Gamestop and eb games same company

Though technically a takeover, the GameStop-EB merger met with glowing approval from both parties. GameStop chairman and chief executive officer R. Richard Fontaine also had good things to say about the deal, which isn't surprising, as he will retain this top slot after the merger. Fontaine also confirmed that one motivation was GameStop's desire to expand outside its traditional North American market.

According to Reuters, the post-merger company will be the biggest game retailer in the US, controlling some 25 percent of the market. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news gamespot. Sign up for free! Is gamestop the same as EB games? Just wondering, because people said that gamestop gave them a copy of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers early, so if gamestop is the same as EB then im gonna go get myself a copy.

What does this have to do with this game again? TMOG - 12 years ago. Top Voted Answer. Yes, EB Games and GameStop are owned by the same company; GameStop seems to have received copies of the game, even though their website says the game will not release until the the 26th.

I'm friends with the manager at my local store, and he said that they were not marked with a street date when he received them. I also had my copy pre-ordered, and received my notification call the night before it arrived in the store, so I don't know. They got it earlier than everyone else, but why is anyone's guess. EB games is the canadian gamestop but yeah they're the same SoloWingFury - 12 years ago 1 0. Sign Up for free or Log In if you already have an account to be able to ask and answer questions.