Based on some recent reports, we knew some Gamestop stores could be in trouble, but this was sudden. There is confirmation that 4 Missouri Gamestop stores just suddenly closed their doors and shut down forever.

The Gamestop Closing List website now has 4 new entries for Missouri stores and 1 hits very close to home.

Gamestop - Belton Marketplace, 1107 E. North Ave, Belton, Missouri (Closing January 18)

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Gamestop - Riverbend Plaza, Hannibal, Missouri (Closed January 11)

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Gamestop - Supercenter Square, 1810 N. Hwy. 291, Harrisonville, Missouri (Closing Soon)

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Gamestop - 7094 Mexico Rd, St. Peters, Missouri (Closed January 11)

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I have many personal connections with the Missouri Gamestop stores. I have a good friend who's still a manager, but fortunately not at any of the now defunct Missouri Gamestops that just closed. I worked part-time at a Gamestop around 19 years ago to earn a few extra dollars and there was a lot of camaraderie among the staff. Small group of people trying to help other people. Even back in those days, staffs were small and there weren't a lot of hours to go around for everyone. Now that most of the video game world has moved on to digital downloads, I fear the days of brick and mortar Gamestop stores is coming to a close.

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