How Long Has GameStop Been in Business?

GameStop traces to 1984 founding as Babbage's (Dallas, TX). Rebranded to GameStop in 1999 (not 1996) after merging with FuncoLand and Software Etc.

• As Babbage's/GameStop lineage: 40 years (1984 → 2024).
• Under "GameStop" name: 25 years (1999 → 2024).

Note: The 1996 date in some sources refers to the Barnes & Noble spin-off year, not the naming.