Buy Super Mario 3D All-Stars from GameStop, get themed Joy-Con covers
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GameStop has revealed its own purchase bonus for Super Mario 3D All-Stars. If you buy the game, you’ll receive the Joy-Con covers pictured above.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is planned for a September 18 release. Pre-order the game here.
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Pikmin 3 Deluxe pre-orders open
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Update: The Nintendo UK store has Pikmin 3 Deluxe here.
Pre-orders for Pikmin 3 Deluxe have opened at major retailers. You can reserve it on Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe launches for Switch on October 30.
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US GameStop customers will be required to wear masks in store starting this month
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Those looking to do business at GameStop locations across the United States will soon be required to wear a mask. Starting July 27, the retailer will be requiring a face covering before entering stores to help avoid the spread of the coronavirus. People with “concerns, or health-related issues in wearing a face covering” are advised to shop at GameStop online.
GameStop CEO George Sherman said in a statement:
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Rumor: New set of mystery SKUs for Switch pop up in GameStop’s internal database
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Rumors, Switch | 0 comments
An image is starting to make the rounds of what looks to be a photo taken from GameStop’s internal database. Four mystery titles are listed for Switch, each one with the name “Available SKU”. They all have a tentative December 31 release date and $59.99 price point.
Here’s a look:
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Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne Collector’s Edition pre-orders open
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Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne is due out on Switch this winter. When it does arrive, it’ll be accompanied by a collector’s edition. Copies include four exclusive, limited run only original pins in a display box, a full-color art book, a steelbook case, official soundtrack containing original music from the game, and outer box.
Retailers have started taking pre-orders for the collector’s edition. Amazon has it here while GameStop’s listing is here.
For more on Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne, check out our previous coverage here.
New Pokemon Snap pre-orders open
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Earlier in the week, we found out that Pokemon Snap is returning with a brand new game – aptly named New Pokemon Snap. Pre-orders have now started to open.
Best Buy is taking reservations here while GameStop’s page is here. There’s nothing from Amazon currently, though we’ll keep an eye on things.
A release window for New Pokemon Snap hasn’t been announced, but fans hope we’ll be seeing it before 2020 is over.
Pre-order Paper Mario: The Origami King at GameStop, get a pin set
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GameStop has announced an exclusive pre-order bonus for Paper Mario: The Origami King. By reserving the game, you’ll receive the pin set pictured above.
Paper Mario: The Origami King launches for Switch on July 17. Pre-order the game at GameStop here.
GameStop closing all stores as of March 22 due to coronavirus
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Many retailers around the world have been shutting down until further notice due to the coronavirus. Following backlash, GameStop will now be following in those footsteps.
GameStop received criticism for keeping its stores open, and even more so after labeling itself as an essential business. Now though, all outlets across the United States will close as of March 22. Those who are still interested in buying games through GameStop can only do so through curbside pick-up at stores and eCommerce delivery.
Here’s the full announcement:
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GameStop cancels Animal Crossing: New Horizons midnight launch events, demo stations shutting down
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When big games drop, GameStop often holds midnight launch events. That was originally the plan for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. But due to the coronavirus, all midnight events have been cancelled, which will impact the new Switch title.
Kotaku got its hands on an internal memo from GameStop, which states:
Reggie Fils-Aime appointed to GameStop’s board of directors
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Update: Added brief comment from Reggie below.
Original: GameStop announced today that former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has been appointed as one of three new independent members to its Board of Directors. His role will go into effect on April 20. William “Bill” Simon and James “J.K.” Symancyk have also joined on.
GameStop noted in the press release that the appointments of these three members “are the result of a comprehensive search process led by the Board of Directors and involving shareholder input.” Dan DeMatteo, Gerald Szczepanski, Larry Zilavy, Steve Koonin, Jerome Davis, and Tom Kelly are retiring from the board.
George Sherman, GameStop’s CEO, said of today’s news:
