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FROM THE [PRE ORDERS]
TOP 10 PES 2010 PS3 KONAMI
2. COD: MODERN WARFARE 2
360 ................................................ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
FRONTLINE Nindie.com speaks to Lee Taylor, of Grainger Games’ Peterlee Store… How has the market been for you so far this year? We have only been open for a short time, but already we have developed a strong following. We are very pleased with the market so far.
3. COD: MODERN WARFARE 2
PS3 ................................................ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4. FORZA MOTORSPORT 3
360 ..............................................................MICROSOFT
5. TEKKEN 6
PS3 ........................................................NAMCO BANDAI
6. MAG: MASSIVE ACTION
PS3 ......................................................................SONY
7. FORZA 3: LIMITED EDITION
360 ..............................................................MICROSOFT
8. PES 2010
360 ..................................................................KONAMI
9. ASSASSIN’S CREED 2
What makes your store unique? We promote our name very well. The Grainger Games brand, which is visually striking is well know in the North East. Our store is in a prominent position and our reputation for offering great value helps us immensely. What has been performing well? New releases have been selling very well. We also continue to trade very strongly
on our pre-owned stock, which offers the best value to our customers. What are the biggest challenges facing your store? Although Grainger Games is well known, we must develop as a store and maintain our own personal relationship with our customers. If we can continue to offer the best value and back this up with good customer service and advice, then I believe we can thrive.
How much of a threat do you believe that supermarkets pose to your store? We believe that our product range and customer service is far superior to any supermarket in the local are. We also think that most gamers recognize that as an independent retailer we can offer a far superior service – and of course our trade-in offer makes our overall value much better than any supermarket could manage.
360 ..................................................................UBISOFT
10. BORDERLANDS
360 ................................................................2K GAMES Week ending October 17th Source: SHOPTO.COM
[PRE ORDERS]
TOP 10
PRICE CHECK
Star Wars: Republic Heroes PS3, Activision Blizzard
Scribblenauts DS, Warner
Cities XL PC, Namco Bandai
Operation Flashpoint: DG 360, Codemasters
Spore Hero Wii, EA
£34.99
£39.99
£39.99
£29.99
£29.99
£34.99
£37.99
£34.99
£29.99
£34.99
£34.99
£37.99
£34.99
£24.99
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£31.83
£38.99
£34.29
£24.99
N/A
£29.97
£39.79
£34.79
£24.79
N/A
£29.99
£34.99
£29.96
£17.99
£23.92
£32.97
£36.97
£32.97
£24.97
£24.97
£32.99
£29.85
£29.49
£24.95
N/A
IN STORE: BATH
UNCHARTED 2: AMONG THIEVES PS3 SONY 2. COD: MODERN WARFARE 2
360 ................................................ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
3. COD: MODERN WARFARE 2
PS3 ................................................ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
4. WII FIT PLUS
WII ................................................................NINTENDO
5. FORZA MOTORSPORT 3
360 ..............................................................MICROSOFT
6. BRUTAL LEGEND
360 ..........................................................................EA
7. FOOTBALL MANAGER 2010
PC ........................................................................SEGA
8. PES 2010
PS3....................................................................KONAMI
9. COD: MODERN WARFARE 2
ONLINE
PC ..................................................ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
10. DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS
PC ............................................................................EA
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