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Zero-Cool · 21-03-2023 8:41pm

Removing it because of the online features. Mirrors edge online feature is it's leaderboard. Just turn off the leaderboard and leave the game on the store ffs.

CatInABox · 21-03-2023 9:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120384970#Comment_120384970

Mirrors Edge is staying up actually. They say that including it in the list to be delisted was a mistake. Not sure if I believe that or not....

johnny_ultimate · 22-03-2023 5:06pm

https://www.gamestop.ie/notice

IMO - announcing the end of all pre-orders and gift cards is not the sort of announcement that fuels consumer optimism about the future prospects of your company. I mean, the writing has been on the wall for Gamestop in its current iteration for a very long time, but these seem like pretty extraordinary steps - removing very basic offerings seems truly ominous.

JimBurnley · 22-03-2023 5:13pm

Very ominous. Sounds like someone pressed the button on their exit strategy

RobertFoster · 22-03-2023 5:16pm

Oh no, where will I get my Funko Pops now? 😜

It's a shame to see another games retailer going, though GameStop always seemed to be the most expensive.

What's left once GameStop and Argos are gone? Smyths and (sometimes?) Tesco, Currys, and Harvey Norman for new releases, CEX if you want second-hand or to trade in? I still miss HMV and Virgin tbh.

Jordan 199 · 22-03-2023 5:17pm

Well I'm going to my local Gamestop on Friday to pick up my copy of Resident Evil 4. It might be the last time I visit that shop.

I will miss the place as their employees were super and the manager was brilliant.

JimBurnley · 22-03-2023 5:20pm

Its through their trade in deals that I've played any of the big new releases in the last 5 years. So fairly gutted about this tbh.

sniper_samurai · 22-03-2023 5:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388406#Comment_120388406

Smyths or Amazon seeing as most of the UK games websites don't ship here anymore due to Brexit. It's the same with blurays, unless you can get it from Golden Discs or Tower Amazon is the only avenue outside of niche specialist label stores.

Also seen on Twitter that the stores will be closing in June/July.

shawki · 22-03-2023 6:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388411#Comment_120388411

“GameStop will cease pre-ordering of upcoming items and those who have pre-ordered already are asked to present your receipt in store to receive a full refund of the deposit paid in cash in connection with your pre-order. Customers who have paid their deposit in connection with upcoming products using their store credit will be offered a discount corresponding to their full trade-in value on the next purchase.”

Zero-Cool · 22-03-2023 6:36pm

****, so i have 40 deposit on resi 4 from a trade in and supposed to be getting a tenner off the purchase on Friday as I'm GS Pro, sounds like i went get the tenner off and i have to check with them about my deposit? I called that GS would throw a spanner in the works with this pre-order but Jesus.

johnny_ultimate · 22-03-2023 6:38pm

Assuming closure is now on the cards - and a few other posts on social media very much seem to suggest it is - that'll also create a messy situation around PSVR2 as I believe it's a Gamestop exclusive here. That's exactly why retail exclusive launches are a bad idea. Can't even be bought on Sony's own Irish website from what I can see?

sniper_samurai · 22-03-2023 6:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388746#Comment_120388746

Staff were apparently told yesterday that stores will be closing June/July.

Zero-Cool · 22-03-2023 6:51pm

I rang my local and they said my resi 4 *should* be good for Friday and i still *should* get the tenner off as it was all arranged before this notice. Not holding my breath. Yeah, bad situation for PSVR2.

22-03-2023 6:56pm

It's not at all surprising but still a real shame. I'm fully digital so part to blame, but it's still one less place to trade in your console when the next gen comes out.

Things are dire for the gaming retailers in Ireland. I just ordered all the parts for my new PC build. It's ridiculous that I had to go as far as Germany to get parts. I know there are a couple of Irish options but they are not competitive on price and have **** inventory.

sniper_samurai · 22-03-2023 7:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388814#Comment_120388814

Yeah, been pricing parts myself off Amazon DE. Some of the custom pcs available on there are mad, I found one with a Ryzen 5700x, 32gb ram, 1TB nvme and a 12gb RTX3060 for under €1000. And you could get the same build with a 4070Ti for €1550.

