I think this is because they're so close to bankruptcy that closures will end them, but they're trying to spin it.

Youtuber sneaks onto Gamestop regional call and records it. Video embedded

GameStop has told employees that it counts as “essential retail" and won't close despite GeneralTsoVirus warnings.

THERE’S NEVER BEEN a greater need for the cozy life simulation game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For years, gamers and nongamers alike have anticipated being holed up with a warm mug of tea, a blanket, and their Animal Crossing: New Horizons vacation. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic only adds to that escapist enthusiasm.

For her two small game stores, Kelsey Lewin, the co-owner of Pink Gorilla Games in Seattle, ordered 350 copies. Retailers say it’s among the most preordered games they’ve stocked in years. Despite a widespread outbreak of Covid-19 in and around her city, and government pleas to limit human contact, Lewin is relying on customers to come by and pick up their Animal Crossing: New Horizons box.

https://www.wired.com/story/videogame-stores-gamestop-open-animal-crossing-doom/

>>8488114

Attaching copy of actual letter sent to peons.

>>8488227

so much porn on this board.

>>8488257

Ya know. For a guy posting funny pictures, I thought you'd have a better sense of humor.

>>8488291

We all fall short. We can only try to be best. Keep it up fren!

>>8488298

Truth! Look it up. Everyone remarks on how he never drank or did drugs.

>>8488342

I at least appreciate the shills who give short timelines. Don't tease me! I don't want to sit on these shill memes for months!

>>8488399

I hope this is archived offline. After we come out of all of this, it will be one of the most amazing examples of celebrity ignorance.