Questions about Game (retailer)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who founded Game retailer and when was it established?

Peter Wickins and Neil Taylor founded Game Retail Limited in April 1990. The company was established with the goal of exploiting the rapidly expanding market for entertainment software and hardware across the United Kingdom.

When did Game enter administration and how many stores were closed?

Game entered administration on the 26th of March 2012. The company closed 277 of its 609 stores in the United Kingdom immediately, resulting in 2,104 job losses.

Who bought Game out of administration in 2012?

OpCapita purchased Game Group out of administration on the 31st of March 2012. David Hamid was announced as the new executive chairman of Game following the acquisition.

When did Game sell to Frasers Group and what happened to the stores?

OpCapita agreed to sell Game to Frasers Group in June 2019 for £52 million. Most standalone Game UK outlets were closed and relocated as concessions inside nearby Sports Direct stores.

Where is the Insomnia Gaming Festival held in 2026?

The Insomnia Gaming Festival is held at the NEC in Birmingham from i56 to the present day. The event was previously hosted at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from i51 to i55.

What happened to Game Australia in 2012?

TGW Pty Ltd, trading as Game Australia, entered administration on the 14th of May 2012. The administrators closed 60 stores and made 264 staff redundant before closing the remaining 16 stores on the 19th of June 2012.