Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Gamer Doc Video Games Coming to North Carolina

Bill Noah has joined the Gamer Doc team as the first area developer for North Carolina ...

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Gamer Doc™ Video Games Names Bill Noah
First Area Developer in North Carolina

Noah to Direct Store Development in Raleigh and Surrounding Area

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 28, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Bill Noah has joined the area developer team, where he will direct store development in the city of Raleigh and the surrounding area. Gamer Doc currently has area developers for Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Miami, St. Petersburg and Orlando, Florida, Orange County, California, and in the Toronto and Philadelphia metro areas.

“Bill is a great addition to our team as we strengthen our presence on the East Coast, and continue to expand in our existing markets and enter new cities across the U.S. and Canada,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “There are some very exciting growth opportunities in his area and we look forward to much success.”

“Video games are the most popular form of entertainment in the country, which is why sales continue to achieve double-digit growth even in this tough economy,” Noah said. “The market keeps growing as more consumers of all ages and families choose video games as the best value and the most fun for their entertainment dollar. I am pleased to be part of the team, as Gamer Doc offers entrepreneurs the best opportunity to open their own video game store and be part of this incredible trend.”

Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center, featuring “Gamer Centers” for Xbox 360®, PlayStation3® and Wii®, making it easy for customers to find the games, consoles and accessories they are looking for. Gamer Doc also sells flat-panel HD monitors and cables, offers console and disc repairs, and the knowledgeable staff can show customers how to hook-up their systems for optimum game play.

“Gamer Doc stores are bringing a new innovation to retail by putting customers in charge of their own shopping experience, whether they are hardcore gamers, casual players, moms and dads, or senior citizens,” Noah said. “Customers who know what they want can come in and buy, rent, pre-order or trade-in a game, drop off a console or disc for repair, and be in and out of the store quickly, while those who are new to gaming, or want to browse, can take as much time and ask as many questions as they’d like.”

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About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, Gamer Doc delivers a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit www.gamerdoc.com or call 888-426-5576.


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Monday, April 20, 2009

Jim Belanger and Jason Renfro on "The Franchise Show"



Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc, and Jason Renfro, the first Gamer Doc franchisee, were recent guests on "The Franchise Show" Internet radio program.

Host Jeff D'Arcy talked to them about one of the hottest new concepts in franchising - Gamer Doc Video Games -http://www.wsradio.com/player/wsradio-player-link.cfm?segdate=040309&segment=7&show=entrepreneurfranchise

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Interview with Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc



Benjamin Kuo from socalTECH.com news, caught up with Jim to find out why video game retailers are doing better than others. Unlike most of the firms Benjamin usually talks to, Gamer Doc is a franchise, and so he also talked with Jim about that business. To read the entire interview, click here ... http://www.socaltech.com/interview_with_jim_belanger_gamer_doc/s-0021032.html

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Gamer Doc's Open Class Interntional Halo 3 Tournament


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Gamer Doc
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Gamer Doc™ Video Games to Award $4,000 USD First-Place Cash Prize to Open Class International Halo 3 Tournament Winner

Winning Teams from Bear, Burlington, Highland Park, and Springfield Stores Will Compete on May 30

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 7, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that it will award a $4,000 USD cash prize to the winning four-man team in its first Open Class International Halo 3 Tournament. The winning teams from the Gamer Doc stores in Bear, Delaware; Burlington, Ontario; Highland Park, California; and Springfield, Pennsylvania will compete on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET for the winner-take-all grand prize of $4,000 USD.

Registration is now open at each Gamer Doc location, and there is a $50 USD entry fee per team. The last day to register for the tournament is Friday, April 24. Double-elimination in-store tournaments begin on Friday, May 1, with the final store winners determined on Saturday, May 16. Two weeks later, the winning team from each Gamer Doc will compete in the international store-to-store, single-elimination tournament for cash prizes.

In addition to the $4,000 USD grand prize, a cash prize of $1,000 USD will be awarded to the second place team, and the third place team will win $500 USD. Players who are under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form to enter. Complete tournament rules and regulations are available at Gamer Doc stores.

“This is the first international tournament we are sponsoring, and we think it will create a lot of excitement in the gaming community and will draw the best players from miles around the store locations,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “Gamers love to compete, and this tournament is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for them to show off their skills to other players across North America. These events are also great fun to watch, and we look forward to having the players, as well as their friends, families and fans come in and enjoy the Gamer Doc experience.”

More information about the Open Class International Halo 3 Tournament can be found at http://www.gamerdoc.com/.

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About Gamer Doc
Gamer Doc is an innovative franchise concept that offers the opportunity to own, develop and operate a retail video game emporium. Launched in December 2007, Gamer Doc delivers a new and interactive experience to all customers. From dedicated gamers to Mom or Dad who want to try out a game, trade-in some old games or check out the latest titles and consoles from Microsoft®, Nintendo®, and Sony®, all customers will enjoy the ultimate gaming experience. Gamer Doc offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com/ or call 888-426-5576.


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