GAME Saved, Re-opening Under new Owner

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It was reported a month ago that the UK video game retailer GAME had entered into Administration(Bankruptcy) where the future of the company was unknown. Well reports have it that the retailer, over the weekend, was bought by Baker Acquisitions.

This acquisition has allowed GAME to keep 333 stores open and save 3,200 jobs. That's good news for both gamers and employees of the retailer.

[via GamePolitics]

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