ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP, S-1/A, 1998-05-12

ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP
S-1/A, 1998-05-12
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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MAY 12, 1998.

REGISTRATION NO. 333-48523

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

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ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

5734
(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Number)

51-0379406
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

931 SOUTH MATLACK STREET
WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19382
(610) 430-8100
(Address, Including Zip Code and Telephone Number,
Including Area Code, of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)
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JOSEPH J. FIRESTONE, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
931 SOUTH MATLACK STREET
WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19382
(610) 430-8100
(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number,
Including Area Code, of Agent For Service)
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Copies to:

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STEPHEN T. BURDUMY, ESQUIRE MARY A. BERNARD, ESQUIRE
KLEHR, HARRISON, HARVEY, BRANZBURG & ELLERS LLP KING & SPALDING
1401 WALNUT STREET 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19102 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036
(215) 568-6060 (212) 556-2100
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are being offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. / /

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. / / _____________

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering.
/ / _____________

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering.
/ / _____________

If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. / /
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

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PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF SECURITIES AMOUNT TO BE OFFERING PRICE PER AGGREGATE OFFERING REGISTRATION
TO BE REGISTERED REGISTERED (1) SHARE (2) PRICE (2) FEE(3)
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Common Stock, $.01 par value 7,187,500 $17.00 $122,187,500 $36,046
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(1) Includes up to 937,500 shares that may be purchased from the Selling
Shareholder at the option of the Underwriters solely to cover
over-allotments, if any.

(2) Estimated solely for purposes of calculating registration fee in accordance
with Rule 457(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(3) Fee of $43,255 previously paid.

THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON
SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID
SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.

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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION--DATED MAY 12, 1998

INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES
IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR
TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
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PROSPECTUS
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6,250,000 Shares

ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP.

Common Stock

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Of the 6,250,000 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Common
Stock"), offered hereby (the "Offering"), 3,750,000 shares are being sold by
Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp. (the "Company"), and 2,500,000 shares are
being sold by EB Nevada Inc., the Company's parent ("EB Nevada" or the "Selling
Shareholder"). The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares
of Common Stock by the Selling Shareholder. See "Principal and Selling
Shareholders."

Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the Common Stock. The
Company intends to apply to have the Common Stock included for quotation in The
Nasdaq Stock Market's National Market (the "Nasdaq National Market") under the
symbol "ELBO." It is currently anticipated that the initial public offering
price will be between $15.00 and $17.00 per share. See "Underwriting" for a
discussion of the factors to be considered in determining the initial public
offering price.

SEE "RISK FACTORS" ON PAGES 7 TO 11 FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN MATERIAL FACTORS
THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMMON STOCK
OFFERED HEREBY.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

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Underwriting Proceeds to
Price to Discounts and Proceeds to Selling
Public Commissions(1) Company(2) Shareholder
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Per Share.................................. $ $ $ $
Total(3)................................... $ $ $ $
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(1) The Company, the Selling Shareholder, James J. Kim, the Chairman of the
Company, his wife, Agnes C. Kim, and certain trusts established for benefit
of their children (the "Kim Trusts," and, together with James J. and Agnes
C. Kim, the "Kim Shareholders") have agreed to indemnify the several
Underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. See "Underwriting."

(2) Before deducting expenses estimated to be $850,000, all of which are payable
by the Company.

(3) The Selling Shareholder has granted the several Underwriters a 30-day
over-allotment option to purchase up to 937,500 additional shares of Common
Stock on the same terms and conditions as set forth above. If all such
additional shares are purchased by the Underwriters, the total Price to
Public will be $ , the total Underwriting Discounts and Commissions
will be $ , the total Proceeds to Company will be $ and the total
Proceeds to Selling Shareholder will be $ . See "Underwriting."

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The shares of Common Stock are offered by the several Underwriters subject to
delivery by the Company and the Selling Shareholder and acceptance by the
Underwriters, to prior sale and to withdrawal, cancellation or modification of
the offer without notice. Delivery of the shares to the Underwriters is expected
to be made through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company, New York, New
York, on or about , 1998.

PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED SALOMON SMITH BARNEY

, 1998
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[PHOTOS, MAPS, ETC.]

CERTAIN PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THE OFFERING MAY ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONS
THAT STABILIZE, MAINTAIN OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE PRICE OF THE COMMON STOCK,
INCLUDING PURCHASES OF THE COMMON STOCK TO STABILIZE ITS MARKET PRICE, PURCHASES
OF THE COMMON STOCK TO COVER SOME OR ALL OF A SHORT POSITION IN THE COMMON STOCK
MAINTAINED BY THE UNDERWRITERS AND THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTY BIDS. FOR A
DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACTIVITIES, SEE "UNDERWRITING."
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY THE MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, INCLUDING THE NOTES THERETO, APPEARING
ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL REFERENCES IN THIS
PROSPECTUS (I) TO THE "COMPANY" MEAN ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP., A
DELAWARE CORPORATION ("EB HOLDINGS"), AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, (II) TO "EB NEVADA"
MEAN EB NEVADA, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION, WHICH IS THE PARENT OF EB HOLDINGS,
(III) TO "EB" MEAN THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE, INC., A PENNSYLVANIA CORPORATION,
WHICH IS THE SOLE SHAREHOLDER OF EB NEVADA, AND (IV) TO THE COMPANY'S
ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE STORES INCLUDES THE COMPANY'S SIMILARLY-FORMATTED EBX
STORES. THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR ENDS ON THE SATURDAY NEAREST JANUARY 31.
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL REFERENCES IN THIS PROSPECTUS TO ANY YEAR REFERS
TO THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY ENDED OR ENDING IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY, AS THE
CASE MAY BE, OF THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR (E.G., THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY
31, 1998 IS REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "1997"). 1997 AND 1996 CONSISTED OF 52 WEEKS
AND 1995 CONSISTED OF 53 WEEKS. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE INFORMATION IN
THIS PROSPECTUS ASSUMES THAT THE UNDERWRITERS' OVER-ALLOTMENT OPTION WILL NOT BE
EXERCISED.

THE COMPANY

The Company is among the world's largest specialty retailers of electronic
games. The Company's primary products are video games and personal computer
("PC") entertainment software, supported by the sale of video game hardware, PC
productivity software and accessories. As of January 31, 1998, the Company
operated 452 stores in 42 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and South
Korea, primarily under the names Electronics Boutique and Stop 'N Save Software.
As of such date, the Company also provided management services for an affiliate
of EB, Electronics Boutique Plc ("EB-UK"), which affiliate operated 129 stores
and 17 department store-based concessions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As
of January 31, 1998, the Company also managed 39 mall-based WaldenSoftware
stores for Borders Group, Inc. The Company's stores are primarily located in
high traffic areas in regional shopping malls and average 1,100 square feet in
size. The Company plans to open approximately 50 to 55 domestic and 30 to 35
foreign stores in each of 1998 and 1999. The Company's revenues and operating
income have grown from $249.6 million and $5.7 million, respectively, in 1994,
to $449.2 million and $20.5 million, respectively, in 1997. Comparable store
sales increased 3.5%, 20.8% and 15.3% in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

The electronic game industry is segmented into two primary product
platforms: video games and PC entertainment software. This industry has
experienced rapid growth in recent years due primarily to the increasing
availability of sophisticated, yet affordable, video game hardware systems and
multimedia PCs featuring fast processors, expanded memories, and enhanced
graphics and audio capabilities. Total domestic retail sales of video game
titles, hardware and accessories were approximately $5.5 billion in calendar
1997, an increase of approximately 51% over retail sales in the prior year.
Domestic sales of PC entertainment software totaled approximately $1.3 billion
in calendar 1997, an increase of approximately 23% over retail sales in the
prior year. In addition, the domestic installed base of multimedia PCs has
increased from approximately 14 million units in calendar 1995 to approximately
23 million units in calendar 1997.

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management system enables it to (i) maintain over 2,600 active stock keeping
units ("SKUs"), (ii) replenish a large and geographically dispersed store base
on a daily basis, and (iii) minimize mark-downs as titles mature. The Company
supports its product offerings with a strong commitment to customer service,
which the Company believes distinguishes it from its competitors. All sales
associates receive extensive training on video game and PC entertainment
software products, system requirements and selling techniques.

The Company believes that it was one of the first video game and PC
entertainment software specialty retailers to offer a World Wide Website
enabling both product review and online purchasing. The Company believes that
its customer base and product mix are ideally suited for online retailing. The
Company's customers are generally males who are technically proficient, a
demographic which has traditionally represented the largest percentage of
consumers who make online purchases. Further, the Company's products are
recognizable brand name items, which serves to provide online customers with a
higher degree of confidence that products purchased will meet expectations. The
Company believes that the local market identity provided by its stores is a
significant competitive advantage over competing online retailers. In April
1998, the Company began providing customers with a complete product offering,
including access to the Company's database of over 5,700 items, which includes
all active and inactive electronic game titles.

The Company is committed to disciplined store operations, including
merchandising, purchasing and distribution, real estate selection, store
development, point of sale ("POS") financial reporting, and sales training. The
Company believes that this commitment to operational control enables it to
operate substantially all of its stores on a profitable basis, quickly identify
opportunities to improve store productivity and react to shifts in product
pricing and consumer purchasing trends.

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in
March 1998 as a holding company for EB's operating activities. EB was
incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1977. The Company's
principal executive offices are located at 931 South Matlack Street, West
Chester, Pennsylvania 19382 and the Company's telephone number is (610)
430-8100.

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THE OFFERING

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Common Stock Offered by the Company........................... 3,750,000 shares

Common Stock Offered by the Selling Shareholder............... 2,500,000 shares

Common Stock to be Outstanding after the Offering (1)......... shares

Use of Proceeds by the Company................................ (i) To repay intercompany indebtedness
incurred to fund a distribution of
previously taxed but undistributed
earnings of EB to the Kim
Shareholders, (ii) to repay certain
outstanding third party indebtedness,
and (iii) for general corporate
purposes, including financing new
store openings. See "Use of Proceeds."

Proposed Nasdaq National Market Symbol........................ ELBO
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(1) Excludes shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the
exercise of stock options outstanding as of , 1998 under the 1998
Equity Participation Plan of the Company (the "Equity Participation Plan"),
which have an exercise price equal to the initial public offering price per
share, and shares of Common Stock available for the future grant of
stock options and other equity securities under the Equity Participation
Plan. See "Management--Equity Participation Plan."

RISK FACTORS

Investors should consider the material risks involved in connection with an
investment in the Common Stock and the impact to investors from various events
that could adversely affect the Company's business. See "Risk Factors."

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Electronics Boutique-Registered Trademark-, EBX-Registered Trademark- and
Stop 'N Save Software-Registered Trademark- are registered trademarks of the
Company. Nintendo-Registered Trademark- and N64-Registered Trademark- are
registered trademarks of Nintendo Companies Limited ("Nintendo"),
Sega-Registered Trademark- and Sega Saturn-Registered Trademark- are registered
trademarks of Sega Enterprises ("Sega"), and Sony-Registered Trademark- and
PlayStation-Registered Trademark- are registered trademarks of Sony Computer
Entertainment, Inc. ("Sony").

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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND OPERATING DATA)

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1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA:
Net sales................................................ $ 240,387 $ 249,552 $ 268,956 $ 337,059 $ 449,180
Cost of goods sold....................................... 175,865 182,505 199,226 252,813 338,498
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Gross profit............................................. 64,522 67,047 69,730 84,246 110,682
Operating expenses....................................... 55,776 55,436 57,084 67,302 82,211
Depreciation and amortization............................ 4,638 5,324 6,047 6,615 7,997
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Income from operations................................... 4,108 6,287 6,599 10,329 20,474
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliates.................. (118) (634) (1,319) (573) 2,903
Interest expense, net.................................... 1,578 1,727 1,818 1,298 1,380
Preacquisition loss of subsidiaries (1).................. -- -- -- -- 913
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Income before income tax expense......................... 2,412 3,926 3,462 8,458 22,910
Income tax expense (2)................................... 391 286 280 550 846
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Net income............................................... $ 2,021 $ 3,640 $ 3,182 $ 7,908 $ 22,064
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PRO FORMA INCOME DATA:
Pro forma income before income tax expense............... $ 20,008
Pro forma income tax provision........................... 8,223
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Pro forma net income (3)................................. $ 11,785
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Pro forma net income per share...........................
Pro forma weighted average shares
outstanding (4)........................................

OPERATING DATA (5):
Stores open at beginning of period....................... 274 311 325 341 360
Stores open at end of period............................. 311 325 341 360 452
Sales per square foot (6)................................ $ 763 $ 721 $ 729 $ 831 $ 926
Average sales per store (000s)........................... $ 822 $ 785 $ 808 $ 962 $ 1,106
Comparable store sales increase (decrease)............... (10.8%) (6.6%) 3.5% 20.8% 15.3%
Inventory turnover....................................... 3.0x 3.6x 3.8x 5.1x 5.3x
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ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(4)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital (deficit).............................................................. ($ 17,728) ($ 16,957)
Total assets........................................................................... 142,791 156,941
Total liabilities...................................................................... 114,392 127,392
Stockholders' equity................................................................... 28,399 29,549
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(1) The results of operations of EB International and EB Canada have been
consolidated since the beginning of 1997. Preacquisition loss of
subsidiaries represents losses in EB International and EB Canada prior to
their acquisition by the Company.

(2) The predecessors to the Company were taxed as an S Corporation and a
partnership. As a result, their taxable income was passed through to their
partners and shareholders for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, the
financial statements do not include a provision for federal income taxes. A
predecessor to the Company elected to be treated as an S corporation for
some states, while remaining subject to corporate tax in other states and,
as a result, the financial statements provide for certain state income
taxes. See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial
Statements.

(3) The pro forma net income gives effect to the application of the pro forma
income tax expense that would have been reported had the Company's
predecessors been corporations subject to federal and all state income taxes
for all periods shown and the retention by EB of the equity in earnings of
EB-UK. See Notes 1 and 2 of Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial
Statements.

(4) Adjusted to give effect to the sale by the Company of 3,750,000 shares of
Common Stock offered hereby at an assumed initial public offering price of
$16.00 per share (after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and
estimated Offering expenses), and after the application of the estimated net
proceeds therefrom to the Company. See "Use of Proceeds" and
"Capitalization."

(5) Does not reflect stores operated by EB-UK and WaldenSoftware for which the
Company provides management services. See "Business--Management Services."

(6) Calculated based on stores open for one year or longer.

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RISK FACTORS

An investment in the shares of Common Stock offered hereby involves a high
degree of risk. Prospective investors should consider carefully the following
risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in this Prospectus,
in connection with an investment in the Common Stock offered hereby.

When used in this Prospectus, the words "expect," "estimate," "anticipate,"
"intend," "predict," "believe," and similar expressions and variations thereof
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
appear in a number of places in this Prospectus and include statements regarding
the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its
officers with respect to, among other things: (i) trends affecting the Company's
financial condition or results of operations; (ii) the Company's business and
growth strategies; (iii) the use of the net proceeds to the Company of this
Offering; and (iv) the declaration and payment of dividends. Prospective
investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that
actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. The accompanying
information contained in this Prospectus, including, without limitation, the
information set forth under the headings "Risk Factors," "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and
"Business" identify important factors that could cause such differences.

DEPENDENCE ON NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS. The Company is highly dependent
upon the continued introduction of new and enhanced video game and PC hardware
and software. The failure of manufacturers to introduce new or enhanced video
game systems, a decline in the continued technological development and use of
multimedia PCs or the failure of software publishers to develop popular game and
entertainment titles for current or future generation game systems or PCs could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and
financial condition.

VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE PRODUCT CYCLES. The video game market has
historically been cyclical in nature. Following the introduction of new
generation systems, sales of new generation hardware and related titles steadily
increase, while sales of prior generation hardware and related titles steadily
decrease. New generation systems historically have been introduced every four to
five years. Sales of prior generation hardware systems historically have peaked
in the year of introduction of next generation systems, and sales of prior
generation titles historically have peaked in the following year. The failure of
the industry's leading video game systems manufacturers to introduce next
generation systems, or significant enhancements to existing systems, could lead
to a significant decrease in sales of hardware systems and related titles by the
Company. Any such decrease could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
results of operations and financial condition. See "Business--Products."

TECHNOLOGICAL OBSOLESCENCE. The video game and PC industry is subject to
rapid technological changes. The failure of the Company to respond quickly to
such technological changes and to assess accurately their influence on customer
preferences could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of
operations and financial condition. In addition, technological advances, such as
the ready availability of games and other entertainment software on the Internet
and the ability to down-load such games onto PCs for repeated use, could make
the retail sale of video games and PC entertainment software obsolete. Further
developments in these technologies or other technologies which expand the
ability to access software through other sources could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.

NEW STORE OPENINGS. The Company's continued growth will depend, in part, on
its ability to open and operate new stores on a profitable basis. The Company
currently intends to open approximately 80 to 90 new stores in each of 1998 and
1999. The Company's ability to open new stores on a timely and profitable basis
is subject to various contingencies, some of which are beyond the Company's
control. These contingencies include the Company's ability to locate suitable
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build-out or refurbish sites on a timely and cost-effective basis, hire, train
and retain skilled associates, obtain adequate capital resources and
successfully integrate new stores into existing operations. In addition, the
management services agreement between EB and EB-UK (the "UK Services Agreement")
significantly restricts the Company's ability to open stores in Europe. See
"Business--Management Services." There can be no assurance that the Company will
be able to achieve its planned expansion or that its new stores will achieve
levels of sales and profitability comparable to the Company's existing stores.
Failure of the Company to achieve its planned expansion on a profitable basis
could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and
financial condition. See "Business--Retail Operations."

COMPETITION. The electronic game industry is intensely competitive and
subject to rapid changes in consumer preferences and frequent new product
introductions. The Company competes with other video game and PC software
specialty stores located in malls and other locations, as well as with mass
merchants, toy retail chains, mail-order businesses, catalogs, direct sales by
software publishers, online retailers, and office supply, computer product and
consumer electronics superstores. Increased competition may lead to reduced
profit margins on video games and PC entertainment software, which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial
condition. In addition, video games are available for rental from many video
stores and cable television providers. Further, there can be no assurance that
other methods of distribution will not emerge in the future which would result
in increased competition for the Company. Most of the Company's competitors have
longer operating histories and significantly greater financial, managerial,
creative, sales and marketing and other resources than the Company. The Company
also competes with other forms of entertainment activities, including movies,
television, theater, sporting events and family entertainment centers. The
Company's failure to compete effectively or a decrease in the popularity of
video games and PC entertainment software would have a material adverse effect
on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. See "Business--
Competition."

In addition, the Company's ability to retain its existing customers and
attract new customers depends on numerous factors, some of which are beyond the
Company's control. These factors include: (i) the continued introduction of new
and enhanced video game and PC hardware and software; (ii) the availability and
timeliness of new product releases at the Company's stores; and (iii) the
Company's reputation in the industry.

SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY RESULTS. The Company's business is affected by
the seasonal patterns common to most retailers. Historically, its highest net
sales and net income have been generated during the fourth quarter, which
includes the holiday selling season. During 1997, approximately 44% of the
Company's net sales and approximately 94% of the Company's operating income were
generated during the fourth quarter. Accordingly, any adverse trend in net sales
for such period could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of
operations for the quarter as well as for the entire year. In addition, the
Company's results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter depending
upon, among other things, the timing of new product introductions and new store
openings, net sales contributed by new stores, increases or decreases in
comparable store sales, adverse weather conditions, shifts in the timing of
certain holidays or promotions and changes in the Company's merchandise mix. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Seasonality and Quarterly Results."

DEPENDENCE ON SUPPLIERS. The Company purchases a significant amount of
products from Nintendo, Sony and Electronic Arts, Inc. ("Electronics Arts") and
often receives quantities of certain products disproportionate to its market
share from these suppliers upon initial release. During 1997, products purchased
from Nintendo, Sony and Electronic Arts accounted for 13.5%, 13.3% and 9.4%,
respectively, of the Company's net sales. The Company believes that the loss of
any of these companies as a supplier could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's results of operations and financial condition. In

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addition, the Company's financial performance is in large part dependent upon
the business terms it obtains from its suppliers, including unit prices, unsold
product return policies, advertising and market development allowances, freight
charges and payment terms. If the Company is unable to maintain favorable
business terms with its suppliers, its results of operations and financial
condition could be materially adversely affected.

