GameStop Corp. (GameStop) is a holding company. GameStop is a multichannel video game retailer. It sells new and used video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, accessories, as well as personal computer (PC) entertainment software and other merchandise. As of January 28, 2012, its retail network of brands includes 6,683 Company-operated stores in the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe, primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games and Micromania. It operates in four segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. It also operates electronic commerce Websites under the names www.gamestop.com, www.ebgames.com.au, www.gamestop.ca, www.gamestop.it, www.gamestop.es, www.gamestop.ie, www.gamestop.de, www.gamestop.co.uk and www.micromania.fr. The network also includes www.kongregate.com, Game Informer magazine, Spawn Labs, Inc. and a digital PC distribution platform. On March 31, 2011, GameStop acquired Spawn Labs, Inc. In May 2011, it purchased Impulse Inc.