GameStop offering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim bundle with clear case
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 4 Comments
When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim hits Switch in November, GameStop will be selling an exclusive bundle. Along with a copy of the game, you’ll receive a Skyrim clear case.
The case is a 3-piece protector featuring artwork from the game and designed to resemble worn metal armor right out of the Skyrim world. Nintendo and Bethesda has officially licensed the case.
GameStop’s Skyrim bundle can be ordered here.
Nintendo Direct products up on GameStop – Mario Odyssey bundle, Xenoblade, New 2DS XL Poke Ball, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 7 Comments
GameStop is taking pre-orders for several products showcased in last night’s Nintendo Direct. The Super Mario Odyssey Switch bundle, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Special Edition and Pro Controller, New 2DS XL Poke Ball Edition, Doom, and more are available. Everything can be found here.
GameStop says demand for Switch is similar to Wii or greater, explains approach to online bundles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 23 Comments
Recently, Rolling Stone spoke with GameStop’s Eric Bright. One topic brought up in the discussion is the continued to demand for Switch, of which Bright said “seems to be similar to the Wii or greater.”
Bright noted:
“We are constantly selling out of our weekly allocations of the Switch. We kind of go up and down with stock. Nintendo did this before with the Wii. It was highly successful and extremely hard to find. Looking at demand – I can’t comment on rate of sale – demand for the Switch seems to be similar to the Wii or greater.”
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Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition up for pre-order on Amazon, GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 33 Comments
Update 4: Last bump. The 20 percent Prime discount is now live for members on Amazon.
Update 3 (8/30): Back up on Amazon.
Update 2: Sold out on Amazon.
Update: Bumped to the top. Pre-orders are now live on Amazon as well.
Original (8/29): GameStop has started pre-orders for the Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition. If you’re interested, you can place an order here.
The Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition comes with a copy of the game. You’ll also receive three CDs with music from the game, character art cards on 5-by-7-inch premium card stock, and a slip case to hold the cards. Lastly, it has a dual-sided poster showing the first Fire Emblem games the characters appeared in.
GameStop: SNES Classic demand was greater than NES Classic, sold out in 8 minutes, will have launch stock
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 13 Comments
Pre-orders for the Super NES Classic Edition went live at various retailers last week, including GameStop. After going up on the retailer’s site, it sold out just a few minutes later.
GameStop senior merchandising director Eric Bright told Forbes that it just took eight minutes for the Super Classic Edition to sell out. Moreover, the demand was greater for this product than the NES Classic Edition.
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GameStop details the positive impact of Switch, is the retailer’s “most successful Nintendo launch ever”
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 1 Comment
GameStop reported its second quarter financial results this week. Among what the retailer highlighted, Switch sales have been very strong. Switch drove sales in Q2, and GameStope is now the leading retailer in terms of the system’s market share.
During its financial conference call, GameStop CEO Paul Raines and CFO Robert Lloyd went in-depth on just how much of a positive factor Nintendo’s console has been. In fact, Raines even highlighted the fact that Switch is the company’s “most successful Nintendo launch ever.” Demand has continued to be strong, which is expected to continue leading up through the holidays.
Here’s what Raines shared about Switch, as transcribed by Seeking Alpha:
GameStop cites Switch as a catalyst for driving sales
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
GameStop reported its second quarter 2017 financial results today. This was for the period ending July 29.
In its release, GameStop cited Switch as a primary factor for growth. The system helped drive a 1.9 percent increase in same store sales.
Paul Raines, chief executive officer, also mentioned:
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All GameStop stores restocking Switch tomorrow for the first time since launch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 11 Comments
Switch restocks are starting to become a slightly more regular occurrence. At GameStop, you’ll have another chance to pick up a system starting tomorrow. This will be the first time that all of the retailer’s stores will have units on hand since the March 3 launch.
Thankfully, you can walk right in to GameStop and purchase a Switch without any extra games or add-ons – it will be the standard system for $300. However, bundles will also be offered online.
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New 3DS XL – Samus Edition up for pre-order on GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 2 Comments
GameStop has opened up pre-orders for the Samus Edition New 3DS XL announced earlier today. If you’d like to reserve it, you can do so here. The system ships alongside Metroid: Samus Returns on September 15.
GameStop to host new Pokemon Sun/Moon distribution event for Salazzle
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
GameStop will soon be kicking off a new distribution event for Pokemon Sun/Moon. Early leaflets from the retailer confirm that Salazzle will be handed out to players.
Salazzle will come with the moves Fake Out, Toxic, Sludge Bomb, and Flamethrower. It will also be holding a Focus Sash.
GameStop’s event will begin on August 14. It will last until September 4.
