Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Omaha World-Herald Feature Story


Store layout to evoke the feel of video game

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Gamer Doc
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Gamer Doc™ Video Games Announces First Area Developer

Frank Borges to Develop Stores in California and Florida

SEATTLE, Wash., April 29, 2008 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced Frank Borges as the company’s first area developer. Borges will develop stores throughout Orange County, Calif., as well as in the Tampa/St. Petersburg and Orlando, Fla. markets.
“The announcement of our first area developer is very exciting,” said Jim Belanger, president of Gamer Doc. “The California and Florida markets offer great expansion opportunities for us, and I look forward to working with Frank to open the first Gamer Doc store sometime this summer.”
Gamer Doc stores are bringing a new innovation to retail. Customers are in charge of their own shopping experience, whether they are hardcore gamers, casual players, moms and dads, or senior citizens. Customers can easily find the games, consoles and accessories they want at the Xbox® 360, PlayStation® and Wii® “Gamer Centers” featured in each store. They can then spend as much or as little time, and receive as much or as little customer service, as they’d like before making their purchases.
“Customers are going to enjoy their Gamer Doc shopping experience and will keep coming back,” Borges said. “I am very pleased to be working with Jim as we introduce Gamer Doc to the many video game fans in the Orange County, Tampa/St. Petersburg and Orlando markets.”

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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Wednesday, April 23, 2008



FHA Architects and Gamer Doc are changing the way the video game store is interpreted.

Harlan Faust, FHA principal architect for the award-winning firm, has designed a store interior that defines the relationship between customer and employee in 3D space, creating an experience for people to get involved in. Customers coming into a Gamer Doc will feel action, sounds and excitement that will make them think they’ve walked into a video game, not a video game store. http://www.fhaarchitects.com

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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Gamer Doc™ Adds David Walker and Pat Harriman to Executive Team

Walker Named VP of Franchise Development; Harriman Hired as VP of Public Relations

SEATTLE, Wash., April 16, 2008 – Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that it has added David Walker and Pat Harriman to its executive team. Walker is the new vice president of franchise development and Harriman will serve as the vice president of public relations. Both report to president Jim Belanger, and will work out of Gamer Doc’s Newport Beach, Calif. office.
“I am very pleased that both David and Pat have joined our team here at Gamer Doc,” Belanger said. “I have worked with both of them before, and look forward to the contributions they will make to the company.”
Walker brings a strong sales and small business development background to Gamer Doc. He has worked for himself as well as for some of the largest retail and service companies in the world. He began his career at 17, working at the family-owned paintball retailer and event facility in Mission Viejo, Calif., and has held sales management positions with Starbucks Coffee Company, Home Depot Corp. and Pursuit Marketing, Inc. He most recently served as director of franchise development for Play N Trade video games.
“I am really excited to be part of the Gamer Doc team,” Walker said. “I am looking forward to helping franchisees grow along with our company.”
Harriman’s previous experience includes both agency and corporate positions for public and private companies in a variety of industries, including video games, franchising, telecommunications, Internet security, VoIP, consumer electronics and computer accessories.
“The video game industry is the hottest sector in retail, small business is the growth driver of the economy and Gamer Doc is going to be a leader in both of those categories,” Harriman said. “Jim and his partner David Huether are recognized experts in developing successful franchise concepts and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be working with them.”

Thursday, April 10, 2008