CALL OF DUTY WWII

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift for a guy like myself who enjoys playing video games?  You still have time to swing by a local GameStop retail location to pick up Activision's new CALL OF DUTY: WWII game.  This game is meant for adults with a M rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) meaning it is meant to be played by those seventeen years old and up.  This game provides a cinematic quality experience transporting players back in history to participate within intense combat sequences involving World War II's European theater. It is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

CALL OF DUTY: WWII provides an in-depth single player campaign where players take on the role of a recruit in the U.S. First Infantry Division who is experiencing combat for the first time on D-Day.  If you can survive your beach landing at Normandy, players progress through French cities including Merigny, Falaise and Paris before ultimately heading into Germany.  Utilize and encounter authentic equipment, weapons and vehicles from the time period as you make your way through recreations of military engagements from World War II.

Zombies have become a fan favorite element of CALL OF DUTY video games and this game includes them too.  Play through a separate spooky scenario from the game's main campaign where you have to make your way through a storyline full of creepy adversaries.  You can get some help with this campaign as it allows for two player cooperative play on your video game console for those who don't want to go it alone.  Think you can defeat a legion of Nazi undead?!

For those who enjoy the multi-player aspect of CALL OF DUTY you can connect online with a number of people and engage assault and defend game play where teams compete against one another.  Multi-player games revolve more around shooter style action than completing a campaign that follows a storyline but the open context of these matches can be exhilarating and creating camaraderie with online teammates is always entertaining.

While it is too late to purchase something online and have it shipped to you, GameStop is a store that still has numerous brick-and-mortar retail locations throughout the United States.  Visit gamestop.com to see all the great products they have in stock, including CALL OF DUTY: WWII, and find a location that is convenient for you to swing by near you.  Many items you can purchase online and arrange to pick up at that store.  Others you can at least see if they have in stock at specific locations before heading out.  In a bind for last minute Christmas shopping?  GameStop can help with a large selection of video games as well as geek culture type merchandise like clothing and toys with sci-fi and superhero themes.

INCREDIBLE GAMESTOP XBOX ONE S 1TB DEAL

Been thinking of getting the upgraded XBOX ONE S with a humongous terabyte of memory storage?  You won't want to miss out on this incredible one-day sale on Xbox One S 1 TB bundles taking place at GameStop on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.  This is an awesome offer exclusively for GameStop PowerUp Rewards members!  Not a member?  You can sign up to become one for FREE at any GameStop store to take advantage of this one day only special offer.

• $50 off Xbox One S 1 TB Bundle
• AND get a $50 GameStop Gift Card

This offer is only good for ONE DAY (December 20), in-store only, and available to PowerUp Rewards members of any level (Player, Pro, or Elite).  Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save $50 off the purchase price of an XBOX ONE S 1 TB bundle and get $50 to spend at GameStop.

STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT 2 NERF RIVAL

Nerf's RIVAL series of toy guns definitely aren't the foam dart blasters many of us associate with the toy brand.  These toys up the intensity of playing with them a notch from foam darts providing for a paint ball type experience without the mess.  Meant for teenagers and adults, Nerf RIVAL blasters project high-intensity rounds that have an incredible 100 feet per second velocity.  These are great for people who really enjoy getting competitive when it comes to Nerf blaster battles.

Star Wars fans who want to get into the Nerf RIVAL action won't want to miss out on getting themselves a Boba Fett inspired APPOLLO XV-700 + Face Mask set available exclusively from GameStop.  This STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II branded special edition Nerf set has a spring-action powered RIVAL blaster with a detachable magazine that can be loaded with the seven high-impact rounds that are included in the package.  It also comes with a Boba Fett face mask and an embroidered Mandalorian insigna patch.  All of the items in this BATTLEFRONT II video game themed Nerf RIVAL pack have a color scheme based upon the notorious Mandalorian bounty hunter from the Star Wars movies .. who happens to be one of my all-time favorite sci-fi characters!

In addition to all the great gear, the STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II Nerf RIVAL package comes packaged within a reusable box.  Flip open the box and there is an impressive image of Boba Fett inside on the lid.  When not using the equipment place it in the plastic sleeve inside the box and combined with the mural you have yourself a nice display case.  Or close it up and know your Nerf RIVAL APPOLLO XV-700 blaster, ammunition and face mask are all stored up in one place and ready to go the next time you want to use them.



Who here is a Deadpool fan?  Gamestop also has a Nerf RIVAL pack based upon the Merc with a Mouth from Marvel Comics.  You are sure to be a menace in any RIVAL competition sporting the duel KRONOS XVIII-500 blasters in this Deadpool themed Nerf set.  Each pistol has an easy to load magazine that holds five high impact rounds.  The set includes 10 rounds of ammunition and a specially decorated storage box that also makes a nice display case.  No face mask with this set but you get an extra pistol compared to the Boba Fett pack.

