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FEATURE: Gunning for GAME

FEATURE: Gunning for GAME

A battle is being fought on the High Street.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 21st 2012 at 3:25PM in News
Blockbuster offers extra credit for Max Payne 3 buyers

Blockbuster offers extra credit for Max Payne 3 buyers

Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 is out this Friday (May 18th) and retailer Blockbuster has announced a new trade-in deal for the game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2012 at 3:07PM in News
Blockbuster partners with IGN to promote VIP Gamer scheme

Blockbuster partners with IGN to promote VIP Gamer scheme

High Street retailer Blockbuster has struck a deal with media giant IGN to promote its new customer reward scheme VIP Gamer.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 11:17AM in News
Blockbuster: Games retail would not survive without pre-owned

Blockbuster: Games retail would not survive without pre-owned

Specialist games retailers cannot survive without second-hand, says Blockbuster.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 10th 2012 at 10:01AM in News

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Blockbuster unveils VIP Gamer reward scheme

Blockbuster unveils VIP Gamer reward scheme

Yet another retailer has made a new move for video games market share – Blockbuster.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 8th 2012 at 12:42PM in News
EA demos blockbuster line-up in London event

EA demos blockbuster line-up in London event

Electronic Arts took to London last month to show the press its upcoming triple-A blockbusters.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 7th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
Blockbuster grabs exclusive Prototype 2 SKU

Blockbuster grabs exclusive Prototype 2 SKU

A Limited Edition version of Activision’s Prototype 2 will only be available through rental giant Blockbuster.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2012 at 11:41AM in News
Blockbuster holding midnight Star Wars Kinect event

Blockbuster holding midnight Star Wars Kinect event

Ahead of the release of Kinect Star Wars next week, Blockbuster has confirmed its intention to run a special midnight event on the night of Monday April 3rd. ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2012 at 12:39PM in News

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Blockbuster reveals £4.99 deal for Tiger Woods and Ridge Racer

Blockbuster reveals £4.99 deal for Tiger Woods and Ridge Racer

Retailer Blockbuster is continuing its revitalised push into the games space with another £4.99 offer on new releases.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2012 at 11:28AM in News
Blockbuster reveals £4.99 deal for RE: Operation Raccoon City

Blockbuster reveals £4.99 deal for RE: Operation Raccoon City

Rental specialist Blockbuster is offering a £4.99 trade-in deal on tomorrow’s release Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 1:02PM in News
GAME rivals: 'We will fill the gap'

GAME rivals: 'We will fill the gap'

Rival retailers say they are ready to step up as the credit crisis at GAME Group deepens.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 15th 2012 at 9:57AM in News
Blockbuster: 'We want more exclusive DLC'

Blockbuster: 'We want more exclusive DLC'

Rental giant Blockbuster has called for more publishers to give it exclusive DLC.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 14th 2012 at 9:29AM in News
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Blockbuster lands exclusive Wayne Rooney DLC exclusive for Tiger Woods

Blockbuster lands exclusive Wayne Rooney DLC exclusive for Tiger Woods

Retailer Blockbuster has signalled its growing intention in the games space by striking its first DLC exclusivity deal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2012 at 12:34PM in News
GAME PR boss departs

GAME PR boss departs

PR manager Neil Ashurst has departed GAME Group this week after three and a half years at the firm.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 12th 2012 at 12:10PM in News
FEATURE: The Rise of Renting

FEATURE: The Rise of Renting

For all the downbeat headlines, store closures and plummeting consumer spending, not every area of games retail is suffering.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 6th 2011 at 2:25PM in News
OPINION: Blockbuster has the X-Factor

OPINION: Blockbuster has the X-Factor

One of the most surprising turns in this year’s X Factor wasn’t the show’s inevitable slide into mediocrity. It was a Blockbuster ad promoting games.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 21st 2011 at 10:22AM in News

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Blockbuster: Publishers see rental model as deterrent to pre-owned

Blockbuster: Publishers see rental model as deterrent to pre-owned

Forget Online Passes – renting is the new weapon for the war on pre-owned.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 21st 2011 at 10:19AM in News
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Blockbuster adds games to Unlimited rental memberships

Blockbuster adds games to Unlimited rental memberships

The UK arm of rental chain Blockbuster has announced that as of today members of its Unlimited Rental Plan can now rent games at no additional charge.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 27th 2011 at 3:12PM in News
Games Retail Guide 2011

Games Retail Guide 2011

MCV's annual High Street directory provides an overview of every buying team for each key UK video games retailer, as well as up-to-date store counts, company profiles and contact details.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 11th 2011 at 12:38PM in News
US satellite giant buys Blockbuster

US satellite giant buys Blockbuster

Dish Network has bought Blockbuster in a $320m deal.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 6th 2011 at 6:39PM in News
Amazon to bid for Blockbuster?

Amazon to bid for Blockbuster?

Amazon and Best Buy have been listed amongst companies that could bid for bankrupt Blockbuster.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 1st 2011 at 11:48AM in News
UK chief optimistic over Blockbuster sale

UK chief optimistic over Blockbuster sale

Blockbuster UK boss Martin Higgins hopes the sale of the firm will end the media circus surrounding the retail giant’s future.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2011 at 8:26AM in News
Blockbuster up for auction

Blockbuster up for auction

US entertainment chain Blockbuster has reportedly agreed to sell itself to consortium Cobalt Video Holdco, though its future as a business remains very much open to speculation.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 22nd 2011 at 8:24AM in News
Blockbuster sells GT5 for 99p

Blockbuster sells GT5 for 99p

After five long years, Gran Turismo fans will be able to pick up the eagerly awaited fifth instalment in the racing series for just under a quid.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 23rd 2010 at 5:11PM in News
Blockbuster back on the offensive

Blockbuster back on the offensive

After the most traumatic year in the chain’s history, rental and entertainment retailer Blockbuster is bursting back into life in the US with its first nationwide advertising campaign since 2007.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2010 at 8:43AM in News