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Exclusive Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Upgrade with Pre-Order from GameStop

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(Business Wire)-- Introducing the latest in-game exclusive from GameStop. GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced customers who pre-order Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Nintendo DSwill receive an exclusive in-game reward. Perfect for those who have itchy trigger fingers, the Chinatown Wars upgrade includes $10,000 in cold hard Liberty City cash at the start, and immediate access to the entire arsenal in Liberty City. Customers can reserve their copy in stores or online. For more information or to find a store near you, log on to www.gamestop.com. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Nintendo DS is available at GameStop stores nationwide March 17, 2009. About GameStop Corp.

GameStop: Strong Company in a Growth Industry

GameStop is the world's largest retailer of video gaming software, hardware and accessories. The company acquired competitor Electronics Boutique in 2005 and now operates over 5,000 locations, including over 1,000 outside of the U.S. GameStop has very strong market share in the huge video gaming market, garnering 22% of all industry sales in 2006. While the stores sell new games and consoles, GameStop also focuses on buying and re-selling used games. This has been a lucrative business, as used game sales generate a 50% profit margin compared to about 20% for new games. As a result, used game sales generate 40% of GameStop's profits, despite contributing only 25% of revenue.

GameStop Holiday Sales Up 10.2%, Tightens Q4, FY08 Forecast; Stock Up - Update

(RTTNews) - Even as recession continues to bruise US retailers, GameStop Corp. (GME) managed a 22% jump in December sales, terming the season as the busiest it has ever experienced. The Grapevine, Texas-based gaming company, Thursday said its same-store-sales during the holiday period, November 2, 2008 through January 3, 2009, jumped 10.2%, driven by substantial increases in hardware and software sales. Consequently, GameStop raised its fourth quarter and full year earnings outlook. GameStop shares are currently trading up, more than 11%, on the New York Stock Exchange.

GameStop Holiday Sales Up 10.2%, Tightens Q4, FY08 Forecast; Stock Up - Update

(RTTNews) - Even as recession continues to bruise US retailers, GameStop Corp. (GME | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) managed a 22% jump in December sales, terming the season as the busiest it has ever experienced. The Grapevine, Texas-based gaming company, Thursday said its same-store-sales during the holiday period, November 2, 2008 through January 3, 2009, jumped 10.2%, driven by substantial increases in hardware and software sales. Consequently, GameStop raised its fourth quarter and full year earnings outlook. GameStop shares are currently trading up, more than 11%, on the New York Stock Exchange.

Killzone 2 demo exclusive to GameStop, public demo after game release

PS3 Fanboy writes: "The only way you'll be able to play Killzone 2 before the game's release will be through GameStop's exclusive pre-order campaign. No other demo for Killzone 2 will be released before the game's street date. Those that don't want to pre-order from GameStop will have to wait until after the game's release, as we've discovered from SCEA. "The demo will be available on the PSN after the game ships but only through GameStop until then.""

GameStop Refutes Woolworths Buyout Rumor

Following rumors out of the U.K. that GameStop would be buying around 400 stores from ailing retailer Woolworths, GameStop has flatly denied such reports.

GameStop Inadvertently Assists Pirates

That sound you just heard was a collective “D’Oh!” coming from all of the GameStop/Electronics Boutique stores around the world. Aeropause has an article about how many GameStop stores leave the manuals in the open box copies of PC games, often putting legit CD Keys at risk of copying without paying.

GameStop Continues Global Expansion Plan

With more than 6,000 global locations and the recent acquisition of France’s MicroMania--making it the largest game retailer in Europe--Grapevine, Texas-based GameStop Corp. has continued an aggressive expansion plan, according to Rli.uk.com. The company opened more than 550 stores in 2008, and is currently averaging about 20-30 new stores openings a week. "There are still a number of territories in Europe in which we have no presence and we are not particularly well established in the U.K. yet, but it is the largest computer games market in Europe, so we have big plans," says James Kirk, GameStop vice president and managing director, Europe. Looking forward, Kirk says, the company is placing an emphasis on improving its existing businesses, building upon its current market share and developing growth into new markets, including the Mid

GameStop 's CEO Defends Game Resale Market

In these tough economic times, buying used games and trading in old titles for store credit or cash have become common methods of saving a few hard-earned bucks. Speaking to Gamasutra, GameStop CEO Dan DeMatteo says limiting these options creates "a bone of contention with the consumer," adding that each consumer believes a game purchase holds a "residual value" of $20, a figure revealed in a study conducted for a book on Micromania, a French videogame retailer recently acquired by GameStop.