For more information about these themed Nerf RIVAL blaster sets, please visit gamestop.com

GEAR CLUB UNLIMITED

If you are a car guy, or gal, and own a Nintendo Switch you are absolutely going to want to add GEAR CLUB UNLIMITED from Microïds to your video game collection.  This game lets you get behind the wheel of some of the best sports cars on the road today, like the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Lotus Exige S, and McLaren 570S, that many of us can only dream of driving in real life.  In Gear Club Unlimited you can take these cars for a realistic virtual spin!  Microïds has partnered with Eden Games, who have established an international reputation for their simulation racing games, to create on the Nintendo Switch what they promise is an authentic high performance car driving experience.



Gear Club Unlimited players will have the opportunity to test their racing skills on over 400 courses in 3 modes:

Derby Mode

Compete against seven cars on paved tracks to see who can be the first to reach the finish line.

Rally Mode

Drivers compete on off road tracks where handling dirt and being able to drift will be essential to winning a race.

Time Trial

Beat the clock and other racers to achieve the best time!

Customize and upgrade your cars within the game. Each championship won will unlock new vehicles, car upgrades, and races.  Compete against AI competitors or race versus friends taking advantage of the game's 4 play split-screen option.  Plus with the modularity of the Nintendo Switch you can play this game anytime, anywhere using either handheld mode or by docking your console and playing on a television.

I want to go out and get myself a Nintendo Switch now just to play this game since it is exclusive to that console.  Gear Club Unlimited is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).  It is available now at GameStop.  For more information, please visit:  www.gearclubunlimited.com/.

Twenty five gifts under $25 Dollars at GameStop

I popped into a GameStop the other day for the first time in awhile to pick up something and was amazed by all the interesting stuff they have in stock now that goes way beyond video games. GameStop still is a great spot for gamers to swing by for consoles, equipment and video games but these stores have also become a great place for purchasing cool pop culture and collectible merchandise as well including clothing, toys and more!  Still have holiday shopping to do?  GameStop is a one-stop-shop with a huge selection of awesome gifts under $25.

Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers, Secret Santa surprises, white elephant exchange items, or gifts for a geek or gamer in your life, GameStop is sure to have something that will be a perfect present for friends and family of any age.  Not only will you find presents that are sure to delight their recipients at GameStop but purchasing them there also won't break the bank with the store's affordable prices.  Check out 25 great gift ideas that each cost $25 or less at GameStop:
           
             1.    Pokémon Gallery Figures: Mew Psychic + Pikachu Thunderbolt

Sculpted and painted to showcase motion and power, Pokémon Gallery Figures capture Pokémon and their moves in amazing battle poses. Mew uses Psychic and the ever-powerful Pikachu battles using Thunderbolt! $16.99

2.     Fingerlings – Collect them all!

Fingerlings are interactive pets that love to hang onto your finger, blink their eyes, turn their heads, blow kisses, swing by their tails, and talk in monkey babble! They come in a variety of colors including white, black, pink, purple, blue and turquoise. Adopt them all and have even more fun monkeying around! $18.99

3.     Star Wars: The Black Series – Battlefront II Inferno Squadron Agent Figure (GameStop Exclusive)

Pretend to fend off the Rebellion with the Star Wars: The Black Series 6-inch Inferno Squadron Pilot figure from the all-new Star Wars: Battlefront II video game. A perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. $22.99

4.     Hatchimals CollEGGtibles 4-Pack

Each of these four adorable mini collectible Hatchimals come inside small, speckled eggs. Press on the egg to crack it and discover which CollEGGtible is inside—more than 70 to collect! You never know when you will find an ultra-rare and special edition Hatchimals! $9.99

5.     Pixel Pals

Light up your world with Pixel Pals; 8-bit figurine collectible pixel-art renditions of the most iconic characters in the history of gaming! $14.99

6.     Funko POP! Vinyl

Everyone’s favorite big-headed POP! Vinyl collectible figures come in an array of characters ranging from movies, TV series, superheroes, Disney and video game characters, plus more! $11.99

7.     Pokémon Trading Card Game: Burning Shadows Sleeved Booster Pack

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon- Burning Shadows expansion booster packs feature 12 new Pokémon-GX and 6 new full-art supporter cards featuring human characters. $3.99

8.     Star Wars BB-8 Waffle Maker

Make your kitchen explode with this awesome BB-8 Waffle Maker. Plug it in, warm it up, and pour the batter onto the non-stick cooking plates. In just minutes, you'll have delicious golden waffles with a printed BB-8 design to dig into. $18.97

9.     Stranger Things Action Figure, 3 Pack

Three-pack figurines from Netflix’s original series Stranger Things, feature some of your favorite characters: Will, Dustin, Demogorgon, Lucas, Mike, and Eleven – with her signature waffle, of course! $19.99

10.  Pokémon Pikachu Portable Charger

The Pikachu Portable Charger features one of your favorite electric-type Pokémon ready to Thunder Shock your phone back to life. It charges devices via USB port on Pikachu’s side and includes a handy bag strap, so you can power up on-the-go. $9.99

