GME 2018 Proxy Statement

Director Qualifications Our business is managed under the direction of our Board of Directors. Our corporate governance policies include Board membership qualifications and we strive to have a Board with a mix of skills and experiences that, taken together, provide us with the variety and depth of knowledge necessary for effective oversight, direction and vision for the Company. The following matrix presents qualifications and experiences the Board considered to recommend each director nominee for election: Qualifications and Experience Dan A. DeMatteo Jerome L. Davis Thomas N. Kelly Jr. Shane S. Kim Steven R. Koonin Gerald R. Szczepanski Kathy P. Vrabeck Lawrence S. Zilavy Business experience in a senior leadership position provides the perspective and practical understanding of leading a business organization l l l l l l l l Finance/accounting experience gained from experience as a CEO, finance or accounting executive, or audit committee member is important because accurate financial reporting and effective internal controls are critical to our success l l l l l l l International operations experience is useful in providing the insight and perspective necessary to maintain and grow our business outside of the U.S. l l l l l l l Marketing or brand management experience is valuable because of the strategic importance of consumer positioning and brand management in the specialty retail business l l l l l Other public company board experience provides directors with the insight and perspective that enhances the Board's effectiveness l l l l l l Retail experience provides an understanding of strategic and operational issues facing specialty retail companies l l l l Video game industry experience is important to our success as the world's largest omnichannel video game retailer l l l Wireless industry experience is important to our success as the largest AT&T authorized retailer l l 2018 Proxy Statement | 9