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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. “The indies have a fantastic chance to win back customers,” said Complete...
View ArticleGAME 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.
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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. The instructions...
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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. The checker will prompt you to put in the barcode that resides on the game’s box. Once...
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We Sing publisher snaps up GAME Scandinavia
Publisher Nordic Games has acquired the Scandinavian arm of struggling international retailer GAME. GamesIndustry reports Nordic games founder Lars Wingefors will serve as the managing director of the...
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All GAME Australia outlets to close
Administrator Pricewaterhouse Coopers has confirmed all remaining GAME Australia stores will close. Of the 31 stores still open, 16 will close doors for good today, with 15 more on the way out over the...
View ArticleWhite 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...
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GAME Australia administrator issues final statement
PriceWaterhouseCoopers has confirmed the GAME Australia’s administration has ended in full liquidation, with no hope of reprieve. In a statement issued to MCV Pacific, administrator Kate Warwick said...
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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...
View ArticleEG 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...
View ArticleGAME UK offers £80 3DS XL trade-in
GAME is offering UK consumers a chance to trade in their bog-standard 3DS consoles for a shiny new 3DS XL for just £79.99. If you haven’t got an old one to give away, the retailer is asking £174.99 and...
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Game: Oxford Street store to close, company issues statement
High street retailer game has announced it will close its flagship store on Oxford Street, London, GI.Biz reports. Game has reportedly told GI.Biz that the store is closing due to an expired lease, and...
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GAME and Gamestation brand separation being reviewed, says CEO
GAME group CEO Martyn Gibbs has said the company is researching the possibility of combining the GAME and Gamestation brands, or possibly doing away with one altogether. Speaking with MCV, Gibbs said...
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Gamestation no more: all stores to be rebranded as Game
Gamestation – the UK high street retail chain – is to be no more, following the announcement that parent company Game will be rebranding all stores to fall in line with its brand. MCV reports that the...
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Wii U: £349 Zombi U bundle spotted on Game’s online store
Wii U is still waiting on official Nintendo pricing for the UK, but retailer Game has jumped the gun and is now pre-selling a Wii U premium bundle with Zombi U thrown in for £349.99. The retailer has...
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PS3 Super Slim: Game reveals trade-in deals ahead of launch
PS3 Super Slim could be yours for half the price if you trade in your old PS3 slim or Xbox 360 at Game. The retailer has revealed its trade-in deals ahead of the Super Slim’s launch on Friday,...
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FIFA 13: Game offering 99p trade-in deal
FIFA 13 launches on Friday across the UK, and retailer Game is offering a trade-in deal that can net you the game for just 99p. MCV reports that Game is offering FIFA 13 for just 99p to anyone who...
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Game CEO backs OpCapita after Comet collapse, year earnings to hit £20m
Game is on track to make £20 million in pre-tax earnings for the current financial year, CEO Martyn Gibbs has revealed. Gibbs has also thrown his support behind OpCapita, the group that bought Game...
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GAME store lock-ins allow consumers to play Dead Space 3 before release
GAME has announced a number of store lock-ins in which customers can play various pre-release titles in-store after-hours. The first community event will feature Dead Space 3, and you can reserve your...
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Ultimate Far Cry compilation spotted online
Not had enough of traversing lush jungles and eliminating an island’s entire animal population? If not, it seems Ubisoft have plenty more Far Cry for players to enjoy. An Ultimate Far Cry collection...
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