11.  Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Tyranitar-EX Premium Collection

Mega Tyranitar-EX brings all the power of a major force of destruction! With the Mega Tyranitar-EX Premium Collection, you get Mega Tyranitar-EX as a giant oversize card, plus a set of three amazing cards that work together: Tyranitar-EX, Mega Tyranitar-EX, and Tyranitar Spirit Link! $17.99

12.  Amiibo Figure Accessories

Get cool in-game extras with Amiibo figure accessories. Just tap an Amiibo accessory to the NFC Touchpoint on any compatible system or accessory to enjoy fun, in-game extra features. Works on compatible games on the Nintendo Switch system, New Nintendo 3DS system, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL and Wii U consoles. $15.99

13.  Super Mario Odyssey Cappy Hat

Step up your Mario cosplay with this replica fitted Cappy Hat from Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey. Just don't go throwing it on people, this isn't New Donk City! $24.99

14.  Call of Duty WWII Victory Olive Green T-Shirt

Take to the sky and fight for victory in new gear from Call of Duty WWII, such as this military green Wings for Victory T-shirt. $19.99

15.  Overwatch Hangers Blind Bag

Each Overwatch backpack hanger blind bag contains one Overwatch figure hanger with characters such as Ana, Mei, McCree and more. $6.99

16.  Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Wheel

Feel like you’re flying down the track in your favorite Nintendo Switch racing game with the Switch Joy-Con Wheel—a must-have Switch accessory. $14.99

17.  Tamagotchi

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Tamagotchi with a smaller version of the original digital pet you love! Feed it, clean up after it and just take care of it! All six new styles can attach to your bag and go everywhere with you! $16.99

18.  Pokémon Eevee Evolutions Plush Clip

These Pokémon Eevee Evolution danglers are an adorable and fierce accessory for any Pokémon trainer. The danglers can be strapped to your mobile phone, keychain or backpack. Collect all nine Eevee’s! $8.99

19.  Nintendo Switch Super Mario Odyssey Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case

Protect your Nintendo Switch with this Deluxe travel case, featuring a Super Mario Odyssey image. The case has a padded divider, zippered mesh pocket for Joy-Con straps and extra game cards. It also comes with two red transparent game cases and micro SD card cases. $19.99

20.  DC Justice League Hero Plushies

Fun-sized plushies featuring your favorite DC Justice League characters such as Cyborg, Aquaman, Flash, Batman and other heroes. Collect and display them all! $7.97

21.  Deadpool Reversible Unisex Crew Socks

Keep your feet toasty and ready to dance around the house with these Deadpool reversible crew socks. $14.99

22.  Minecraft Baby Wolf Plush

Take home a new best friend from the retro fantasy construction world of Minecraft. The soft Minecraft Baby Wolf stuffed plush is both fun to cuddle and play with. $12.99

23.  Hot Wheels Star Wars Darth Vader RC Car

The sleek black vehicle’s shape recalls the iconic helmet of Darth Vader. Glowing light sabers decorate each side, and as it rolls, it emits authentic Darth Vader sound effects for maximum intimidation. $3.97

24.  Super Mario Stress Ball

Need to relieve some stress? These Super Mario stress balls will do the trick. Choose from Boo, Shell, Question Block or Mushroom. $5.99

25.  Gift Cards for $25

And if you just can’t make up your mind, a $25 GameStop gift card is always a crowd-pleaser. Step back and allow that special someone to snag the GameStop gear they’ve had their eye on.

Need more gift ideas?  Head to GameStop.com

Saturday is SKYLANDERS DAY at Game Stop Stores

If your kids enjoy playing Activision's Skylanders video games as much as mine do or your family is interested in trying out these toy-to-life games for the first time you are going to want to swing by a Game Stop store on Saturday, January 9.  There will be some great deals and savings to be had as Activision brings in the new year with a bang kicking off 2016 with an exclusive "Skylanders Day" at Game Stop.

This Saturday, January 9th participating Game Stop locations across the United States will allow Portal Masters to take advantage of some amazing Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) deals on Skylander products.  Pickup the recently released Skylanders SuperChargers starter pack for only $39.99 (or the Dark Edition for $59.99) and received an additional Skylanders starter pack from a previous edition of the gaming franchise (Skylanders Swap Force, Skylanders Trap Team or Skylanders Giants) for FREE! Also Skylanders SuperChargers characters and vehicles are BOGO during this special event.



Skylanders SuperChargers is also releasing a new character, Birthday Bash Big Bubble Pop Fizz to celebrate the video game franchise's 5th birthday in 2016.  Keep an eye out as this figure who sets a record for having the longest Skylander character name is just beginning to appear on store shelves.

It is customary tradition at the Skylanders Academy for all of the Skylanders to gather around and sing the birthday song to the guest of honor. For fun, any Skylanders that arrives late must sing the birthday song solo in front of the entire Academy. But rather than seeing this as an embarrassment, Pop Fizz continues to see this as an opportunity to show off his new Big Bubble party instruments, and so he arrives late every time.