KontrolFreek products now being sold in GameStop

May 05, 2015

KontrolFreek, creators of the popular FPS Freek and other performance gaming accessories, today announced that KontrolFreek products are now available at GameStop, the multichannel video game and consumer electronics retailer. This marks the third major retail partnership for KontrolFreek within the past year, following deals with Best Buy and UK-based retailer GAME.

CheapShark Aggregates All PC Game Sales

May 10, 2014

CheapShark makes looking for the best deals in PC gaming easy. You can compare all the digital stores to find what you’re looking for in one easy spot. Deals are running all the time, and it’s entirely possible you could miss that one you’ve been holding out for. Let’s learn a bit more about them.

Activision Announces Pre-Order Bonus for The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Mar 03, 2014

The pre-order bonus for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has been unveiled on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. Anyone who buys the game early through GameStop will receive theWeb Threads Suit Pack, a DLC bundle making available four sleek, super-powered suits for Spidey’s wardrobe on launch day. Each outfit offers unique combat bonuses throughout the adventure, as well as a great look for those front page shots in The Daily Bugle.

Get Early Access to “Gears of War: Judgment” OverRun Mode when you Pre-Order at GameStop

Jan 28, 2013

GameStop, Microsoft and Epic Games are thrilled to announce that “Gears of War” fans across the United States will be able to join the fight against the Locust Horde early through the signature new multiplayer mode in “Gears of War: Judgment,” OverRun. Early access on Xbox LIVE begins March 15 exclusively to GameStop PowerUp Rewards™ members who preorder “Judgment” online or at any GameStop location nationwide, and the demo will be accessible to all Xbox LIVE Gold members worldwide once the game launches on March 19.*

The “early access” experience for PowerUp Rewards members who preorder at GameStop will be available from Friday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT to Monday, March 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This offer also applies retroactively to members who have previously preordered the game at GameStop.

As an added bonus, multiplayer experience points (XP) earned will carry over to the final game for players who purchase and play “Judgment” in the first week following its U.S. release, allowing them to get a jump on the competition and begin unlocking special rewards, like new  weapon skins, medals and achievements.

OverRun is a thrilling new class-based competitive mode that pits Locust and COG soldiers in a head-to-head battle unlike anything “Gears” fans have experienced yet. An objective-oriented mode that lets five-player teams alternate between playing as Locusts and COG soldiers, OverRun marks the first time that a class-based, competitive multiplayer experience has been introduced in the “Gears of War” series. Check out a video tutorial of the new mode at:

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The Walking Dead – Standard Retail and Exclusive Collector’s Edition’s Revealed

Oct 22, 2012

The world we knew is gone. The dead have risen to feed on the living. The living cannot be trusted.

Starving. Never safe. Looking for hope. What would you do?

The Walking Dead is a critically-acclaimed adventure horror game set in Robert Kirkman’s award-winning universe.  Beginning when Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes is still in a coma, this is a new story telling the tale of Lee Everett – a man given a second chance at life in a world of the undead.

Taking an orphaned girl named Clementine under his wing, Lee must deal with true horror under the constant threat of walkers hungry for flesh… as well as other survivors, desperate enough to do anything to stay alive.

• A tailored game experience – live with the profound and lasting consequences of your choices
• Experience events, meet people and visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes
• The world of the comic books brought to life with visuals inspired by The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard

The Walking Dead – Collector’s Edition
(Xbox 360) (GameStop Exclusive)
The Walking Dead – Collector’s Edition
(Playstation 3) (GameStop Exclusive)

The Walking Dead – Collector’s Edition (GameStop Exclusive)

• Extremely Limited for Pre-Order ONLY, MSRP $69.99 USD
• The Walking Dead Compendium One featuring exclusive Charlie Adlard cover art. Over 1,000 pages collecting the first 48 issues of Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series. (Standard edition of the first compendium without special edition artwork valued at an MSRP of $59.99 USD. This Collector’s Edition of the Compendium will not be sold separately.)
• Collector’s Edition box with Charlie Adlard artwork
• Game disc containing the entire first season including Episodes 1 through 5

Additional details on The Walking Dead Compendium One

Featuring cover art exclusive to the Collector’s Edition, this is the first 48 issues of the fan-favorite, New York Times Best Selling series collected into one massive paperback collection!Over one thousand pages chronicle the beginning of Robert Kirkman’s Eisner Award-winning continuing story of survival horror- from Rick Grimes waking up alone in hospital, to him and his family seeking solace on Hershel’s farm, and the controversial introduction of Woodbury despot: The Governor.

