Exploring a SBUX style third place for gaming isn't a terrible idea. Not sure Gamestop is the right co. to implement, but imagine MSFT opting to build X-Box stores where you could hang out, had access to exclusive servers where you could play w pros or join e-sports teams, etc.https://twitter.com/business/status/1171880751366836224 …
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Replying to @NonGaap
What are the first two? I went to a smash tournament in some sort of store in a Walmart. If you wanted food or drink you just went to the Walmart.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
Home, Work, Starbucks. SBUX wanted to be the “third place” you could spend time and hang out at.
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Replying to @NonGaap
I misunderstood. I thought you meant 3 different places one could play video games. It's a cool idea. You envisioning something with broad appeal or something for neckbeards pounding redbulls? For a lot of rural America Walmart is that 3rd place btw, fwiw.
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Replying to @NonGaap
Isn't that basically Dave and Busters, who recently said that their attendance was down because of the competition, aka "staying at home"?
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
DB is much larger and a periodic destination imo (Friday night out for a birthday). It would need to be smaller, more localized, and optimized to drive more frequent visits. Who knows...I just want to see more retail innovation.
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Me too. With so many shuttered store-fronts, we need retail innovation...or lower rents. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @NonGaap
Fwiw, I don't know of a board game cafe that isn't packed all the time, to your point re: videogames. Broad appeal = mariokart, marioparty, wii games, and turn-based video games.
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