GameStop debuts tournament center store

GRAPEVINE, Texas GameStop has opened its first combination store and tournament center in San Jose, Calif., the company announced today.

The 4,000 square-foot store is larger than a standard GameStop store and is the first of its kind for the company. The center features 24 networked gaming stations with plasma monitors and tournament events will occur most weekends with GameStop system-wide tournament finals occurring at least once a quarter.

“This world class facility takes GameStop stores and video game tournament opportunities to the next level,” said Dan DeMatteo, vp and coo of GameStop. “With these continued efforts, we are offering customers another way to get the most out of their gaming and are truly giving power to the players.”