BEREA, Ky. — Berea’s GameStop at Shops at Berea (222 Brenwood St.) is now closed, according to the company’s store page, which lists the location as closed every day of the week. A photo circulating locally also shows an in-store notice stating the shop would be “closed effective 1.8.2026.”
The shutdown appears connected to a wider round of GameStop closures in Kentucky and beyond, described in recent reports as part of a corporate restructuring and a continued pullback from physical storefronts. A WHAS11 list of impacted locations includes the Berea store among Kentucky closures.
🕹️ A Routine Disrupted
For many Berea residents, GameStop wasn’t just a place to buy a game. It was a habit: stopping by to browse, trade in older titles, grab a gift, or talk releases with staff.
As with any sudden disruption, people don’t instantly “replace” a closed store—they re-route their routines. That adjustment can be especially noticeable for families budgeting around trade-ins, collectors looking for specific items, and teens who used the store as a familiar hangout stop.
📍 Richmond Location Remains Open
The good news for shoppers who want a traditional GameStop experience: the Carriage Gate GameStop in Richmond remains open at 837 Eastern Bypass, Ste B. It’s a straightforward drive up the road for many Berea residents, and it may become the default option for preorders, trade-ins, and accessory needs.
🏠 Local Options Closer to Home
If you’d rather keep your gaming dollars closer to home, two smaller shops in Berea are worth putting on your radar:
- (Update – Reported closed) Bad Wolf Gaming (711 Chestnut St, Suite 2): A locally rooted store that focuses on tabletop gaming, including role-playing games, trading card games, and community play.
- Berea Card Shop (594 Glades Rd): A buy/sell shop for sports and trading cards, serving the broader collectibles ecosystem many gamers overlap with.
These businesses aren’t one-for-one replacements for a chain video game retailer, but they do something national chains often can’t: build community around the hobby, with local relationships and in-person play.
💳 Returns and Trade Credit
If you have trade credit or pending orders tied to the Berea store, the safest step is to check your GameStop account online or reach out to GameStop customer support. Policies can vary by circumstance during store shutdowns.