Gaming

GameStop Announces First-Ever Consumer EXPO at Annual Conference
Business, Exclusive Offers, New Offerings, Gaming, PowerUp Rewards
05/23/12

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, is lifting the curtain on its annual conference that, until now, has been open only to GameStop employees. GameStop® PowerUp Rewards™ members are invited to experience more than 200,000 square feet of video gaming at the first-ever GameStop EXPO 2012 in San Antonio, Texas.

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GameStop Recruits Call of Duty® Fans to Get in Early to Get More
Gaming
05/02/12

GameStop (NYSE: GME) is rewarding loyal Call of Duty fans with the opportunity to get in early and get more with four unique waves of pre-order bonuses for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, one of the most anticipated games of the year coming Nov. 13. Customers that join the first wave and pre-order at GameStop beginning today will receive an exclusive, limited edition two-sided poster.

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GameStop Joins the Fight to Take Earth Back with Mass Effect™ 3 Midnight Launch Events
Exclusive Offers, Midnight Openings, Gaming
02/29/12

Gamers everywhere will prepare to team up with Commander Shepard in the fight to take Earth back when Mass Effect™ 3 hits store shelves in North America on March 6. In celebration of the game’s launch, GameStop (NYSE: GME) today announced that more than 3,600 stores will host midnight events nationwide.

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GameStop Offers the Chance to Live Forever in Max Payne 3
Sweepstakes, Gaming
02/29/12

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel video game retailer, is giving Max Payne followers everywhere the chance to be immortalized in Max Payne 3’s Cemetery Multiplayer Map, GameStop’s exclusive pre-order bonus. From now until March 11, 2012, there will be three ways for lucky fans to get their names featured on one of three tombstones in the cemetery.

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Be Among the First to Experience PlayStation®Vita at GameStop
Exclusive Offers, Gaming
02/03/12

PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) hits shelves this month and GameStop (NYSE: GME) is giving consumers a first glimpse at the highly anticipated new handheld system. More than 3,300 U.S. GameStop stores now have playable demo units that provide a first-hand look at PS Vita’s exciting new technology. In addition to the five-inch OLED multi-touch screen, front and rear touch pads, dual analog sticks, dual cameras and six-axis motion sensing system, more...

Trades of iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® Prove Successful for GameStop
Business, New Offerings, Trade Program, Gaming
12/28/11

In the months since GameStop (NYSE: GME) began accepting trades on the iPod®, iPhone® and iPad®, the company has seen strong consumer enthusiasm for the program. GameStop customers are taking advantage of this new option to put money in their pockets or use store credit to pay for video games, consoles and pre-owned gaming tablets and mobile devices by scoring trade credit. Customers can receive up to $180 for an iPod Touch®, up to $300 for an more...

GameStop Offers First Access to Experience the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime, Powered by the New Quad-Core NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Processor
Business, New Offerings, Gaming
12/02/11

The next generation of Android tablets make their debut this holiday season and GameStop (NYSE: GME) is providing the first opportunity to get hands-on with the new quad-core NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 processor. Select stores nationwide will have the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the first tablet to use the new Tegra 3 chip, available for demo beginning this weekend.

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GameStop and Rockstar Games Announce Pre-order Exclusive for Video Game Max Payne 3
Exclusive Offers, Gaming
11/22/11

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, and Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), are proud to announce an exciting pre-order exclusive for the highly anticipated video game, Max Payne 3.

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Stock Pile the Energy Drinks-GameStop to Open More Than 4,400 U.S. Stores for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Launch
Midnight Openings, Gaming
11/03/11

Stock the fridge, load up on nacho cheese chips and call for back-up, it’s time for Midnight Warfare. To help count down to the launch of the highly anticipated Call of Duty Modern: Warfare 3, more than 4,400 GameStop (NYSE:GME) U.S. locations will host Midnight Warfare events on Monday night (Nov. 7, 2011) leading up to the 12:01 a.m. launch on Nov. 8, 2011.

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Lock in Your Perks and Load up on Prizes with GameStop’s Call of Duty® Modern Warfare 3 “Pick Your Perks” Sweepstakes
Business, Sweepstakes, Gaming
10/05/11

If there is one thing Call of Duty® players know it’s how to pick their perks. GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, is bringing those fans and players some awe-inspiring prize selections in the “Pick Your Perks” sweepstakes. From now until Nov. 8, 2011, Call of Duty fans can enter daily for a chance to enjoy the perks of cash, VIP experiences, vehicles and thousands of other Call of Duty: Modern more...

GameStop Invites Gamers to Become the "Ultimate Player" with Saints Row®: The Third™
Sweepstakes, Gaming
09/29/11

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In Saints Row®: The Third™, the Saints are at the top of their game and have left the streets of Stilwater to take over the city of Steelport. Gamers will get the chance to experience the insanely over-the-top world of Saints Row: The Third when it releases on Nov. 15, but fans can celebrate early when GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, kicks off the “Ultimate Player” more...

