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Order Newest Oldest Best Worst. Following a merger with its parent company, Game, the website for Gamestation will close next week, according to an announcement published on the Gamestation. Customers will be able to access their accounts on the Game. All Elite XP points and achievements, which shoppers earn through a loyalty program when buying games, will be transferred to the new website, as will pre-orders.

The U. The British retail outlet had over 1, worldwide stores, but began consolidating its brands and closing retail stores, including liquidating Game Australia , throughout the year. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. UK retailer Gamestation will see its website shut down next week, as the company's GAME overlords continue plans to axe the entire Gamestation brand.

Customer accounts, personal details and outstanding pre-orders will all be transferred to the GAME website. Those using the site will see "no disruption" to their service, a Gamestation statement promised. You'll just type in a different address to get there. You will simply access your account through a different website from 29th October. Elite cards will remain active for users to merge their details onto a Reward Card, either in-store or via an upcoming smartphone app.

Gamestation's remaining high street shops will be re-branded as GAME outlets in due course. Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our policy. Jump to comments News Editor tomphillipsEG.