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Game Group PLC
15 January 2004

15 January 2004





                               The GAME Group Plc

                     Appointment of Group Finance Director



The GAME Group Plc (GAME), Europe's leading retailer of video games and computer
software, is pleased to announce the appointment to the board of David Thomas as
Group Finance Director.



Mr Thomas, aged 41, a chartered accountant, joins GAME from Millennium and
Copthorne Hotels PLC where he has been since November 1998, initially as Vice
President of Finance and then as Group Finance Director. Previously he held a
variety of senior financial positions with House of Fraser PLC and Forte PLC.



He succeeds Martin Long who becomes the Group's Chief Executive on 1 February
2004.  The date of David's arrival at GAME will be announced in due course.



Peter Lewis, Chairman of GAME said:



"I am delighted to welcome David. His experience of working for companies in the
leisure, entertainment and retail sectors will prove invaluable in helping to
deliver our growth plans. He will enhance our impressive management team."



Enquiries:

The GAME Group Plc                             01344 464 085
Martin Long, Chief Executive Designate

Financial Dynamics                             020 7831 3113
Charlie Armitstead


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