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If you purchased a video game from GameStop in the last five years, you may be eligible for part of a multi-million-dollar settlement.
The electronics and gaming company agreed to pay $4.5 million in the class-action lawsuit Alejandro Aldana and Scott Gallie v. GameStop, Inc., which alleged that the company shared customers’ personal information without consent.
According to the suit, GameStop shared online video game customers’ personally identifiable information, which can include any details that can be traced back to an initial, like a date of birth, to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel (now known as Meta Pixel). Marketers use the data-gathering tool to collect information to target users with content and ads.
Like with many settlements, GameStop did not admit fault as part of the agreement.
Who qualifies for a payment in the GameStop settlement?
Consumers who bought a video game from the GameStop website between Aug. 18, 2020 and April 17, 2025 are eligible for part of the payout if they were a member of Facebook and had a public profile using their actual name at the time of purchase.
Eligible customers can opt for a cash payment up to $5 or a voucher of up to $10 for use on GameStop’s website.
How to submit a claim
Those who qualify must submit an online form by Aug. 15, 2025 to claim payment.
More information and the claim form can be found on the class action settlement website. The form requires that claimants provide their full name, address, email, phone number and proof of ownership of a Facebook account via a link or screenshot.
