video game consoles exclusively distributed by GAME
| Name | Designer | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spectrum: Azpiri Limited Edition | Retro Games | 2024 | Includes games with art illustrated by Alfonso Azpiri. Sold at GAME in Spain. |