Joystiq recently reported that Game Crazy, the video game retailer and reseller owned by Movie Gallery, is closing 200 stores and this weekend began liquidations at the following Valley locations:

• 1250 N ALMA SCHOOL RD, CHANDLER, AZ 85224 (*conflicting reports)
• 1555 N GILBERT STE B 101, GILBERT, AZ 85234
• 2820 E BROADWAY RD, MESA, AZ 85204
• 1641 E GUADALUPE BLVD, GILBERT, AZ 85234
• 4803 E RAY RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85044
• 10250 N 90TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
• 7750 E MCDOWELL RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257

More locations

Before the bargain shopper in you gets too excited, be forewarned that most hardware and many newer software titles, both new and used, are expected to be shipped back to the company for redistribution to surviving stores. Still, it might be a good opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping.