Entries in 'gamestop' (243)

Raines becomes GameStop CEO

Raines becomes GameStop CEO

Video games retailer GameStop has confirmed details of an executive reshuffle that has seen it replace its current CEO.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 3rd 2010 at 2:04PM in News
GameStop: Pre-owned will live on

GameStop: Pre-owned will live on

As the number of publishers choosing to lock out content from players buying pre-owned games continues to swell, retailer GameStop has insisted that second hand games still have a ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 21st 2010 at 11:02AM in News
GameStop reports earnings growth

GameStop reports earnings growth

In the face of one of the most hostile times in the history of games retail, global games retailer GameStop has reported net earnings of $75.2m for its fiscal Q1 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 20th 2010 at 3:40PM in News
The contrasting strategies of GAME and GameStop

The contrasting strategies of GAME and GameStop

Video games retailers are currently facing up to the biggest ever challenge to their business models as supermarkets up their interest in the sector and the growth of digital distribution ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2010 at 5:30PM in News

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Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood revealed

Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood revealed

A new Assassin’s Creed game – titled Brotherhood – has been announced by Ubisoft following a leaked image of the game’s retail placeholder art appearing online.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 6th 2010 at 12:41PM in News
Nintendo’s share down at GameStop

Nintendo’s share down at GameStop

GameStop has revealed that 23 per cent of it’s new games revenues in the year ending January 31st 2010 came from the sale of Nintendo products.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 31st 2010 at 1:34PM in News
GameStop sued over EA DLC

GameStop sued over EA DLC

GameStop has been accused of “deceptively misleading” a customer into believing that a pre-owned copy of Dragon Age: Origins came with all the DLC extras advertised on the box.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2010 at 12:20PM in News
Let us sell your DLC, pleads GameStop

Let us sell your DLC, pleads GameStop

Having claimed that the increasing focus on DLC won’t deter gamers from buying pre-owned, GameStop has gone on to state that publishers could radically enhance the value of their ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2010 at 10:53AM in News

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GameStop: DLC won't deter used sales

GameStop: DLC won't deter used sales

Recent actions from EA, Sony and Codemasters to deter pre-owned sales will not work, says GameStop.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 19th 2010 at 10:43AM in News
GameStop’s like-for-likes fall 7.9%

GameStop’s like-for-likes fall 7.9%

Global games retailer GameStop has posted like-for-like sales decreases of 7.9 per cent for both the financial quarter ending January 30th and fiscal 2009, though it still ranks as the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 18th 2010 at 4:17PM in News
GameStop CFO resigns

GameStop CFO resigns

It has emerged that GameStop CFO Cathy Smith has resigned from the global games retailer after just six months in the role to take up the role of CFO at ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2010 at 12:58PM in News
GameStop Xmas sales remain flat

GameStop Xmas sales remain flat

International video games retailer GameStop has reported sales of $2.86bn for the nine weeks ending January 2nd – more or less spot on the $2.85bn it reported in the same ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 7th 2010 at 2:37PM in News

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GameStop buys into Jolt

GameStop buys into Jolt

Global High Street video games retailer GameStop has acquired a stake in Irish online games network Jolt.co.uk in a move that it hopes will better position it for the future ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2009 at 11:50AM in News
US: GameStop to sell DLC

US: GameStop to sell DLC

GameStop has announced its customers will soon be able to purchase DLC at the tills.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 13th 2009 at 10:14AM in News
US: MW2 smashes GameStop records

US: MW2 smashes GameStop records

US retail giant GameStop has revealed it received more pre-orders for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 than any other game before it.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 10th 2009 at 2:32PM in News
Street date struggle for Modern Warfare 2

Street date struggle for Modern Warfare 2

Though UK entertainment chains seem to be holding firm, retailer GameStop has admitted that it knowingly broke the street date and sold Modern Warfare 2 early at some of its ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2009 at 10:12AM in News

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GameStop names second digital exec

GameStop names second digital exec

Having appointed its first digital media manager in August, GameStop has added a second name to its digitally-focussed workforce – new senior vice president and general manager of digital ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 5th 2009 at 4:03PM in News
GameStop has faith in PSPgo

GameStop has faith in PSPgo

Despite a lukewarm reception from consumers, and reservations from UK retailers, US giant GameStop feels Sony's PSPgo has a bright future.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 5th 2009 at 10:34AM in News
US: New Xbox 360 Elite SKU unveiled

US: New Xbox 360 Elite SKU unveiled

Microsoft has announced its Xbox 360 Elite Holiday bundle will be heading to American shelves in time for Christmas.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 30th 2009 at 11:38AM in News
GameStop enjoys second biggest summer ever

GameStop enjoys second biggest summer ever

GameStop has reported the second highest summer quarter in the company’s history.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 21st 2009 at 11:59AM in News
GameStop: ‘We’re excited for PSPgo’

GameStop: ‘We’re excited for PSPgo’

GameStop is enthusiastic about the upcoming launch of Sony’s PSPgo, claiming the new handheld will be a profitable source of revenue.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 21st 2009 at 11:17AM in News
GameStop recruits new digital boss

GameStop recruits new digital boss

GameStop has hired Chris Petrovic as general manager of digital media.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 7th 2009 at 2:18PM in News
US: GameStop bags Halo exclusive

US: GameStop bags Halo exclusive

GameStop has gained exclusive rights to the Halo 3: ODST Collector’s Pack.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 12th 2009 at 12:04PM in News
Tony Hawk Ride plus skateboard equals $120

Tony Hawk Ride plus skateboard equals $120

US game retail kingpin Gamestop has priced Activision’s upcoming title Tony Hawk Ride at $119.99 (£75). The game has also been set a release date of October 13 for the ...

by Rob Crossley
on May 26th 2009 at 10:38AM in News
Like-for-like declines at GameStop

Like-for-like declines at GameStop

Though questions regarding gaming’s resilience to the recession are being asked with increasing frequency, GameStop has posted year-on-year gains for the quarter ending May 2nd – though the all important ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2009 at 1:41PM in News