**Is GameStop’s Final Chapter Nearing?**
The outlook for GameStop, the once-leading video game retailer, is growing more unpredictable. Following the closure of hundreds of stores just ahead of the new year, the company seems set to eliminate even more outlets as 2025 approaches.
With the gaming landscape evolving towards digital downloads and certain consoles entirely forsaking physical media, GameStop has encountered increasing hurdles over the years. A short-lived rebound in 2021, driven by the meme stock craze championed by investor Keith Gill—famously known as “Roaring Kitty”—offered a fleeting glimmer of optimism. Nonetheless, the company struggles to turn its fortunes around, particularly regarding its physical stores.
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### GameStop’s Continued Store Shutdowns
Since 2020, GameStop has shut down more than 700 locations, including almost 300 in December 2024 alone. Now, as 2025 begins, news of further closures is emerging, although there has been no formal announcement. Local media have started to report on abrupt closings, such as Michigan’s MLive noting the GameStop in Jackson’s Westwood Mall will shut its doors on January 4.
Initial hints of these closures surfaced on Reddit, where the GameStop subreddit has been flooded with messages from employees who recently discovered their stores are shutting down—and that they will be losing their jobs.
“Just learned my store is shutting down, just like many others have,” recounted Reddit user [Public_Direction9896](https://www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/comments/1hs3a1i/well_guys_its_been_nice/). “Best of luck to everyone. Your friendly local GameStop employee, signing off.”
Another user, [Razenkaji](https://www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/comments/1hsba82/another_one_bites_the_dust/), expressed their sorrow: “I’ve been with the company for nearly 8 years. Received the call this afternoon. I’m crushed.”
Mashable has contacted GameStop for comments on the reported store closures and will refresh this story if the company provides a reply.
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### What’s Next for Roaring Kitty?
As GameStop employees confront job instability, Keith Gill, known as [Roaring Kitty](https://mashable.com/article/meme-stocks-back-gme), continues to be a significant player in the meme stock arena. Despite the company’s difficulties, Gill’s GameStop stock investments seem to be flourishing.
In his [latest Reddit update](https://www.reddit.com/r/Superstonk/comments/1df8jno/gme_yolo_update_june_13_2024/) in June 2024, Gill disclosed that he was still holding 9 million GameStop shares, valued at around [$280 million](https://decrypt.co/299345/gamestop-bull-roaring-kitty-pumps-another-gaming-stock) based on current market rates.
Gill may also have his eye on a new stock related to gaming. On New Year’s Day, he shared a [GIF](https://x.com/TheRoaringKitty/status/1874621633777844714) featuring comedian Dave Chappelle in Rick James attire from a 2004 episode of *Chappelle’s Show*. The post quickly gained traction, fueling curiosity among his fans.
Many speculate that the GIF alludes to James’ song “Unity,” suggesting a connection to the video game company Unity Software. Following the post, Unity’s stock climbed by 8% and remains elevated.
As GameStop continues to struggle with its retail challenges, the attention may soon pivot to Roaring Kitty’s next significant move. Whether GameStop can transition to the digital realm or become a relic of retail history is yet to be determined.