The rise of video games and computer software led to the founding of a number of specialty brick-and-mortar retailers in the late 20th century. But selling new tech proved to be a business fraught with peril for retailers. Here are a few defunct retailers that ultimately face-planted in their efforts to sell software and video games. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Retail isn't always about collecting golden coins and gobbling up power pellets.
The rise of video games and computer software led to the founding of a number of specialty brick-and-mortar retailers in the late 20th century. But selling new tech proved to be a business fraught with peril for retailers. Here are a few defunct retailers that ultimately face-planted in their efforts to sell software and video games. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Retail isn't always about collecting golden coins and gobbling up power pellets.