The man, the myth, the legend that is former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has set his sights on a new career following his retirement from the Big N around this time last year. He'll be helping retailer GameStop get back on track as a member of its corporate board, bringing his vast industry experience to the table.
GameStop and other video game retailers have been struggling to remain relevant in recent years, primarily because digital storefronts -- like the PlayStation Store -- are becoming more and more popular. Reggie's appointment comes at a time when four existing members of the company's board are leaving, so GameStop's clearly gunning for some fresh ideas.
"The gaming industry needs a healthy and vibrant GameStop. I look forward to being a part of GameStop’s corporate board and helping to make this happen," Reggie wrote on Twitter.
Is Reggie the kind of guy GameStop needs if it's going to remain in business? Become an armchair analyst in the comments section below.
[source twitter.com, via nintendolife.com]
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If GameStop doesn't change it's motto to "My body is ready", it's a total missed opportunity.
Pushlife. Nintendosquare.
@OscarHTX The only way brick and mortar game stores can exist is to create an absolute mecca, we're talking desirable merchandise, regular competitions, gaming icons for signings, quality retro sales, arcade units, maybe throw some table top gaming into the mix. Just a proper place to nerd out. People would be more inclined to spend a little bit more on a new release in that scenario I think, versus going to Tesco or whatever where games are often sold at a loss just to get you in the store.
But it'd be SO hard to get that running like clockwork across numerous stores. You'd have to pay some really enthusiastic staff a decent wage to keep up on that, and even then you couldn't guarantee a profit.
I don't dislike Game at all, but a guy went in the other day when I was browsing and he was asking about the Mega Drive Mini and all 4 staff were clueless. They had no idea if it had been released yet, or if it was even coming out. Eventually they managed to figure out that they might have had some once, but they weren't 100%. I couldn't listen, it was too painful, had to do one.
The other Game I go in seem more on it though.
But yeah, pay peanuts, get monkeys.
Gamestop is important. They have prices much lower than digital games do, often 75% off sales looking at Gamestop's consistent price. They also have physical media on sale across two generations most of the time. We very much need them for pre-order's, used games, a larger selection of games you can go pick up and buy. I hope he helps them pick back up more and get on a healthier track. I haven't bought as much from them lately, but I do all my pre-orders with them. Man, I feel I should shop there more often now.
@Jaz007 I think he must know something we don't if he's taking on the job. Not saying it'll be easy but maybe there's life in the old dog yet.
Bring the former best buy gamers unlocked club to GameStop and I'll but all my games there.
@OscarHTX Yeah, trouble is those places rely on one persons vision and passion, replicating it large scale is basically impossible I think. Would be awesome though.
I think Gamestop will force themselves into the streaming business somehow. Aren't they doing that with something already come to think of it? Or as a publisher or something?
@OscarHTX For any necessary context:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MlNWYyVdh0
4 members gone....Reg said I will take the pay of those 4- thanks. First things first. Clean them up. They look like a bomb of nerd culture exploded inside them.
Gamestop: if it's not fun, why bother?
My used games are ready
I can't speak for anywhere else, but GameStop in Ireland are way more expensive than any of the other options available like Smyth's and Argos or even Amazon. I'm physical as much as I can be and I never buy games from them. Why would I? I'm looking for the best price.
I use my GameStop to preorder my Star Wars 6 inch Black series. Also a few games a year, I'll get my ps5 from there also this year or next virus willing.
I like to hunt for deals at GameStop, even if it makes me feel dirty in the process.
I see a lot of inconsistencies in their pricing, especially of pre-owned games. I saw a used copy of The Division 2 for $35 the other day. Uh, wasn’t that just like $5 digital recently? It’s like they don’t have anyone checking their prices and trying to keep in line. Now on the flip side sometimes they have a game quite a bit cheaper than digital, plus factor in trade-in value and it can be good.
Over the years they've had some pretty cool exclusive editions so making international shipping available for their games would be nice for people who don't live in the States.
One thing I can say in GameStop's favour is they can have good console trade in deals. I got my blue day's of play PS4 for €80 when I traded in a used PS4 console and 3 games that I was able to source dirt cheap in CEX. I also traded in my Xbox one with 3 games plus €100 for an X.
@Ps4_all_the_way I dont mind paying a little extra if its a nice store but is this just another store or do they have good service or special items?
Digital storefronts aren't a viable alternative to bricks and mortar stores in markets that don't have high speed internet available. Think globally and not just the United States situation.
@WanderingBullet That would be great instead of kicking me off the store. 😆
And please not another streaming service there movies and series platforms showed us its just used for blocking off content and putting it behind a paywall.
@Flaming_Kaiser I haven't been able to access their site for the past few years now.
@Flaming_Kaiser
I wouldn't class the GameStop near me as nice, it's certainly nicer than my local cex. That's not saying much.
@Ps4_all_the_way I know what mean. I had a store using a black marker inside the cases so they could find the games easier....
Now you know why i dont buy unsealed games. 😆
@Flaming_Kaiser
Same here I only buy sealed games.
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