RobbingBandit · 22-03-2023 7:02pm

Gotta wonder where will all the stock go if there is a fire sale in Galway or Drogheda is there a customer base in those two random selected locations enough to buy everything Henry Street had 70% of their used games left when the store finally shut it's gonna be a slog to clear out everything that can't go back to suppliers and there's no one interested in the PS4 and Xbox one titles littering the stores.

marcbrophy · 22-03-2023 7:40pm

In contradictory news, IGN just tweeted that they had a first profitable quarter in 2 years!

https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1638609259687452683?s=20

shawki · 22-03-2023 7:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388959#Comment_120388959

It’s not contradictory if you actually read it.

“Furlong also said that GameStop will pave 2023 forward to continued financial success by cutting excess costs, especially in Europe.”

Zero-Cool · 22-03-2023 7:54pm

I saw from a few places now where users claiming to be employees saying the same thing, Gamestop leaving Ireland in June/July. Shite for the staff and double shite that Argos will be going at the same time. Then it will just be Smyths for new games and CEX for trades.

marcbrophy · 22-03-2023 8:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120388982#Comment_120388982

I did read it, but I thought that cutting excess costs was a little different to axing an entire country from your business!

Mr Crispy · 22-03-2023 8:18pm

Best wishes to all their staff. Hope they all land on their feet.

Meanwhile, CS2 is official.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/counter-strike-2-officially-revealed-ahead-of-a-summer-2023-release/

Penn · 22-03-2023 8:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120389066#Comment_120389066

I'd say there were too many under-performing stores that keeping the higher-performing stores in the most populated areas open just wasn't worth it.

I suppose even just having a few stores open means additional overheads such as regional managers, marketing, dispatch, legal and accounting teams etc.

recyclops · 22-03-2023 8:38pm

Too many stores in small enough towns and dependency on the trade in model where most people I know go game share and get games on the cheap.

Subscription and digital is the future.

marcbrophy · 22-03-2023 8:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120389097#Comment_120389097

Yeah, I guess I just got caught by corporate double speak again!

"We will cut unnecessary costs!" = Let's stop operating in Ireland 🤔

Grumpypants · 22-03-2023 9:27pm

Fundamental flaw in their design is the second hand games are still very expensive. Sometimes only a fiver cheaper than the one.

I'd be in buying games all the time if they were reasonably priced. But if I can get it new online for 10-20 cheaper than in GameStop then why would I shop in there.

EoinMcLovin · 22-03-2023 10:19pm

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Potential-Monke · 22-03-2023 10:28pm

The writing was on the wall when they changed the loyalty system imo. It went from pretty good at higher levels to the same as everyone, so screw loyalty. And the new offerings were pathetic, which you had to pay to join (if you didn't migrate from Levels 3/4 to Pro). Will be a shame though, it's how I've been managing to get new PS5 releases for ~€35, by trading in the last one. Was going to trade in Hogwarts Legacy against Dead Island 2, not so sure now even though they'll still be open then, doesn't look like I can trade in against a pre-order now. At least it gives me another month to try and finish Hogwarts.

I don't like this digital future, but it's coming regardless. Just remember folks, we're all to blame by wanting and taking subscription services. We (the customers) caused this (partially). I'm not innocent, I have Plus and GP, and have only spent a fraction on games last year compared to previous years. I'm hoping someone will fill the market, but I can't see it happening, gamers appear to be very entitled and want everything for free or cheap even at a loss to the seller.

Also, Amazon as the only alternative. That's a horrible place to be too. They're a bigger factor for retail to be closing. I try not to use them, have only used them twice in the last few years. Principle, but it'll make no difference anyway. I'm also completely against scalping, but there is a nice middle ground that, imo, Gamestop filled once you had the "loyalty" discounts.

Maybe now is a time to see if we can push for legislation allowing us to sell game licences, if it's even possible. I know on PC it should be, but would be messy.

marcbrophy · 22-03-2023 11:28pm

Maybe Golden Discs could get into the games market?

I think it'd need to be an existing retailer though, who add it to their line-up as an option. Don't really see anyone starting a new dedicated gaming shop franchise in the dying embers of the market.

If GD started selling games, even just online, would at least be another option!

Even Brown Thomas are in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Not that I'd personally shop there!

They'll probably end up in fcuking DIY shops, cos that's all we seem to have anymore in Ireland 😆

Jordan 199 · 22-03-2023 11:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120389852#Comment_120389852

This shop previously sold video games. Now it sells yard brushes and wheelbarrows 😄

sniper_samurai · 22-03-2023 11:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120389873#Comment_120389873

Still better than Fu*ko Pops.

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