During 1997, approximately 37% of the Company's product purchases were from
domestic distributors of products manufactured overseas, primarily in Asia. To
the extent that the Company's distributors rely on overseas sources for a large
portion of their products, any event causing a disruption of imports, including
the imposition of import restrictions, could have a material adverse effect on
the Company's results of operations and financial condition. In addition, in
recent months, certain Asian currencies have devalued significantly in relation
to the U.S. dollar and financial markets in Asia have experienced significant
turmoil. There can be no assurance that the Company's ability to purchase from
domestic distributors products manufactured in Asia would not be materially
adversely affected by such developments. Trade restrictions in the form of
tariffs or quotas, or both, applicable to such products could also affect the
importation of such products generally and could increase the cost and reduce
the supply of such products available to the Company.

RISKS OF INTERNATIONAL RETAIL OPERATIONS. The Company has retail operations
in various foreign countries, including Canada, South Korea and Australia, and
intends to pursue opportunities that may arise in these and other countries. Net
sales in these foreign countries represented 7.3% of the Company's net sales in
1997. The Company is subject to the risks inherent in conducting business across
national boundaries, including currency exchange rate fluctuations, currency
devaluations, international incidents, military outbreaks, economic downturns,
government instability, nationalization of foreign assets, government
protectionism and changes in governmental policy, any of which could adversely
affect the Company's business in one or more of its international markets.

LEASE EXPIRATIONS AND TERMINATIONS. As of January 31, 1998, 60 of the
Company's stores (13.3% of all stores) were operated under leases with terms
that expire in less than one year, including 13 month-to-month leases. In
connection with the Reorganization, all of the leases are being assigned to the
Company by EB. Substantially all of the leases either require the landlord's
prior consent to assign or permit assignment upon satisfaction of certain
conditions. EB has not solicited and the Company does not intend to solicit
landlord consents to assign the leases in connection with the Reorganization
and/or the Offering; accordingly, affected landlords could seek to terminate
their leases. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
maintain its existing store locations as leases expire or are terminated by
landlords or that the Company will be able to locate suitable alternative sites
on acceptable terms. The Company's failure to maintain existing store locations
or to locate alternative sites could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's results of operations and financial condition. See
"Business--Properties."

IMPACT OF GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. The Company's business is sensitive
to consumer spending patterns, which in turn are subject to prevailing economic
conditions. Adverse local, regional or national economic conditions may cause
shifts in consumer spending that could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's results of operations and financial condition.

CONTROL BY KIM SHAREHOLDERS. Upon completion of the Offering, EB Nevada,
the Kim Shareholders and certain of their affiliates will beneficially own an
aggregate of approximately % of the outstanding shares of Common Stock
( % if the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full).
Accordingly, the Kim Shareholders, will be able to control the Company, elect
all the directors and generally direct the affairs of the Company. See
"Management" and "Principal and Selling Shareholders." Under a credit facility
with Fleet Capital Corporation ("Fleet"), the Kim Shareholders are obligated to
own all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of EB, and EB in
turn is required to own, directly or indirectly, not less than 25% of the issued
and outstanding capital stock of the Company. See

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"Use of Proceeds" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources."

DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL. The success of the Company will depend on its
ability to attract, motivate and retain key management associates for its stores
and skilled merchandising, marketing and administrative personnel at the
Company's headquarters. In the past, the Company has been successful in
maintaining the continuity of its management team, including its executive
officers, Joseph J. Firestone, its President and Chief Executive Officer,
Jeffrey W. Griffiths, its Senior Vice President of Merchandising and
Distribution and John R. Panichello, its Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will
continue to be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. The loss
of the services of one or more of such persons or other key personnel could have
a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial
condition. See "Management."

IMMEDIATE AND SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION. Purchasers of shares of Common Stock in
the Offering will experience an immediate and substantial dilution in the net
tangible book value of each share of Common Stock of $ per share based
upon an assumed initial public offering price of $16.00. See "Dilution."

SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE. Upon completion of the Offering, the
Company will have shares of Common Stock outstanding. Of those shares, a
total of shares (plus 937,500 additional shares if the Underwriters
exercise their over-allotment option in full) will be freely tradeable without
restriction or further registration under the Securities Act, unless purchased
or held by "affiliates" of the Company as that term is defined in Rule 144 under
the Securities Act ("Rule 144"). All of the remaining shares are held by the Kim
Shareholders and EB Services Corporation ("EB Services" and, together with the
Kim Shareholders, the "Affiliated Shareholders"), which are "affiliates" of the
Company. Beginning 360 days after the Offering, the Affiliated Shareholders will
be entitled to certain rights with respect to registration of such shares. If
exercised, such registration rights could result in such shares being sold in
greater amounts than otherwise allowable under Rule 144. See "Description of
Capital Stock--Registration Rights" and "Shares Eligible for Future Sale."

Under Rule 144, sales of Common Stock by affiliates of the Company are
subject to the volume limitations, manner of sale, and notice requirements of
Rule 144. See "Shares Eligible for Future Sale." The Company's executive
officers and directors and the Affiliated Shareholders, including the Selling
Shareholder, and the Company have agreed with the Underwriters that they will
not, directly or indirectly, offer, sell, offer to sell, contract to sell,
pledge, grant any option to purchase or otherwise sell or dispose (or announce
any offer, sale, offer of sale, contract of sale, pledge, grant of any option to
purchase or other sale or disposition) of any shares of Common Stock or other
capital stock or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable
for, or any rights to purchase or acquire any shares of Common Stock, or other
capital stock of the Company for a period of 360 days after the date of this
Prospectus without the prior written consent of Prudential Securities
Incorporated, on behalf of the Underwriters, except for options granted pursuant
to the Equity Participation Plan. Prudential Securities Incorporated may, in its
sole discretion, at any time and without notice, release all or any portion of
the shares of Common Stock subject to such lock-up agreements.

Sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock in the public market, or the
perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing
market price for the Common Stock and could impair the Company's ability to
raise capital through a public offering of equity securities. See "Shares
Eligible for Future Sale" and "Underwriting."

NO PRIOR MARKET; POSSIBLE VOLATILITY OF STOCK PRICE. Prior to the Offering,
there has been no public market for the Common Stock, and there can be no
assurance that an active trading market for the Common Stock will develop or
continue upon completion of the Offering. The initial public offering price

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will be determined by negotiations among the Company, the Selling Shareholder
and the representatives of the Underwriters. See "Underwriting" for a discussion
of the factors to be considered in determining the initial public offering
price. There can be no assurance that after completion of the Offering the
market price of the Common Stock will not decline below the initial public
offering price. In addition, the stock markets have experienced extreme price
and volume fluctuations which may affect the market price of the Common Stock in
a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the
Company. These market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of the
Common Stock. See "Underwriting."

ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF DELAWARE LAW AND CERTAIN CHARTER AND BYLAW
PROVISIONS. Certain provisions of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation
and Bylaws, as well as the Delaware General Corporation Law, could delay or make
more difficult the removal of incumbent directors as well as a merger, tender
offer or proxy contest involving the Company, even if such events could be
viewed as beneficial by the Company's stockholders. For example, the Board of
Directors of the Company is empowered to issue preferred stock in one or more
series without stockholder action. Any issuance of this "blank-check" preferred
stock could materially limit the rights of holders of the Common Stock and
render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of the Company
by means of a tender offer, merger, proxy context or otherwise. In addition, the
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws contain a number of provisions which
could impede a takeover or change in control of the Company, including, among
other things, staggered terms for members of the Board, no cumulative voting,
and prohibitions on the taking of any stockholder action by written consent or
removing a director other than for cause. The Company is also subject to the
anti-takeover provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law,
which prohibits the Company from engaging in a "business combination" with an
"interested stockholder" for a period of three years after the date of the
transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the
business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. The application of
Section 203 could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control
of the Company. See "Description of Capital Stock."

YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE. The Company uses a significant number of computer
software programs and operating systems in its internal operations, including
applications used in inventory management, distribution, financial business
systems and various administrative functions. To the extent that these software
applications contain source code that is unable to interpret appropriately the
upcoming calendar year 2000, some level of modification or even possible
replacement of such source code or applications will be necessary. The Company
estimates that it will incur expenses of $300,000 to make its computer software
programs and operating systems "Year 2000" compliant. However, there can be no
assurance that the costs necessary to update software, or potential systems
interruptions, will not exceed such amount and have a material adverse effect on
the Company's results of operations or financial condition. See "Business--
Management Information Systems."

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REORGANIZATION

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in
March 1998 as a holding company for EB's operating activities. EB was
incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1977. Prior to the
completion of the Offering, (i) EB will contribute all of its assets and
liabilities, other than its rights and obligations under the UK Services
Agreement to a newly incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary, EB Nevada, (ii) EB
Nevada will then contribute all of its assets and liabilities other than (a)
approximately $44.0 million of cash, accounts receivable, and inventory and (b)
its ownership interest in EB-UK (which represents 25.1% of the outstanding
capital stock of EB-UK) and (iii) EB Nevada will then sell all of its inventory
to the Company in exchange for a note in a principal amount equal to the
carrying cost of the inventory, which note when repaid will fund a distribution
by EB Nevada of previously taxed but undistributed S Corporation earnings of EB
to the Kim Shareholders, and (iv) the Company will then acquire from the Kim
Shareholders and EB Services Corp., for an aggregate of 100 shares of Common
Stock, 99.99% of the outstanding partnership interests of EB Services, with EB
Services Corp. the remaining 0.01% partner. The foregoing transactions will be
made pursuant to the terms of contribution and exchange agreements among such
entities (such transactions referred to herein as the "Reorganization").

Following completion of the Reorganization and immediately prior to
completion of the Offering, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries will own
substantially all of the assets and liabilities of EB and 99.99% of the
outstanding partnership interests of EB Services. Following completion of the
Offering, the Affiliated Shareholders will own an aggregate of shares of
Common Stock, representing approximately % of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock. See "Certain Transactions" and "Principal and Selling
Shareholders."

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USE OF PROCEEDS

The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the 3,750,000 shares of
Common Stock offered by the Company hereby (at an assumed initial public
offering price of $16.00 per share and after deducting underwriting discounts
and commissions and estimated Offering expenses) are estimated to be $55.1
million. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Common Stock
by the Selling Shareholder. See "Principal and Selling Shareholders."

The Company intends to use approximately $ million of the net proceeds to
repay the note issued by the Company to EB Nevada to purchase the inventory
(approximately $13.1 million as of April 30, 1998) retained by EB Nevada, which
proceeds EB Nevada will use to fund a distribution of previously taxed but
undistributed S Corporation earnings of EB to the Kim Shareholders, (ii)
approximately $20.8 million of the net proceeds to repay borrowings outstanding
under the Company's revolving credit facility with Fleet, and (iii) the balance
of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including financing new
store openings. See "Certain Transactions."

On March 16, 1998, EB entered into a credit agreement with Fleet, pursuant
to which Fleet agreed to make available to EB an asset based revolving credit
and term loan facility in an amount up to $50.0 million. Borrowings under this
facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to either LIBOR plus 250 basis
points or Fleet's base rate of interest, at EB's option. As of May 7, 1998, EB
had $20.8 million of borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility
with Fleet, which borrowings bear interest at Fleet's base rate. The revolving
credit facility expires and the term loan, if borrowed, is repayable on March
16, 2001. Of such borrowings, EB used $9.4 million to retire outstanding
indebtedness, $8.3 million to pay dividends to certain of the Kim Shareholders
and $3.1 million for general working capital purposes. Pursuant to the
Reorganization, EB will assign its rights and obligations under the Fleet loan
documents to the Company. See "Reorganization" and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital
Resources."

Pending application of the net proceeds of the Company from the Offering,
the Company intends to invest in short-term, interest-bearing, investment grade
securities or guaranteed obligations of the United States government.

DIVIDEND POLICY

EB Services, which was formed in January 1997, paid a distribution to its
partners aggregating $1.0 million in 1997. EB Services has not paid any
distributions to its partners during 1998, but intends to pay a distribution of
approximately $5.0 million of cash and receivables immediately prior to the
Reorganization.

Except as described above, the Company has not declared or paid any cash
dividends or distributions on its capital stock. Pursuant to the Fleet revolving
credit and term loan facility, the Company may not declare or pay any dividends
or make any other distributions if (i) there is an outstanding default under
such facility or (ii) the Company does not have $3.5 million of availability
under such facility. The Company currently intends to retain future earnings, if
any, for business use and does not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends
on shares of its Common Stock in the foreseeable future. The Board of Directors
of the Company intends to review this policy from time to time, after taking
into account various factors such as the Company's financial condition, results
of operations, current and anticipated cash needs and plans for expansion.

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth the current portion of long-term debt and the
capitalization of the Company at January 31, 1998 (i) on an actual basis and
(ii) on an as adjusted basis to give effect to the Reorganization, the sale of
3,750,000 shares of Common Stock offered by the Company hereby (at an assumed
initial public offering price of $16.00 per share) and the application of the
estimated net proceeds therefrom. See "Use of Proceeds." This table should be
read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and the Consolidated and Combined Financial
Statements and Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JANUARY 31, 1998
-------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(3)
--------- --------------

<CAPTION>
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR
SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Current portion of long-term debt...................................................... $ 2,400 $ 900
--------- -------
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Long-term debt......................................................................... $ 10,541 $ 3,041
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $100.00 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; none issued and
outstanding (1).................................................................... -- --
Common stock, Class A, $.10 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; 1,900 shares issued
and outstanding (1)................................................................ -- --
Common stock, Class B, $.10 par value; 25,000 shares authorized; 21,000 shares issued
and outstanding (1)................................................................ 2 --
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and
outstanding........................................................................ -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and
outstanding and shares issued and outstanding as
adjusted(2)........................................................................ --
Partners' capital of EB Services Company LLP........................................... 1 --
Additional paid-in capital............................................................. 7,584
Foreign currency translation adjustment................................................ (1,023) (1,023)
Retained earnings...................................................................... 21,835 --
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Total stockholders' equity............................................................. 28,399 29,549
--------- -------
Total capitalization................................................................... $ 38,940 $ 32,590
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(1) Represents the capitalization of EB.

(2) Excludes shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the
exercise of options granted pursuant to the Equity Participation Plan, and
shares of Common Stock available for the future grant of stock options
and other equity securities under the Equity Participation Plan. See
"Management--Equity Participation Plan."

(3) Adjusted to give effect to the sale of 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock (at
an assumed initial public offering price of $16.00 per share) and the
application of net proceeds therefrom as set forth in "Use of Proceeds," and
the retention of certain assets by EB Nevada and other transactions as
described in "Reorganization."

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DILUTION

Purchasers of the Common Stock offered hereby will experience an immediate
and substantial dilution in the net tangible book value (total tangible assets
minus total liabilities) of the Common Stock from the initial public offering
price. At January 31, 1998, the pro forma net tangible book value of the Company
was a deficit of $27.7 million, or a deficit of $ per share. After giving
effect to the sale of 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock by the Company (at an
assumed initial public offering price of $16.00 per share) and the application
of the net proceeds therefrom, the pro forma net tangible book value of the
Common Stock would have been $ million, or $ per share. This
represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of $ per
share of Common Stock to existing stockholders and an immediate and substantial
dilution of $ per share of Common Stock to new investors purchasing
shares of Common Stock in the Offering. The following table illustrates the
dilution per share:

<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Assumed initial public offering price....................... $ 16.00
Net tangible book value before the Offering............... $
Increase attributable to new investors....................
---------
Pro forma net tangible book value after the Offering........
---------
Dilution to new investors................................... $
---------
---------
</TABLE>

The following table sets forth the number of shares of Common Stock sold by
the Company, the total consideration paid to the Company and the average price
per share paid by the existing stockholders and by the new investors purchasing
shares of Common Stock in the Offering:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES PURCHASED TOTAL CONSIDERATION
----------------------- ------------------------- AVERAGE PRICE
NUMBER PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT PER SHARE
---------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing stockholders (1)............................ % $ % $
New investors........................................ 16.00
---------- --- ------------ ---
Total........................................ 100% $ 100%
---------- --- ------------ ---
---------- --- ------------ ---
</TABLE>

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(1) Excludes shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the
exercise of stock options outstanding as of , 1998, under the
Equity Participation Plan, which have an exercise price at the initial
public offering price per share, and shares of Common Stock
available for the future grant of stock options and other equity securities
under the Equity Participation Plan. See "Management--Equity Participation
Plan."

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND OPERATING DATA)

The following table sets forth, for the periods and at the dates indicated,
summary consolidated and combined financial and operating data for the Company.
The information presented below under the captions "Statement of Income Data"
for 1993 through 1996 and "Balance Sheet Data" as of January 29, 1994, January
28, 1995, February 3, 1996, February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998 is derived
from the Company's audited Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. The
Company's audited financial statements for each of the three fiscal years in the
period ended, and as of January 31, 1998, are included elsewhere in this
Prospectus. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and Notes
thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF INCOME DATA:
Net sales........................................... $ 240,387 $ 249,552 $ 268,956 $ 337,059 $ 449,180
Cost of goods sold.................................. 175,865 182,505 199,226 252,813 338,498
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
Gross profit........................................ 64,522 67,047 69,730 84,246 110,682
Operating expenses.................................. 55,776 55,436 57,084 67,302 82,211
Depreciation and amortization....................... 4,638 5,324 6,047 6,615 7,997
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
Income from operations.............................. 4,108 6,287 6,599 10,329 20,474
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliates............. (118) (634) (1,319) (573) 2,903
Interest expense, net............................... 1,578 1,727 1,818 1,298 1,380
Preacquisition loss of subsidiaries (1)............. -- -- -- -- 913
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
Income before income tax expense.................... 2,412 3,926 3,462 8,458 22,910
Income tax expense (2).............................. 391 286 280 550 846
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
Net income.......................................... $ 2,021 $ 3,640 $ 3,182 $ 7,908 $ 22,064
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------

PRO FORMA INCOME DATA:
Pro forma income before income tax expense.......... $ 20,008
Pro forma income tax provision...................... 8,223
-----------
Pro forma net income (3)............................ $ 11,785
-----------
Pro forma net income per share......................
Pro forma weighted average shares
outstanding (4)...................................

OPERATING DATA (5):
Stores open at beginning of period.................. 274 311 325 341 360
Stores open at end of period........................ 311 325 341 360 452
Sales per square foot (6)........................... $ 763 $ 721 $ 729 $ 831 $ 926
Average sales per store (000s)...................... $ 822 $ 785 $ 808 $ 962 $ 1,106
Comparable store sales increase (decrease).......... (10.8%) (6.6%) 3.5% 20.8% 15.3%
Inventory turnover.................................. 3.0x 3.6x 3.8x 5.1x 5.3x
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JANUARY 29, JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 3, FEBRUARY 1, JANUARY 31,
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
------------ ------------ ------------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital (deficit)................. $ (2,531) $ 3,344 $ (11,038) $ 9,893 $ (17,728)
Total assets.............................. 80,580 82,900 95,515 139,244 142,791
Total liabilities......................... 68,153 66,833 78,066 118,887 114,392
Stockholders' equity...................... 12,427 16,067 17,449 20,357 28,399
</TABLE>

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(2) The predecessors to the Company were taxed as an S Corporation and a
partnership. As a result, their taxable income was passed through to their
partners and shareholders for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, the
financial statements do not include a provision for federal income taxes. A
predecessor to the Company elected to be treated as an S Corporation for
some states, while remaining subject to corporate tax in other states and,
as a result, the financial statements provide for certain state income
taxes. See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial
Statements.

(3) The pro forma net income gives effect to the application of the pro forma
income tax expense that would have been reported had EB and EB Services been
corporations subject to federal and all state income taxes for all periods
shown and the retention by EB Nevada of the equity in earnings of EB-UK. See
Notes 1 and 2 of Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.

(4) Adjusted to give effect to the sale by the Company of 3,750,000 shares of
Common Stock offered hereby at an assumed initial offering price of $16.00
per share (after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated Offering
expenses), and after the application of the estimated net proceeds therefrom
to the Company. See "Use of Proceeds" and "Capitalization."

(5) Does not reflect stores operated by EB-UK and WaldenSoftware for which the
Company provides management services. See "Business--Management Services."

(6) Calculated based on stores open for one year or longer.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO INCLUDED
ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.

