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ODST/Forza 3 Xbox 360 bundle now at GameStop
Have you had your eye on the Xbox 360 Elite Spring Bundle on Amazon.com that comes with Forza Motorsport 3 and Halo 3: ODST but don’t want to order it online? Well now you don’t have to as it was just made knkown that the bundle is now available from GameStop for the same $299.99 price tag.
If you haven’t been paying attention, this bundle comes with the 120GB Xbox 360 Elite, Forza Mortorsport 3, Halo 3: ODST and all the bells and whistles normally bundled with a 360.
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GameStop lists 250GB Xbox 360 hard drive for $129.99
Not too long ago we told you about how Microsoft was planning not to sell any 250 GB Xbox 360 hard drives outside of console bundles. However, GameStop has just put up a listing for a standalone 250GB drive for the Xbox 360 priced at $129.99. What gives?
GameStop has been known to make some errors with their inventory in the past but how could they play such a cruel joke? Perhaps the guys over at Microsoft figured they could make a few extra bucks selling the hard drives or maybe Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg, who told us that only bundles would have the drives, was misinformed.
Who knows, we’ll have to wait a few days to see if GameStop pulls the listing.
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GameStop’s CFO ditches, joins Walmart
If you’ve read pretty much any major publication over the past decade you’ll know that Walmart has been faced with some troubles. However, it remains one of the most successful businesses in the entire world. GameStop, which you’re probably a lot more familiar with, has grown to pretty much take over video game retail across the entire United States.
This is all relevant because it was just made known that GameStop’s CFO, Catherine Smith, has resigned from the retailer to join Walmart. CAO, Robert Lloyd will take Smith’s place, effective immediately.
There’s no telling why Smith ditched the video game retailer to join ultra retailer Walmart but I’m sure money had something to do with it.
via yahoo
GameStop giving 50% more for trade-ins
Normally, trading your used games into GameStop would net you close to nothing. However, they are running a promotion that will give an extra 50% credit for trade-ins. Of course, you’re still only going to see anything from newer titles like BioShock 2, Modern Warfare 2 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii which will all net you $35.
There’s no word on when this promotion will end so you better hurry up and say goodbye to your brand new games sooner rather than later if you’re trying to get in on it.
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Heavy Rain DLC gets delayed
Late last month we let you know that Heavy Rain would be getting some DLC that would allow players to control other characters. Unfortunately, GameStop has just let us know that the DLC will in fact be getting delayed. Previously included as a pre-order bonus, GameStop says due to problems with the publisher, the DLC won’t be made available until March 4th.
However, those of you over in the UK will still be getting Heavy Rain Chronicles on launch day. Lucky you.
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Analyst predicts industry comeback in 2010
While the video game industry has frequently been called recession proof, just like every other industry, it was hit pretty hard by the recession. Luckily, if analyst Michael Pachter is to be believed, the industry will be seeing a comeback this year.
Despite falling sales, the number of high tier titles set to drop in 2010 will, according to Pachter, give the industry a much needed boost. And who does Pachter say will reap the most benefits? GameStop, of course. Not only are they the premiere video game retailer in the country but new games sales added to used game sales are sure to give GameStop exec’s wallets a bit of padding.
But anyways, with titles such as Splinter Cell: Conviction, BioShock 2 and Gran Turismo 5 launching early this year, the games industry will definitely be seeing some rise regardless of what Mr. Pachter has to say.
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta on January 28?
Last we heard, the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC beta was getting delayed to ‘early 2010′ with no word on an exact release date. Luckily, GameStop is at it again this time letting us know that the beta will be made available on January 28th and end on February 25th.
Is this to be believed? Who knows considering GameStop has been notorious for throwing up random release dates as place holders.
I guess we’ll have to wait and see until someone involved makes an official announcement.
Dead Space 2 dated?
Now before you read on, make note that GameStop is notorious for putting up release dates for games as place holders until the developers come forth and announce a release date.
But anyways, a listing has appeared on GameStop that tells us Visceral Games’ Dead Space 2 will be hitting store shelves for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on January 3rd 2011. Is this the game’s actual release date? Maybe, but probably not. Although, it could give
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Toys R Us now accepting console trade-ins
Toys R Us has today released a press release letting us know that they will now begin accepting used console trade-ins much like competitor GameStop has been doing for some time now.
This program allows you to trade in everything from the Xbox 360 and Wii to the PS1 and Nintendo 64. Of course, you’re only going to be able to get yourself a gift card for the trade-in instead of cold hard cash but you win some you lose some, right?
Check out the press release after the break.
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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.
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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.