GAME Sells Fixtures as Head Office and Warehouse Close Doors

GAME, the beleaguered gaming retailer, has begun auctioning off equipment and items from its Basingstoke headquarters, which recently closed as part of its integration into the Frasers Group. This auction features a range of items, including a pirate ship display unit and a football table, as GAME faces job losses and a transition towards becoming a concession within Sports Direct stores. The company is shifting its focus toward selling toys, leading to the loss of its previous customer programs and in-store pre-order options for products like the upcoming Switch 2. The auction items are available for collection only in Basingstoke and reflect the decline of a once-iconic brand in the gaming retail landscape.

The auction includes a variety of items such as a TY pirate ship display unit, a breakroom football table, and a unique CJ poster from Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Bidders will need to pick up their purchases on-site in Basingstoke, as delivery is not available.

GAME has been a significant player in the gaming retail scene for over two decades, with its headquarters now shuttered due to corporate restructuring. The integration into Frasers Group has significantly altered its operational model, impacting thousands of jobs and changing the way gaming products are sold in-store, drastically affecting the customer shopping experience.