OVERVIEW

The Company is among the world's largest specialty retailers of electronic
games. The Company's primary products are video games and PC entertainment
software, supported by the sale of video game hardware, PC productivity software
and accessories. As of January 31, 1998, the Company operated a total of 452
stores in 42 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and South Korea, primarily
under the names Electronics Boutique and Stop 'N Save Software. As of such date,
the Company also provided management services for EB-UK, which operated 129
stores and 17 department store-based concessions in the United Kingdom and
Ireland. As of January 31, 1998, the Company also managed 39 mall-based
WaldenSoftware stores for Borders Group, Inc. The Company is a holding company
and does not have any significant assets or liabilities, other than all of the
outstanding capital stock of its subsidiaries.

The Company's net sales have increased in each of the last three years as a
result of new store openings and sales growth in existing stores. In 1997, the
Company opened 71 new stores (17 of which were in foreign markets) and expects
to open 80 to 90 new stores in 1998 (30 to 35 of which are expected to be in
foreign markets). The Company believes that its success in achieving sales
growth and increased profitability is largely due to efficiencies created by its
inventory management and distribution systems, store operating efficiencies and
its knowledge of its market area and its customers. However, the Company's
comparable store sales have experienced significant fluctuations in the past due
to, among other things, timing of new product introductions and promotions,
adverse weather conditions, shifts in the timing of certain holidays, prevailing
economic conditions, changes in merchandise trends, the Company's ability to
source merchandise efficiently, and the timing and concentration of store
openings. The Company believes the impact of new video game hardware system
introductions on comparable store sales is likely to decline in future periods
due to improvements in hardware technology and the growing popularity of
PC-based games. The Company regularly reviews the performance of each of its
stores and may close or relocate those that are performing inadequately.

Prior to 1997, the Company operated stores in Canada and South Korea with
local joint venture partners. In 1997, the Company acquired its joint venture
partners' interests in these operations. The results of these foreign operations
are consolidated in the Company's financial statements for the entire fiscal
year.

Over the past two years, the video game industry has experienced substantial
growth due to the introduction of next generation video game hardware systems in
the latter part of 1995 and in 1996. Historically, the introduction of a next
generation video game hardware system has resulted in increased sales, as the
new technology encourages current video game players to update their video game
hardware systems and attracts new video game players to purchase their first
systems. The increased sales volume, however, is partially offset as video game
hardware systems have a lower gross margin than the Company's other products.
Following the introduction of next generation video game hardware systems, the
market has traditionally experienced growth in the quantity and sophistication
of related video game titles. In 1997, the Company reduced its gross margins on
these video game titles as well as on PC entertainment titles to increase its
overall sales volume.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth certain income statement items as a
percentage of net sales for the years indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales.......................................................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of goods sold................................................................. 74.1 75.0 75.4
--------- --------- ---------
Gross profit....................................................................... 25.9 25.0 24.6
Operating expenses................................................................. 21.2 20.0 18.3
Depreciation and amortization...................................................... 2.2 1.9 1.8
--------- --------- ---------
Income from operations............................................................. 2.5 3.1 4.5
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliates............................................ (0.5) (0.2) 0.7
Interest expense, net.............................................................. 0.7 0.4 0.3
Preacquisition loss of subsidiaries................................................ 0.0 0.0 0.2
--------- --------- ---------
Income before income tax expense................................................... 1.3 2.5 5.1
State income taxes................................................................. 0.1 0.2 0.2
--------- --------- ---------
Net income......................................................................... 1.2% 2.3% 4.9%
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

1997 COMPARED TO 1996

Net sales increased by 33.3% from $337.1 million in 1996 to $449.2 million
in 1997. The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to (i) the opening
of 45 net new domestic stores, (ii) a 15.3% increase in comparable store sales
and (iii) the consolidation of $33.0 million of net sales from international
retail operations, which net sales were fully consolidated as a result of the
acquisition of interests of joint venture partners acquired by the Company in
1997.

Gross profit increased by 31.2% from $84.2 million in 1996 to $110.7 million
in 1997. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased from 25.0% in 1996
to 24.6% in 1997. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of sales was
primarily due to the Company's decision to reduce prices for selected electronic
game titles in order to increase market share and sales volume.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased by 22.1% from $67.3
million in 1996 to $82.2 million in 1997. As a percentage of net sales, selling,
general and administrative expense decreased from 20.0% in 1996 to 18.3% in
1997. The $14.9 million increase was primarily a result of the increase in the
Company's store base and the associated increases in store and headquarter
operating expenses, which was partially offset by the $2.2 million bonus earned
by the Company under the UK Services Agreement. The Company does not anticipate
receiving bonus payments under the UK Services Agreement in the future. Selling,
general and administrative expenses were partially offset by recurring
management fee income earned under the UK Services Agreement of $1.1 million in
1996 and $1.9 million in 1997. See "Business-- Management Services." The
decrease in selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net
sales was primarily attributable to the increase in net sales and the increase
in management fee income without a proportional increase in corporate and
store-level overhead.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by 20.9% from $6.6 million
in 1996 to $8.0 million in 1997. This increase was primarily attributable to
capitalized expenditures for leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures
for new store openings.

Operating income increased by 98.2% from $10.3 million in 1996 to $20.5
million in 1997. As a percentage of net sales, operating income increased from
3.1% in 1996 to 4.5% in 1997, as the increase in cost of goods sold as a
percentage of net sales was more than offset by the decline in operating
expenses as a percentage of net sales.

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Equity in earnings of affiliates increased by $3.5 million from a loss of
$0.6 million in 1996 to earnings of $2.9 million in 1997. The increase was
attributable to the $3.0 million increase in equity income recorded for the
Company's 25% investment in EB-UK and the effect of consolidating the Company's
equity interests in Canada and Korea beginning in 1997.

Interest expense, net, increased by 6.2% from $1.3 million in 1996 to $1.4
million in 1997. The increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of
foreign operation interest expense in 1997, which was partially offset by
reduced short-term borrowings and the repayment of long-term debt in 1997.

As a result of all the above factors, the Company's income before income
taxes increased by 171% from $8.5 million in 1996 to $22.9 million in 1997.

1996 COMPARED TO 1995

Net sales increased by 25.3% from $269.0 million in 1995 to $337.1 million
in 1996. The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to the opening of
19 net new domestic stores and a 20.8% increase in comparable store sales. The
increase in comparable store sales was primarily a result of a full year of
sales of the Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn, which were released in
calendar year 1995, and the introduction of the Nintendo N64, which was released
in the fall of 1996.

Gross profit increased by 20.8% from $69.7 million in 1995 to $84.2 million
in 1996. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased from 25.9% in 1995
to 25.0% in 1996. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was
due primarily to a greater percentage of the Company's sales mix being generated
from video game hardware systems, which have a lower gross margin than the
Company's other products.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased by 17.9% from $57.1
million in 1995 to $67.3 million in 1996. As a percentage of net sales, selling,
general and administrative expense decreased from 21.2% in 1995 to 20.0% in
1996. The $10.2 million increase was a result of the increase in the Company's
store base and the associated increases in store and headquarter operating
expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were partially offset by
management fee income under the UK Services Agreement of $0.6 million and $1.1
million in 1995 and 1996, respectively. The decrease in selling, general and
administrative expense as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable
to the increase in net sales without a proportional increase in corporate and
store-level overhead.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by 9.4% from $6.0 million in
1996 to $6.6 million in 1997. This increase was primarily attributable to
capitalized expenditures for leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures
for new store openings.

Operating income increased by 56.5% from $6.6 million in 1995 to $10.3
million in 1996. As a percentage of net sales, operating income increased from
2.5% in 1995 to 3.1% in 1996, as the increase in cost of goods sold as a
percentage of net sales was more than offset by the decline in operating
expenses as a percentage of net sales.

Equity in loss of affiliates decreased by $0.7 million from a loss of $1.3
million in 1995 to a loss of $0.6 million in 1996. The decrease was attributable
to the increase of equity income recorded for the Company's 25% investment in
EB-UK of $0.7 million, a reduction in the equity loss of the Company's Canadian
joint venture of $0.5 million, and an increase in the equity loss of the
Company's Korean joint venture of $0.5 million.

Interest expense, net, decreased by 28.6% from $1.8 million in 1995 to $1.3
million in 1996. This decrease is primarily attributable to reduced short-term
borrowings, repayment of long-term debt and an increase in interest income
during 1996.

As a result of all the above factors, the Company's income before income
taxes increased 144% from $3.5 million in 1995 to $8.5 million in 1996.

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SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY RESULTS

The Company's business, like that of most retailers, is highly seasonal. A
significant portion of the Company's net sales and profits are generated during
the Company's fourth fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday selling season.
Results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may
be achieved for a full fiscal year. Quarterly results may fluctuate materially
depending upon, among other factors, the timing of new product introductions and
new store openings, net sales contributed by new stores, increases or decreases
in comparable store sales, adverse weather conditions, shifts in the timing of
certain holidays or promotions and changes in the Company's merchandise mix. See
"Risk Factors-- Seasonality and Quarterly Results."

The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly income statement
information for 1996 and 1997. The unaudited quarterly information includes all
normal recurring adjustments that management considers necessary for a fair
presentation of the information shown.

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FISCAL QUARTER ENDED
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MAY 4, AUG. 3, NOV. 2, FEB. 1, MAY 3, AUG. 2, NOV. 1, JAN. 31,
1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE
DATA)
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Net sales..................... $52,091 $51,081 $76,696 $157,191 $83,688 $72,894 $93,700 $198,898
Gross profit.................. 14,280 14,193 18,352 37,421 21,747 18,587 23,640 46,708
Operating income (loss)....... (2,274) (3,283) 802 14,511 2,159 (1,800) 640 19,475
Income (loss) before income
taxes....................... (2,501) (3,733) 354 14,338 2,081 (2,303) 576 22,556
Net income (loss)............. $(2,501) $(3,733) $ 354 $ 13,788 $ 2,081 $(2,309) $ 576 $ 21,716

AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES:
Gross profit.................. 27.4% 27.8% 23.9% 23.8% 26.0% 25.5% 25.2% 23.5%
Operating income (loss)....... (4.4) (6.4) 1.0 9.2 2.6 (2.5) .7 9.8
Income (loss) before income
taxes....................... (4.8) (7.3) 0.5 9.1 2.5 (3.2) 0.6 11.3
Net income (loss)............. (4.8%) (7.3%) 0.5% 8.8% 2.5% (3.2%) 0.6% 10.9%
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company has historically financed its operations through a combination
of cash generated from operations and bank debt. The Company generated $11.2
million, $37.1 million and $30.8 million in cash from operations in 1995, 1996
and 1997, respectively. The $30.8 million of cash generated from operations in
1997 was primarily the result of $22.1 million of net income, $5.7 million of
non-cash charges to net income, and a $9.9 million increase in accounts payable
and accrued expenses, partially offset by an increase of $2.5 million in other
assets, a $2.1 million increase in due from affiliates and a $2.0 million
decrease in due to affiliates. The $6.3 million decrease in cash generated from
operations in 1997 as compared to 1996 was primarily attributable to (i) a
reduction in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $16.7 million, (ii) an
increase in other assets of $2.6 million, (iii) a decrease in affiliate payables
of $2.4 million, (iv) an increase in affiliate receivables of $1.5 million and
(v) a decrease in non-cash charges of $2.6 million. Such amounts were partially
offset by an increase in net income of $14.2 million and a decrease in inventory
of $5.7 million. The $25.9 million increase in cash generated from operations in
1996 as compared to 1995 was primarily attributable to an increase in accounts
payable and accrued expenses of $20.7 million, an increase in net income of $4.8
million, and a decrease in receivables from affiliates of $4.4 million. Such
amounts were partially offset by a $4.4 million increase in inventory.

In 1996, EB Canada entered into a $4.0 million term loan facility with Cho
Hung Bank of Canada. At January 31, 1998, the outstanding balance on this loan
was $3.7 million. The note matures on September 1, 2002 and bears interest at
the bank's prime rate plus 0.125%. In 1997, EB Canada entered into a $1.0
million line of credit with Cho Hung Bank of Canada. At January 31, 1998, there
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balance on this line of credit. The line of credit expires on November 5, 1998
and bears interest at the bank's prime rate plus 0.125%.

On March 16, 1998, EB entered into a credit agreement with Fleet, pursuant
to which Fleet agreed to make available to EB an asset based revolving credit
and term loan facility in an amount up to $50.0 million. The revolving credit
facility expires and the term loan, if borrowed, is repayable on March 16, 2001.
Interest accrues on borrowings at a per annum rate equal to either LIBOR plus
250 basis points or Fleet's base rate of interest, at EB's option. The revolving
credit and term loan facilities are secured by accounts receivable, inventory,
and equipment, and the term loan facility is also secured by the Company's West
Chester, Pennsylvania property. As of May 7, 1998, EB had $20.8 million of
outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and had not borrowed
amounts under the term loan. The borrowings under the revolving credit facility
bear interest at Fleet's base rate of interest. Pursuant to the Reorganization,
EB will assign its rights and obligations under the Fleet loan documents to the
Company. See "Reorganization." The Company intends to use $20.8 million of its
net proceeds of the Offering to repay its obligations to Fleet.

The Company made capital expenditures of $18.5 million in 1997, primarily
for opening 71 new stores and to acquire its West Chester, Pennsylvania
distribution center, which was previously leased by the Company. The Company
expects to make capital expenditures in 1998 of approximately $21.1 million,
primarily to open approximately 80 to 90 new stores.

The Company believes that the net proceeds of the Offering, together with
cash generated from its operating activities and available bank borrowings, will
be sufficient to fund its operations and store expansion programs through the
end of 1999.

IMPACT OF INFLATION

The Company does not believe that inflation has had a material effect on its
net sales or results of operations.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income," was issued in June 1997 and established standards for
reporting and display of comprehensive income in financial statements. This
statement is effective for the Company's financial statements for the year ended
January 30, 1999. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a
material effect on the Company's financial statements.

YEAR 2000

The Company uses a significant number of computer software programs and
operating systems in its internal operations, including applications used in
inventory management, distribution, financial business systems and various
administrative functions. To the extent that these software applications contain
source code that is unable to interpret appropriately the upcoming calendar year
2000, some level of modification or even possible replacement of such source
code or applications will be necessary. The Company estimates that it will incur
expenses of $300,000 to make its computer software programs and operating
systems "Year 2000" compliant. However, there can be no assurance that the costs
necessary to update software, or potential systems interruptions, will not
exceed such amount and have a material adverse effect on the Company's results
of operations or financial condition.

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BUSINESS

GENERAL

The Company is among the world's largest specialty retailers of electronic
games. The Company's primary products are video games and PC entertainment
software, supported by the sale of video game hardware, PC productivity software
and accessories. As of January 31, 1998, the Company operated 452 stores in 42
states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and South Korea, primarily under the
names Electronics Boutique and Stop 'N Save Software. As of such date, the
Company also provided management services for EB-UK, which operated 129 stores
and 17 department store-based concessions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. As
of January 31, 1998, the Company also managed 39 mall-based WaldenSoftware
stores for Borders Group, Inc. The Company's stores are primarily located in
high traffic areas in regional shopping malls and average 1,100 square feet in
size. The Company plans to open approximately 50 to 55 domestic and 30 to 35
foreign stores in each of 1998 and 1999. The Company's revenues and operating
income have grown from $249.6 million and $5.7 million, respectively, in 1994,
to $449.2 million and $25.1 million, respectively, in 1997. Comparable store
sales increased 3.5%, 20.8% and 15.3% in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

The Company's core customer is the electronic game enthusiast who demands
immediate access to new title releases and who generally purchases more video
game titles and PC entertainment software than the average electronic game
consumer. The Company believes that it attracts the core game enthusiast due to
the Company's: (i) specialty store focus on the electronic game category; (ii)
ability to stock sought-after new releases on its stores' shelves immediately
after release by publishers; (iii) breadth of product selection; and (iv)
knowledgeable sales associates, who are often game enthusiasts themselves and
who have extensive knowledge of game titles and features. The Company places
significant emphasis on offering its customers immediate access to new releases
and has designed its product merchandising strategy and distribution systems to
facilitate such access. The Company introduces, on average, 20 new game titles
in its stores per week. The Company believes that this FIRST TO MARKET strategy
establishes its stores as the logical destination of choice for electronic game
enthusiasts. The Company's strict inventory management system enables it to (i)
maintain over 2,600 active SKUs, (ii) replenish its large and geographically
dispersed store base on a daily basis, and (iii) minimize mark-downs as titles
mature. The Company supports its product offerings with a strong commitment to
customer service, which the Company believes distinguishes it from its
competitors. All sales associates receive extensive training on video game and
PC entertainment software products, system requirements and selling techniques.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

The electronic game industry is segmented into two primary product
platforms: video games and PC entertainment software.

VIDEO GAMES. Video game play requires two components, video game consoles
(hardware) and video game titles (software). Video game consoles are specialized
processing devices which are connected to a free-standing monitor or, typically,
a television set. Video game titles are small cartridges or CD-Roms that are
inserted into a video game console. The video game market is dominated by three
manufacturers, Nintendo, Sega and Sony, each of which manufactures proprietary
hardware (in the form of console systems) and publishes game titles which run on
their systems but cannot run on those of its competitors. Third party publishers
also produce a wide range of game titles for each of these major hardware
systems. Growth in the video game industry has been primarily driven by the
periodic introduction of new generations of hardware systems. The current 32/64
bit systems offer highly developed, three dimensional graphics capabilities,
speed, and sound effects. Manufacturers have introduced next generation hardware
technologies every four to five years. Sales of prior generation video game
titles generally peak five years after the introduction of new hardware systems.

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Total domestic retail sales of video game titles, hardware and accessories
was approximately $5.5 billion in calendar 1997, an increase of approximately
51% over retail sales in the prior year. This increase was primarily the result
of an increased penetration rate of the fourth generation of video game hardware
technology (32/64 bit systems), which was introduced in calendar years 1995 and
1996. As was the case with each prior generation, the introduction of the new
hardware technology has led to an increase in the total installed base of the
new technology over that of the prior generation. The enhanced technological
features of new hardware expand gaming capabilities, thereby encouraging
existing players to upgrade their hardware platforms, and simultaneously
attracting new video game players to purchase their first systems. Industry
sources forecast continued growth in sales of the current generation of hardware
technology and related software for calendar years 1998 and 1999. It is
anticipated that the current generation of hardware systems will be replaced by
a new generation of systems, beginning with the expected U.S. introduction of a
new Sega system called "Katana," which Sega is targeting for release in the fall
of 1999. See "Risk Factors--Video Game Systems and Software Product Life
Cycles."

PC ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE. PC entertainment software is generally sold in
the form of a CD-Rom and played on multimedia PCs featuring fast processors,
expanded memories, and enhanced graphics and audio capabilities. The PC
entertainment software industry is more fragmented than the video game industry,
with game publishers producing game titles which can be used on most PCs. The
market for PC entertainment software has experienced steady growth in recent
years, due primarily to the growth in the installed base of multimedia PCs.
According to industry sources, the domestic installed base of multimedia PCs has
increased from approximately 14 million units in calendar 1995 to approximately
23 million units in calendar 1997. Domestic unit sales of PC entertainment
software have increased from approximately 23 million units in calendar 1995 to
approximately 46 million units in calendar 1997. These sources estimate that
domestic retail sales of PC entertainment software totaled approximately $1.3
billion in calendar 1997, an increase of approximately 23% over retail sales in
the prior year. It is anticipated that the recent introduction of multimedia PCs
priced at or below $1,000 will accelerate growth in PC unit sales and broaden
the appeal of home PCs as an alternative source of in-home entertainment.
Worldwide, the installed base of multimedia PCs as well as sales of PC
entertainment software have experienced comparable increases to those
experienced domestically.

The typical electronic game consumer is male, between the ages of 14 and 34,
and lives in a household with income in excess of $50,000. Owners of video game
hardware systems purchase an average of 3.2 game titles per year. The Company
believes that many electronic game players purchase video game titles as well as
PC entertainment software. Electronic games are principally sold through retail
channels, including mass merchants, toy retail chains, electronics retailers,
computer retailers, specialty software retailers, wholesale clubs, and mail
order.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

The Company seeks to enhance its position as one of the world's premier
specialty retailers of video game titles and PC entertainment software.

