Entries in 'gamestop' (244)

GameStop applauds Xbox One for strategy re-think

GameStop applauds Xbox One for strategy re-think

The world's biggest games retailer has told MCV it is happy about the latest Xbox strategy rethink.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 20th 2013 at 12:08AM in News
"It as unlikely that GameStop will agree" to Xbox One pre-owned fees

"It as unlikely that GameStop will agree" to Xbox One pre-owned fees

The industry could be on the verge of an unprecedented standoff between retailers and platform holders.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:23AM in News
Conflicting reports about the fate of the Wii U 8GB Basic

Conflicting reports about the fate of the Wii U 8GB Basic

The future of the entry-level Wii U 8GB Basic SKU is shrouded in confusion this morning.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2013 at 9:16AM in News
Report: Wii U Basic model to be pulled from GameStop

Report: Wii U Basic model to be pulled from GameStop

The Wii U Basic model’s run at GameStop will reportedly come to an end later this month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 5th 2013 at 7:15AM in News

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GameStop grabs exclusive McFarlane Assassin's Creed Gauntlet

GameStop grabs exclusive McFarlane Assassin's Creed Gauntlet

A replica Assassin’s Creed Gauntlet will be offered in the US exclusively through GameStop.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 31st 2013 at 2:03PM in News
GameStop tight-lipped about Xbox One pre-owned plans

GameStop tight-lipped about Xbox One pre-owned plans

So tight is the secrecy surrounding Microsoft’s pre-owned ambitions for Xbox One that even GameStop has seemingly been sworn to silence.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2013 at 1:41PM in News
Q1 sales down 6.7% at GameStop

Q1 sales down 6.7% at GameStop

Global games retailer GameStop has reported a like-for-like annual sales decrease of 6.7 per cent for the quarter ending May 4th 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2013 at 2:16PM in News
GameStop buoyant about Xbox One and PS4 pre-owned

GameStop buoyant about Xbox One and PS4 pre-owned

The president of global games retailer GameStop has played down fears that Xbox One will curtail the pre-owned market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 2:19PM in News

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Stock Market: GameStop down, Sony up following Xbox One event

Stock Market: GameStop down, Sony up following Xbox One event

Reactions to Microsoft’s Xbox One reveal have come in across the stock market, with GameStop and Sony seeing significant swings – though not in the same direction.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 22nd 2013 at 7:15AM in News
GameStop issues last call for PS2 trade-ins

GameStop issues last call for PS2 trade-ins

GameStop has announced it will no longer take trade-ins for PS2 hardware, accessories and games after this month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 7th 2013 at 7:40AM in News
GameStop expands mobile trade-in program

GameStop expands mobile trade-in program

GameStop has announced the expansion of its trade-in program will have the retailer now accepting smartphones from Samsung, BlackBerry, and Motorola.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 8th 2013 at 6:59AM in News
Strong Q4 can't help GameStop escape downturn; Hardware sales fall sharply

Strong Q4 can't help GameStop escape downturn; Hardware sales fall sharply

International games retailer GameStop has reported a year-on-year increase in profits from $943.2 to $974.9 for the 14 weeks ending February 2nd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 1:00PM in News

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GameStop extends Wii U sale "while stocks last"

GameStop extends Wii U sale "while stocks last"

A recent retail promotion that saw Wii U drop to an all-new low price has been extended.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2013 at 2:23PM in News
Wii U discounting continues - Premium now available for £244.97

Wii U discounting continues - Premium now available for £244.97

Retail has dropped Nintendo’s Wii U to an all-time low in an effort to inject some momentum into the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2013 at 3:05PM in News
GameStop: Post-Xmas Wii U sales slower than expected

GameStop: Post-Xmas Wii U sales slower than expected

Wii U’s poor performance in the February US market has been compounded by worrying noise from the country’s leading games retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2013 at 9:21AM in News
Former GameStop vice president sentenced to 51 months in jail

Former GameStop vice president sentenced to 51 months in jail

Former Gamestop vice president Frank Christopher Olivera has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for committing fraud.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 13th 2013 at 6:57AM in News

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600,0000 sign up to GameStop's 'First To Know' PS4 service

600,0000 sign up to GameStop's 'First To Know' PS4 service

Retailer GameStop has revealed some impressive numbers for its first PS4 promotional campaign.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2013 at 9:15AM in News
GameStop lobbying platform holders over pre-owned block rumours

GameStop lobbying platform holders over pre-owned block rumours

Global games retailer GameStop has been lobbying platform holder Microsoft to try and persuade it to abandon its rumoured plans to block pre-owned software on the Next Xbox.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 14th 2013 at 2:26PM in News
GameStop hopes to acquire 40 former GAME stores

GameStop hopes to acquire 40 former GAME stores

US games retail giant GameStop intends to acquire 40 former GAME outlets in France.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 13th 2013 at 9:19AM in News
GameStop: Majority of surveyed customers wouldn't buy console that blocked used games

GameStop: Majority of surveyed customers wouldn't buy console that blocked used games

GameStop clearly doesn’t like the thought of next gen consoles that won’t play used games, but the retailer also believes players aren’t keen on the idea either.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 13th 2013 at 8:35AM in News
GameStop's digital ventures chief Petrovic resigns

GameStop's digital ventures chief Petrovic resigns

Chris Petrovic, the head of GameStop’s digital ventures division, has resigned from his role at the retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 12th 2013 at 3:39PM in News
GameStop: Why retail will play a key role in the digital revolution

GameStop: Why retail will play a key role in the digital revolution

Whenever a big entertainment retailer goes bust, it prompts the same analysis: “They didn’t adapt to the rise of digital”.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 11th 2013 at 11:47AM in News
Next Xbox will struggle if it blocks pre-owned, argues GameStop

Next Xbox will struggle if it blocks pre-owned, argues GameStop

Retailer GameStop has warned Microsoft that any move to block the use of pre-owned software on the console would hurt the machine’s chances.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 8th 2013 at 1:20PM in News
Ouya retail launch set for June

Ouya retail launch set for June

The Kickstarter-funded Ouya console will head to retail this June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 6th 2013 at 7:40AM in News
Kongregate invests $10m into indie mobile initiative

Kongregate invests $10m into indie mobile initiative

Gamestop has announced a new program to help fund and promote free-to-play mobile titles developed by indies.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 5th 2013 at 8:10AM in News