Friday, January 16, 2009

Gamer Doc Going Global

Jim Belanger talks about Gamer Doc expansion plans for Europe ...



http://videogamemedia.com/articles/news/2261

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Another Gamer Doc Store Coming Soon to the East Coast

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Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
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Gamer Doc™ Video Games Extends East Coast Footprint

City of Bear Will Be Location for First Gamer Doc Store in Delaware

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 6, 2009 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the sale of its first store in Delaware, which will be located in the city of Bear. Steven Brehm is the store owner.

“The Gamer Doc in Bear is our third on the East Coast, joining the stores in Philadelphia and Miami,” said Jim Belanger president of Gamer Doc. “We also have Gamer Doc stores open in Toronto and Los Angeles, and are looking forward to continued strong growth across North America throughout this year.”

Brehm plans to open his store at the beginning of February.

“The video game industry is one of the lone bright spots in retail, and our franchisees are very excited to be part of it,” Belanger said. “While other types of entertainment are experiencing decline, video game sales continue to grow because gamers are very reliable consumers, choosing to play video games rather than watch TV, go to a movie or attend a sporting event.”


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, the Gamer Doc concept is focused on delivering 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 Seattle, Wash., and Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com/ or call 888-426-5576.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Gamer Doc Goes International - First Store in Canada Now Open

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Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com


First Gamer Doc™ Video Game Store in Canada Now Open

Fun for the Entire Family

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 31, 2008 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in Canada, where the entire family can come in and have fun shopping for their favorite Xbox 360®, Wii® and PlayStation 3® video games, accessories and more.

Frank Bajc and his son James are Area Developers for the metropolitan area surrounding Toronto, and this is their first store. They have plans to open multiple Gamer Doc stores in their area over the next five years.

“Our expansion into Canada is very exciting, and we believe that Gamer Doc will be a big hit with gamers of all ages in Burlington,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “Frank and James bring a strong retail background to the team and we look forward to great success.”

“The Gamer Doc store design is inviting to all gamers, from hardcore enthusiasts to casual players and those who are new to gaming,” Frank said. “Our Gamer Centers for Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 make it easy for customers to come in and find the consoles, games and accessories they want. People who just want to come in and pick-up, pre-order or rent a game can be in and out very quickly, while those who want to browse or ask questions can take as much time as they like. We are here to make sure that shopping at Gamer Doc is an enjoyable experience and that our customers come back to see us for all of their gaming needs.”


“Video games are quickly becoming the most popular form of entertainment for young people, moms and dads, and even senior citizens, and we are happy to answer questions, talk about their favorite games and introduce them to new ones,” James said. “Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center. We also sell flat-panel HD monitors and cables, and are happy to show our customers how to hook-up their systems for optimum game play.”

The Burlington Gamer Doc store is located at 3350 Fairview Street. Store hours are from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The telephone number is 905-631-8390 and the website is http://www.gamerdoc.com/locations.aspx

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, the Gamer Doc concept is focused on delivering 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 Seattle, Wash., and Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit www.gamerdoc.com or call 888-426-5576.


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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp.

Monday, December 22, 2008

First Gamer Doc Video Game Store in Pennsylvania Now Open

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Contact:
Pat Harriman
Gamer Doc
949.370.2075
pharriman@gamerdoc.com


First Gamer Doc™ Video Game Store in Pennsylvania Now Open

Springfield Store Offers Family Friendly Environment and Pro Player Room

SPRINGFIELD, Penn., Dec. 22, 2008 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in Pennsylvania, featuring a family friendly environment and a “Pro Player” room. The “Pro Player” room can accommodate up to eight players for Xbox 360®, PlayStation 3®, Wii® or PC games on wall-mounted, HD flat-panel monitors optimized for gaming.

Jeffrey Garrison is the store owner, and Jon Mayer and Sergio Vergara are store managers. Mr. Garrison has experience in the video game industry, and Mr. Mayer and Mr. Vergara have strong retail management backgrounds.

“Jeffrey, Jon and Sergio bring the right mix of skills to our team, and we look forward to working with them as we introduce the Gamer Doc experience to Springfield,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc.

“Gamer Doc is more than a video game store; it is an entertainment center,” Garrison said. “In addition to video games, we offer HD flat-panel monitors, cables, accessories and more. We will also teach our customers how to hook-up their systems so that they can enjoy the best game play possible.”

“Our store is an innovation in retail, and we are here to make sure that all of our customers enjoy their Gamer Doc experience, whether they are new to gaming, casual players or returning store champions,” Mayer said. “We welcome the opportunity to talk with parents about video games, have them play games and answer any questions they might have. Hardcore gamers will love our Pro Player room, and we will be putting together leagues for Madden sports, fantasy football, bowling and more. There is something for everyone at Gamer Doc.”

“The store design is exciting and the layout optimizes customer flow,” said Vergara. “There are Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii Gamer Centers, featuring the consoles, games and accessories for each system, making it easy for everyone to find what they need. Customers who just want to come in and pick-up, pre-order or rent a game can be in and out very quickly, while those who want to browse, ask questions or sign-up for the Pro Player room can take as much time as they like.”

The Springfield Gamer Doc store is located at 1001 Baltimore Pike, Unit S-3. Store hours are
10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. The telephone number is 484-472-8365 and the website is
http://www.gamerdoc.com/locations.aspx.

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, the Gamer Doc concept is focused on delivering 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 Seattle, Wash., and Newport Beach, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.gamerdoc.com/ or call 888-426-5576.


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Xbox 360 is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Corp. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo Corp.