BREADTH OF TITLE SELECTION. The Company offers its customers an extensive
selection of video game titles and PC entertainment software at competitive
prices. The Company's typical store offers approximately 1,650 titles at any
given time from over 120 video game and PC entertainment software vendors. The
title selection in each store is continuously updated and tailored to reflect
the tastes and buying patterns of the store's local market. The Company carries
game titles which are compatible with all major video game hardware systems and
PCs. In addition to video game titles and PC entertainment software, the Company
offers a complementary line of productivity and educational software and PC and
video game accessories and peripheral products, including graphics accelerators,
joysticks, memory cards, books and magazines. By offering all major video game
hardware systems and providing a broad but focused assortment of electronic game
software and accessories, the Company seeks to establish its stores as the
logical destination of choice for electronic game enthusiasts.

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IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF NEW RELEASES. The Company strives to be the first
in its markets to offer new video game titles upon their release. New release
titles are often preceded by substantial publicity in the form of advertisements
and reviews in publications and, increasingly, are promoted through television.
This publicity tends to create high levels of demand for new releases among
video game enthusiasts, often well in advance of release dates. This demand has
afforded the Company an important marketing opportunity to create excitement
surrounding its stores. To assure its customers immediate access to new
releases, the Company offers its customers the opportunity to purchase video
games prior to their release (the "EB Pre-Sell Program") and has established a
reserve list (the "EB Reserve List") which guarantees its customers a copy of a
new release immediately after its launch. The Company introduces approximately
20 new game titles in its stores each week. The Company believes that its FIRST
TO MARKET strategy establishes the Company's stores as the logical destination
of choice for electronic game enthusiasts.

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The Company emphasizes strict
inventory policies in order to effectively manage over 2,600 SKUs, including
video game titles, PC entertainment software, video game consoles, and
accessories. The Company has developed a sophisticated inventory management
system which enables it to maximize sales of new release titles and avoid
markdowns as titles mature. The Company minimizes its inventory risk by: (i)
conducting extensive research on new release titles to forecast anticipated
daily sell-through; (ii) utilizing POS polling technology to provide daily
sales, margin and inventory reports to the Company's merchandising staff; (iii)
managing inventory on a store-by-store basis in order to address local customer
merchandise preferences; and (iv) replenishing store-level inventories daily
from its fully automated distribution center. The Company introduces an average
of 10 new SKUs in its stores each day. As a result of these inventory management
initiatives, the Company has been able to achieve desired in-stock positions and
increase its inventory turns from 3.8x in 1995 to 5.1x in 1996 to 5.3x in 1997.
In addition, the Company's 1997 inventory shortage was less than 0.8% of cost of
sales.

DISCIPLINED STORE OPERATIONS. The Company's management team exercises
significant control over all aspects of its store operations, from product
research, purchasing and distribution to real estate selection, store
development, POS financial reporting, and sales training. The Company believes
that this commitment to operational control enables it to operate substantially
all of its stores on a profitable basis, to identify quickly opportunities to
improve store productivity and to react to shifts in product pricing and
consumer purchasing trends more quickly than its competitors.

KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES ASSOCIATES. The Company believes that its knowledgeable
sales associates provide the Company with an important competitive advantage
over mass merchants, toy retail chains and electronics and computer superstores,
all of which compete with the Company, but generally offer much lower levels of
customer service in the electronic game category than the Company. All sales
associates are given extensive training on video game and PC entertainment
software products, system requirements and selling techniques. Many of the
Company's sales associates are also electronic game enthusiasts. Training is
facilitated through vendor-sponsored EB University seminars, held semi-annually
for field management associates, as well as through regularly scheduled in-store
seminars conducted by District Training Managers who provide merchandise and
sales training to the Company's sales associates. In addition, sales associates
are encouraged to learn about their customers' game preferences. With this
knowledge, sales associates can introduce customers to a selection of electronic
games and accessories which may suit their preferences or enhance the overall
game experience. In addition, the Company's sales associates advise customers of
pending new releases suited to the customer's expressed interests.

VALUE PRICING AND AFFINITY PROGRAMS. In an effort to offer maximum value to
its customers and discourage comparison shopping, the Company maintains an
everyday low pricing policy and supports this policy with price matching (the
"EB Code of Honor Program") and affinity programs. These affinity programs are
the Frequent Buyer Card (the "EB-FBC"), the EB Pre-Sell Program, and the EB
Reserve List. An extensive selection of merchandise and a high level of customer
service complement the Company's everyday low price policy.

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GROWTH STRATEGY

DOMESTIC NEW STORE EXPANSION. The Company plans to expand its domestic
retail operations by opening 35 to 40 Electronics Boutique stores and 10 to 12
Stop 'N Save Software stores in both existing and new markets during 1998. As of
May 1, 1998, the Company had opened 13 stores, had executed leases for an
additional 16 new domestic stores, and is currently negotiating with landlords
with respect to 19 potential new domestic stores. The Company's real estate team
applies standardized site selection criteria to secure the best location for its
stores when entering a new market or expanding within an existing market. The
Company believes its store formats can operate profitably in high traffic/high
rent malls as well as in lower traffic/lower rent malls and strip shopping
centers. This flexibility provides the Company with an extensive selection of
locations for future store openings.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. As of January 31, 1998, the Company operated
15 stores in Australia, 27 stores in Canada, five stores in South Korea, and
provided management services to an affiliate of EB, EB-UK, which affiliate, as
of such date, operated 129 stores and 17 department store-based concessions in
the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Company intends to open 15 stores annually
in both Australia and Canada during 1998 and 1999. As of May 1, 1998, the
Company had opened four new stores in Australia, had executed a lease for one
new store in Canada, and is currently negotiating with landlords with respect to
11 potential new stores in Australia and three potential new stores in Canada.
The Company believes that its current international presence will enable it to
leverage its existing distribution and management infrastructure for further
international expansion. See "Risk Factors--New Store Openings."

EXPANSION OF ONLINE RETAILING. The Company believes that it was one of the
first video game and PC entertainment software specialty retailers to offer a
World Wide Website enabling both product review and online purchasing. The
Company's core game enthusiast customer is technically proficient and, as such,
the Company believes that online retailing is a natural extension of its current
retail operations. Since the Company believes that its primary distribution
center is well configured to enable fulfillment of online orders, the Company
provides its own fulfillment function. During the first quarter of 1998, the
Company entered into a two-month arrangement with Yahoo! Inc. ("Yahoo") to
promote the Company and its product lines to potential customers through direct
linkages from Yahoo to the Company's Website. The Company intends to pursue
aggressively strategic alliances with directories, search engines, content
providers, and sites geared toward electronic game players. In April 1998, the
Company began providing customers with a complete product offering, including
access to the Company's database of over 5,700 items, which includes all active
and inactive electronic game titles.

STORE PRODUCTIVITY. The Company constantly strives to increase the
productivity of its stores by focusing on:

- Inventory Management and Controls. Utilizing its sophisticated POS and
inventory management systems, including its fully automated distribution
center, the Company seeks to continuously improve the merchandise mix and
in-stock positions in its stores, increase inventory turns and drive down
shrinkage (which, at less than 0.8% of cost of sales in 1997, the Company
believes is among the lowest of mall-based retailers).

- Managing Store Payroll. The Company seeks to optimize store payroll
expense by utilizing its sophisticated POS reporting systems to assure the
best possible match of sales associate floor coverage to customer traffic.
In an effort to further enhance its store payroll strategy, the Company is
currently testing a new system which electronically measures store
customer traffic throughout the day and provides management with an
analysis of sales conversion rates by store and by sales associate. This
system will allow management to further improve its on-going sales
conversion training.

- Pre-owned Electronic Games. As a result of the proliferation of new titles
and the tendency of electronic game players to seek new game challenges
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market for pre-owned video game titles has evolved in recent years. The
Company offers its customers a store credit for their pre-owned video game
titles. Sales of pre-owned video game titles generate higher margins than
new titles and their availability in the Company's stores tends to attract
the Company's core game enthusiast customer. The Company believes that a
significant opportunity exists to increase sales of pre-owned game titles
and is currently implementing a number of marketing and merchandising
programs, coupled with incentives to its sales associates, to increase its
participation in the growing market for pre-owned game titles.

RETAIL OPERATIONS

As of January 31, 1998, the Company operated a total of 452 stores in 42
states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and South Korea, primarily under the
names Electronics Boutique and Stop 'N Save Software.

STORE FORMATS. Electronics Boutique stores are specialty retail stores that
offer video game hardware and game titles, PC entertainment, educational and
productivity software and video game and PC accessories. Electronics Boutique
stores are primarily located in high traffic areas in regional shopping malls
and generally stock over 2,600 SKUs. The typical mall-based Electronics Boutique
store is approximately 1,100 square feet, but stores range in size from 450
square feet to 1,500 square feet, with retail sales space encompassing
approximately 90% of total square footage.

Stop 'N Save Software stores are generally larger format stores located in
urban areas and strip and power shopping centers. The Company's merchandising
strategy at its Stop 'N Save Software stores is comparable to its merchandising
strategy at its Electronics Boutique stores. The Company opened its first Stop
'N Save Software store in 1995. Stop 'N Save Software stores range in size from
1,250 to 5,000 square feet, with retail sales space encompassing approximately
90% of total square footage. In addition, the Company also operates seven stores
that sell sports collectibles and memorabilia under the name Brandywine Sports
Collectables ("BC Collectables"). The Company is developing BC Collectables as a
new concept, as it believes the customer base of BC Collectables shares many of
the same demographic characteristics as the customer base of the Company's
Electronics Boutique stores. BC Collectables stores are located in malls and
strip and power shopping centers and generally range in size from 1,000 to 5,000
square feet.

The following table sets forth information concerning the number of stores
open at the end of the periods indicated:
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Domestic Stores:
Electronics Boutique........................................................... 311 325 338 351
Stop 'N Save Software.......................................................... 0 0 1 3
BC Collectables................................................................ 0 0 2 6
--- --- --- ---
Total...................................................................... 311 325 341 360

Total International Company Stores............................................. 7 22 23 30
--- --- --- ---
Total Company Stores........................................................... 318 347 364 390
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<CAPTION>
1997
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<S> <C>
Domestic Stores:
Electronics Boutique........................................................... 390
Stop 'N Save Software.......................................................... 8
BC Collectables................................................................ 7
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Total...................................................................... 405
Total International Company Stores............................................. 47
---
Total Company Stores........................................................... 452
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</TABLE>

SITE SELECTION. Company representatives visit numerous mall and power and
strip shopping center sites throughout the year in the United States and in
several foreign countries in search of suitable store locations. The Company's
standardized site selection criteria include, but are not limited to: population
demographics; psychographics; traffic count; store-front visibility and
presence; adjacencies; competition; lease terms; and accessible parking. The
Company believes its store formats can operate profitably in high traffic/high
rent malls as well as lower traffic/lower rent malls and shopping centers. The
Company, therefore, believes that there is a large selection of locations
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as the most critical element in its selection process. The Company has used its
knowledge of its market areas to negotiate favorable lease terms at many of its
store locations, which has resulted in lowered occupancy costs. The Company
regularly reviews the profitability and prospects of each of its stores and
evaluates whether any underperforming stores should be closed or relocated to
more desirable locations. The Company will seek to negotiate with landlords to
convert desirable WaldenSoftware locations into Company stores when their leases
terminate.

STORE ECONOMICS. The Company believes that its store concepts offer
attractive unit economics. The Company estimates that the average Electronics
Boutique store had net sales of approximately $1.1 million in 1997. The average
cost to open an Electronics Boutique store (exclusive of inventory costs) is
$135,000. These costs include furniture, fixtures, leasehold improvements and
equipment. The Company expects such costs to remain constant in 1998. The
Company's stores have an average opening inventory of $95,000. The Company's
cost to open an international store is approximately the same in U.S. dollars as
the cost to open a domestic store. Historically, the Company's new stores have
generated a positive store operating contribution within the first 12 months of
operations.

STORE OPERATIONS. The Company's North American stores (in the U.S., Canada,
and Puerto Rico) are divided into two geographic regions (East and West), each
consisting of an area encompassing approximately 50% of the Company's stores.
These regions are supervised by two Field Operations Vice Presidents, 11
Regional Vice Presidents/Directors and 42 District Managers. Each District
Manager is responsible for approximately 12 stores. The Company's stores in
Australia and South Korea are supervised by a Regional Vice President. The
Company has recently instituted a program in the U.S. whereby each region has
specialists in sales training, loss prevention and merchandising in an effort to
provide on-going education and training to store associates. Each of the
Company's stores has a full-time manager and a full-time assistant manager in
addition to hourly sales associates, most of whom work part-time. The number of
hourly sales associates fluctuates greatly depending on seasonal needs. The
Company's domestic stores are open seven days per week and generally ten hours
each day. The Company operates its foreign stores in a manner substantially
similar to its domestic stores.

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MANAGEMENT SERVICES

As of January 31, 1998, the Company provided management services to 185
specialty electronic game stores in the United States, the United Kingdom and
Ireland.

EB-UK STORES. The Company provides management services for 129 stores and
17 department store-based concessions in the United Kingdom and Ireland under a
contract with EB-UK, a corporation organized under the laws of the United
Kingdom (and an affiliate of EB). As of January 31, 1998, EB owned 25.1% of the
outstanding shares of capital stock of EB-UK, which stock is listed for trading
on the London Stock Exchange. Pursuant to the Reorganization, EB will assign
such shares of capital stock to EB Nevada. See "Reorganization."

EB-UK is one of the leading speciality retailers of electronic games in the
United Kingdom and Ireland. EB-UK's business strategy is substantially similar
to that of the Company's. EB-UK strives to offer its customers an extensive
selection of video games and PC entertainment software, immediate availability
of new releases, knowledgeable sales associates, and value pricing and other
customer incentive programs. EB-UK also has a highly effective inventory
management system and distribution center. EB-UK stores are generally located in
"high street" shopping districts.

On October 13, 1995, EB entered into the UK Services Agreement with EB-UK.
The UK Services Agreement provides that EB shall provide management services to
EB-UK, including assistance with ordering and purchasing inventory, store design
and acquisition, advertising, promotion and publicity information and
information systems. In exchange, EB-UK is responsible for the payment of fees
(payable in cash or EB-UK stock at EB's option), equal to 1.0% of net sales plus
a bonus calculated on the basis of net income in excess of a pre-established
target set by EB-UK. The UK Services Agreement provides for EB-UK to have a
right of first refusal on any business opportunity of which EB becomes aware in
Europe (excluding Scandinavia) relating to electronic game retailing. The UK
Services Agreement also prohibits EB from competing with EB-UK in the United
Kingdom or Ireland during the term of the UK Services Agreement, and for one
year after its termination. The UK Services Agreement has an initial term
expiring on January 31, 2006. The stockholders of EB-UK elected Joseph J.
Firestone, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and John R.
Panichello, the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to
serve as non-executive Directors of EB-UK.

WALDENSOFTWARE STORES. The Company manages 39 WaldenSoftware stores under a
management contract with Borders Group, Inc. The WaldenSoftware stores are
domestic mall-based stores that offer the same product lines as the Company's
Electronics Boutique stores. The Company provides management services to
WaldenSoftware in exchange for a fixed fee per store. The Company manages the
stores in a manner substantially similar to the Company's Electronics Boutique
stores. The Company will seek to negotiate with landlords to convert desirable
WaldenSoftware locations into Company stores when their leases terminate.

ONLINE RETAILING

The Company believes that it was one of the first electronic game specialty
retailers to offer a Website that enables visitors to review a broad selection
of products and make purchases online. In 1995, the Company created its Website
and, in 1997, the Website was upgraded to offer online purchasing. The Company
believes that its customer base and product mix are uniquely suited for online
retailing. The Company's customers are generally males who are technically
proficient, a demographic which has traditionally represented the largest
percentage of consumers who make online purchases. Further, the Company's
products are recognizable brand name items, which serves to provide online
customers with a higher degree of confidence that products purchased will meet
the customer's expectations. In addition, the scope of the Company's store
operations enhances the reputation of the Company's Website as a source for
products at competitive prices. The Company believes that the local market
identity provided by the Company's stores is a significant competitive advantage
over competing online retailers.

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The Company currently is able to offer over 600 of its most popular
electronic game titles and accessory products for sale through its Website. By
April 1998, the Company intends to provide customers with a complete product
offering, including access to the Company's database of over 7,500 items, which
includes all active and inactive electronic game titles. The Company's Website
also features colorful product descriptions, new release schedules, vendor
promotions and other relevant product information. The Company's Website also
serves as a venue for online interaction between electronic game enthusiasts and
popular electronic game authors, producers and other notables. The Company
continually enhances its Website to broaden its promotional appeal and has
recorded a significant increase in the number of visits to the Website. From
February through April 1998, the Company recorded nearly 1,260,000 unique visits
to its Website, compared to a total of 884,000 unique visits during the 11
months from March 1997 through January 1998. In addition, revenues from the
Company's Website in the first eight months of online purchasing (June 1997
through January 1998) were $399,000, compared to revenues of $341,000 during the
three months from February through April 1998. During the first quarter of 1998,
the Company entered into a two month arrangement with Yahoo to promote the
Company and its product lines to potential customers through direct linkages
from Yahoo to the Company's Website. The Company intends to pursue aggressively
strategic alliances with directories, search engines, content providers, and
sites geared toward electronic game players. The Company believes that its
current in-house distribution facilities afford the Company a competitive
advantage by enabling it to fulfill online orders rapidly.

PRODUCTS

The Company's primary product line consists of video game titles, PC
entertainment software titles, video game hardware systems and related accessory
products. The Company also markets selected PC productivity and education
software titles. The Company's in-store inventory at any given time consists of
2,600 SKUs. The following table sets forth sales mix, expressed as a percentage
of total sales, for the periods indicated:

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<CAPTION>
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Video Games:
Video Game Software........................................ 42% 40% 35% 33% 39%
Video Game Hardware........................................ 11 10 13 16 9
PC Software:
PC Entertainment Software.................................. 16 17 18 20 20
PC Productivity Software................................... 13 13 14 10 8
PC Education Software...................................... 3 4 3 4 4
Accessories and Other:
Accessories................................................ 14 15 14 15 17
Other...................................................... 1 1 3 2 3
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total.................................................... 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

VIDEO GAME TITLES AND PC ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE. The Company carries over
650 video game titles (excluding pre-owned games) and over 1,000 active PC
entertainment software SKUs at any given time. In 1997, the average sales price
of a video game title was $41.50 and the average sales price of a PC
entertainment software title was $29.60. The Company purchases video game titles
directly from the leading manufacturers, which include Nintendo, Sega and Sony,
as well as a variety of third-party game publishers, such as Electronic Arts,
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. and Midway Home Entertainment, Inc. The Company
ranks as one of the larger domestic customers of video game products from these
publishers. Within the more fragmented PC entertainment software segment, the
Company purchases titles from approximately 90 vendors. The Company markets
electronic games across a variety of genres, including Action, Strategy,
Adventure/Role Playing, Simulation, Sports, Children's Entertainment and Family
Entertainment. The Company maintains a broad selection of popular new release
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defined by the Company as titles which have been available for no more than six
weeks from the date of their release.

VIDEO GAME HARDWARE. The Company offers the video game hardware systems of
all major manufacturers, including the Sony PlayStation, Nintendo N64 and Sega
Saturn. In support of its strategy to be the logical destination of choice for
electronic game enthusiasts, the Company aggressively promotes the sale of video
game hardware systems. The Company believes that this policy increases store
traffic and promotes customer loyalty, leading to increased sales of video game
titles, which have higher gross margins. The Company also offers extended
service agreements and extensions of manufacturer warranties of the video game
systems.

PC EDUCATION AND PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE. In addition to its category
dominant assortment of video game and PC entertainment software titles, the
Company offers a selection of educational, personal productivity and finance
software titles. Management believes that these titles also appeal to the
electronic game enthusiasts who comprise the Company's core customer base.

ACCESSORIES. In recent years, the growing popularity of electronic games
has led to an increase in sales of accessory products, which generally have
higher gross margins than hardware and software products. Accessory products
enhance the total gaming experience. Presently, the Company's stores offer
approximately 500 accessory product SKUs, including 3-D graphics accelerators,
memory cards and joysticks. The Company also markets instructional books on the
most popular electronic game titles.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT. The Company carefully manages its inventory to
minimize the risk associated with introducing new products. The Company's
merchandising staff evaluates potential products by testing many pre-release
samples received from publishers, reading game reviews, interviewing customers
and store associates, and studying vendor marketing plans. The Company's
centralized merchandising staff also analyzes the EB Pre-Sell Program and EB
Reserve List information and other data to estimate initial demand as well as
the life cycle for a new release. The Company then uses its new product analyses
to plan initial allocations among stores of the total initial purchase of a
newly-released title (which typically ranges from 1,200 to 4,800 units, but has
been as low as 500 units and as high as 60,000 units).