Analyst: GameStop Lost Holiday Traffic To Big-Box Discounters Like Wal-Mart

Analyst: GameStop Lost Holiday Traffic To Big-Box Discounters Like Wal-Mart Janco Partners analyst Mike Hickey says that GameStop stores likely lost traffic during the holidays to big box retailers like Wal-Mart.

GameStop to begin turning away Xbox game trade-ins

As the undisputed king of second-hand game sales at retail, GameStop has long been known as something of a chop-shop in the industry. For gamers, it's a place to find tons of used games in a relatively convenient (though not necessarily cheap) way; for publishers, it's a dreaded source of evil secondary revenues that they can't have. An era has ended for GameStop's second-hand sales, though, as the company is preparing to cease trade-ins for original Xbox wares.

Cyber Monday Gamestop: Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii and More

Cyber Monday has finally arrived at Gamestop, and they have a number of Xbox 360, Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii products up for sale. The games and accessories that Gamestop has to offer are only available online and not in their stores.

Exclusive Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Upgrade with Pre-Order from GameStop

Introducing the latest in-game exclusive from GameStop. GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced customers who pre-order Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Nintendo DSwill receive an exclusive in-game reward. Perfect for those who have itchy trigger fingers, the Chinatown Wars upgrade includes $10,000 in cold hard Liberty City cash at the start, and immediate access to the entire arsenal in Liberty City.

Exclusive Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Upgrade with Pre-Order from GameStop

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Dec 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Introducing the latest in-game exclusive from GameStop. GameStop

F.E.A.R. 2 bonus items and up to $40 in trade at GameStop for pre-order

February 10 marks the much anticipate release of the super scary (judging from the videos), F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. That leaves just a little over a month to make plans to pick up a copy for the game and GameStop is pulling out all the stops to try and get people to buy it there. When you reserve the game online or at your local store you will receive a bonus Armacham Field Guide as well as a GameStop-Exclusive lithograph.

Gamestop Brings Back Holiday Reservation Program

Gamestop customers having trouble finding the DS Lite this holiday season can reserve the portable and guarantee they will receive it sometime between December 28th and January 15th.

GameStop Offers Fake Money for GTA: Chinatown Pre-Orders

GameStop's latest exclusive pre-ordering bait will give gamers virtual cash and guns in Take-Two's upcoming Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for DS.

GameStop Offers Fake Money for GTA: Chinatown Pre-Orders

GameStop's latest exclusive pre-ordering bait will give gamers virtual cash and guns in Take-Two's upcoming Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for DS.

GameStop (NYSE: GME) NewsBite - Nov. Video Game Sales Increase 10%

GameStop (NYSE: GME) opened at $22.12. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $22.12 and a high of $24.26. GME is now trading at $23.78, up $.94 (4.12%). The stock hit its 52-Week high of $63.68 in December of last year and set its 52-Week low of $16.91 in November. GME is getting a boost today after market researcher NPD Group announced that November video game sales increased by 10% from last year. This is good news especially after Electronic Arts (ERTS) said recently that they expect a slowdown this year. Evidently that slowdown is not affecting other areas of the industry. Technical indicators for the stock are bullish and S&P gives GME a positive 5 STARS (out of 5) strong buy ranking. If you are looking for a hedged play on GME the stock seems like it could be a candidate for a January out-of-the-money bull-put credit spread below

Gamestop traffic grows 40%, but eBay posts double-digit drops, Nielsen says

Gamestop may market fun and games, but the e-retailer’s traffic growth was serious in October. More than 3 million unique visitors checked out the online merchant’s video game selection that month, helping it secure sixth place among e-retailers in Nielsen’s computer and consumer electronics destination category. Meanwhile, traffic to eBay Electronics and eBay Computers fell 43% and 40%, respectively.

GameStop Addresses Inaccurate Report of Bid for Locations in the UK

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company and the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today is refuting inaccurate reports that it has made a bid for real estate being sold by the administrator of British retail chain Woolworths. Claims originating from games industry publication MCV hold no merit and are completely inaccurate.

GameStop's Chrono Trigger Reminiscent of Napoleon Dynamite

GameStop's product description for Chrono Trigger DS isn't quite how the original SNES version was. Unless there was always a subplot where Crono wanted to time travel to 1982 in order to throw a football over some mountains to win the state championship.

GameStop Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

GameStop Corp., a video game and entertainment software retailer, has reported sales and earnings for the third quarter ended November 1.

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