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MCV can reveal that Sony’s PS3 will drop tantalisingly close to the magic 100 mark in GAME’s Christmas sale, which starts on Boxing Day. The retailer will be offering the European-only 12GB version of the console including a copy of The Amazing Spider-Man on Blu-ray for just 125 – that …
Read More »UPDATED: GameStop selling Far Cry 3, Far Cry 2 and Far Cry on PC for £5
Sometimes a deal can seem too good to be true. But at the time of writing this offer is very much real. GameStop is currently selling digital PC versions of not only Far Cry and Far Cry 2: Fortune’s Edition but also the brand spanking new Far Cry 3: Deluxe …
Read More »Far Cry 3 trade-in deal roundup
Tomorrow’s launch of Far Cry 3 is arguably the last big multi-format release of the year and the usual suspects are pulling out all the stops to try and win market share. HMV will again be offering the game for nothing when gamers trade in two of the following – …
Read More »UPDATED: Call of Duty: Black Ops II – where’s cheapest?
It’s a good bet to be the biggest launch of 2012, and that typically leads to some fierce price wars on the High Street. However, there’s no sign yet of any bargain-basement offers, but there are still lots of retailers yet to show their hand. Tesco is selling the game …
Read More »Halo 4 – where’s cheapest? (includes FREE deal)
The first UK High Street prices for Halo 4 have gone live in this morning’s national press. Retailer GAME will sell the game for 99p when customers trade-in any two games from its ongoing trade-in list. Supermarket Sainsbury’s, meanwhile is offering Halo 4 for just 32.99 when purchased with 2100 …
Read More »Blockbuster reveals 99p Assassin’s Creed III deal
Assassin’s Creed III hits the UK tonight and Blockbuster will be selling it for 99p as part of a new trade-in deal. Customers who want to make the most of the offer must trade in any two of the following titles: Borderlands 2, Dishonored, FIFA13, 007 Legends, Madden 13, Medal …
Read More »Get the 12GB PS3 Super Slim for under £160
It’s not only a big day for game releases – today also sees the launch of the brand new 12GB Super Slim PS3. Available only in Europe, this new model is the first to favour flash memory instead of a hard drive. And whilst some retailers are charging close to …
Read More »UPDATED: FIFA 13 price roundup – where’s cheapest
It’s one of the biggest video game retail highlights of the year. And today we should find out how far retailers are willing to go to secure their day one marketshare. Hundreds of retailers will be opening their doors at midnight tonight to welcome the arrival of the game and …
Read More »GMG cuts FIFA 13 to £34.99; GAME reveals 99p trade-in deal
The first move in the anticipated FIFA 13 price war has been made. Online retailer Green Man Gaming is, for 24 hours only, offering the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions for just 34.99. The offer comes as part of a wider EA promotion, as spotted by PCGamesN, that includes Crysis …
Read More »GAME reveals PS3 Super Slim trade-in deal – machine available at half price
The PS3 Super Slim can be yours for just 125 next Friday. That’s if you take advantage of GAME’s trade-in deal, which will offer both the standalone 500GB SKU and the FIFA 13 500GB bundle for half of their 249.99 shelf price. To get the discount you must hand over …
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