Once initial stocking decisions have been made, the Company uses its
management information system to measure, on a daily basis, SKU level sales,
gross margins and inventory balances. After sales histories for a particular
product are compiled, appropriate stock levels are designed for that specific
product. Sales levels are continuously monitored by the merchandising staff,
which receives sales and inventory reports by SKU on a daily basis through POS
polling technology as well as recommended order quantities and product
discontinuations from each store. Product shortages and replenishment
allocations among stores are then made based on this data. By focusing on
inventory turnover, the Company's allocation, traffic, buying, distribution and
third party functions operate on a "just in time" replenishment basis.

DISTRIBUTION. The Company's primary distribution center is located in West
Chester, Pennsylvania, and supports the Company's full product line. The 120,000
square foot facility allows the Company to replenish its stores on a daily
basis, thereby reducing inventory levels and increasing inventory turns, while
supporting the Company's FIRST TO MARKET new release strategy. The Company's
rapid processing capability in its distribution center is facilitated by several
advanced inventory management technologies, including paperless picking and
radio frequency support. The Company's ability to rapidly process incoming
shipments of new release titles quickly and distribute them to all of its stores
either that same day or by the next morning enables the Company to meet peak
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During peak sales periods, the Company enters into short-term arrangements
for additional retail distribution centers to ensure timely restocking of all
stores. The Company has also developed a flexible third-party network to provide
regional distribution support for all new product releases.

The Company believes that it maintains industry-leading distribution and
inventory management systems. The Company believes that these systems promote a
level of efficiency in inventory management which affords the Company an
important competitive advantage. In addition, when managed effectively, stock
balancing and markdown allowances offered selectively by vendors can reduce a
portion of the risk associated with carrying inventory. Products that either
sell poorly at launch or experience a reduction in sales after a successful
launch often can achieve an acceptable rate of sale at a lower price.

MARKETING

IN-STORE PROMOTIONS. The Company's Electronics Boutique stores are
primarily located in high traffic, high visibility areas in regional shopping
malls. Accordingly, the Company's marketing efforts are designed to draw mall
patrons into the Company's stores through the use of window displays and other
attractions visible from the mall concourse. Inside the stores, the Company
features selected products through the use of vendor displays, signs, fliers,
point of purchase materials and end-cap displays. The Company receives
cooperative advertising and market development funds from manufacturers,
distributors, software publishers and accessory suppliers to promote their
respective products.

THE EB PRE-SELL PROGRAM AND THE EB RESERVE LIST. The EB Pre-Sell Program
offers the Company's customers the opportunity to purchase video games prior to
their release, and the EB Reserve List entitles participants to be placed on a
list for notification when a game has arrived in the Company's stores. Customers
who participate in the EB Pre-Sell Program pay for a game prior to its release
and receive a promotional gift in connection with the purchase (e.g., a t-shirt
or a watch). The EB Pre-Sell Program and the EB Reserve List enable the
Company's customers to receive a new product on the first day on which it is
available in the Company's stores, and are designed to enhance the reputation of
the Company's stores as the logical destination of choice for electronic game
enthusiasts.

FREQUENT BUYER CARDS. Following an initial successful test in Canada, the
Company introduced the EB-FBC in the U.S. in July 1997. For an annual fee, a
cardholder is entitled to receive discounts on all purchases and to participate
in exclusive EB-FBC promotions and events. As of May 1, 1998, over 88,000
EB-FBCs have been sold domestically. The Company is constructing a profile of
these cardholders and intends to use this information to develop marketing
programs designed specifically to meet cardholder buying needs.

CATALOGS. The Company publishes six full color catalogs each year, which
range in size from 48 to 100 pages. These catalogs have been fully vendor funded
since 1986 and feature a broad array of products. The catalogs are available in
the Company's stores and are also mailed to several hundred thousand households
from the Company's proprietary customer lists. The catalogs are also inserted in
leading industry magazines.

PRE-OWNED GAMES. As with music compact discs, video game cartridges have
useful lives of thousands of plays. As a result of the proliferation of new
titles and the tendency of electronic game players to seek new game challenges
after mastering a particular title, a growing market for pre-owned video game
titles has evolved in recent years. The Company offers its customers a store
credit for their pre-owned video game titles, which can be applied towards the
purchase of new or pre-owned products. The Company then resells the pre-owned
video game titles at discount prices, but with gross margins higher than those
for new video game titles. The Company believes its wide assortment of pre-owned
video game titles distinguishes it from its competitors.

OTHER MARKETING PROGRAMS. The Company provides its customers with a liberal
return policy. The Company's customers can return opened software products for a
full credit within ten days after purchase.

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In addition, the EB Code of Honor Program discourages comparison shopping, as
the Company will match its competitors' prices. Further, the Company maintains
an everyday low pricing strategy.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The Company's primary management information system is a customized version
of the AS400-based JDA Merchandise Management System. The proprietary
enhancements made by the Company to this program enable management to analyze
total, comparative and new store sales data at the Company, region, district and
store levels. Additional revisions to the program have enhanced analysis of top
selling items, new release sales and gross margin item rankings. The Company
plans to continue to invest in its management information system by, among other
things, upgrading its global financial reporting and analytical capabilities
through the implementation of the Lawson Associates, Inc. financial software
products. The Company intends to further enhance its management information
systems with client server and data warehousing applications geared towards
sales analysis and targeted consumer marketing. The Company spent $1.1 million
for information system improvements in 1997 and has budgeted $1.5 million for
1998 for additional improvements.

The Company has contracted with a third party to upgrade all programs
running on the AS400 system to be "Year 2000" compliant, with full
implementation targeted for the fourth quarter of 1998. All other Company
software and hardware products are being inventoried and updated as necessary.
The Company intends to address all potential "Year 2000" problems in 1998 and
anticipates spending approximately $300,000 in connection with its "Year 2000"
compliance program. See "Risk Factors--Year 2000 Compliance."

VENDORS

With the exception of certain personal productivity software titles and
accessories, the Company purchases substantially all of its products directly
from manufacturers and software publishers. The Company's top 25 vendors
accounted for approximately 77% of the Company's purchases in 1997. The
Company's largest vendors in 1997 were Nintendo, Sony and Electronic Arts, which
accounted for 13.5%, 13.3% and 9.4%, respectively, of the Company's net sales,
with no other vendor accounting for more than 5.0% of the Company's software or
accessory purchases during that year. The Company believes that maintaining and
strengthening its long-term relationships with its vendors is essential to the
Company's operations and expansion. The Company has no contracts with trade
vendors and conducts business on an order-by-order basis, a practice that is
typical throughout the industry. The Company believes that it has very good
relations with the vendor community. See "Risk Factors--Dependence on
Suppliers."

COMPETITION

The electronic game industry is intensely competitive and subject to rapid
changes in consumer preferences and frequent new product introductions. The
Company believes that key competitive factors are availability of product,
ability to procure product in high demand, knowledgeable service, price,
reputation, and shopping environment. The Company competes with other video game
and PC software stores located in malls, as well as with mass merchants, toy
retail chains, mail-order businesses, catalogs, direct sales by software
publishers, online retailers, and office supply, computer product and consumer
electronics superstores. In addition, video games are available for rental from
many video stores and cable television providers. Further, other methods of
retail distribution may emerge in the future which would result in increased
competition for the Company. Most of the Company's competitors have longer
operating histories and significantly greater financial, managerial, creative,
sales and marketing and other resources than the Company. The Company also
competes with other forms of entertainment activities, including movies,
television, theater, sporting events and family entertainment centers. The
Company's ability to retain its existing customers and attract new customers
depends on numerous factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control.
These factors include: the continued introduction of new and

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enhanced video game and PC hardware and software; the availability and
timeliness of new product releases at the Company's stores; and the Company's
reputation in the industry. See "Risk Factors-- Competition."

PROPERTIES

STORE LEASES. All of the Company's stores are leased. The table below sets
forth, as of January 31, 1998, the number of the Company's store leases that
will expire each year (assuming the lease is not terminated by either party
prior to the expiration of the term).

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF LEASES
--------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
CALENDAR YEAR IN
WHICH LEASE EXPIRES DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL
- --------------------------------------------------- ------------- -----------------
1998............................................... 56(1) 4
1999............................................... 40 2
2000............................................... 35 0
2001............................................... 46 3
2002............................................... 43 3
2003............................................... 39 11
2004............................................... 24 19
2005............................................... 33 4
2006............................................... 33 0
2007............................................... 46 1
2008............................................... 7 0
2009 and thereafter................................ 3 0
</TABLE>

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(1) Includes, as of May 1, 1998, five leases which have been subsequently
extended, 13 leases in negotiation and nine stores currently leased on a
month-to-month basis, of which three leases are pending term renewals.

In general, the Company's leases have an initial term of seven to ten years,
with some leases having one or more five to seven year options to extend. See
"Risk Factors--Lease Expirations."

HEADQUARTERS. The Company owns its headquarters and its primary
distribution center, which are located in a single 140,000 square foot building
on several acres in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In addition, the Company owns
four acres adjacent to the distribution center that will allow the Company to
expand its operations at the West Chester site as required.

TRADEMARKS/REGISTRATIONS

The Company owns the Electronics Boutique-Registered Trademark-,
EBX-Registered Trademark- and Stop 'N Save Software-Registered Trademark-
trademarks as well as other registered trademarks and service marks, both in the
United States and in certain foreign jurisdictions.

The Company believes its marks are valuable and, accordingly, intends to
maintain its marks and the related registrations. The Company is not aware of
any pending claims of infringement or other challenges to the Company's right to
use its marks in the United States or elsewhere. The Company has no patents,
licenses, franchises or other concessions which are considered material to its
operations.

ASSOCIATES

As of April 1998, the Company had approximately 3,000 non-seasonal
associates, of which approximately 1,600 were employed on a part-time basis. In
addition, during the 1997 peak holiday shopping season, the Company hired
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relationship with its associates is very good. None of the Company's associates
is represented by a labor union or is a member of a collective bargaining unit.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved from time to time in legal proceedings arising in
the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, no pending
proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of
operations or financial condition.

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MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

The Company's executive officers and directors are as follows:

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NAME AGE POSITION
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<S> <C> <C>
James J. Kim......................................... 62 Chairman of the Board
Joseph J. Firestone.................................. 66 President and Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey W. Griffiths................................. 47 Senior Vice President of Merchandising and
Distribution
John R. Panichello................................... 36 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dean S. Adler........................................ 41 Director
Susan Y. Kim......................................... 35 Director
Louis J. Siana....................................... 66 Director
</TABLE>

James J. Kim. Mr. Kim has served as the Company's Chairman and a Class III
Director since March 1998. Mr. Kim founded EB in 1977 and has served as its
Chairman since its inception. Mr. Kim has served as Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Amkor Technology, Inc. ("Amkor") and its principal operating
subsidiary, Amkor Electronics, Inc. ("AEI") since September 1997 and 1968,
respectively. Amkor and AEI are semiconductor packaging and test service
companies. Mr. Kim also serves as the Chairman of the Anam group of companies,
which consists principally of companies in South Korea in the electronics
industries. Mr. Kim also serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Forte Systems, Inc., ("Forte"), a company which provides information technology
services, and is a director of CFM Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of
equipment used in the manufacturing process of semiconductors and flat panel
displays.

Joseph J. Firestone. Mr. Firestone has served as the Chief Executive Officer
and a Class III Director of the Company since March 1998. Mr. Firestone has
served as the President of EB since February 1984, and the President and Chief
Executive Officer of EB since February 1995. Mr. Firestone has served as the
non-executive Chairman of EB-UK since November 1995. Mr. Firestone also serves
on the Executive Advisory Board of the Center for Retailing Education and
Research of the University of Florida and as a Director of the National Retail
Federation. Mr. Firestone earned a B.S. degree in Business and an M.B.A. degree
from Long Island University.

Jeffrey W. Griffiths. Mr. Griffiths has served as the Company's Senior Vice
President of Merchandising and Distribution since March 1998. Mr. Griffiths has
served as EB's Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Distribution since
March 1996. From March 1987 to February 1996, Mr. Griffiths served as EB's Vice
President of Merchandising and, from April 1984 to February 1987, he served as
the Merchandise Manager of EB. Mr. Griffiths serves as the Chairman of the
Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association. Mr. Griffiths earned a B.A.
degree in History from Albright College and an M.B.A. degree from Temple
University.

John R. Panichello. Mr. Panichello has served as the Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since March 1998. Mr. Panichello has
served as the Senior Vice President of Finance of EB and the President of EB's
BC Collectables division since March 1997. From March 1996 to February 1997, Mr.
Panichello served as EB's Senior Vice President of Finance and, from June 1994
to February 1996, he served as the Vice President and Treasurer of EB. Mr.
Panichello served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Panichello &
Company, a certified public accounting firm, from May 1990 to May 1994. Mr.
Panichello has served as a director of EB-UK since May 1995. Mr. Panichello
earned a B.S. degree in Accounting from West Chester University and an M.B.A.
degree in Finance from Drexel University. Mr. Panichello is a Certified Public
Accountant. Mr. Panichello is the husband of Susan Y. Kim and the son-in-law of
James J. Kim.

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Dean S. Adler. Mr. Adler has served as a Class II Director of the Company
since March 1998. In March 1997, Mr. Adler formed Lubert/Adler Partners, LP, a
limited partnership investing primarily in real estate and real estate-related
ventures. For ten years prior thereto, Mr. Adler was a principal and co-head of
the private equity group of CMS Companies, which specialized in acquiring
operating businesses and real estate within the private equity market. Mr. Adler
was also an instructor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Adler serves on the Boards of Directors of US Franchise Systems, Inc., Trans
World Entertainment Corporation, and Developers Diversified Realty Corporation.
Mr. Adler earned a B.S. degree in Finance from The Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania
Law School.

Susan Y. Kim. Ms. Kim has served as a Class I Director of the Company since
March 1998. Ms. Kim served as a Senior District Manager of EB from 1991 to 1992,
as EB's Personnel Manager from 1989 to 1991, as a Buyer for EB from 1986 to
1989, and as a Field Manager for EB from 1985 to 1986. Ms. Kim serves as a
Director of EB, AEI and Forte. Ms. Kim earned a B.A. degree in Sociology from
Hamilton College. Ms. Kim is the daughter of James J. Kim and the wife of John
R. Panichello.

Louis J. Siana. Mr. Siana has served as a Class II Director of the Company
since March 1998. Mr. Siana is a certified public accountant and a senior
partner in the accounting firm of Siana, Carr & O'Conner LLP. Mr. Siana serves
as a Director of Amkor. Mr. Siana earned a B.S. degree in Accounting from
LaSalle University.

Executive officers are elected by, and serve at the discretion of, the Board
of Directors.

TERMS OF OFFICE AND BOARD COMMITTEES

The Company's Bylaws provide that directors of the Company are divided into
three classes, as nearly equal in number as possible. The initial term of office
of the Class I Directors expires on the day of the first annual meeting of
stockholders following the end of 1998; the initial term of office of the Class
II Directors expires on the day of the annual meeting of stockholders following
the end of 1999; and the initial term of office of the Class III Directors
expires on the day of the annual meeting of stockholders following the end of
2000. At each annual meeting of stockholders, directors elected to succeed those
directors whose terms expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at
the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after their election. Thus,
directors stand for election only once in three years. Ms. Kim serves as a Class
I director, Messrs. Adler and Siana serves as a Class II directors, and Messrs.
Kim and Firestone serve as Class III directors.

The Board of Directors will establish, effective upon completion of the
Offering, Audit and Compensation Committees. The members of each Committee are
expected to be determined at the first meeting of the Board of Directors
following completion of the Offering. All of the members of the Audit Committee
and at least a majority of the members of the Compensation Committee will be
non-employee directors.

The functions of the Audit Committee will be to recommend annually to the
Board of Directors the appointment of the independent public accountants of the
Company, discuss and review the scope and the fees of the prospective annual
audit, to review the results thereof with the independent public accountants,
review and approve non-audit services of the independent public accountants,
review compliance with existing major accounting and financial policies of the
Company, review the adequacy of the financial organization of the Company,
review management's procedures and policies relative to the adequacy of the
Company's internal accounting control, and compliance with federal and state
laws relating to accounting practices and review and approve (with the
concurrence of a majority of the disinterested Directors of the Company)
transactions, if any, with affiliated parties.

The functions of the Compensation Committee will be to review and approve
annual salaries and bonuses for all officers, review, approve and recommend to
the Board of Directors the terms and conditions of the Equity Participation Plan
or changes thereto.

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

Upon completion of the Offering, each director who is not an employee of the
Company will receive $1,500 for each meeting of the Board of Directors attended
and for each committee meeting attended, as well as reimbursement of all
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending such meetings. In
consideration for their agreeing to serve as directors of the Company prior to
the Offering, Messrs. Adler and Siana have each been granted options under the
Equity Participation Plan to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock at a price
equal to the per share offering price. Such options will vest equally over three
years (the "Vesting Period"). In the event that Mr. Adler or Mr. Siana is no
longer on the Board at the end of the Vesting Period, his options will be
cancelled to the extent not otherwise vested. The Company intends to grant
annually, commencing with the 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to each non-
employee director (other than Messrs. Adler and Siana until after the Vesting
Period has expired) an option to purchase 2,500 shares of Common Stock at the
"fair market value" (as that term is defined in the Company's Equity
Participation Plan) of such Common Stock on the date of grant. Prior to
completion of the Offering, the Directors were not compensated for their
services.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth certain information concerning the
compensation earned by the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and
the other executive officers of the Company whose salary and bonus was in excess
of $100,000 (the "Named Officers") for 1997:

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL COMPENSATION
------------------------------------- ALL OTHER
NAME AND POSITION SALARY BONUS OTHER (1) COMPENSATION
- --------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Joseph J. Firestone
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director............................................... $ 397,159 $ 200,000 -- $ 102,000(2)
Jeffrey W. Griffiths
Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Distribution...... $ 218,110 $ 102,500 -- $ 2,000(3)
John R. Panichello
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer.......................................... $ 169,262 $ 75,000 -- --
</TABLE>

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(1) Does not include perquisites and other personal benefits, securities or
property if the aggregate amount of such compensation for each of the
persons listed did not exceed the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) ten percent
of the combined salary and bonus for such person in 1997.

(2) Consists of $100,000 of deferred compensation and the Company's $2,000
matching contribution pursuant to its 401(k) defined contribution plan.

(3) Consists of the Company's $2,000 matching contribution pursuant to its
401(k) defined contribution plan.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS

The Company has entered into employment agreements with Messrs. Firestone,
Griffiths and Panichello providing for their employment as Chief Executive
Officer, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Distribution and Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. The agreements are each for
a period of three years and, in some cases, may be extended automatically for
additional one year terms, unless terminated by either party in accordance with
their terms. The agreements provide for compensation consisting of base salaries
of $500,000, $242,375 and $181,500 for

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Messrs. Firestone, Griffiths and Panichello, respectively, grants under the 1998
Equity Participation Plan of , and options, respectively and
certain fringe and other employee benefits that are made available to the senior
executives of the Company. In the event that employment is terminated for any
reason other than death, disability or "cause" (as defined in the agreement),
the executive is entitled to receive his then current base salary for the
greater of his remaining term under the employment agreement or a one year
period. The agreement also limits certain severance payments to an amount equal
to $100 less than the maximum that could be paid to the executive and deducted
by the Company under Section 280G of the Code in the event of termination of
employment for any reason other than death, disability or "cause," and is
related to a "change in control." In the event of disability, the agreements
provide for the continuation of the executive's compensation for a period of one
year, or, if greater, the remaining term of the agreement.

EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN

The Board of Directors has adopted and approved the Equity Participation
Plan and reserved shares of Common Stock for stock options and other
stock awards to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and other eligible
participants. The principal purpose of the Equity Participation Plan is to
provide incentives for officers, employees and consultants of the Company and
its subsidiaries through granting of options, restricted stock and other awards
(collectively, "Awards"), thereby stimulating their personal and active interest
in the Company's development and financial success, and inducing them to remain
in the Company's employ. In addition to Awards made to officers, employees or
consultants of the Company, the Equity Participation Plan permits the granting
of stock options ("Director Options") to non-employee directors ("Independent
Directors").

