Posts Tagged ‘gamestop’
Select GameStops selling Modern Warfare 2 early?
Modern Warfare 2 isn’t supposed to launch until 12am tonight, as you most likely already know, but it seems that some GameStops in the North East have broken the street date.
Kotaku says that one such retailer was quoted to have said that they were given permission by Activision to start handing out the title a day early to which they quickly responded:
“Activision has not given any retailer permission to sell Modern Warfare 2 prior to the Nov. 10 street date. The company fully supports the Nov.10 street date.”
On the other hand, if you did get your hands on the game early you don’t have to worry about getting the banhammer as Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling pushed out the following tweet:
“ANY store selling #MW2 early is in violation of street date. There are no “special permissions”. That said, we won’t punish players for it.”
GameStop: Modern Warfare 2 most pre-ordered game of all time
It’s no secret that Modern Warfare 2 has had just about as much hype around it as Halo 3 but considering the Activison’s title is multiconsole while Bungie’s is exclusive to the Xbox 360, it’s no surprise that MW2 would cause much more on an impact.
That impact was so big, in fact, that GameStop VP was quoted to have told Game Hunters:
“As of today, the number of pre-order reservations we’ve taken for the game is the highest for any title we’ve ever sold in our 6,200 store network.”
Now imagine how many people are going to be online on November 10th when the game hits store shelves.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta on November 19th?
DICE has yet to tell us when we will officially be able to get our hands on the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta but GameStop has once again stepped in to fill the void.
While it has since been pulled Cinemablend reports that the GameStop listing for the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 limited edition stated that we would be seeing the official demo dropping on November 19th at 11PM PST. Of course, DICE then commented through the official Bad Company 2 Twitter that you need to hold off on pre-ordering for a beta code until they officially announce a release date.
GameStop to hire 15,000 part-time employees for holiday rush
Looking for a part-time job this holiday season and like video games? Well then, you should head over to your local GameStop and get an application as it was recently announced that the retailer will be hiring 15,000 part-time employees for this year’s holiday season rush.
Of course, since this is a seasonal job don’t except to hold onto the position for more than a few months if you are chosen. However, while you are an employee you will be given normal benefits like game borrowing and a discount.
via rttnews
GameStop reveals Modern Warfare 2 minimum specs
We’ve known that Modern Warfare 2 would be making its way onto store shelves on November 10th for some time now but Activision has kept quiet about the minimum PC requirements. Today, GameStop has put up a picture of the back of the box that reveals said minimum requirements and I have to say, they don’t look too bad.
Below are said minimum specs:
OS: Windows Vista/XP
Processor: AMD 64 3200+ or Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz or better
Memory: 16 GB free hard drive space / 512 MB RAM (XP) / 1GB RAM (Vista)
Video Card: Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB nVida Geforce 6600GT / ATI Radeon 1600XT or better
Anyone in dire need of an upgrade?
GameStop listing hints at release date, price for Super Street Fighter IV
A recent GameStop listing spotted by I Play Winner has let us know that Super Street Fighter IV will hit store shelves on March 23, 2010 for $39.99.
While this sounds about right considering the previously announced release window and the fact that it is essentially a SF4 add-on, don’t put too much stock in it as GameStop has been known for putting up estimated information as a place holder.
In other words, we’ll have to wait for an official announcement from Capcom before we mark this one as confirmed.
GameStop boss unloads $60m in shares
GameStop director Leonard Riggio has sold 2.3 million of his GameStop shares, bringing him in over $60 million. As a result, his ownership of the retail giant decreased from 6.9 to 5.5 percent. Reggio is also a board member and the founder of the Barnes & Noble bookstore chain. The large sale isn’t worrying analysts, apparently, but last time Reggio sold shares, as Gamasutra points out, he did just before the stock went on a slump and decreased 60 percent in value. Makes one wonder.
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DJ Hero to be made playable at GameStop this Sunday
If you’re dying to get get your hands on DJ Hero and happen to live by a GameStop, you’re in luck — Activision has recently announced that they are teaming up with GameStop to give the general public a chance to play DJ Hero this Sunday, October 11th from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
The best part about this promotion is that it is going on at every GameStop across the nation and even gives you the opportunity to win prizes scuh as a chance to meet Eminem and attend one of his concerts in New Orleans, among other things like Xbox 360s, the game and more.
Full list of prizes below courtesy of Joystiq:
Grand Prize (1 Winner)
- VIP trip for you and a friend to EMINEM’s concert at the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans on October 30, 2009
- Exclusive invitation to EMINEM’s sound check
- VIP meet and greet with EMINEM
- 2 Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Editions signed by EMINEM
- 2 Xbox 360 consoles
- 2 Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Packs
- 2 DJ Hero exclusive prize packs
1st Runner Up (10 Winners)
- Xbox 360 DJ Hero Renegade Edition signed by EMINEM
- Xbox 360 console
- Xbox LIVE Messenger Gold Pack
2nd Runner Up (1,000 Winners)
DJ Hero exclusive prize pack including: DJ Hero hat, keychain, pen and sticker
GameStop listing hints at Xbox 360 Wireless N network adapter price and release date
GameStop has recently put up a listing for the Xbox 360 Wireless N network adapter that we’ve been hearing about for some time now that lets us know of both a release date and price.
