Tag Archives: game
Mon, Jul 09, 2012 | 10:55 BST
EG Expo announces GAME as retail sponsor
After the cancellation of its own GAMEfest 2012 show, GAME has added its support to the Eurogamer Expo by becoming the retail sponsor of the event. The retailer is expected to offer special deals on games being exhibited at the show.
The Eurogamer Expo takes place between September 27-30 at London’s Earls Court. Tickets are available via the EG Expo web pages.
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Posted in: Eurogamer Expo 2012, Retail
Tags: game
Fri, Jul 06, 2012 | 02:02 BST
New Super Mario Bros 2 pre-orders nab gold-ish accessories
GAME and GameStation are offering UK Mario fans the chance to nab an exclusive cartridge case with pre-orders of New Super Mario Bros 2. The case is shaped like one of the 3DS effort’s bazillion coins and hold a single cartridge; hit the break to see a photo courtesy of TinyCartridge. Meanwhile, US fans can order online at GameStop to score a Mario pin. New Super Marios Bros 2 hits 3DS on August 17.
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Posted in: 3DS, America, Nintendo, Platformer, Retail, UK
Tags: game, gamestation, gamestop, New Super Mario Bros 2
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 | 01:43 BST
GAME Australia administrator issues final statement
PriceWaterhouseCoopers has confirmed the GAME Australia’s administration has ended in full liquidation, with no hope of reprieve.
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Posted in: Australia, Retail, Trade
Tags: game, GAME Australia, pricewaterhouse coopers
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 | 11:13 BST
White 320GB PS3 to retail for £240, exclusive to GAME
The new PlayStation 3 SKU will feature a 320GB white PS3 slim console, two white DualShock controllers and a 90 day PlayStation Plus Subscription. GAME has secured exclusive UK retail rights, MCV has reported. The bundle will be available from next week, Friday June 29 and is available to pre-order from GAME’s website.
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Posted in: PS3, PlayStation Plus, Retail, Sony
Tags: dualshock, game, White PS3 320Gb
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 | 06:17 BST
All GAME Australia outlets to close
Administrator Pricewaterhouse Coopers has confirmed all remaining GAME Australia stores will close.
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Posted in: Australia, Retail
Tags: game, GAME Australia, pricewaterhouse coopers
Thu, May 31, 2012 | 07:05 BST
We Sing publisher snaps up GAME Scandinavia
Publisher Nordic Games has acquired the Scandinavian arm of struggling international retailer GAME.
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Posted in: Nordic, Norway, Retail, Sweden
Tags: game, GAME Group, nordic games
Mon, May 28, 2012 | 12:30 BST
GAME trade-in online checker goes live
GAME has gone live with its online trade-in checker, allowing consumers to check the worth of their future swaps.
Fri, May 25, 2012 | 09:03 BST
Blizzard details assistance for GAME Australia Diablo III pre-order customers
A Blizzard Community Manager has detailed exactly what steps customers who pre-ordered Diablo III at in-administration GAME Australia have to take in order to get their money back.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, RPG, Retail
Tags: blizzard, diablo 3, diablo III, game, GAME Australia, pricewaterhouse coopers
Wed, May 23, 2012 | 15:37 BST
GAME confirms cancellation of GAMEfest 2012, event may return in 2013
GAME has cancelled GAMEfest 2012, the retailer confirmed today. However, the chain said it has some “cool things in the works,” and GAMEfest may return in 2013. Thanks, MCV.
Wed, May 23, 2012 | 14:26 BST
UK retailers note increase in used sales since GAME closures
Retailers in the UK have seen a significant increase in used game sales and trade-ins since GAME closed up 277 of its shops.
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Posted in: Retail, Trade, UK
Tags: game, used game sales, used games
Tue, May 15, 2012 | 03:26 BST
Blizzard offers refunds on GAME Australia Diablo III pre-orders
Those whose Diablo III pre-orders have fallen through thanks to GAME Australia’s stock issues can apply for a refund from Blizzard.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Australia, Mac, PC, RPG, Retail
Tags: blizzard, diablo 3, diablo III, game, GAME Australia, pricewaterhouse coopers
Mon, May 14, 2012 | 14:54 BST
GAME Oxford Street faces closure following court order win for landlord
GAME’s flagship store on Oxford Street in London could be facing closure after the landlord of the premises won a court order last Friday that could see it evict the retailer and drill the locks unless a £100,000 debt is paid, according to The Telegraph.
Mon, May 14, 2012 | 08:00 BST
Administration for GAME AU, stores remain open
The Australian arm of international games retailer GAME has followed its UK parent into voluntary administration, although stores will continue to trade as normal.
Wed, May 02, 2012 | 14:53 BST
Five senior executives depart GAME as part of restructuring process
Five executives are leaving GAME as part of the firm’s restructuring process, with the vacancies are to occur over the next five weeks.
Wed, May 02, 2012 | 10:29 BST
Black Ops 2 pre-orders go live, GAME offering MW3 prestige token reward
Amazon and GAME UK have already kicked off pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 following the Treyarch shooter’s official reveal last night. Amazon’s opened pre-orders on PS3, 360 and PC at £42.68 for PS3, £42.90 for Xbox 360 and £44.87 on PC. GAME’s offering it for £44.99 on PS3 and 360 or £39.99 on PC. Those who order the PS3 or 360 version with the latter, though, will get a MW3 prestige token that will unlock a new weapon, double XP, new class or more.
Black Ops 2 launches on November 13 worldwide.
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Posted in: Activision Blizzard, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: amazon, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, game, treyarch
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 | 19:34 BST
GAME and Gamestation net exclusive Max Payne 3 multiplayer map
Max Payne 3′s Cemetery multiplayer map will be exclusive to GAME and Gamestation, according to the retailer. In order to acquire said map, you will need to pre-order the title in-store or online. Various GAME store will also be hosting midnight launch events for Max, which lands in the UK May 18. Thanks, Eurogamer.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Rockstar, Xbox 360
Tags: game, gamestation, max payne, max payne 3
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 | 03:12 BST
Heroes of Ruin may not be GAME exclusive
Nintendo is in talks with retailers to give Heroes of Ruin a wider release.
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Posted in: 3DS, Nintendo, RPG, Retail, Square Enix, UK
Tags: game, Heroes of Ruin, N-Space
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 | 19:26 BST
GAME situation “hurt” Syndicate sales, says Starbreeze CEO
The situation revolving around GAME at the time of Syndicate hurt sales of the shooter, Starbreeze CEO Mikel Nermark told GI International.
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Posted in: EA, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: ea partners, game, Mikel Nermark, starbreeze, syndicate
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 | 11:00 BST
GAME Iberian arm saved by OpCapita-backed venture
GAME’s stores in the Iberian region – that’s Spain and Portugal – have been saved by an OpCapita-backed investment company known as Cherrilux Investments.
Sat, Apr 14, 2012 | 14:39 BST
EA titles back in stock on GAME’s website
GAME is once again stocking EA titles on its website, including Mass Effect 3.
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Posted in: EA, Retail, UK
Tags: FIFA Street, game, mass effect 3, The Sims 3 Showtime, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
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