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation
Committee") will administer the Equity Participation Plan with respect to grants
and Awards to officers, employees or consultants and the full Board of Directors
will administer the Equity Participation Plan with respect to grants of Director
Options to Independent Directors. The Compensation Committee will consist of at
least two (2) members of the Board, each of whom is a "non-employee director"
for purposes of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act and an "outside director" for
the purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code. The Equity Participation Plan
provides that the Compensation Committee may grant or issue stock options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, dividend equivalents,
performance awards, stock payments and other stock related benefits, or any
combination thereof. The Compensation Committee may grant performance based
awards on an individual or group basis. Generally, these Awards will be based
upon specific performance targets and may be paid in cash, Common Stock or a
combination of both.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

To date, executive compensation has been determined by the Company's Chief
Executive Officer, whose compensation has been determined by Mr. Kim. Shortly
after completion of the Offering, the Company intends to establish a
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, a majority of whom will be
independent directors.

LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS

The Company has adopted provisions in its Certificate of Incorporation that
eliminate to the fullest extent permissible under Delaware law the liability of
its directors to the Company for monetary damages. Such limitation of liability
does not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive
relief. The Bylaws provide that the Company shall indemnify its directors and
officers, and may indemnify its other employees and agents, to the fullest
extent permitted by Delaware law, including in circumstances in which
indemnification is otherwise discretionary under Delaware law. The Company has
entered into indemnification agreements with its officers and directors
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Company, among other things, to indemnify the officers and directors against
certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as
directors or officers (other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct of
a culpable nature) and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any
proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified.

There is no currently pending litigation or proceeding involving a director,
officer, employee or other agent of the Company in which indemnification would
be required or permitted.

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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

In connection with the Reorganization, the Company will acquire (i)
substantially all of the assets and liabilities of EB from EB Nevada in exchange
for shares of Common Stock and (ii) 99.99% of the outstanding partnership
interests of EB Services from the Kim Shareholders and EB Services Corp. in
exchange for an aggregate of 100 shares of Common Stock. In addition, the
Company will issue a note to EB Nevada in the principal amount of $ million
(EB's carrying cost for the inventory) in exchange for all of EB's inventory,
which note will be repaid in full immediately after the completion of the
Offering. See "Reorganization." The Company also proposes to enter into a
registration rights agreement with the Affiliated Shareholders. See "Description
of Capital Stock--Registration Rights."

In September, 1993, EB entered into a joint venture agreement with Eden
Electronics, Inc. ("Eden"), a Canadian corporation, with respect to EB Canada.
EB Canada was created in order to operate electronic game stores in Canada. In
1996, EB, AEI and Anam Industrial Co., Inc. ("Anam"), a South Korean corporation
of which the Kim Shareholders are stockholders, guaranteed the obligations of EB
Canada under a $4.0 million term loan facility from Cho Hung Bank of Canada. The
term loan facility matures on September 1, 2002 and bears interest at the bank's
prime rate plus 0.125%. In 1997, EB purchased Eden's 50% percent interest in EB
Canada for $727,000. In 1997, EB, AEI and Anam guaranteed the obligations of EB
Canada under a $1.0 million revolving credit facility from Cho Hung Bank of
Canada. The revolving credit facility expires on November 5, 1998, bears
interest at the bank's prime rate plus 0.125% and is available to fund EB
Canada's working capital needs. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources."

In 1995, EB International, Inc. ("EB Int'l"), a company then owned by John
R. Panichello, EB's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and the
son-in-law of Mr. James J. Kim and husband of Ms. Susan Y. Kim, entered into a
joint venture agreement with Ssangyong Corporation, a South Korean corporation
("Ssangyong"), and Fine Land Enterprises Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation ("Fine
Land"), to operate electronic game stores in South Korea ("EB Korea"). To fund
initial operations, EB contributed $1.0 million on behalf of EB Int'l, Ssangyong
contributed $938,000, and Fine Land contributed $62,000 to EB Korea. In 1997, EB
Int'l purchased the joint venture interests of Ssangyong and Fine Land for a
total of $611,000, which funds were advanced to EB Int'l by EB. In January 1998,
EB purchased all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of EB Int'l from Mr.
Panichello for $1,000, which amount represents Mr. Panichello's capital
contribution to EB Int'l.

EB entered into the UK Services Agreement in 1995, and management agreements
with EB Canada in 1993, EB Korea in 1995, and Borders Group, Inc. in 1993,
pursuant to which the Company provides management, administrative and
advertising assistance in exchange for the payment of management fees: (i) by
EB-UK equal to 1.0% of net sales, plus a bonus calculated on the basis of net
income in excess of a pre-established target set by EB-UK, (ii) by EB Canada
equal to 5.0% of the first $10.0 million of net sales and 4.0% of any net sales
in excess of $10.0 million, (iii) by EB Korea equal to 4.0% of annual net sales
subsequent to April 1997 and (iv) by Borders Group, Inc. equal to a fixed dollar
amount per store. See "Business--Management Services." In 1997, EB assigned each
of the aforementioned agreements to EB Services. Management fees aggregating
$1.9 million, $2.5 million and $3.7 million were earned by EB and EB Services
during 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The management fees paid by EB Canada
and EB Korea will be eliminated in consolidation.

The Company has a policy to the effect that any future transactions between
it and any of its officers, directors, principal stockholders or the affiliates
of the foregoing persons be on terms no less favorable to the Company than could
reasonably be obtained in arm's length transactions with independent third
parties, and that any such transactions also be approved by the members of the
Audit Committee who are disinterested in the transaction.

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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of the Common Stock as adjusted to reflect the sale of the
shares of Common Stock, as of May 1, 1998 offered hereby, by (i) each director
of the Company, (ii) each person who is known by the Company to beneficially own
5.0% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (iii) the Named
Officers, (iv) the Selling Shareholder, and (v) all of the Company's executive
officers and directors as a group.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES BENEFICIALLY
OWNED PRIOR TO
THE OFFERING SHARES
-------------------------------- BEING
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER (1) NUMBER PERCENT OFFERED
- ------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
EB Nevada, Inc. (2)...............................................
931 South Matlack Street
West Chester, PA 19382
James J. Kim (3)..................................................
Joseph J. Firestone (4)...........................................
John R. Panichello (3)(4).........................................
Jeffrey W. Griffiths (4)..........................................
Dean S. Adler (4).................................................
Susan Y. Kim (3)(4)...............................................
Louis J. Siana (4)................................................
All directors and executive officers
as a group (7 persons) (4)......................................

<CAPTION>
SHARES BENEFICIALLY
OWNED AFTER
THE OFFERING
--------------------------------
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER (1) NUMBER PERCENT
- ------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
EB Nevada, Inc. (2)...............................................
931 South Matlack Street
West Chester, PA 19382
James J. Kim (3)..................................................
Joseph J. Firestone (4)...........................................
John R. Panichello (3)(4).........................................
Jeffrey W. Griffiths (4)..........................................
Dean S. Adler (4).................................................
Susan Y. Kim (3)(4)...............................................
Louis J. Siana (4)................................................
All directors and executive officers
as a group (7 persons) (4)......................................
</TABLE>

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* Less than 1.0% of outstanding shares of Common Stock

(1) Unless otherwise noted, the Company believes that all persons named in the
above table have sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares
beneficially owned by them.

(2) If the overallotment option is exercised in full, the number of shares being
offered would be and the number and percent of shares beneficially owned
after the Offering would be and %, respectively.

(3) James J. Kim is the father of Susan Y. Kim. John R. Panichello and Susan Y.
Kim are husband and wife.

(4) Represents (or otherwise includes) shares of Common Stock which may be
acquired upon the exercise of options granted by the Company under the
Equity Participation Plan.

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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of
Common Stock and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share
(the "Preferred Stock"), none of which shares of Preferred Stock are issued and
outstanding.

The following description of the Company's capital stock does not purport to
be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by the Certificate
of Incorporation and the Bylaws, which are included as exhibits to the
Registration Statement of which this Prospectus forms a part, and by the
provisions of applicable Delaware law.

COMMON STOCK

Upon completion of the Reorganization, there will be shares of Common
Stock outstanding, all of which will be beneficially owned by the Affiliated
Shareholders.

Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to
be voted upon by the stockholders. Holders of Common Stock do not have
cumulative voting rights, and, therefore, holders of a majority of the shares
voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. In such
event, the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any
directors. See "Risk Factors--Anti-Takeover Effects of Delaware Law and Certain
Charter and Bylaw Provisions."

Holders of the Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be
declared from time to time by the Board of Directors out of funds legally
available therefor, subject to the terms of any existing or future agreements
between the Company and its debtholders. The Company has never declared or paid
cash dividends on its capital stock, expects to retain future earnings, if any,
for business use, and does not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends
on shares of its Common Stock in the foreseeable future. See "Dividend Policy."
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the
holders of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets legally
available for distribution after payment of all debts and other liabilities and
subject to the prior rights of any holders of Preferred Stock then outstanding.

PREFERRED STOCK

The Company's Board of Directors is authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of
Preferred Stock in one or more series and to fix the price, rights, preferences,
privileges and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, dividend rates,
conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices,
liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting a series or the
designation of such series, without any further vote or action by the Company's
stockholders. The issuance of Preferred Stock, while providing desirable
flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions and other corporate
purposes, could have the effect of delaying, deferring or making more difficult
a change in control of the Company and may adversely affect the market price of,
and the voting and other rights of, the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of
Preferred Stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the
voting power of the holders of Common Stock, including the loss of voting
control to others. The Company has no current plans to issue any shares of
Preferred Stock and no shares are currently outstanding.

CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAW PROVISIONS

Set forth below is a summary of certain provisions of the Company's
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, which could be deemed to have an
anti-takeover effect. These provisions are intended to enhance the likelihood of
continuity and stability in the composition of the Board of Directors and in the
policies formulated by the Board of Directors and to discourage an unsolicited
takeover of the Company if the Board of Directors determines that such takeover
is not in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. However, these
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acquire the Company or remove incumbent management even if some or a majority of
stockholders deemed such an attempt to be in their best interests. Insofar as
the Affiliated Shareholders will retain a substantial percentage of the
outstanding Common Stock of the Company after the Offering, the Company is not
at present expected to be vulnerable to a takeover without the approval of the
Affiliated Shareholders.

The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides for a classified Board
consisting of three classes as nearly equal in size as the then authorized
number of directors constituting the Board of Directors permits. At each annual
meeting of stockholders, the class of directors to be elected at such meeting
will be elected for a three-year term and the directors in the other two classes
will continue in office. Each class shall hold office until the date of the
third annual meeting for the election of directors following the annual meeting
at which such director was elected, except that the initial terms of Class I,
Class II and Class III expire on the date of the annual meeting in 1999, 2000 or
2001, respectively. As a result, approximately one-third of the Board will be
elected each year. Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, in the case of a
corporation having a classified board, stockholders may remove a director only
for cause. This provision, when coupled with provisions of the Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws authorizing the Board to fill vacant directorships,
precludes a stockholder from removing incumbent directors without cause and
simultaneously gaining control of the Board of Directors by filling the
vacancies created by such removal with its own nominees.

The Bylaws establish an advance notice procedure for the nomination, other
than by or at the direction of the Board, of candidates for election as
directors as well as for other stockholder proposals to be considered at annual
meetings of stockholders. In general, notice must be received by the Company not
less than 60 days nor more than 90 days prior to the date of the annual meeting
and must contain certain specified information concerning the persons to be
nominated or the matters to be brought before the meeting and concerning the
stockholder submitting the proposal.

The Certificate of Incorporation provides that no action may be taken by
stockholders except at an annual or special meeting of stockholders and
prohibits action by written consent in lieu of a meeting. The Certificate of
Incorporation also authorizes the officers and directors of the Company, when
exercising their respective powers, to consider the interests of other
constituencies, including the Company's employees, suppliers, creditors and
customers. The Certificate of Incorporation also provides that special meetings
of stockholders of the Company may be called only by the Chairman of the Board,
the Chief Executive Officer, the President or by a majority of the members of
the Board. This provision will make it more difficult for stockholders to take
action opposed by the Board. The Certificate of Incorporation also provides that
the stockholders may not amend the Bylaws or the aforementioned provisions of
the Certificate of Incorporation without the approval of two-thirds of the
outstanding capital stock entitled to vote.

EFFECT OF DELAWARE ANTI-TAKEOVER STATUTE

The Company is subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law (the "Anti-takeover Law"), which regulates corporate acquisitions. The
Anti-takeover Law prevents certain Delaware corporations, including those whose
securities are included for quotation in The Nasdaq National Market, from
engaging, under certain circumstances, in a "business combination" with any
"interested stockholder" for three years following the date that such
stockholder became an interested stockholder. For purposes of the Anti-takeover
Law, a "business combination" includes, among other things, a merger or
consolidation involving the Company and the interested stockholder and the sale
of more than 10% of the Company's assets. In general, the Anti-takeover Law
defines an "interested stockholder" as an entity or person beneficially owning
15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Company and any entity or
person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by such entity or person. A
Delaware corporation may "opt out" of the Anti-takeover Law with an express
provision in its original certificate of incorporation or an express provision
in its certificate of incorporation or bylaws resulting from amendments approved
by the holders

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of at least a majority of the Company's outstanding voting shares. The Company
has not "opted out" of the provisions of the Anti-takeover Law. See "Risk
Factors."

REGISTRATION RIGHTS

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement among the Company and the
Affiliated Shareholders, the Affiliated Shareholders (and their transferees)
were granted the right to demand that the Company register any or all of the
shares of Common Stock held by the Affiliated Shareholders after
completion of the Offering on up to three occasions, at any time commencing 360
days after the effective date of this Prospectus. In addition, the Affiliated
Shareholders have certain "piggy-back" registration rights with respect to such
shares of Common Stock. These registrations rights expire four years after the
closing of the Offering.

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR

The Transfer Agent and Registrar for the Common Stock is StockTrans, Inc.,
Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

Upon completion of the Offering, the Company will have shares of
Common Stock outstanding. Of those shares, a total of ( if the
Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full) will be freely
tradeable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act,
unless purchased or held by "affiliates" of the Company as that term is defined
in Rule 144. All of the remaining shares are held by the Affiliated
Shareholders, who are "affiliates" of the Company.

In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, any affiliate of the
Company who has beneficially owned restricted securities for at least one year
would be entitled to sell within any three-month period commencing 90 days after
the date of this Prospectus a number of shares that does not exceed the greater
of 1.0% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock (approximately
shares based upon the number of shares assumed to be outstanding after the
Offering) or the reported average weekly trading volume during the four weeks
preceding the sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain manner of
sale restrictions and notice requirements and to the availability of current
public information concerning the Company. All shares of Common Stock held by
affiliates of the Company (including the Affiliated Shareholders) will be
eligible for sale commencing one year after the date of this Prospectus pursuant
to Rule 144, subject to the restrictions under Rule 144 referred to above and,
as described below, subject to the agreement of certain holders of Common Stock
to certain restrictions on their ability to sell Common Stock for a period of
360 days following the consummation of the Offering. See "Underwriting." The
Affiliated Shareholders and their transferees are entitled to certain rights
with respect to the registration of such shares under the Securities Act. See
"Description of Capital Stock--Registration Rights."

Pursuant to certain lock-up agreements, the Company, its executive officers
and directors, the Kim Shareholders and the Affiliated Shareholders, including
the Selling Shareholder, have agreed that they will not, without the prior
written consent of Prudential Securities Incorporated, on behalf of the
Underwriters, directly or indirectly, offer, sell, offer to sell, contract to
sell, pledge, grant any option to purchase or otherwise sell or dispose (or
announce any offer, sale, offer of sale, contract of sale, pledge, grant of any
option to purchase or other sale or disposition) of any shares of Common Stock
or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, any
shares of Common Stock, or other similar securities of the Company for a period
of 360 days from the date of this Prospectus, except that such agreements do not
prevent the Company from granting additional options under the Equity
Participation Plan or from issuing shares pursuant to the Equity Participation
Plan. After such 360 day period, this restriction will expire and shares
permitted to be sold under Rule 144 will be eligible for sale. Prudential
Securities Incorporated may, in its sole discretion, at any time and without
notice, release all or any portion of the securities subject to such lock-up
agreements.

Within 90 days after the date of this Prospectus, the Company intends to
file a Registration Statement on Form S-8 covering an aggregate of approximately
shares of Common Stock (including the shares of Common Stock subject
to outstanding options) that have been reserved for issuance under the Equity
Participation Plan. Shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise of options after
the effective date of the Form S-8 will be available for sale in the public
market, subject to Rule 144 volume limitations applicable to affiliates of the
Company and to the lock-up agreements.

Prior to this Offering, there has been no public market for the Common
Stock, and no predictions can be made with respect to the effect, if any, that
future sales of shares, or the availability of shares for future sale, will have
on the prevailing market price for the Common Stock. Sales of substantial
amounts of Common Stock in the public market following the Offering, or the
perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect the prevailing
market prices for the Common Stock and impair the Company's ability to raise
capital through the sale of equity securities. See "Risk Factors--Shares
Eligible for Future Sale."

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UNDERWRITING

The underwriters named below (the "Underwriters"), for whom Prudential
Securities Incorporated and Smith Barney Inc. are acting as representatives (the
"Representatives"), have severally agreed, subject to the terms and conditions
contained in the underwiting agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement"), to
purchase from the Company and the Selling Shareholder the number of shares of
Common Stock set forth opposite their respective names.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
UNDERWRITER OF SHARES
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------
<S> <C>
Prudential Securities Incorporated...............................................
Smith Barney Inc. ...............................................................

----------
Total............................................................................ 6,250,000
----------
----------
</TABLE>

The Company and the Selling Shareholder are obligated to sell, and the
Underwriters are obligated to purchase, all the shares of Common Stock offered
hereby, if any are purchased.

The Underwriters, through their Representatives, have advised the Company
and the Selling Shareholder that they propose to offer the Common Stock at the
initial public offering price set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus;
that the Underwriters may allow to selected dealers a concession of $
per share; and that such dealers may re-allow a concession of $ per
share to certain other dealers. After the public offering, the initial public
offering price and the concessions may be changed by the Representatives.

The Selling Shareholder has granted the Underwriters an over-allotment
option, exercisable for 30 days from the date of this Prospectus, to purchase in
the aggregate up to 937,500 additional shares of Common Stock at the initial
public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions, as set forth
on the cover page of this Prospectus. The Underwriters may exercise such option
solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments incurred in the sale of the
shares of Common Stock offered hereby. To the extent such option to purchase is
exercised, each Underwriter will become obligated, subject to certain
conditions, to purchase approximately the same percentage of such additional
shares as the number set forth next to such Underwriter's name in the preceding
table bears to 6,250,000.

The Underwriters have informed the Company that they do not intend to
confirm sales to any accounts over which they exercise authority.

The Company, the Kim Shareholders and the Selling Shareholder have agreed to
indemnify the several Underwriters and contribute to losses arising out of
certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

The Company, its executive officers and directors and the Affiliated
Shareholders, including the Selling Shareholder, have agreed not to, directly or
indirectly, offer, sell, offer to sell, contract to sell, pledge, grant any
option to purchase or otherwise sell or dispose (or announce any offer, sale,
offer of sale, contract of sale, pledge, grant of any option to purchase or
other sale or disposition) of any shares of Common Stock or other capital stock
of the Company or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or
exchangeable for, any shares of Common Stock or other capital stock of the
Company or any right to purchase or acquire Common Stock or other capital stock
of the Company for a period of 360 days after the date of this Prospectus
without the prior written consent of Prudential Securities Incorporated, on
behalf of the Underwriters, except for options granted pursuant to the Equity
Participation Plan. Prudential Securities Incorporated may, in its sole
discretion, at any time and without prior notice, release all shares or any
portion thereof subject to such lock-up agreements.

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Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the Common Stock.
Consequently, the initial public offering price for the Common Stock will be
determined through negotiations among the Company, the Selling Shareholder and
the Underwriters. Among the factors to be considered in making such
determination will be prevailing market conditions, the Company's financial and
operating history and condition, its prospects and the prospects of the industry
in general, the management of the Company, and the market prices of securities
for companies in businesses similar to that of the Company.

