GRAPEVINE, TX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has affordable gift ideas for anyone on your holiday list. With more than 700 new titles due to release before the holidays, GameStop offers something for everyone.
In today’s economic climate, the need for more entertainment options at home is ever increasing. With an estimated 65 percent of American households playing computer and video games, GameStop provides a great value for budget-wise consumers with 2,500 game gifts priced at $20 and under.
“A new generation of gamers that includes younger children, older adults and women has emerged, and they are interested in casual, more social gaming experiences,” said Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, GameStop. “While the traditional racing, sports and shooter games are still in high demand, the video game industry has grown beyond just hardcore enthusiasts.”
I just wanted to put this back on the front page so you can find it easily for Black Friday tomorrow. Happy shopping.
I promised you earlier in the week that I would put a post together of all the Black Friday deals from what we have gathered through out the week and some others I have ran into. Remember all deals may not be Nation wide and are subject to the last of supplies. Also if anyone knows of any other deals, feel free to let us know. Check them out below.
Wal-Mart
• Sales1 up 32%
• Strong increase in profitability:
o Current operating income2: 9.6% of sales
o Net income: €24 million
• 2008-09 targets confirmed
Paris, November 26, 2008 – Today, Ubisoft released its results for the six months ended September 30, 2008.Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft, stated: “Our strong first-half growth fueled a sharp rise in profitability. Based on our initial sales figures for the third fiscal quarter and thanks to the diversity of our game line-up, we are confident that we will be able to achieve the targets that we recently raised for full-year 2008-09, despite a highly competitive environment marked by the launch of numerous high-quality games. In addition, consoles are continuing to record robust sales levels, which represents a very positive sign for the video games industry for 2009.”
The translations on the title of this game is a little off. I am not sure what the beginning of the title is.
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I just recived this email from Eidos. Nothing new but it provides you with a link you can go to to fix the problem.
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–(BUSINESS WIRE)–By Mike Bruno, Parents.com Contributor
We played until our fingers ached, but it was all worth it — we found five of the best kid-friendly video games (no violence or mature themes here). Whatever your kid’s age or interest, you’ll find the perfect gift for this holiday season.
We Ski- Wii
Age: 5+
Finally, a second game that uses the Balance Board you bought to use on Wii. We Ski uses the device to navigate the game’s snow-covered mountain playground.
SANTA MONICA, CA – November 25, 2008 – At last, a true next-generation paintball experience is unleashed! Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the official NPPL (National Professional Paintball League) Championship Paintball 2009 videogame is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, and Nintendo Wii™.
“NPPL Championship Paintball 2009 is the fantastic end result of a close collaboration between the NPPL, Activision, and top professional paintball players,” said Scott Pierce, NPPL CEO. “No paintball game has ever been this real – it masterfully captures the competitive intensity that makes paintball one of the most popular extreme sports in the world.”
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Santa Monica, CA – November 25, 2008 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is rocking the holiday season with a robust slate of games for the entire family. Headlining is Guitar Hero® World Tour, the latest installment in the best-selling music-based video game franchise, featuring everything from full band to guitar solo challenges. Also touring are Call of Duty®: World at War, the most intense World War II experience ever; Quantum of Solace™, which captures the edge and intrigue of the new Daniel Craig Bond series; Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa™, featuring the high-jinx and hilarity of the acclaimed feature film from DreamWorks Animation; and Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows, an original game featuring the most recognizable Super Hero of all time, Spider-Man.
Following is a more detailed listing of Activision’s holiday game line-up, which is currently available at retailers in North America:
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What will you get?
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