In its original digtial release on console, PC and Mac, The Walking Dead was met with acclaim from arts and entertainment critics worldwide.

Tomb Raider has Retailer Specific Pre-Order Incentives

Oct 09, 2012

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced the first wave of pre-order bonuses for North American TOMB RAIDER customers. In coming months, three rounds of content will be available for consumers who pre-order TOMB RAIDER.

The first round of incentives is retailer specific and includes in-game and physical content:

GameStop

Exclusive in-game CHALLENGE TOMB

• In this exclusive standalone tomb, Lara encounters all new environment puzzles to test her brains and brawn.

Amazon

“The Final Hours Edition” of TOMB RAIDER:

• Exclusive 32 page art book created by art director Brian Horton showcasing the art from TOMB RAIDER
• Exclusive “Hunter Skin”  that grants Lara a layer of action-movie-style natural camouflage
• The Final Hours of TOMB RAIDER – ‘Director’s Cut’ Kindle Fire Edition: Go behind the scenes in this interactive app and experience the highs and lows as video game journalist Geoff Keighley documents the inner workings of how famed studio Crystal Dynamics went back to the drawing board to reboot one of the most iconic video games in history

Best Buy

Exclusive TOMB RAIDER: The Beginnings Comic Book and AVIATRIX SKIN

• Written by Rhianna Pratchett with cover art by TOMB RAIDER art director Brian Horton, The Beginnings is a 48 page six-part graphic novel which tells the story of how the ill-fated voyage of the Endurance came to be.
• AVIATRIX SKIN: an exclusive 1930s adventurer outfit for Lara Croft, complete with bomber jacket

These pre-order initiatives may not reflect pre-order content available in other territories. Additional pre-order bonuses available for all customers will be announced in coming months. For more information and regular updates on all of our pre-order and promotional offers, visit the pre-order hub at www.tombraider.com.

Collector’s Edition

Detail on the North American Collector’s Edition will be made available shortly.

Stardock celebrates Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion’s success of 100,000+ purchases

Jul 25, 2012

Today Stardock posted a news item for their loyal fans discussing sales of the recently released Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion.

The article is here http://www.stardock.com/about/newsitem.asp?id=2738 and contains some interesting information:

• In the short release window (mid-June) they’ve sold 100,000+ copies of the game

• They briefly discuss the difference between sell-in vs sell-through

• Positive reviews and even some Editor’s Choice Awards

“When we combine our direct sales of Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion with the sales from GameStop, we see unit sales similar to what we’ve seen previously when at retail. This contradicts our projection that sales via Steam would share the overall digital pie we’d previously seen,” said Brad Wardell, president & CEO of Stardock. “Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion on Steam didn’t cannibalize its GameStop or direct sales.”

It’s neat to see companies be so open and honest about sales and what things mean. Transparency can be a good thing. Stardock has had some rough launches with games like Demigod and Elemental, but SoaSE has always been strong for them. We look forward to seeing more of Sins of a Dark Age.

Collins v. GameStop Corp. Proposed Class Action Settlement

May 30, 2012

Resident Evil Revelations release date and GameStop pre-order bonus

Oct 04, 2011

It was announced today that Capcom will release Resident Evil Revelations in North America for Nintendo 3DS on February 7, 2012. According to Capcom the game will feature a brand new story, new characters, and new locations for the Resident Evil series. Being that this is a 3DS release there will be some form of 3D graphics represented.

Big news though is that gamers who pre-order with GameStop will receive a unique Resident Evil Revelations 3DS case with an image that will change when taken out into the sunlight. It’s a pretty nifty case and I’m curious how the case changes image in daylight. I’ve only ever seen color changing toys in water and those 3D packages where you can twist the object and see a 3D image, never a image that changes in sunlight.

If you’re looking to pickup this game and want some extra protection for your 3DS, this sounds like a good deal.

”Set between the events of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, the all new episodic narrative sees fan favorite characters Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield paired with new BSAA members Parker Luciani and Jessica Sherawat on their search to discover the truth about the Veltro terrorist organization and the T-Abyss virus outbreak. Players will need to make use of the unique Nintendo 3DS touch screen to solve puzzles and switch between weapons as they try to survive the horror that awaits them around every corner. Environments will need to be scanned with the Genesis Scanner to reveal hidden items and identify enemies. With more characters, brand new enemies and conspiracies still to be unveiled Resident Evil Revelations promises an authentic Resident Evil experience when it launches on Nintendo 3DS in February.”