Entries in 'gamestop' (235)

Hardware drives GameStop sales

Hardware drives GameStop sales

GameStop has reported a 9.5 per cent increase in profits to $2.28bn for the first quarter of 2011. Net earnings jumped 6.9 per cent to $80.4m.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 19th 2011 at 3:14PM in News
GameStop launches Facebook store

GameStop launches Facebook store

It's time to stand up and face up to that elephant in the corner of the room. Retailer GameStop has officially launched a digital games store on Facebook.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2011 at 9:41AM in News
GameStop could launch own games tablet

GameStop could launch own games tablet

GameStop plans to enter the fast-growing tablet computer market - and may even build its own games-oriented one.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 7th 2011 at 9:45AM in News
GameStop promises new Euro growth

GameStop promises new Euro growth

GameStop’s International VP Mike Mauler said the chain will grow and improve its mainland European storebase over the next 12 months.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 4th 2011 at 3:21PM in News

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GameStop buys streaming tech and digi download firms

GameStop buys streaming tech and digi download firms

Just hours after we revealed GameStop was launching new Facebook games, the firm has further underlined its commitment to digital gaming.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 31st 2011 at 11:04PM in News
GameStop targets UK via Champ Man Facebook title

GameStop targets UK via Champ Man Facebook title

Classic British franchise Championship Manager will arrive on Facebook – but as a game made by GameStop.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 31st 2011 at 10:52AM in News
Record sales and earnings for GameStop

Record sales and earnings for GameStop

Retailer GameStop has reported another set of record numbers for its 2010 fiscal year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 24th 2011 at 3:34PM in News
GameStop selling Supercharged 500GB PS3

GameStop selling Supercharged 500GB PS3

Games retailer GameStop has become the first High Street games retailer to offer an over-the-counter PS3 upgrade solution for its customers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 16th 2011 at 1:25PM in News

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GameStop accused of recording personal data

GameStop accused of recording personal data

A class action complaint has been filed against GameStop after the US retail giant was accused of recording the personal information of its customers.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 2nd 2011 at 11:00AM in News
id exec joins GameStop

id exec joins GameStop

Global games retailer GameStop has announced the appointment of Steve Nix as its new general manager of digital distribution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 23rd 2011 at 2:10PM in News
GameStop launches Kongregate Arcade on Android

GameStop launches Kongregate Arcade on Android

GameStop's browser portal Kongregate has launched what it claims is the largest ever collection of free games for Google’s Android mobile platform.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 18th 2011 at 3:46PM in News
GameStop wants to sell directly on XBL/PSN

GameStop wants to sell directly on XBL/PSN

As bricks and mortar looks to increase its digital footprint, GameStop has outlined plans to begin selling content directly into customer's Xbox Live and PlayStation Network accounts.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 13th 2011 at 11:31AM in News

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IGN and GameStop tie digital deal

IGN and GameStop tie digital deal

GameStop's growing ambitions in the digital space have received another boost with news of a new agreement with IGN Entertainment.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2011 at 3:17PM in News
GameStop reports like-for-like Xmas gains

GameStop reports like-for-like Xmas gains

Global games retail giant GameStop has reported a 3.4 per cent like-for-like sales boost for the nine weeks ending January 1st.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 6th 2011 at 1:51PM in News
GameStop: Publishers are starting to accept pre-owned

GameStop: Publishers are starting to accept pre-owned

After a year spent adding new ways to monetise game trade-ins, publishers have learned to accept second-hand sales.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 24th 2010 at 8:00AM in News
GameStop and Jolt launch Facebook game

GameStop and Jolt launch Facebook game

GameStop and Jolt Online Gaming have launched Utopia Kingdoms, a new free-to-play Facebok game.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 15th 2010 at 10:23AM in News

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GameStop powers ups

GameStop powers ups

GameStop also plans to introduce its Power Up rewards card to Europe.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2010 at 9:36AM in News
GameStop rules out UK shops

GameStop rules out UK shops

GameStop plans to seriously grow its share of the European games market over the next 12 months.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 26th 2010 at 10:18AM in News
GameStop reveals ‘first ever’ DLC pre-order campaign

GameStop reveals ‘first ever’ DLC pre-order campaign

North American gamers can pre-order the Halo: Reach DLC from GameStop, and get some free extras to boot.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 25th 2010 at 10:28AM in News
US: Orange and green DSis launch

US: Orange and green DSis launch

A special version of the Nintendo DSi will go on sale in the US on November 26th available in either orange or green.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 22nd 2010 at 11:32AM in News
Now GameStop warns of Kinect, Move shortages

Now GameStop warns of Kinect, Move shortages

Perhaps the warning from Microsoft's Don Mattrick wasn't just hyperbole - GameStop also reckons that motion controllers are going to sell out this Christmas.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 18th 2010 at 4:41PM in News
Pre-owned claims 50% of GameStop profit

Pre-owned claims 50% of GameStop profit

GameStop has revealed that sales of pre-owned game products accounted for 47.4 per cent of the company’s profit for the three months ending October 2010.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 18th 2010 at 2:23PM in News
Record sales for GameStop

Record sales for GameStop

Who said there was a slump in the software market?

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 18th 2010 at 2:15PM in News
Dreamcast Collection tipped for Xbox 360

Dreamcast Collection tipped for Xbox 360

A compilation of Sega Dreamcast titles could be coming to the Xbox 360 next year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 18th 2010 at 11:07AM in News
Games retail safe for ‘10-20 years’

Games retail safe for ‘10-20 years’

Despite the growing popularity of digital games retail – and the clear desire of platform holders to sell their games direct to consumers – US analyst Michael Pachter thinks traditional ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2010 at 10:00AM in News