GameStop’s Double Pro Week Sale runs from January 17 to February 1, 2025, offering exclusive discounts for Pro members. Highlights include 10% off select games and consoles, increased trade credit bonuses, and a buy one, get one 50% off sale for accessories. Pro memberships are discounted to $19.99 during this event.
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GameStop has reinstated its Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal on used games, aimed at attracting customers. Amid expected store closures, 2025 looks promising with major game releases like Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6. Gamers can maximize savings by joining the Pro membership for additional discounts.
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GameStop is running a Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on used video games as part of its ongoing Black Friday 2024 promotions. The deal includes a wide selection of popular titles and may be available both online and in-store. Discounts for GameStop Pros members add further savings. Duration of the offer is unspecified.
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The ModRetro Chromatic, a modernized Game Boy priced at $199, offers an authentic experience with modern advancements. It plays original Game Boy and GBC cartridges and has a backlit IPS screen, link cable port for multiplayer, and 24-hour battery life. Available for preorder at GameStop, it is a potential challenger to devices like the Analogue Pocket.
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Game Informer, which closed after 33 years, faced controversy over its farewell message. An ex-staffer posted a new goodbye, implying the original was disingenuous. Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier revealed similarities between the two messages, hinting at possible AI involvement. The magazine’s closure marks the end of an era in video game journalism.
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Game Informer, a long-standing gaming magazine in the U.S., has been shut down by GameStop, resulting in the layoff of its entire staff. The magazine, known for deep insights and exclusive interviews, will cease publication after 33 years. GameStop’s financial struggles have impacted the once-thriving publication, culminating in its abrupt closure.
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The Xbox 360 marketplace closure evoked nostalgia, but GameStop’s dig at digital gaming backfired, given its own transition away from physical games. Criticisms highlighted the incongruity of GameStop’s message and its treatment of customers. Despite financial strength, the store struggles, with layoffs and a disconnected business model. Source: Kotaku.
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The limited-edition Zelda Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Tears of the Kingdom edition, is available at Walmart for $77. GameStop offers a pre-owned version for $65, or $61.74 for Pro members. The unique design is based on the Zonai ruins, with standard Pro Controller features. Other Switch controllers are also on sale at Walmart and Amazon.
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The GameStop pre-order bonus for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is an exclusive steelbook case depicting two central characters. Pre-orders also include early access to the open beta. The game, releasing on October 25, features round-based Zombies, a comprehensive multiplayer experience, and a return to the traditional scorestreak system. Source: Game Rant
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches on November 15 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Luna. Preorders include bonus in-game content and exclusive retailer bonuses. It’s exclusive to next-gen consoles and also available on PC, Mac, and Amazon Luna. The game features two playable characters with unique playstyles and various preorder editions with exclusive items.
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