Of course, GameStop has been known to put up phoney release dates as a place holder until the manufacturer actually speaks of one but they currently have the adapter listed as releasing on October 3rd at $99.99.
A steep price but if you’re looking to ramp up your wireless connection this is your answer.
GameStop to host Halo 3: ODST
It was recently made known that a full 3,600 GameStop retail locations across the United States will be holding midnight launch parties for the forthcoming Halo 3: ODST. You had to have seen this coming because, well, it is Halo.
Anyways, the launch parties are said to play host to things such as trivia, give-aways and other normal business. But who cares about that, the only reason you’re buying Halo 3: ODST is for the Halo: Reach beta, right?
via kotaku
GameStop giving $150 trade-in credit for PS3 Fat towards PS3 Slim
The PS3 Slim is one of the most highly sought after consoles on the market to date (argueable, I know, but it’s just been announced) which might make owners of the PS3 Fat feel a bit left out.
Well, lucky for you guys GameStop has recently announced a promotion that will give $150 credit to anyone who trades in a PS3 Fat towards the purchase of a PS3 Slim.
Then again, you can probably just slap your PS3 Fat on eBay and get much more than you would from GameStop, but it’s the laziness that counts, right?
via psxextreme
GameStop to purchase GameFly?
GameStop is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) game retailers in the entire United States but currently they do not offer rentals like companies such as GameFly. That may all change if recent rumors floating around regarding a possible buyout are to be believed.
Apparently, the Antioch Grove was on hand at a Halo 3: ODST event hosted by GameStop where a representative hinted at a possible buyout. Below is an excerpt from their coverge:
“Perhaps even more interesting than all of the buzz and activity surrounding the event, was a conversation that we had with a few of the Gamestop employees who were helping to host the event. After lamenting about the poor customer experience from the video game by mail company Gamefly, we asked why Gamestop didn’t come up with their own games by mail program, so that residents could get their games from the mail or locally. Pretty much all of the employees agreed that this would be a fine addition to the Gamestop family, but it was what they said afterwards that was a bit surprising.
Apparently, the water cooler gossip around the Antioch and Brentwood stores is that “someone” (Gamestop) is planning on buying out Gamefly before the end of the year. When pressed for more details on the subject, the Gamestop representatives grew quiet and didn’t provide a lot of details, but most of the employees in attendance seemed pretty confident about the rumor. Having a hot game come into town for a preview is exciting, but would pale in consideration to how big this would be. We’re still keeping this one on rumor status until we can get more concrete information, but it definitely caught our attention and something that we will keep our eyes open for.”
If/when this deal goes down it is sure to make GameStop a force to be reckoned with, as if it wasn’t already.
GameStop Tony Hawk Ride pre-order bonus includes extra level
It was recently announced that those who preorder Tony Hawk Ride at GameStop will be rewarded with the ‘Quiksilver All ’80s All Day Level’ for use with the game.
According to the press release this level mimicks a Quiksilver event help in December 2008 where Mr. Hawk himself took gold. Furthermore, it allows players to “skate on a full 80’s style vert ramp, dressed in an authentic Quiksilver retro wardrobe, executing a special, vintage trick list” along with come face to face with an “’80s version of Tony Hawk”.
Will this help spurr Tony Hawk Ride sales? Maybe, but not as much as top notch game play would. Will it deliver? We’ll have to wait until November 17th to find out.
via gonintendo
GameStop launches Casual online store
GameStop has recently announced that their online Casual Store has gone live featuring digital downloads of just about every casual PC game you could think of. And, to celebrate its launch, GameStop is offering 50% off on select downloads with the full list made viewable, here.
Games featured in GameStop’s Casual store include Plants Vs. Zombies, Peggle, Roller Coaster Tycoon, etc. Additionally, GameStop will host over 800 casual game trials that you can download free of charge.
GameStop offers 6 Wii games at $19.99
Yesterday we let you know that GameStop had been offering Street Fighter IV for $19.99. Well today, the games aren’t exactly as exciting but it’s a deal all the same.
GameStop will be offering the following 6 Wii titles for just $19.99:
- Madworld
- Wario Land: Shake It
- Excitebots: Trick Racing
- Major League Baseball 2K9
- Mario and Sonic: Olympic Games
- Animal Crossing: City Folk
This is a perfect chance to increase your Wii’s game library if you haven’t already done so.
via NintenDeals