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UK retail giant GAME has hailed last night’s Xbox One launch an incredible success, and says that the console’s sales will easily beat the launch of Xbox 360. The firm created a pop-up GAME store at Trocadero for the launch of the console, with 26 year-old Charlie Pulbrook from Kent …
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Harrison: We will struggle to meet Xbox One demand
Xbox One will sell out and there will be difficulty getting stock, admits Xbox VP Phil Harrison. But, he added, the firm is doing everything it can to accelerate stock replenishment. The Microsoft exec told MCV what comes next for the Xbox business now it has launched its new games …
Read More »GameStop: 2.3m customers still waiting for PS4
GameStop has announced its allocation of PS4 consoles has run dry, and still some 2.3m customers are waiting for new stock to arrive. Game Informer reports the retailer revealed the figure during an earnings call yesterday, following the release of its Q3 financial report. The firm also stated that it …
Read More »Q3 sales up 20.5% at GameStop as grand Theft Auto V and 3DS star
GameStop has reported a strong set of numbers for the quarter ending November 2nd. The world’s largest games retailer has reported a like-for-like sales increase of 20.5 per cent for the period, well ahead of forecasted levels. Net earnings grew 45.3 per cent to $68.6m. New game sales grew 43.1 …
Read More »Blockbuster suspends postal rentals and online store but trade-in credit still valid
More services have been shut down by struggling retailer Blockbuster. The names of the 72 stores already earmarked for closure were revealed yesterday and now an FAQ from the chain has confirmed a host of other cancellations. The good news is that credit on existing gift cards can still be …
Read More »Activision says Call of Duty is best-selling PS4 game in US
Call of Duty: Ghosts has been the best selling retail” game for PS4 in the US since launch, Activision has claimed. "Call of Duty: Ghosts is the No. 1 best-selling game on PS4 in North America at Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart," CEO Eric Hirshberg stated, adding that the …
Read More »Gran Turismo 6 fueled by microtransactions
In-game credits will be available for purchase on PS Store or at retail
Read More »Blockbuster names 72 stores due for closure
The names of the 72 Blockbuster stores set for closure have been revealed by administrators Moorfields Corporate Recovery. As a result of the closures 452 of the chain’s 2,000 strong workforce are to lose their jobs, leaving 192 UK stores still operating – for the time being at least. The …
Read More »Countdown to Xbox One: The truth behind next-gen demand
Pre-orders are sky high, but the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel reveals that the number of consumers eyeing Xbox One and PS4 is significantly higher. MCV takes a closer look Over the summer, consumer research firm Kantar Worldpanel asked thousands of people about their intention to purchase Xbox One or …
Read More »EA: Used games are an important part of the industry
The industry’s pre-owned U-turn continues to gather pace. Fresh after Sony’s admission yesterday that used games do not necessarily damage the industry’s economy”, EA has now said that pre-owned games are an important part of the industry”. The [next-gen] boxes have been designed so you can start to play the …
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