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Old 13-03-2012, 17:05   #16
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GameStop might be interested

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameStop
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GameStop might be interested

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameStop
They'll have to get in quick then, Comet's new owners are interested
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/n...-opcapita.html
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They'll have to get in quick then, Comet's new owners are interested
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/n...-opcapita.html
Do you think they might also go forn HMV?
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Do you think they might also go forn HMV?
l doubt it.
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l doubt it.
Well I still think Game will be bought by Gameshop
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Well I still think Game will be bought by Gameshop
Well that remains to be seen Alan.
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A guy I work with said his cousin works for game and they are unlikely to survive the day, but I have no proof of this.

So on the way home I'm popping in to spend my £18 on my rewards card.
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A guy I work with said his cousin works for game and they are unlikely to survive the day, but I have no proof of this.

So on the way home I'm popping in to spend my £18 on my rewards card.
I don't think HMV will last much longer either (maybe they could sell their live divsion)
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Old 16-03-2012, 10:38   #24
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I don't think HMV will last much longer either (maybe they could sell their live divsion)
They are already planning on doing so. Can't remember where I saw it but am sure it was in the news recently.
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They are already planning on doing so. Can't remember where I saw it but am sure it was in the news recently.
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HMV, the struggling DVD and music retailer, has confirmed it has received approaches from several potential buyers for HMV Live, the music venue business it acquired two years ago.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...?newsfeed=true
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Just spent my points on MS Points so I can get the DLC for ME3
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Just got a letter informing me that my local Gamestation is closing down but that Game are ready to welcome me with open arms. Closes on Saturday 24th March...
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Could Game (and HMV) become a online only business?
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