The Gamesmen
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| The Gamesmen | |
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Retail Video Game industry |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Angelo Cusumano Snr |
| Headquarters | 491 Forest Road, Penshurst, New South Wales, AUS |
| Products | Video games Tabletop games Toys |
| Owner | Mary Cusumano |
| Website | The Gamesmen |
The Gamesmen is an Australian video game, table top games and toy retailer based in Penshurst, New South Wales, founded in 1982[1].
Retro Video Game Museum
The Retro Video Game Museum is a small permanent display area inside The Gamesmen, and features retro game consoles, other hardware, games and store displays[2].
History
Originally known as 'The Gamesman'[3], The Gamesmen began when founder Angelo Cusumano started selling video games at local Markets around Sydney, Australia, and eventually at and the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Their first retail store was located on Bonds Road, Riverwood, before moving to their current location on Forest Road in Penshurst, New South Wales.
Angelo Cusumano Snr, the founder, died on the 21st December 1995[4].
References
- ^ "The Long Way Is The Short Way: The 30 Year Legacy Of The Gamesmen". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "The Gamesmen Retro Video Game Museum". Versus Player. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "The Gamesmen Australian Business Registration". Australian Business Register. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "The Gamesmen at Penshurst overcomes huge odds to celebrate 35 years in business". The Leader. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
External links
- Official website
- The Gamesmen ONLINE at the Wayback Machine (archived December 23, 1996)
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- Video game retailers in Australia
- Retail companies of Australia
- Companies based in Sydney
- Australian brands
- Privately held companies of Australia
- Online retailers of Australia
- Companies established in 1982
- Australian companies established in 1982
- Retail companies established in 1982
- AfC submissions by date/29 April 2019