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PS Vita Demo Units Arrive at GameStop

by jessica on Tue, 2012-02-07 05:00

Sony's newest handheld gaming system goes on sale February 22, but if you want to be one of the first to try out the device, you can head to one of more than 3,300 GameStop locations for a playable demo unit of this new technology. Decide you have to have one? GameStop also announced that they will give you $25 toward the purchase of the new PS Vita when you trade in your existing Nintendo DS, 3DS or Sony PSP system.

The PlayStation Vita features a five-inch OLED multi-touch screen, front and rear touch pads, dual analog sticks, dual cameras and six-axis motion sensing system. A variety of games will be available to demo, including:

UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
Little Deviants
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer
ModNation Racers: Road Trip
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition
Escape Plan
wipEout 2048

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Activision, GameStop Launch PROTOTYPE 2 "Get in the Game" Promotion

Pre-Order Promotion Gives Gamers the Chance to be an In-Game Citizen in PROTOTYPE 2's New York Zero

Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers now have a chance to win their ultimate fantasy with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s and GameStop's "Get in the Game," pre-order promotion for Radical Entertainment's highly anticipated PROTOTYPE 2.

U.S. and Canadian players, 18 and older, who pre-order PROTOTYPE 2 at GameStop between now and Sept. 1, 2011 will have the opportunity to go online and enter a random drawing to win a trip for two to Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, Canada and become a character in the upcoming open-world action thriller. To enter the drawing, and for full rules and regulations, go to www.gamestop.com/collection/prototype-2. For Canadian entries, go to www.gamestop.ca/prototype-2.

"Thanks to this great partnership with Activision and GameStop, we have an incredible opportunity to offer gamers something truly unique," said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. "In addition to just seeing themselves in the game, the winners will actually be able to locate their virtual selves and shape-shift Sgt. James Heller into their likeness. Radical wouldn't be where it is today without our fans, and this is just another way for us to thank them for all their support."Read more

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GameStop Launches New In-Store Digital PC Game Purchase Method

New service kicks off with exclusive offers on Square Enix’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution

July 2011--GameStop is making it easier for PC gamers to get their hands on hot new releases. Exclusively at GameStop, customers can now use any accepted form of payment, including trade credit and GameStop gift cards, to purchase digital PC games at their local store and access the titles immediately at launch. Deus Ex®: Human Revolution™ is the first of what will soon be many titles to support this new purchase method.

"This is a great illustration of how the digital distribution model and in-store experience really complement one another," said Steve Nix, GameStop’s general manager of digital distribution. "We have seen great success selling DLC for console titles in our stores, so expanding on that model and helping customers discover digitally distributed PC games in stores is a natural fit." Read more

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GameStop Launches Facebook Store

GameStop teams up with Adgregate Markets to become the first major multichannel video game company to open a Facebook store

April 7, 2011--Today, GameStop has selected Adgregate Markets, the leader in secure social commerce solutions, to provide social shopping on its Facebook page through Adgregate's proprietary ShopFans™ solution. GameStop, which is ranked #115 on Internet Retailer’s Top 500 List and 3rd in the sub-category of Toys/Hobbies, is the first multichannel gaming company to launch a storefront on Facebook and provide true social commerce to more than 1.8 million Facebook fans. The GameStop ShopFans™ storefront can be accessed at http://apps.facebook.com/gamestopshop/.

"Social commerce on Facebook is a natural complement to our trusted store and online networks," said Kelly Mulroney, vice president of ecommerce at GameStop. "We have millions of customers already engaging with us on Facebook, and ShopFans gives those loyal fans more reasons than ever to shop GameStop across multiple channels."Read more

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Nintendo 3DS Pre-Orders Begin

by jessica on Fri, 2011-01-21 05:00

Earlier this week Nintendo announced that their portable, glasses-free 3D gaming system, the 3DS, would be hitting store shelves on March 27th. Now, (as you would expect), several retailers have already started offering pre-order opportunities.

Best Buy is taking pre-orders for both the Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue 3DS systems
Amazon is also taking pre-orders for both the Black 3DS and Blue 3DS. Note: the 3DS qualifies for Amazon's free Super Saver shipping. There is a limit of one pre-order of each per household.
GameStop is also taking orders. Both colors are available.

There is no mention of any freebies or bundles at this time, however, beginning Monday, Jan. 24, GameStop is offering those who trade in a DS Lite, DSi or DSi XL towards the purchase of a Nintendo 3DS an in-store credit up to $100. See your local store for details.

Transformers: War for Cybertron Exclusive Pre-Order Items

by jessica on Wed, 2010-04-07 09:35

Transformers fans check this out. Pre-order exclusives are now available for the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game. Fans that reserve either an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 game in advance of the summer release will have access to exclusive playable characters that can be used in the game's online multiplayer modes.

Fans can pre-order the game on Amazon.com now and receive an exclusive code used to unlock DEMOLISHOR.

Also, if you pre-order the game at GameStop, you'll receive an exclusive code used to unlock SHOCKWAVE.

Transformers: War for Cybertron will be available on June 22, 2010. Read more

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Hits PSN, GameStop

by jessica on Thu, 2009-08-13 10:27

The wait is over for PlayStation 3 owners! Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is available today through PSN or through a limited retail release exclusively at GameStop in North America for $14.99.

The GameStop retail box includes a redemption code to download the game over PSN and a code for a month's subscription of digital comics at Marvel.com.

Features:

Over 50 characters from the Marvel and Capcom Universes!
3 on 3 tag-team matches
New online matching mode, including Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix's "Quarter Match" mode; enjoy the arcade experience from your console
New optional visual filter smoothes out the game's graphics
Four button controls introduce new players to fighting games; compatible with the Mad Catz Street Fighter IV joysticks and Fight Pad
Available for the first time via digital distribution on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PlayStation Network

Only 15,000 copies of the retail box are available, so you better hurry!