With only a few days into the new year, we are already getting our first bit of bad news. GameStop, a business I have zero love for, has announced that it will be closing a number of its stores. I first heard about this through ResetEra, but as you know, I prefer to confirm things like this myself. So, I took a drive to several GameStop locations within a 30-mile radius, and sure enough, I was told that one of them is indeed closing.
For those who frequent a GameStop, you may receive an email from your local store if it is slated for closure. That said, there does not appear to be a firm shutdown date, only that the store will eventually be closed. For many people, this is bad news, especially when it is the only nearby place to pick up physical games. I know this situation all too well. My local GameStop closed two years ago, forcing me to travel to another one that is roughly 25 miles away.
If you are unsure whether your local GameStop is closing, there is a website that has been compiling a list of confirmed closures, which is worth checking...
