Video Games
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Amazon Touts Sales Growth Among Small and Medium Businesses
Amazon Jan. 18 announced that more than 50,000 small and medium-sized businesses exceeded $500,000 in sales in Amazon’s stores worldwide, and nearly 200,000 surpassed $100,000 in sales in sales. Amazon is the country’s No. 1 retailers and one of the leading retailers of home entertainment, both physical (DVD and Blu-ray Disc) and digital. The site also is home to … Continue reading “Amazon Touts Sales Growth Among Small and Medium Businesses”
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Trans World Entertainment Corp. Given Nasdaq Delisting Warning
Trans World Entertainment Corp., parent of home entertainment retailer f.y.e. (For Your Entertainment), Jan. 17 disclosed it has been put on notice by Nasdaq regarding its stock not meeting the $1 minimum price-per-share valuation for publicly-traded companies. The retailer, whose stock is trading at 61 cents per share, has until July 15 to elevate the … Continue reading “Trans World Entertainment Corp. Given Nasdaq Delisting Warning”
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GameStop Eyes Going Private to Survive
GameStop, the world’s largest video game retailer, is considering strategic options in 2019 that include taking the retailer private as increasing numbers of gamers stream games from the Internet instead of buying discs. Operating nearly 6,000 stores worldwide, GameStop has more than $800 million in bond debt – 50% of which reportedly is due this … Continue reading “GameStop Eyes Going Private to Survive”
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McAfee: Gamers Worried About Cybersecurity
A new survey by Cybersecurity company McAfee shows three-quarters of PC gamers are worried about the security of gaming in the future. Nearly 64% have experienced or know someone who has been directly affected by a cyberattack. The “Game Over: The Future of Gaming Security” found that while gamers profess to exhibit good cybersecurity habits, … Continue reading “McAfee: Gamers Worried About Cybersecurity”
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Nintendo Switch Fastest-Selling Game System of Its Generation
Nintendo announced that the Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling video game system of this hardware generation in its first 21 months of release, citing data from The NPD Group. NPD tracks video game sales in the United States. From its launch in March 2017 through November 2018, Nintendo Switch has sold more than 8.7 … Continue reading “Nintendo Switch Fastest-Selling Game System of Its Generation”
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‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3’ Game Coming Exclusively to Nintendo Switch
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is heading exclusively to the Nintendo Switch video game system, Nintendo announced. Nintendo made the announcement with a trailer shown during The Game Awards in Los Angeles. The game brings together superheroes and villains from across the Marvel Universe to battle for the limitless power of the Infinity Gauntlet, one Stone at … Continue reading “‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3’ Game Coming Exclusively to Nintendo Switch”
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Best Buy Extends Holiday Deals With ’20 Days of Doorbusters’
On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, Best Buy has unveiled yet another promotion for the holidays starting Dec. 1: “20 Days of Doorbusters.” Consumers can sign up to receive text alerts for each day’s “doorbuster,” which they can select on the Best Buy website. Best Buy will offer doorbuster deals for … Continue reading “Best Buy Extends Holiday Deals With ’20 Days of Doorbusters’”
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GameStop Posts $488 Million Q3 Loss, Cuts Full-Year Outlook
GameStop Nov. 29 reported a third-quarter (ended Nov. 3) net loss of $488.6 million compared to income of $59.4 million during the previous-year period. Sales increased 4.8% to $2.1 billion from $1.98 billion last year. The nation’s largest video game retailer attributed the loss to a non-operating, non-cash intangible asset impairment charge of $587.5 million, primarily … Continue reading “GameStop Posts $488 Million Q3 Loss, Cuts Full-Year Outlook”
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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ a Massive Hit, with 17 Million Copies Sold in Just 8 Days
Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold 17 million copies since its Oct. 26 release, parent company Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said in a Nov. 7 earnings release. That surpasses the total lifetime sales tally for the original Western open-world game Red Dead Redemption, released eight years ago, in 2010. Take-Two chairman and CEO … Continue reading “‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ a Massive Hit, with 17 Million Copies Sold in Just 8 Days”
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Sony Announces 20 Games Pre-Loaded on PlayStation Classic Due Dec. 3
Sony has revealed the lineup of the 20 games that come pre-loaded on the PlayStation Classic console when it launches in the United States and Canada Dec. 3. In addition to the previously announced Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms, the rest of the games are: Battle … Continue reading “Sony Announces 20 Games Pre-Loaded on PlayStation Classic Due Dec. 3”
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Cinedigm Video Gaming Streaming Service Lands on Pluto TV
Cinedigm Oct. 23 announced that its e-sports digital network, Wham, is now streaming on the online television service Pluto TV. Launched in April, Wham covers all aspects of the gaming industry, from e-sports to casual gaming. The channel’s offerings include original series, teams competing in e-sports tournaments, and coverage of live special gaming events, as well … Continue reading “Cinedigm Video Gaming Streaming Service Lands on Pluto TV”
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Xbox Partners With Taco Bell to Give Away Xbox One X Consoles
Taco Bell is partnering with Xbox to give fans in the United States the chance to win limited-edition Xbox One X consoles each time they buy a $5 double chalupa box, Xbox announced. The promotion lasts from Oct. 18 through Nov. 21. The exclusive platinum-colored console features Taco Bell’s “ring” when powered on (exclusive to the limited-edition … Continue reading “Xbox Partners With Taco Bell to Give Away Xbox One X Consoles”
