GameStop is a retailer that operates more than 6,000 locations throughout North America, Europe and Oceania. Founded in 1984 as the gadget store Babbages, GameStop is based in Grapevine, Texas, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company operates a popular online store and specializes in the sale of video games, video game systems and computer games. Gamers can pre-order games that are slated to be released and purchase new and used video games online and in stores. GameStop is considered one of the leading retailers of products and accessories for gamers in terms of its sales figures.