Following the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most stores and services halted their operations, except for essential services. GameStop, the video game retail store, deemed itself as essential retail and decided to remain open. However, it seems like this is about to change as a letter from the CEO, George Sherman, addressed to employees, and obtained by Kotaku, points out.

As of March 22nd, all of its US-based stores will temporarily close access to the public and transition to a “delivery at the door” service for those stores that still operate. Customers will be able to place orders from the GameStop app or by scanning QR codes at the door of stores. Their purchases can then be picked up curbside at the door of retail stores, after coordinating with the in-store team.

The company's CEO also wrote that eligible employees will be given 80 hours of extra paid time off, while those who aren't eligible will be offered two extra weeks of pay. Sherman also stressed that the company won't force employees to turn up for work if they don't feel comfortable doing so and that they should coordinate with their supervisors on this matter. “We respect that everyone has personal situations and preferences, so your decision will not impact your position with the company,” he added.

You can read the letter in its entirety in the source link below.

SOURCE

 

[SexiestManAlive]

We need physical, used games to stay around, anyone trashing a psysical media company selling used games needs a smack. Glad they're still serving (I'm in UK so it's only the principle that is of value).
Used south park I can borrow to a friend when I'm done =£10
digital south park I'm stuck with and can't resell or lend to a friend = £50
Derrrp I'll just buy digital and support the dev derrrrrp. You do the math

just go to cd keys, youll get it WAY cheaper lol

 

[Jonna]

Besides all the crisis actors and conceiled trucks with empty coffins in Italy, I just haven't got one single proof that the Coronavirus has killed the people they say it has. Now China has 0 cases of the virus? Bullshit. I have seen the videos of Chinese people been dragged out of their apartments screaming: "I don't have temperature, I am not sick". Then they were taken to hospitals to forcefully being contaminated with the virus (this on february, join the threads).

I have seen 0% proof of anyone in Italy dying of the Virus, even though there are supposed to be thousands, just the media screaming about it.
I live in Chile and all the communists are demanding the president to lock people down in their houses by force, I don't know but this seems suspiciuos, and it is obviously horrible they are demanding that. The same people that were burning my country and destroying it to pieces since october of last year.
There are dark forces moving in this world, and the media is part of it. The mass manipulation is all time high.

Hey, this sounds like an amazing fake documentary, and I think you should definitely pursue this novelization!

But showing drafts of your work of fiction in this topic isn't really on-topic.

 

[nashismo]

Hey, this sounds like an amazing fake documentary, and I think you should definitely pursue this novelization!

But showing drafts of your work of fiction in this topic isn't really on-topic.

Why so butthurt that others don't think the same as you? This is an analisys. My conclusions are not there yet, we'll see how everything unfolds. People of course should take care until we know more, just in case, but time must pass for "me" to reach a final conclusion.

I do know that we are being lied to, in one way or another. And the only place were some truth could come from, is from those chinese people, "real" chinese people of Wuhan that lived through those months.

 

[Silent_Gunner]

hhahhahha you brought Alex here not me! But I repeat, I am honored

And you're the one bringing conspiracy theory nonsense into this whole situation. You can be as autistic as you want, but the fact is, you started this in this topic here. There does exist a place at the Edge of the Forums though...

 

[Lodad]

"After being forced to, we've finally decided that doing the right thing is the best way to make every last penny we can."

 

[MadonnaProject]

I have to say. Perhaps because most of you are young, or have never had a business. However you DO understand EVERY business needs to make money. Unfortunately the gaming industry is not like the food industry or the health or education industry. Without staying open gamestop will simply have to fold.

This ridiculous and ignorant hatred of things has to stop. Gamestop stayed open because they have to make money to stay alive and feed their people. With them gone, the retail market for gaming will be finished. Then you and everyone else will be at the mercy of gaming companies charging ridiculous prices for digital titles which you will never own anyways.

Grow up to the real world.

 

[Bladexdsl]

I'm sure you're already figured out a very good reason for the Chinese government to first try to hide this disease and then publicly communicate about it and admit their failure.

oh it's all true in fact this was predicted
prediction or premonition...you decide
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/mar/05/theres-something-out-there-spread-of-disease

i wouldn't be surprised one bit if this was a biological weapon in the first place and it accidentally leaked out.

 

[Rahkeesh]

Really impressive how a conspiracy theorist can quote an article about the absurdity of conspiracy theories as support.

 

[USUKDecks]

Why so butthurt that others don't think the same as you? This is an analisys. My conclusions are not there yet, we'll see how everything unfolds. People of course should take care until we know more, just in case, but time must pass for "me" to reach a final conclusion.

I do know that we are being lied to, in one way or another. And the only place were some truth could come from, is from those chinese people, "real" chinese people of Wuhan that lived through those months.

So when somebody doesn't agree with you , it doesn't mean they're butt hurt you doofus. YOu do realize there are MANY emotions between liking/accepting something or being "butt hurt" those are not the only two feelings! Are you seriously that dumb?
You're saying I've seen zero dead people in Italy , but you live in Chile? Ok so now you're retarded too. Awesome. Maybe we should put you alone in a room with a couple of baseball bats and the family members of those in Italy who lost people and then you tell THEM that their family dying is FAKE and see how they feel about it. Of course since you're a hypocrite I'm sure your stance would immediately change!

