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GameStop circles the drain

Game Daily

Of course, this still happens, but the rise of digital sales has significantly diminished their financial significance, and thereby the power of GameStop, America’s biggest physical games retailer. In 2017, the company had 5,241 stores in the United States – now it has fewer than 3,000, with more closing at a regular clip.

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The Economics of a 2D Adventure Today

Grumpy Gamer

Starting a company that will self-publish the game into retail channels is a huge undertaking and would require some significant capital. It's also hard to become a retail based publisher with a single game. You need several games to have any clout with the retailers. Retail Distribution. Retail $29 = Wholesale $22.

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