As prices for video games, consoles and subscription services continue to rise, local video game stores are looking for new ways to navigate an increasingly competitive market.
Inflated prices have begun to push customers away and while major retailers such as GameStop and Best Buy have been able to handle the blow , independent, non-franchise game stores are finding it harder to compete with larger chains that benefit from national marketing power, bulk pricing and large inventory and supply.
Price hikes across the industry have forced smaller stores to rethink how to attract customers and stand out from large corporate entities…