ByPYMNTS|August 10, 2026|GameStopis reportedly considering withdrawing its $56 billion proposal to acquire eBay. Instead, GameStop CEORyan Cohenis thinking about proposing a partnership or joint venture that would let eBay leverage the video game retailer’s 1,600 locations in the U. The sources said his arrangement could allow both companies to boost their market share in high-margin areas like trading cards and collectibles. They added that GameStop, one of eBay’s biggest shareholders, would want a place on the company’s board in any partnership. The Bloomberg report notes that GameStop’s stock has fallen 28% since Cohen floated the offer in May, while eBay’s has risen 7.