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Snapdeal has begun accepting preorders for the PlayStation 4, and like Game4u before it, it’s asking customers to pay a small amount upfront. Sony is yet to announce the price or release date for the PS4 in India, and while Snapdeal doesn’t list a tentative price, it requires preorder customers …
Read More »Game4u now taking PS4 preorders
Game4u has started taking preorders for the PlayStation 4; it is the first Indian retailer to do so. Those interested in getting the next-gen console at launch can preorder it either online or at one of Game4u’s stores by paying a Rs 3,000 deposit. The balance will be payable on …
Read More »GTA5 Special Edition exclusive to Flipkart, Games The Shop
The Special Edition for Grand Theft Auto 5 will only be available for preorder via a couple of Indian retailers, distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced. Online, fans can preorder the game at Flipkart, while offline, preorders will be available via E-xpress’ own retail chain, Games The Shop. The Special Edition …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto 5 preorder bonuses for India announced
Preorders of Grand Theft Auto 5 through ‘selected retailers’ in India will be eligible to receive bonus DLC as well as double-sided poster, distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced. Preorders will include the Atomic Blimp DLC, which will allow players to pilot the blimp (pictured above) over Los Santos and Blaine …
Read More »Splinter Cell: Blacklist preorder, first-run bonuses for India revealed
The Upper Echelon and Jack of All Trades bonus packs will be available for Splinter Cell: Blacklist buyers in India, distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced. Preorder customers will receive the Jack of All Trades pack, which includes the elite digital ghillie suit and early access to 416 assault rifle. The …
Read More »The Last of Us: Joel and Ellie editions up for preorder
Retailers have listed the two special editions of The Last of Us for release in India. Listings for the Joel Edition and the Ellie Edition, named after the game’s central characters, have appeared on Flipkart and Game4u. Both editions are nearly identical; the only difference being the cover art. You …
Read More »Preorder God of War: Ascension at Game4u, receive boxer shorts, and more
Game4u is going all out with its preorder campaign for God of War: Ascension, offering five preorder bonuses if you get in early enough. Everyone who preorder Kratos’ latest rage-filled adventure from the retailer will receive the Mythological Heroes DLC and an Omega Neckchain, which is exclusive to Game4u. Over …
Read More »Game4u reveals exclusive Dead Space 3, Crysis 3, Tomb Raider preorder bonuses
Specialist games retailer Game4u has revealed exclusive preorder bonuses for some of this quarter’s biggest releases, including Dead Space 3, Crysis 3 and Tomb Raider. While PC and PS3 preorders for Dead Space 3 come with the EG 900 SMG and Enervator weapon DLC through most retailers, those who preorder …
Read More »Preorder DLC announced for Tomb Raider in India
With Tomb Raider a little more than a month away from release, distributor E-xpress Interactive has kickstarted the game’s preorder campaign in India. The preorder DLC differs from retailer to retailer. While some retailers are offering the Combat Strike Pack on preorders, others are offering the Explorer Bundle Pack. Combat …
Read More »Game4u FIFA 13 preorder contest winner
FIFA 13 witnessed a historic launch at Game4u’s midnight launch events its Mumbai and Gurgaon stores. We tied up with Game4u to give its online preordered customers the opportunity to win a free copy of the game. After a couple of weeks of entries, we’ve picked one winner via lucky …
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