Kongregate Arcade 2.0 Adds Multi-Player Challenges and Messaging to World’s Largest Flash Game Library
Kongregate, Digital Initiatives, Gaming
09/21/11

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kongregate (www.kongregate.com), one of the leading free browser based game sites with more than 14 million monthly unique visitors, today launched an upgraded version of its hugely popular Kongregate Arcade, the world’s largest collection of free mobile games for Android usin more...

GameStop Helps Call of Duty® Fans Take Their Experience to the Next Level with Call of Duty® ELITE
Gaming
09/16/11

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nov. 8 launch of Activision Publishing, Inc.’s highly anticipated Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 is fast approaching, and GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, is helping gamers get ready.

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GameStop Declares National “Go Commando Day” Sept. 20, 2011
Gaming
09/15/11

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Are you sure you have the guts to go commando? GameStop, (NYSE: GME) the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, has declared Sept. 20, 2011, National “Go Commando Day” to celebrate the launch of Gears of War 3. During National “Go Commando Day” celebrations, GameStop will host events at more than 4,300 of its stores Monday, Sept. 19, 2011.

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GameStop Offers Pre-Pay Bonus for GameStop® PowerUp™ Rewards Members
Gaming, PowerUp Rewards
09/12/11

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ever wish you could get more and pay less? With GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, gamers can get double the PowerUp Rewards points just by reserving and paying in full on select games by Oct. 16, 2011. Participating games include:

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U.S. GameStop Stores To Accept Trades of iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® Mobile Digital Devices
Business, New Offerings, Trade Program, Gaming
09/12/11

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Got an iPod, iPhone or iPad collecting dust? Don’t trash it or let it sit and lose value – trade it for credit toward video games, gaming systems, downloadable content (DLC) and more at GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games. Beginning today, customers can take advantage of competitive trade values and earn credit by trading in their iPod, iPhone or iPad at GameStop stores more...

GameStop Scores with Midnight Launch Events For Madden NFL 12
Midnight Openings, Gaming
08/23/11

Having combo play withdrawals? Have the calluses on your thumbs worn off? No need to fret-Madden NFL is back. GameStop, Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest multichannel retailer of video games, today announced it will host events for the launch of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 12 at more than 2,100 of its U.S. locations on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Beginning at 10:00 p.m. local time, Madden fans from across the nation can sport their team colors and more...

GameStop Invites Gamers to "Go Commando" for Gears of War 3
Midnight Openings, Gaming
08/12/11

Do you have the guts to go commando? For the next eight weeks, fans of the Gears of War franchise should be ready to drop everything at a moment's notice, because GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest multichannel retailer of video games, kicks off its "Go Commando" sweepstakes today. To help launch Gear of War 3, the final installment in the iconicvideo game series, GameStop is giving away more than 3,600 commando-worthy prizes now more...

“It Pays to Be a Tyrant” with GameStop and Kongregate
Sweepstakes, Kongregate, Digital Initiatives, Gaming
08/01/11

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest multichannel video game retailer, is giving gamers the opportunity to become a tyrant when they play War Metal: Tyrant, the number one massively multiplayer online game on Kongregate.com. The “It Pays to be a Tyrant” promotion kicks off today and runs through Aug. 22, 2011.

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GameStop Launches New In-Store Digital PC Game Purchase Method
PC Downloads, Digital Initiatives, Gaming
07/28/11

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel video game retailer, 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 more...

GameStop Announces First-to-Play Weekend for Electronic Arts’ NCAA Football 12
Gaming
07/06/11

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Are you ready for the roar of the Saturday crowd, the legendary fight songs and crowning a new National Champion? Your wait is finally over. GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, today announced it will host first-to-play events for Electronic Arts’ NCAA Football 12 at all its U.S. locations beginning Saturday, July 9, 2011.

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GameStop Announces Exclusive Pre-Order Campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation DLC
Digital Initiatives, Gaming
06/17/11

GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, announced today that Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation can now be pre-ordered exclusively at U.S. GameStop locations. Annihilation is the third downloadable content (DLC) release for Call of Duty: Black Ops and is only available for pre-order at GameStop.

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GameStop Presents the Best of E3
Gaming
06/16/11

Can’t wait to get your hands on the hottest games from E3? Dying for your next Master Chief fix in the recently announced Halo 4? Make GameStop, the world’s largest multichannel video game retailer, your one-stop-shop for the best pre-order exclusives and trade offers for the biggest, upcoming video games.

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2012 Indie Game Challenge is Open for Entries
Gaming
06/06/11

Independent video game developers with their sights set on winning $250,000 in prizes and a chance to present their games to top publishers are in luck. The third annual Indie Game Challenge is open for entries now through Oct. 3, 2011 and finalists will be announced January 2012.

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Jolt Online Gaming Brings Long-Time Soccer Management Franchise to Facebook with Championship Manager: Rivals
Digital Initiatives, Gaming
06/03/11

Jolt Online Gaming, part of the GameStop (NYSE: GME) network, today announced the launch of the latest installment of the Championship ManagerTM series, Championship Manager: RivalsTM. Taking advantage of the framework provided by Facebook, this brand new game is a free-to-play version and, for the first time, lets players interact with friends, help their teams develop and progress throughout the leagues.

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