YOu're a typical POS conspiracy theory A*hole who serves zero purpose on this planet. The good thing is, in a real apocalypse, you dickholes are the first to die. You're to weak and pathetic, you guys always are. So if this turns far worse, we won't be seeing you here anymore.

 

[Kioku]

Why so butthurt that others don't think the same as you? This is an analisys. My conclusions are not there yet, we'll see how everything unfolds. People of course should take care until we know more, just in case, but time must pass for "me" to reach a final conclusion.

I do know that we are being lied to, in one way or another. And the only place were some truth could come from, is from those chinese people, "real" chinese people of Wuhan that lived through those months.

Your analysis? Of what? China has not once said they now have 0 cases. People have died from this, even though you're here crying foul. Which to me just screams Alex Jones... Are you Alex Jones? God I hope not.

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I have to say. Perhaps because most of you are young, or have never had a business. However you DO understand EVERY business needs to make money. Unfortunately the gaming industry is not like the food industry or the health or education industry. Without staying open gamestop will simply have to fold.

This ridiculous and ignorant hatred of things has to stop. Gamestop stayed open because they have to make money to stay alive and feed their people. With them gone, the retail market for gaming will be finished. Then you and everyone else will be at the mercy of gaming companies charging ridiculous prices for digital titles which you will never own anyways.

Grow up to the real world.

The real world is the problem. The world doesn't stop spinning, but you have to learn when to cut your losses. GameStop is a dying brand, and at this point is practically on life support. They deserve their critiques for a variety of reasons. Do people deserve to go without jobs? No. Do the executives need to keep filling their fat pockets while essentially laughing in their employees' faces? Ha! Hell no. Yeah, it sucks that businesses are faced with an ultimatum.. It doesn't change the fact that action needs to be taken. You just have to weigh your options, I guess. Take the hit now, or later. Either way, you're taking a hit.

 

[chartube12]

i have a cousin who works for lehigh valley county. Gamestop’s PA license is still revoked until an investigation is completed. If they even try to do the crib by sells they will be fined heavily. They are being kept an eye on. They failed to fallow the law in a timely matter and now they have to pay the price!

 

[Skelletonike]

This is pretty much what all stores have been doing around here since last week.

 

[SexiestManAlive]

I have to say. Perhaps because most of you are young, or have never had a business. However you DO understand EVERY business needs to make money. Unfortunately the gaming industry is not like the food industry or the health or education industry. Without staying open gamestop will simply have to fold.

This ridiculous and ignorant hatred of things has to stop. Gamestop stayed open because they have to make money to stay alive and feed their people. With them gone, the retail market for gaming will be finished. Then you and everyone else will be at the mercy of gaming companies charging ridiculous prices for digital titles which you will never own anyways.

Grow up to the real world.

i must be missing something but, Walmart target and other retailers sell games aswell? anyways as i said before just get games on cdkeys if you want digital cheap lol, or even amazon or ebay, people act like if gamestop goes down physical gaming will go down with it.

 

[mitcha]

@nashismo hi , you should mesurate/be cool about what you said in other posts , cuz people dies .
+ 10000 ppl in the world from covid , and it will be worst if there are no quarantine in the europe/afrique/asia/comming to america continent.

ppl who had familly/friends makes videos and tell their stories , so have some.respect for them and only for them.

We know for the majority of the world that our governents LIE perhaps all time , but this is real it's killing older ppl.
take care

 

[nashismo]

So when somebody doesn't agree with you , it doesn't mean they're butt hurt you doofus. YOu do realize there are MANY emotions between liking/accepting something or being "butt hurt" those are not the only two feelings! Are you seriously that dumb?
You're saying I've seen zero dead people in Italy , but you live in Chile? Ok so now you're retarded too. Awesome. Maybe we should put you alone in a room with a couple of baseball bats and the family members of those in Italy who lost people and then you tell THEM that their family dying is FAKE and see how they feel about it. Of course since you're a hypocrite I'm sure your stance would immediately change!

YOu're a typical POS conspiracy theory A*hole who serves zero purpose on this planet. The good thing is, in a real apocalypse, you dickholes are the first to die. You're to weak and pathetic, you guys always are. So if this turns far worse, we won't be seeing you here anymore.

Another butthurt.

 

[BORTZ]

I really can't imagine the massive hubris going on behind the scenes. Keeping the doors open (well kinda I guess), putting your employees in danger, risking infection all so you can operate barely above margins in a dying portion of the gaming industry.

GERD GERB GERM STERP

 

[Pluupy]

This is beginning to sound like a drug deal

Psst hey kid...wanna buy some games?

 

[Jonna]

Another butthurt.

Actually, the virus doesn't do anything to your bowel movements, so there's no butts to be hurt here.

 

[WhiteMaze]

Next week on the news:

GameStop reverses decision to remain open, switches to a "delivery of bankruptcy paperwork at the door" service, due to lack of relevancy.

 

[zfreeman]

Actually, the virus doesn't do anything to your bowel movements, so there's no butts to be hurt here.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-digestive-symptoms-diarrhea-almost-half-of-patients/