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Blockbuster UK is the latest games retailer to back free specialist games magazine Gamereactor UK. As of this month, the publication will be available for free to customers in the entertainment retailer’s 126 stores, adding to the 455 outlets Gamereactor is already stocked in. Other retailers include GAME and Currys/PC …
Read More »Blockbuster: PS4 pre-orders "through the roof"
Retailer Blockbuster has seen a sharp rise in PS4 orders following the events at E3 this week. The chain last month said that pre-orders of Xbox One had broken company records. It now says that PS4 has received the same incredibly positive reaction”. We are absolutely thrilled with the amazing …
Read More »Blockbuster backs Xbox One – despite rental block
UK rental and retail chain Blockbuster has said it is happy to support Microsoft’s new console, even though it prevents the use of rented games. In the still-confusing clarifications released last week, Microsoft said that ‘loaning and renting games’ will not be possible at the launch of Xbox One. However, …
Read More »Xbox One breaks pre-order records at Blockbuster
The internet may have spent the majority of last week shouting loudly at Microsoft, but it seems that the view of the average consumer is far more positive. Blockbuster has revealed that since its announcement last week the Xbox One has broken all previous pre-order launches in Blockbuster’s 24-year history. …
Read More »Resurgent Blockbuster lands Django Unchained exclusivity
Retailer Blockbuster hopes to take another step toward recovery with an exclusive deal on Quentin Tarantino’s latest DVD and Blu-ray release. Customers will be able to rent the physical version of the film from Monday May 13th – that’s a week before it’s available to buy on the rest of …
Read More »Blockbuster targets bank holiday comeback through marketing blitz
Rejuvenated entertainment retailer Blockbuster is to embark on a promotional blitz this bank holiday weekend to properly mark its High Street comeback. Deals include the chance for shoppers to rent any new movie release for one night for 1.99. The chain has also confirmed that it will shortly begin stocking …
Read More »Blockbuster’s new kid on the block
Blockbuster was rescued out of administration last month, and its new owner wants to turn the rental giant into a retail powerhouse. MCV speaks to the firm’s new MD Gary Warren Why was Blockbuster worth saving in the UK? There is an opportunity here. The business is predominantly rental, with …
Read More »Blockbuster: We are serious about games
Blockbuster is on a charm offensive with the UK games industry. The company wants to be taken seriously as a major video games retailer. Blockbuster UK fell into administration in January, shedding hundreds of stores. But the brand, plus 264 outlets, were rescued by Gordon Brothers Europe last month The …
Read More »140 HMV stores saved in £50m deal
Hilco UK will acquire HMV in a 50m deal. Sky News is reporting that a deal has been agreed for the entertainment giant, with 140 stores and 2,500 staff saved. An official announcement could be made as early as tomorrow morning. Earlier today it was announced that some HMV outlets, …
Read More »OPINION: Blockbuster could yet prove viable
No matter what we print about ambitions by supermarkets or GAME, the fact is the number of games retailers has wobbled a bit. So the news that Blockbuster has been bought is a relief, even if administrators had to close half the shops to secure a new owner. A month …
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