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GameStop officially acquires NZ's Gamesman

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2008-07-02 00:00:00 by Alexander Sliwinski in Joystiq
...Gamesman will be absorbed into the GameStop collective and bring the company's presence in the country to 38 stores. This news confirms rumors from last month of The Gamesman's demise On the bright side, Phil McPhee, general manager of The Gamesman, says the move will "enhance the service and experience for customers." Wow, Gamesman's...
 
Tags: gamestop, gamesman, operational gamestop empire, news confirms rumors, service, gamestop collective, customer service, phil mcphee, gamedaily reports
 
 
 
 
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CONFIRMED: EB Games to buy out "The Gamesman" Stores RUMOUR: Online Store to Remain

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2008-06-24 02:33:04 by ahmad in Geekpulp.co.nz
...Gamesman . Geekpulp have it on good authority that the changeover at the retail level will happen on Monday 14 July, although it is unclear at this stage when the rebranding of stores will be occurring. Now would be an extremely good time to cash in any remaining Gamesman gift vouchers - there could be no guarantee that these will be valid at...
 
Tags: stores, gamesman, retail stores, gamesman gift vouchers, business, business takeover leaves, games, july, specialist stores
 
 
 
 
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Rumor: GameStop taking over New Zealand's Gamesman

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2008-06-23 00:00:00 by Alexander Sliwinski in Joystiq
...Gamesman locations will be converted into EB Games (GameStop) stores by late July The site goes on to say that the eight Gamesman locations already have EB Games stores in the area, though the staff have been told that there won't be any job losses. Resistance is futile dear Kiwis, just accept GameStop as the rest of the world has . Now, to...
 
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GameStop confirms NZ retailer Gamesman acquisition

2008-07-03 05:44:57 by patlike in videogaming247
 
According to this GameDaily story, US retailer GameStop has confirmed that its bought NZ chain Gamesman, as previously thought. We are very excited about the union of EB Games and Gamesman, commented Stephen Wilson, MD, EB Games New Zealand and Australia. Both companies and their staff have a passion for games and now we can bring
 
Tags: gamesman, games, chain gamesman, retailer gamestop, gamedaily story, wilson, staff, australia, companies
 
 
 
 
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Rumour: Independent NZ gaming stores bought out by EB Games

2008-06-22 21:40:26 by patlike in videogaming247
 
According to unofficial reports on Geekpulp , New Zealands largest independent gaming store, The Gamesman, will soon by bought out by industry retail giant EB Games. All existing Gamesman stores in the country will be rebranded under the EB Games name in time, says the piece. By Michael OConnor
 
Tags: games, gamesman, gamesman stores, industry retail giant, michael oconnor, unofficial reports, independent, country, piece
 
 
 
 
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Where to get your GTA IV at Midnight

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2008-04-27 21:53:53 by Brianemone in Geekpulp.co.nz
...Gamesman - Open Dick Smith Electronics - Currently advertising on TV that they will be open Gameplanet - No launch event but the Albany warehouse will be open for pickups Red Vs Blue- Are hosting a launch event, first 100 people get a free Demon Energy Drink and Woodstock Have we missed anywhere
 
Tags: midnight, midnight tonight, gta, launch event, games, dick smith electronics, stores, night activities, toour tradewe
 
 
 
 
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The Gamesman Set to be Acquired by EB Games

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2008-06-22 09:06:44 by ahmad in Geekpulp.co.nz
Geekpulp has been told unofficially that New Zealands largest independent gaming store (100% KIWI owned and managed) is going to be bought out by retail giant EB Games. This follows the demise earlier this year of the GamesPlus stores, which were born from the failed Central Park Interactive First EA and now EB. Each engulfing smaller...
 
Tags: games, stores, games stores, non-specialty stores, gamesplus stores, future gta gamers, independent companies, geekpulp, independent
 
 
 
 
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Today in Joystiq: June 23, 2008

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2008-06-23 00:00:00 by Ross Miller in Joystiq
...Gamesman Rumorang: Forza 3 'core game' will be on one disc E3 Rock Band invite resembles Rock Band 2 concept cover Rumor: PS3 'trophy' screen leaked, looks like Gamercard Culture & Community New study compares 360, PS3 consumers Permalink | Email this | Comments
 
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Speakpulp Episode #69

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2008-06-27 10:18:53 by Brianemone in Geekpulp.co.nz
...Gamesman buyout leaves us wondering where some people will get their Anime and GPStores sale means I finally get to tell Wugga to shut up about his damn Chrome Hounds Finally there is a surprise visitor from the past as we delve into our childhoods Tis Speakpulp 69
 
Tags: damn chrome hounds, ebgamesman buyout leaves, announcements, announcements closer, weeks podcast, surprise visitor, pre-e3 rumours, gpstores sale, tis speakpulp
 
 
 
 
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Today in Joystiq: July 2, 2008

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