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The largest American High Street games retailer will now only sell console bundles that include physical copies of games. It is common nowadays for hardware bundles to include download codes instead of physical games. However, Giant Bomb reports that the retailer in a recent conference call outlined its new physical …
Read More »GAMESCOM: There are FIFA 16 Xbox One bundles on the way
Football fans yet to upgrade to an Xbox One are in luck – EA has revealed FIFA 16 bundles for the console. The FIFA 16 Xbox One bundles will include either a one- or 12-month subscription to EA Access, EA’s monthly game service. The bundles will feature 500GB or 1TB …
Read More »Trio of Xbox 360 holiday bundles unveiled for this week
Microsoft has announced three new Xbox 360 holiday bundles for arrival later this week, including the previously rumoured 500GB Call of Duty-themed package. The Special Edition Blue Bundle will only be available at Wal-Mart as reported – though launching earlier than expected. Another bit of info we didn’t know at …
Read More »Bethesda and 2K Games team up with new game bundles
Two new cross-publisher bundles have been announced for the US. 2K Games and Bethesda are to release a single SKU containing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and BioShock: Infinite on Xbox 360 and PS3. Also on the way in a single release are Dishonored and Borderlands 2. Both SKUs will …
Read More »Retail begins offering PS4 upgrades to customers
Many UK consumers who have pre-ordered a PS4 are now being offered the opportunity to upgrade to one of Sony’s bundles. Those who ordered the ‘solus’ PS4 bundle including the console and a controller for around 349.99 are now being contacted by the likes of Amazon, GAME and ShopTo. There …
Read More »Rumour: Nintendo readying Wii U Wind Waker bundle
A new Wii U bundle starring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD appears to be on the way. According to Destructoid’s sources, the bundle will pack a 32 GB Deluxe edition of the console, along with a copy of Wind Waker HD for $349.99. The outlet also has …
Read More »Premium Wii U bundle claims 60 per cent of launch sales
Nintendo’s high-end Premium Wii U SKU was by far the most attractive to UK buyers over the console’s launch weekend. That’s according to data from GfK Chart-Track, which says that the 300 bundle won around a 60 per cent share of the console’s launch weekend sales. The ZombiU bundle accounted …
Read More »Batman Xbox bundles available now
Two new Batman-themed Xbox 360 bundles are now available from Gem Distribution – the first of several new SKUs due this Christmas. The distributor is working with leading third-party publishers, such as Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, to bolster its Xbox offering in the run-up to the holidays. And these bundles …
Read More »‘Blockbusters and bundles will take Xbox 360 to No.1’
New bundle deals and one of its strongest Q4 line-ups will make Xbox 360 the best selling console in Europe, Microsoft told MCV. The firm has dismissed the need to follow Nintendo and Sony by reducing Xbox 360’s price or developing new-look hardware. The platform holder says its line-up of …
Read More »DIY bundle packs head to High Street
Imp Gaming’s latest range will enable retailers to create their own stylish game and accessory bundles. The new Gamer Twin Packs each include one of the peripherals specialist’s Wii or PlayStation Move shells, including the Wii Wheel, Wii Pistol, Pro Pistol and Machine Gun. But instead of bundling these devices …
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