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Game Group PLC

22 July 2011

22 July 2011

The GAME Group plc

Board Appointment

The Board of GAME Group plc ("GAME"), Europe's largest specialist retailer of pc and video games products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Shaw as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Russ Shaw, 48, was Vice President and General Manager of Skype Europe, Middle-East and Africa and Mobile from 2009 to 2011. Prior to this, Mr Shaw spent four years at Telefonica SA, initially as Marketing Director of O2, and latterly as the Global Director of Innovation, following its acquisition by Telefonica. He has also spent a year as Chief Executive of Mobileway Inc. and two years as Managing Director of NTL Home London for NTL Group Limited. His earlier experience includes positions at Charles Schwab Corporation, American Express Company and Ernst and Young. Mr Shaw currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of mobile solutions businesses, Unwire and Dialog Semiconductor GmbH. He is also Chairman of the Marketing Board of Great Britain.

Commenting on the appointment, Chris Bell, Chairman of The GAME Group plc said:

"Russ brings a wealth of experience to GAME. His impressive background in marketing, online and digital technologies and his strong customer relations focus will be a strong addition to the Board as we continue to deliver our strategy." Russ Shaw, commented:

"GAME has a clear ambition and a strong plan to embrace new technology, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and contributing to their further development."

There are no further details required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 in connection with Mr Shaw's appointment.

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