In connection with the Offering, certain Underwriters (and selling group
members, if any) and their respective affiliates may engage in transactions that
stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the Common Stock.
Such transactions may include stabilization transactions effected in accordance
with Rule 104 of Regulation M, pursuant to which such persons may bid for or
purchase Common Stock for the purpose of stabilizing its market price. The
Underwriters also may create a short position for the account of the
Underwriters by selling more Common Stock in connection with the Offering than
they are committed to purchase from the Selling Shareholder, and in such case
may purchase Common Stock in the open market following completion of the
Offering to cover all or a portion of such short position. The Underwriters may
also cover all or a portion of such short position, up to 937,500 shares of
Common Stock, by exercising the Underwriters' over-allotment option referred to
above. In addition, Prudential Securities Incorporated, on behalf of the
Underwriters, may impose "penalty bids" under contractual arrangements with the
Underwriters whereby it may reclaim from an Underwriter (or any selling group
member participating in the Offering) for the account of the other Underwriters,
the selling concession with respect to Common Stock that is distributed in the
Offering but subsequently purchased for the account of the Underwriters in the
open market. Any of the transactions described in this paragraph may result in
the maintenance of the price for the Common Stock at a level above that which
might otherwise prevail in the open market. None of the transactions described
in this paragraph are required and, if they are undertaken, then they may be
discontinued at any time.

LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be passed
upon for the Company by Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers LLP,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and for the Underwriters by King & Spalding, New
York, New York.

EXPERTS

The financial statements as of February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998 and for
the fiscal years ended February 3, 1996, February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998
included in this Prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of said
firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement of Form
S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the Company's Common Stock offered
hereby. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the
Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. Statements
contained in the Prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document
referred to are not necessarily complete and in each instance reference is made
to the Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. The
information so omitted, including exhibits and schedules, may be obtained from
the Commission at its principal office in Washington, D.C. upon the payment of
the prescribed fees, or may be examined without charge at the Public Reference
Section of the Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549-1004,
or at the following regional offices of the Commission: 7 World Trade Center,
Suite 1300, New York, New York 10048; and Citicorp Center, 500 West Madison
Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511. Such materials also may be
accessed electronically by means of the Commission's home page on the Internet
at http://www.sec.gov.

The Company intends to furnish its stockholders with annual reports
containing financial statements audited by independent accountants.

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Independent Auditors' Report............................................................................. F-2

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets............................................................... F-3

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income......................................................... F-5

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................... F-6

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows..................................................... F-7

Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements................................................ F-8
</TABLE>

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Board of Directors of
The Electronics Boutique, Inc. and
Partners of EB Services Company LLP:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated and combined balance sheets of
The Electronics Boutique Group as of February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998, and
the related consolidated and combined statements of income, stockholders' equity
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended January 31,
1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated and combined financial statements referred
to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The
Electronics Boutique Group as of February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended January 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Philadelphia, PA

May 7, 1998

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 1, JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
1997 1998 1998
-------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PRO FORMA
(NOTE 2)
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents..................................... $ 44,727,846 $ 20,639,610 $ 20,639,610
Account receivable:
Trade and vendors........................................... 2,469,164 2,618,382 2,618,382
Other....................................................... 1,784,902 1,754,691 1,754,691
Due from affiliates (notes 5, 7 and 8)........................ 3,045,224 2,890,554 2,890,554
Merchandise inventories....................................... 47,239,297 52,973,314 52,973,314
Deferred tax asset (note 2)................................... -- -- 2,171,000
Prepaid expenses.............................................. 2,681,965 2,837,647 2,837,647
-------------- -------------- --------------
Total current assets............................................ 101,948,398 83,714,198 85,885,198
-------------- -------------- --------------
Property and equipment:
Leasehold improvements........................................ 34,783,005 40,226,726 40,226,726
Fixtures and equipment........................................ 18,161,153 24,884,217 24,884,217
Building...................................................... -- 6,200,950 6,200,950
Land.......................................................... -- 632,806 632,806
Construction in progress...................................... 207,307 556,663 556,663
-------------- -------------- --------------
53,151,465 72,501,362 72,501,362
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization................ 26,725,475 32,535,305 32,535,305
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net property and equipment...................................... 26,425,990 39,966,057 39,966,057
-------------- -------------- --------------
Due from affiliates (note 5).................................... 1,136,114 -- --
Investment in affiliated companies (notes 7 and 8).............. 5,677,189 11,025,345 --
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of accumulated
amortization of $261,946 and $120,151 in 1997 and 1998,
respectively.................................................. 340,866 2,190,766 2,190,766
Deferred tax asset (note 2)..................................... -- -- 3,905,000
Other assets.................................................... 3,715,765 5,894,374 5,894,374
-------------- -------------- --------------
Total assets.................................................... $ 139,244,322 $ 142,790,740 $ 137,841,395
-------------- -------------- --------------
-------------- -------------- --------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 1, JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
1997 1998 1998
-------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PRO FORMA

<CAPTION>
(NOTE 2)
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt (note 3).................... $ 6,599,996 $ 2,400,396 $ 2,400,396
Accounts payable.............................................. 71,031,406 83,713,983 83,713,983
Accrued expenses.............................................. 11,985,246 14,545,119 14,545,119
Due to affiliate (note 5)..................................... 1,981,194 -- --
Income taxes payable.......................................... 457,764 782,988 782,988
Distribution payable (note 2)................................. -- -- 49,000,000
-------------- -------------- --------------
Total current liabilities....................................... 92,055,606 101,442,486 150,442,486
-------------- -------------- --------------
Long-term liabilities:
Notes payable (note 3)........................................ 24,208,345 10,541,149 10,541,149
Deferred rent................................................. 2,623,537 2,408,579 2,408,579
-------------- -------------- --------------
26,831,882 12,949,728 12,949,728
-------------- -------------- --------------
Total liabilities............................................... 118,887,488 114,392,214 163,392,214
-------------- -------------- --------------
Commitments (note 4)
Stockholders' equity (note 10):
Preferred stock -- authorized 200,000 shares; $100.00 par
value; no shares issued and outstanding..................... -- -- --
Common stock:
Class A -- authorized 5,000 shares; $.10 par value; issued
and outstanding 1,900 shares.............................. 190 190 190
Class B -- authorized 25,000 shares; $.10 par value; issued
and outstanding 21,000 shares............................. 2,100 2,100 2,100
Partners' capital of EB Services Company LLP.................. -- 1,000 1,000
Additional paid-in capital.................................... 7,584,365 7,584,365 --
Foreign currency translation adjustment....................... -- (1,023,493) (1,023,493)
Retained earnings (deficit)................................... 12,770,179 21,834,364 (24,530,616)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)............................ 20,356,834 28,398,526 (25,550,819)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...................... $ 139,244,322 $ 142,790,740 $ 137,841,395
-------------- -------------- --------------
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</TABLE>

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 3, FEBRUARY 1, JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
1996 1997 1998 1998
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PRO FORMA
(NOTE 2)
(UNAUDITED)
Net sales...................................... $ 268,955,902 $ 337,058,946 $ 449,179,603 449,179,603
Costs and expenses:
Costs of merchandise sold, including
freight.................................... 199,225,558 252,812,925 338,497,642 338,497,642
Selling, general and administrative (notes 5
and 6)..................................... 57,083,822 67,301,430 82,210,752 82,210,752
Depreciation and amortization (notes 7 and
8)......................................... 6,047,306 6,615,268 7,996,506 7,996,506
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
262,356,686 326,729,623 428,704,900 428,704,703
Operating income............................... 6,599,216 10,329,323 20,474,703 20,474,703
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliates (1,319,417) (573,462) 2,902,780 --
Interest expense, net of interest income of
$819,870, $1,121,562, and $1,217,337 in 1996,
1997 and 1998, respectively.................. 1,818,105 1,298,296 1,380,046 1,380,046
Preacquisition loss of subsidiaries............ -- -- 913,028 913,028
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Income before income taxes..................... 3,461,694 8,457,565 22,910,465 20,007,685
Income taxes................................... 280,000 550,000 846,280 8,223,159
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Net income 3,181,694 7,907,565 22,064,185 11,784,526
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Pro forma net income per share................. --
Pro forma weighted average shares
outstanding.................................. --
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PARTNERS' CAPITAL ADDITIONAL
PREFERRED CLASS A CLASS B OF EB SERVICES PAID-IN
STOCK COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK COMPANY LLP CAPITAL
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, January 29,
1995............... -- $ -- 1,900 $ 190 21,000 $ 2,100 $ -- $7,584,365
Net income........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions........ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------ ----------
Balance, February 3,
1996............... -- -- 1,900 190 21,000 2,100 -- 7,584,365
Net income........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions........ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------ ----------
Balance, February 1,
1997............... -- -- 1,900 190 21,000 2,100 -- 7,584,365
Net income........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions........ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Capital
contribution....... -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,000 --
Foreign currency
translation
adjustment......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------ ----------
Balance, January 31,
1998............... -- $ -- 1,900 $ 190 21,000 $ 2,100 $ 1,000 $7,584,365
----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------ ----------
----- ----------- ----- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------ ----------

<CAPTION>
FOREIGN
CURRENCY TOTAL
TRANSLATION RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS'
ADJUSTMENT EARNINGS EQUITY
----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>

Balance, January 29,
1995............... $ -- $ 8,480,920 $16,067,575
Net income........... -- 3,181,694 3,181,694
Distributions........ -- (1,800,000) (1,800,000)
----------- ------------ ------------
Balance, February 3,
1996............... -- 9,862,614 17,449,269
Net income........... -- 7,907,565 7,907,565
Distributions........ -- (5,000,000) (5,000,000)
----------- ------------ ------------
Balance, February 1,
1997............... -- 12,770,179 20,350,834
Net income........... -- 22,064,185 22,064,185
Distributions........ -- (13,000,000) (13,000,000)
Capital
contribution....... -- -- 1,000
Foreign currency
translation
adjustment......... (1,023,493) -- (1,023,493)
----------- ------------ ------------
Balance, January 31,
1998............... $(1,023,493) $ 21,834,364 $28,398,526
----------- ------------ ------------
----------- ------------ ------------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED
----------------------------------------------
FEBRUARY 3, FEBRUARY 1, JANUARY 31,
1996 1997 1998
-------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income..................................................... $ 3,181,694 $ 7,907,565 $ 22,064,185
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
operating activities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
Depreciation of property and equipment....................... 5,984,652 6,555,142 7,571,301
Amortization of other assets................................. 62,654 60,126 425,205
Loss on disposal of property and equipment................... 126,226 1,170,182 620,916
Equity in (earnings) loss of affiliates...................... 832,088 126,975 (2,902,780)
Loss in investment in affiliated companies................... 487,329 446,487 --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable...................................... 832,871 (471,533) 385,737
Due from affiliates...................................... (2,279,807) (688,891) (2,142,774)
Merchandise inventories.................................. (1,248,652) (5,646,658) 95,212
Prepaid expenses......................................... (594,187) 2,279 (27,311)
Other long-term assets................................... (3,007,421) 173,570 (2,518,717)
(Decrease) increase in:
Accounts payable......................................... 4,831,833 21,806,206 8,348,016
Accrued expenses......................................... 1,082,117 4,832,902 1,619,154
Due to affiliate......................................... 1,078,808 402,478 (1,981,194)
Income taxes payable..................................... (152,377) 455,187 213,047
Deferred rent............................................ (15,872) (74,711) (368,059)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash provided by operating activities........................ 11,201,956 37,057,306 31,401,938
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment............................ (6,760,191) (8,610,265) (18,470,432)
Proceeds from disposition of assets............................ 5,994 275,722 12,455
Net cash from business acquired................................ -- -- 1,583,622
Purchase of investment securities in affiliate................. (8,204,484) -- --
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash used in investing activities............................ (14,958,681) (8,334,543) (16,874,355)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions.................................................. (1,800,000) (5,000,000) (13,000,000)
Net proceeds from (payments under) revolving credit facility... 10,000,000 (10,000,000) --
Proceeds from long-term debt................................... 500,000 25,000,000 --
Repayment of long-term debt.................................... (6,091,663) (1,599,996) (24,514,276)
Capital contribution........................................... -- -- 1,000
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.............. 2,608,337 8,400,004 (37,513,276)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Effects of exchange rates on cash................................ -- -- (1,102,543)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............. (1,148,388) 37,122,767 (24,088,236)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year..................... 8,753,467 7,605,079 44,727,846
-------------- -------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year........................... $ 7,605,079 $ 44,727,846 $ 20,639,610
-------------- -------------- --------------
-------------- -------------- --------------
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest..................................................... $ 1,820,492 $ 2,970,932 $ 2,714,593
Income taxes................................................. $ 432,377 $ 89,659 $ 672,842
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to consolidated and combined financial statements.

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Electronics Boutique, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "EB") are
among the world's largest specialty retailers of electronic games. EB's primary
products are video games and personal computer entertainment software, supported
by the sale of video game hardware, PC productivity software and accessories.
EB's subsidiaries include Electronics Boutique Canada, Inc. ("EB Canada"), EB
International, Inc., Electronics Boutique Korea, Inc. and Electronics Boutique
Australia Pty, Ltd. EB Services Company LLP ("EB Services") provides consulting,
management, administrative and advertising assistance under various management
service contracts. Within these consolidated and combined financial statements,
EB and EB Services are collectively referred to as the EB Group.

The EB Group had 360 and 405 operating retail stores throughout the United
States and Puerto Rico at February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998, respectively.
In addition, it operated 27 stores in Canada, 15 in Australia, and 5 in South
Korea at January 31, 1998. The EB Group also operates a mail order business and
sells product via the World Wide Web. Approximately 30% and 36% of the EB
Group's 1996 and 1997 sales, respectively, were generated from merchandise
purchased from its three largest vendors.

FISCAL YEAR-END

The fiscal year of the EB Group ends on the Saturday nearest January 31.
Accordingly, the financial statements for the years ended February 3, 1996
("1995") included 53 weeks of operations and the years ended February 1, 1997
("1996") and January 31, 1998 ("1997") included 52 weeks of operations.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND COMBINATION

The consolidated and combined financial statements include the accounts of
EB and EB Services. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation and combination.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

EB Group considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of
three months or less to be cash equivalents for cash flow purposes.

MERCHANDISE INVENTORIES

Merchandise is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined
principally by a weighted-average method.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated or amortized over
the estimated useful life of the asset using the straight-line method. The
estimated useful lives are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Leasehold improvements............... Lesser of 10 years or the lease term
Fixtures and equipment............... 5 years
Transportation equipment............. 3 years
Building............................. 30 years
</TABLE>

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Included in selling, general and administrative costs for 1995, 1996 and
1997 are losses of $125,000, $1,170,000 and $556,000, respectively, primarily
related to the closing of five stores in 1995 and nine stores in each of 1996
and 1997, and the remodeling of several stores each year.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Costs in excess of fair value of net assets acquired are being amortized on
a straight-line basis over periods of up to twenty years. The EB Group assesses
the recoverability of goodwill and other intangibles by determining whether the
remaining balance can be recovered through projected cash flows.

OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consist principally of life insurance programs for certain key
executives and security deposits.

RETAINED EARNINGS

Retained earnings, which represent undistributed earnings of Electronics
Boutique Plc, totaled approximately $1,900,000 at January 31, 1998.

LEASING EXPENSES

The EB Group recognizes lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term
of the lease when lease agreements provide for increasing fixed rentals. The
difference between lease expense recognized and actual payments made is included
in deferred rent and prepaid expenses on the balance sheet.

PREOPENING COSTS AND ADVERTING EXPENSE

Preopening and start-up costs for new stores are charged to operations as
incurred. Costs of advertising and sales promotion programs are charged to
operations in the year incurred.

VENDOR PROGRAMS

The EB Group receives manufacturer reimbursements for certain training,
promotional and marketing activities that offset the expenses incurred by the EB
Group.

FOREIGN CURRENCY

The accounts of the foreign subsidiaries are translated in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 52, Foreign Currency Translation,
which requires that assets and liabilities of international operations be
translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. The
results of operations are translated using an average exchange rate for the
year. The effects of rate fluctuations in translating assets and liabilities of
international operations into U.S. dollars are accumulated and reflected as a
foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of stockholders'
equity. Translation gains and losses are included in net income.

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
INCOME TAXES

Federal income taxes are payable personally by the stockholders of EB
pursuant to an election by EB under Subchapter "S" of the Internal Revenue Code
and by the partners of EB Services. Accordingly, no provision has been made for
federal income taxes on taxable income of EB or EB Services. EB elected
Subchapter "S" status for some states while remaining subject to corporate tax
in other states and, as a result, has provided for certain state income taxes.

In accordance with the terms of EB's loan agreements, EB may declare
dividends to its stockholders to pay their personal tax liabilities. EB made
distributions of $1,800,000, $5,000,000 and $12,000,000 to its stockholders for
taxes in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. EB Services made a $1,000,000
distribution to its partners in 1997.

The tax basis of the assets and liabilities exceeded their financial
reporting basis by approximately $18,200,000 at February 1, 1997, and
$15,600,000 at January 31, 1998, primarily due to differences relating to
depreciation, deferred rent, and other nondeductible expenses. State tax
provisions have been recorded in the accompanying financial statements based on
taxable income. This has resulted in an effective state income tax rate in
excess of the statutory state rates. EB's foreign subsidiaries have net
operating losses of approximately $4,900,000 available to offset future taxable
foreign earnings. No benefit has been reflected in the consolidated and combined
financial statements for such operating losses as a valuation allowance has been
provided.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

PRO FORMA INCOME PER SHARE

Pro forma income per share is calculated using the weighted average number
of shares of common stock outstanding during the year.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The EB Group's financial instruments are accounts receivable, accounts
payable, long-term debt, and certain long-term investments. The carrying value
of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value due to the
short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt
approximates fair value based on current rates available to the EB Group for
debt with similar maturities. The carrying value of life insurance policies
included in other assets approximates fair value based on estimates received
from insurance companies.

(2) PRO FORMA INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

In connection with the initial public offering, EB will contribute
substantially all of its operations, assets and liabilities to a wholly-owned
subsidiary, Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp. ("EB Holdings"),

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(2) PRO FORMA INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

which will offer shares of its Common Stock to the public. Certain assets,
including EB's investment in Electronics Boutique Plc (see note 8) and certain
assets in an amount that approximates the undistributed previously taxed S
Corporation earnings of EB, will not be contributed to EB Holdings.
Additionally, certain distributions have been made or will be made subsequent to
January 31, 1998. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include
certain pro forma information that reflect the financial position and results of
operations of EB Holdings by giving effect to the expected transactions
explained below.

PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET

The pro forma balance sheet as of January 31, 1998 reflects:

a) the retention by EB of its investment in Electronics Boutique Plc in the
amount of $11,025,345.

b) the effect of the retention of certain assets by EB principally to fund a
distribution of previously taxed S Corporation earnings to the shareholders
has been shown as a distribution payable to shareholders in the amount of
$30,100,000.

c) an estimated distribution of previously taxed partnership earnings to the
partners of EB Services in the amount of $5,000,000 to be paid prior to the
offering.

d) the effect of $13,900,000 of distributions paid by EB of previously taxed S
Corporation earnings subsequent to year end.

e) the deferred tax asset representing the tax effect of the cumulative
differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of certain
assets and liabilities as a result of the creation of EB Holdings as a C
Corporation for federal and state income tax purposes, whereas EB was an S
Corporation for federal and certain state tax purposes.

The significant items comprising EB Holdings pro forma net deferred income
tax assets and liabilities as of January 31, 1998 are temporary differences
relating to the following:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory capitalized costs..................................... $1,386,000
Accrued expenses................................................ 785,000
Fixed assets.................................................... 3,820,000
Deferred rent................................................... 870,000
Amortization of goodwill........................................ 114,000
Foreign net operating loss carryforward......................... 556,000
---------
Total gross deferred tax asset.................................. 7,531,000
Valuation allowance............................................. (556,000)
---------
Deferred tax assets............................................. 6,975,000

Deferred tax liability:
Basis in affiliated company..................................... 899,000
---------
Net deferred tax asset.......................................... $6,076,000
---------
---------
</TABLE>

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(2) PRO FORMA INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

Since EB Holdings does not intend to repatriate the earnings of its foreign
subsidiaries, no U.S. deferred taxes have been recorded on such amounts.

PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF INCOME

Since EB Holdings has been created as a C Corporation, upon completion of
the reorganization and the initial public offering, federal and certain state
income taxes previously the responsibility of the stockholders of EB pursuant to
its treatment as an S Corporation or by the partners of EB Services will be the
responsibility of EB Holdings. Accordingly, for informational purposes, the pro
forma statement of income for 1997 reflects the pro forma earnings on an
after-tax basis as if the operations of EB and EB Services had been taxed as a C
Corporation for federal and all state income tax purposes. The difference
between the federal statutory income tax rate and the pro forma income tax rate
was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Federal statutory tax rate........................................... 35.0%
<S> <C>
State income taxes, net of federal benefit........................... 3.7
Loss of foreign subsidiaries......................................... 0.5
Other................................................................ 1.9
---------
Pro forma income tax rate............................................ 41.1%
---------
---------
</TABLE>

(3) DEBT

The EB Group had available a revolving credit facility allowing for maximum
borrowings of $17,000,000 at February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998. There were
no outstanding amounts at February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998 on this
facility. The EB Group has a second revolving credit facility allowing for
maximum borrowings of $1,000,000 at January 31, 1998. There was no outstanding
balance at January 31, 1998 on this facility.

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(3) DEBT (CONTINUED)
Long-term debt at February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998 is summarized as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 1, JANUARY 31,
1997 1998
------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Bank term loan; interest payable monthly at the bank's prime rate (8.50% at January
31, 1998). Principal payments of $500,000 payable semi-annually, with the balance
payable July 31, 1999............................................................ $ 6,000,000 $ 5,000,000
Bank term loan; interest payable monthly at the bank's prime rate (8.50% at January
31, 1998). Five semi-annual principal payments of $250,000 on every July 1 and
February 1, commencing on July 1, 1996 and continuing through July 1, 1998, with
the balance payable January 31, 1999............................................. 4,500,000 4,000,000
Term loan; interest payable quarterly at the average LIBOR rate for a three-month
period, plus 1.5% (7% at February 1, 1997). Principal payments of $833,333
payable monthly beginning October 1, 1998 with the balance payable September 30,
2000............................................................................. 20,000,000 --
Promissory note, maturing on February 1, 2000 with interest and principal payable
monthly at 6.00%................................................................. 308,341 208,345
Bank term loan; interest payable monthly at the U.S. prime rate plus 0.125% (8.625%
at January 31, 1998). Principal payments of $66,700, payable monthly beginning
October, 1997 with the balance payable on September 1, 2002...................... -- 3,733,200
------------- -------------
30,808,341 12,941,545
Less current installments.......................................................... 6,599,996 2,400,396
------------- -------------
$ 24,208,345 $ 10,541,149
------------- -------------
------------- -------------
</TABLE>

The EB Group's revolving credit agreement and term loans are guaranteed by a
company affiliated through common ownership, and a stockholder, and are secured
by all of the EB Group's assets. The revolving credit agreement and term loans
contain restrictive covenants regarding transactions with affiliates, the
payment of dividends, and other financial and nonfinancial matters.

Scheduled repayments of long-term debt are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
-------------
<S> <C>
1998........................................................................... $ 2,400,396
1999........................................................................... 5,408,749
2000........................................................................... 3,800,400
2001........................................................................... 800,400
2002........................................................................... 531,600
-------------
$ 12,941,545
-------------
-------------
</TABLE>

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THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(4) COMMITMENTS

LEASE COMMITMENTS

At January 31, 1998, the future annual minimum lease payments under
operating leases for the following five fiscal years and thereafter were as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RETAIL
STORE DISTRIBUTION TOTAL LEASE
LOCATIONS FACILITIES COMMITMENTS
-------------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1998............................................................... $ 20,327,567 $ 128,764 $ 20,456,331
1999............................................................... 19,131,737 109,358 19,241,095
2000............................................................... 17,179,036 112,617 17,291,653
2001............................................................... 15,552,449 115,104 15,667,553
2002............................................................... 13,656,361 51,620 13,707,981
Thereafter......................................................... 35,264,546 -- 35,264,546
-------------- ----------- --------------
$ 121,111,696 $ 517,463 $ 121,629,159
-------------- ----------- --------------
-------------- ----------- --------------
</TABLE>

The total future minimum lease payments include lease commitments for new
retail locations not in operation at January 31, 1998, and exclude contingent
rentals based upon sales volume and owner expense reimbursements. Contingent
rentals were approximately $3,640,000 and $5,422,000 and $8,132,000 in 1995,
1996 and 1997, respectively.

The terms of the operating leases for the retail locations provide that, in
addition to the minimum lease payments, the EB Group is required to pay
additional rent to the extent retail sales, as defined, exceed amounts set forth
in the lease agreements and to reimburse the landlord for the EB Group's
proportionate share of the landlord's costs and expenses incurred in the
maintenance and operation of the shopping mall. Rent expense, including
contingent rental amounts, was approximately $25,104,000 and $28,448,000 and
$35,138,000 in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

Certain of the EB Group's lease agreements provide for varying lease
payments over the life of the leases. For financial statement purposes, rental
expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the original term of the
agreements. Actual lease payments are greater than (less than) the rental
expense reflected in the statements of operations by approximately ($210,000)
and ($70,000) and $139,000 for years 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

(5) RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

DUE FROM AFFILIATES

As of February 1, 1997 the EB Group had amounts due from an affiliated
company (EB International, Inc.) that was wholly-owned by a member of senior
management. The amounts advanced to EB International, Inc., were used to acquire
a 50% interest in a joint venture which operates a chain of retail stores that
sells computer software, video games, accessories, and supplies in South Korea.
At February 1, 1997, amounts due from the affiliated company were $1,417,000,
which included $281,000 in current assets and $1,136,000 in noncurrent assets.
In 1997 the EB Group acquired 100% of the capital stock of EB International
Inc., which resulted in goodwill of $337,000 that is being amortized over the
expected period of benefit of ten years. The EB Group has consolidated the
results of operations of EB International since the beginning of 1997. The pro
forma effect of the acquisition is not material to 1996. Prior to 1997, the
investment in EB International was accounted for under the equity method of
accounting and, accordingly, the EB Group's proportionate interest in net income
and losses has been reflected in the statements of income.

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<PAGE>
THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(5) RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
LOANS AND ADVANCES FROM AFFILIATES

During 1995 and 1996, the EB Group borrowed varying amounts from a company
affiliated through common ownership. The advances bear interest at the prime
rate plus 0.25% (8.50% at February 1, 1997). The EB Group had no outstanding
borrowings from affiliates at February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998. Interest
expense on affiliate borrowings was approximately $858,000, $250,000 and $0 for
1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Insurance and other expenses are paid to an affiliated company through
intercompany billings. The amount of these expenses was approximately $721,000
and $575,000 and $431,000 for 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively, and is included
in selling, general and administrative expenses.

(6) CONSULTING AGREEMENT

In July 1993, the EB Group entered into a consulting agreement with a
business that owns and operates retail stores. The EB Group provides consulting,
management, administrative, marketing, and advertising assistance to this retail
business. The EB Group received $744,000, $641,000 and $633,000 during 1995,
1996, and 1997, respectively, as reimbursement for incremental costs incurred
based on a formula as defined. Amounts owed to the EB Group for these items and
trade credit at February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998 are included in accounts
receivable. Reimbursements offset selling, general and administrative expenses.
Based on certain performance criteria as defined, the EB Group can also earn a
performance fee. No performance fee was earned during 1995, 1996 and 1997.

(7) EB CANADA

In September 1993, EB advanced funds to obtain a 50% interest in a Canadian
corporation ("EB Canada") formed for the purpose of selling computer, video
games and hand-held entertainment hardware, software, and related peripherals
and accessories in shopping malls throughout Canada.

During 1995, EB exchanged the principal amount of an outstanding shareholder
note receivable and accrued interest for 286 shares of nonvoting cumulative
preferred stock of EB Canada. The exchange of the shareholder notes receivable
for the preferred stock had no impact on the results of operations of the EB
Group.

EB had a security interest in certain assets of EB Canada to secure the
payment of all management fees, interest, and receivables associated with the
sale of merchandise by EB to EB Canada. At February 1, 1997, EB Canada owed EB
approximately $2,017,000 for trade credit, management fees, and other expenses,
which is included in due from affiliates.

EB purchased the remaining 50% of EB Canada in October 1997 for $727,000,
resulting in goodwill of $1,180,000 which is being amortized over the expected
period of benefit of ten years, and now owns 100% of EB Canada. The EB Group has
consolidated the results of operations of EB Canada since the beginning of 1997.
The proforma effect of the acquisition is not material to 1996. Prior to 1997,
the investment in EB Canada was accounted for under the equity method of
accounting and, accordingly, the EB Group's proportionate interest in net income
and losses has been reflected in the statements of income. The EB Group has
recorded losses in excess of its investment in EB Canada prior to the
acquisition of the remaining 50% of approximately $1,300,000 which is included
in investment in affiliated companies as of February 1, 1997.

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<PAGE>
THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(8) INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY

In 1995, the EB Group acquired 25 percent of the outstanding shares of
Electronics Boutique Plc (formerly Rhino Group Plc). The EB Group accounts for
the investment in Electronics Boutique Plc under the equity method, which
requires the EB Group to recognize goodwill and 25 percent of the results of
operations of Electronics Boutique plc from the date of acquisition in 1995.

The goodwill is being amortized over the expected period of benefit of 10
years. The $3,200,000 of goodwill from this transaction resulted in amortization
expense of $133,000 in 1995 and $321,000 in each of 1996 and 1997. The carrying
value of the investment exceeds the EB Group's 25 percent share of the
underlying net assets of Electronics Boutique Plc by the amount of goodwill.

At February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998, the fair market value of the
investment was $21,691,000 and $52,615,000, based on the closing market price
quotation of the London Stock Exchange.

In 1995, the EB Group entered into a services agreement with Electronics
Boutique Plc to provide consulting, management, training, and advertising
assistance. The agreement provides for a fee to be paid to the EB Group based on
a formula of 1% of adjusted sales and if budgeted profits are exceeded for the
year, a bonus equal to 25% of such excess. For the year ended January 31, 1998,
a bonus was earned in the amount of $2,206,000. The management fee receivable,
which is included in due from affiliates, was $397,000 and $2,351,000 at
February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998. Additionally, the agreement provides that
the EB Group is to be reimbursed by Electronics Boutique Plc for all reasonable
travel and subsistence expenses incurred by employees of the EB Group during
their performance of the agreement. At February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998,
these amounts were $435,000 and $52,000, respectively, and are included in due
from affiliates.

Summary combined financial information for Electronics Boutique Plc as of
and for the years ended February 1, 1997 and January 31, 1998, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FEBRUARY 1 JANUARY 31
1997 1998
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets................................................................... $ 29,486,000 $ 49,404,000
Current Liabilities.............................................................. 22,201,000 31,338,000
-------------- --------------
Working Capital.................................................................. 7,285,000 18,016,000

Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net.............................................. 13,698,000 15,987,000
-------------- --------------
Other Assets..................................................................... 80,000
Long-Term Debt................................................................... 2,086,000 1,825,000
-------------- --------------
Stockholders' equity............................................................. $ 18,977,000 $ 32,178,000

Sales............................................................................ $ 116,341,000 $ 203,596,000
-------------- --------------
-------------- --------------
Net income....................................................................... $ 777,000 $ 12,895,000
-------------- --------------
-------------- --------------
</TABLE>

(9) EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

The EB Group provides employees with retirement benefits under a 401(k)
salary reduction plan. Generally, employees are eligible to participate in the
plan after attaining age 21 and completing one year of service. Eligible
employees may contribute up to 17% of their compensation to the plan. EB Group
contributions are at the EB Group's discretion and may not exceed 15% of an
eligible employee's compensation. EB Group contributions to the plan are fully
vested for eligible employees with five years or

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<PAGE>
THE ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(9) EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN (CONTINUED)
more of service. EB Group contributions under this plan were approximately
$235,000, $357,000 and $302,000 in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.

(10) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The capital structure of the EB consists of two classes of common stock,
Class A and Class B. The rights, duties and privileges of the Class A and Class
B common stock are identical in all aspects except that the Class A shares have
voting rights and Class B shares have no voting rights. In addition, preferred
stock is authorized that contains a 10% non-cumulative dividend and is
non-participating, non-convertible, non-redeemable and preferred as to the
rights of the holders of the Class A and Class B common stock in the event of
the liquidation of EB.

(11) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In March 1998, EB Holdings' Board of Directors authorized the filing of a
Registration Statement on Form S-1 in connection with a planned initial public
offering of EB Holdings' common stock.

On March 16, 1998, EB entered into a credit agreement with Fleet, pursuant
to which Fleet agreed to make available to EB an asset based revolving credit
and term loan facility in an amount up to $50,000,000. The revolving credit
facility expires and the term loan, if borrowed, is repayable on March 16, 2001.
Interest accrues on borrowings at a per annum rate equal to either LIBOR plus
250 basis points or Fleet's base rate of interest, at EB's option. The revolving
credit and term loan facilities are secured by accounts receivable, inventory,
and equipment, and the term loan facility is also secured by the Company's West
Chester, Pennsylvania property. As of May 7, 1998, EB had $20,800,000 of
outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and had not borrowed
amounts under the term loan. EB will assign its rights and obligations under the
Fleet loan documents to EB Holdings. See "Reorganization." The Company intends
to use $20,800,000 of its net proceeds of the Offering to repay its obligations
to Fleet.

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NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY
INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS
PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER MADE BY THIS PROSPECTUS AND, IF GIVEN OR
MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN
AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY, THE SELLING SHAREHOLDER OR ANY OF THE UNDERWRITERS.
THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF ANY
OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR
SOLICITATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED, OR IN WHICH THE PERSON MAKING SUCH OFFER OR
SOLICITATION IS NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO, OR TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL
TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR
ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION
THAT INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE
DATE HEREOF.

UNTIL , 1998 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL DEALERS
EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE REGISTERED SECURITIES, WHETHER OR NOT
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS.
THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN
ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR
SUBSCRIPTIONS.

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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
----
Prospectus Summary........................ 3
Risk Factors.............................. 7
Reorganization............................ 12
Use of Proceeds........................... 13
Dividend Policy........................... 13
Capitalization............................ 14
Dilution.................................. 15
Selected Consolidated and Combined
Financial and Operating Data............ 16
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.............................. 18
Business.................................. 23
Management................................ 36
Certain Transactions...................... 41
Principal and Selling Shareholders........ 42
Description of Capital Stock.............. 43
Shares Eligible for Future Sale........... 46
Underwriting.............................. 47
Legal Matters............................. 48
Experts................................... 48
Additional Information.................... 48
Index to Consolidated and Combined
Financial Statements.................... F-1
</TABLE>

6,250,000 Shares

[LOGO]

ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE
HOLDINGS CORP.
Common Stock

--------------

PROSPECTUS

--------------

PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY

, 1998

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<PAGE>
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.

The following table sets forth the various expenses expected to be incurred
in connection with the Offering. All amounts are estimates except the Commission
Registration Fee, the NASD Filing Fee and the NASDAQ National Market Fee.

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Commission Registration Fee........................................................ $ 43,255
NASD Filing Fee.................................................................... 15,163
NASDAQ National Market Fee......................................................... *
EDGAR and Printing Expenses........................................................ *
Legal Fees and Expenses............................................................ *
Accounting Fees and Expenses....................................................... *
Blue Sky Fees and Expenses......................................................... *
Transfer Agent's Fees and Expenses................................................. *
Directors and Officers Insurance Premiums.......................................... *
Miscellaneous Expenses............................................................. *
---------
Total.............................................................................. $ *
---------
---------
</TABLE>

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* To be completed by Amendment.

ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.

Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law permits a corporation to
include in its charter documents, and in agreements between the corporation and
its directors and officers, provisions expanding the scope of indemnification
beyond that specifically provided by the current law.

The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides for the indemnification
of directors to the fullest extent permissible under Delaware Law.

The Company's Bylaws provide for the indemnification of officers, directors
and third parties acting on behalf of the Company if such person acted in good
faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in and not opposed to the best
interest of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding,
the indemnified party had no reason to believe his conduct was unlawful.

The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors
and executive officers in addition to the indemnification provided for in the
Company's Bylaws, and intends to enter into indemnification agreements with any
new directors and executive officers in the future.

The form of Underwriting Agreement filed as an Exhibit hereto provides for
the indemnification of the Company's directors and officers in certain
circumstances as provided therein.

The Company intends to procure insurance, which would afford officers and
directors insurance coverage for losses arising from claims based on breaches of
duty, negligence, error and other wrongful acts, including liabilities under the
Securities Act.

ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.

In 1998, an aggregate of 100 shares of Common Stock were issued to the
Kim Shareholders and EB Services Corp. in exchange for 99.99% of the outstanding
partnership interests of EB Services, and shares of common stock were
issued to EB Nevada in exchange for substantially all of its assets and

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<PAGE>

liabilities. Such issuances were made pursuant to the exemption from
registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. See "Reorganization."

ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

(a) Exhibits:

<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
** 1.1 Form of Underwriting Agreement

* 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company

* 3.2 Bylaws of the Company

** 4.1 Specimen Stock Certificate

** 5.1 Opinion of Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers LLP

** 10.1 Form of Indemnification Agreement for Directors and Officers of the Company

* 10.2 Form of 1998 Equity Participation Plan of the Company

* 10.3 Services Agreement, dated October 13, 1995, by and between EB and EB-UK (f/k/a
Rhino Group Plc)

* 10.4 Loan and Security Agreement, dated March 16, 1998, by and between EB and Fleet
Capital Corporation

** 10.5 Amended Loan and Security Agreement, dated May ,1998, by and between EB, the
Company, and Fleet Capital Corporation.

*** 11.1 Statement re computation of per share earnings

*** 12.1 Statement re computation of ratios

** 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company

23.1 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

** 23.2 Consent of Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers LLP (included in Exhibit
5.1)

* 25.1 Powers of Attorney

27.1 Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>

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* Previously filed

** To be filed by Amendment

*** Not applicable

(b) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules

None

ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of

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<PAGE>
expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the
registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is
asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court
of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.

The Registrant further undertakes that:

(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of
1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this
registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of
prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h)
under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration
statement as of the time it was declared effective.

(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of
1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be
the initial BONA FIDE offering thereof.

The Registrant undertakes to provide to the underwriter at the closing
specified in the underwriting agreement certificates in such denominations and
registered in such names as required by the underwriter to permit prompt
delivery to each purchaser.

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<PAGE>
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Borough of West Chester,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on May 7, 1998.

ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP.

By: /s/ JOSEPH J. FIRESTONE
-----------------------------------------
Joseph J. Firestone,
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed below on May 7, 1998 by the following
persons in the capacities indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE
- ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S>

/s/ JAMES J. KIM* Chairman of the Board
-------------------------------------------
James J. Kim

/s/ JOSEPH J. FIRESTONE President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer)
Joseph J. Firestone

/s/ DEAN S. ADLER* Director
-------------------------------------------
Dean S. Adler

/s/ SUSAN Y. KIM* Director
-------------------------------------------
Susan Y. Kim

/s/ LOUIS J. SIANA* Director
-------------------------------------------
Louis J. Siana

/s/ JOHN R. PANICHELLO* Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
John R. Panichello
</TABLE>

*By: /s/ JOSEPH J. FIRESTONE
-------------------------
Joseph J. Firestone
(ATTORNEY-IN-FACT)

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<PAGE>

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants

Board of Directors of
The Electronics Boutique, Inc. and
Partners of EB Services Company LLP:

We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to
our firm under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus.

/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 7, 1998

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>

<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> JAN-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> FEB-02-1997
<PERIOD-END> JAN-31-1998
<CASH> 20,639,610
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 7,263,627
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 52,973,314
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 83,714,198
<PP&E> 72,501,362
<DEPRECIATION> 32,535,305
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 142,790,740
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 101,442,486
<BONDS> 0
0
0
<COMMON> 2,290
<OTHER-SE> 28,396,236
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 142,790,740
<SALES> 449,179,603
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 449,179,603
<CGS> 338,497,642
<TOTAL-COSTS> 82,210,752<F1>
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 7,796,506
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 1,380,046
<INCOME-PRETAX> 22,910,465
<INCOME-TAX> 846,280
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 22,064,185
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 22,064,185
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0
<FN>
<F1>TOTAL SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
</FN>

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