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Robinhood's Super Bowl ad won't let class-action lawsuits spoil the mood
Users hit the app with dozens of suits after it restricted trades on certain stocks.
Kris Holt02.03.2021
Breaking down Reddit's battle over GameStop's stock
I get it, the story of how Redditors banded together to increase the value of GameStop’s stock is confusing. So we tapped business journalist Mike Futter, author of the GameDev Business Handbook and co-host of the Virtual Economy Podcast, to help us break everything down on the Engadget Podcast.
Devindra Hardawar01.29.2021
Robinhood raises $1 billion, will reopen GameStop stock purchases on Friday
Robinhood claimed its decision to freeze purchases of 13 stocks, including GameStop, on Thursday was a "risk-management" decision. After raising $1 billion from investors, it will reopen trading access on Friday morning.
Richard Lawler01.29.2021
Engadget Podcast: How Reddit day traders blew up GameStop's stock
Or are they trying to teach the financial industry a lesson? And isn't this just another example of online memes bleeding into reality, leading to potentially disastrous consequences? We also get a bit of context from an anonymous member from the infamous R/WallStreetBets subreddit.
Devindra Hardawar01.28.2021
GameStop stock market squeeze attracts attention from Congress
The Senate Committee on Banking will hold a hearing “on the current state of the stock market,” after Reddit’s GameStop squeeze.
Karissa Bell01.28.2021
Robinhood hit with class action lawsuit after it restricts GameStop stock
Robinhood can now add a class action lawsuit to its growing list of headaches after it said it would restrict users from trading GameStop and other stocks.
Karissa Bell01.28.2021
How to buy a PlayStation 5 on November 12th
Looking for a PlayStation 5? Good luck -- here's a few stores that will have them in stock.
Richard Lawler11.11.2020
How to buy an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S on November 10th
Here's where you can find an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console for sale on launch day, November 10th.
Richard Lawler11.09.2020
GameStop will get a cut of digital revenue from every Xbox it sells
Microsoft and GameStop have inked a deal that would give the latter a portion of the tech giant’s digital sales revenue for every next-gen Xbox the gaming retail chain sells. The companies published a press release about their collaboration last week, but it mostly focused on GameStop employees using Microsoft’s cloud solutions and hardware products. As Ars Technica has noted, though, there’s a vague line buried in there that deserves more attention: “GameStop and Microsoft will both benefit from the customer acquisition and lifetime revenue value of each gamer brought into the Xbox ecosystem.”
Mariella Moon10.16.2020
GameStop will have more $499 PS5s available to pre-order on Friday
GameStop will have additional PS5 stock available to pre-order this Friday.
Igor Bonifacic09.24.2020
This week's best deals: AirPods, Nintendo Switch game sale and more
This week's best deals that you can still buy today include Apple AirPods with wireless charging case for $150 and discounted Nintendo Switch titles at GameStop.
Valentina Palladino07.10.2020
A number of first-party Nintendo Switch games are on sale at GameStop
If you own a Nintendo Switch and are bored staying home, you’re in luck -- almost 40 Switch games are now on sale at GameStop. Notable titles include New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe, Splatoon 2 and Yoshi’s Crafted World, all on sale for $40.
Ann Smajstrla07.06.2020
The best deals we found this week: AirPods Pro, the iPad and more
The best deals from this week include Apple AirPods Pro for $228, the base iPad for $250 and a Dell XPS 13 laptop for less than $850.
Valentina Palladino05.15.2020
GameStop's PC gaming sale discounts ASUS monitors, Razer mice and more
GameStop is running a sale on PC gaming periperhals that includes an ASUS display, a Razer mouse and audio.
Jon Fingas05.10.2020
Best Buy, GameStop limit stores to curbside pickup
Two of the better-known tech retailers in the US have temporarily dropped in-store shopping in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 22nd, Best Buy and GameStop have limited shoppers to delivery and curbside pickup. At Best Buy, you'll get "enhanced curbside service" where you can not only pick up online orders, but ask store staff to fetch and sell products if you couldn't order them online. Delivery is still an option, although Best Buy has paused in-home installation and repair and will only drop off products at your door. You can still get in-home consultations during this scaled-back period, but you'll be limited to virtual help for now.
Jon Fingas03.22.2020
GameStop closes California stores despite earlier defiance
GameStop's insistence on staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic might not have accomplished much in at least one state. Kotaku understands that GameStop is closing its stores in California "until further notice" while it waits for more information from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The leader has issued a shelter-in-place order that forbids all non-essential travel, including for businesses that aren't considered crucial.
Jon Fingas03.20.2020
GameStop tells employees it's 'essential' and can stay open during lockdowns
GameStop insists it can remain open even if its stores' locations are under lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to Kotaku and Vice, it sent a memo to employees, telling them that its stores don't have to shut down because it believes its business is classified as "essential retail." Local government units across the US are issuing orders to close non-essential retail businesses -- shops like grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores are considered essential and therefore won't have to cease operations.
Mariella Moon03.20.2020
GameStop will sell 'Doom Eternal' a day early as a 'safety precaution'
Right now, companies are doing their best to navigate an unprecedented global crisis, seeking ways to remain profitable while contributing to the social good. Discord, for example, has relaxed its user limits on streaming. Uber Eats, meanwhile, has waived delivery fees for independent restaurants. Now GameStop has made its efforts known: it will be selling Doom Eternal a day early in a bid to reduce crowding at its stores.
Rachel England03.19.2020
Former Nintendo exec Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop's board
GameStop thinks it has a way to turn around its struggling business: give a video game industry legend a say in the company's future. The retailer has appointed three new people to its board of directors, most notably including former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé. He'll take his position on April 20th, while the other two (former Walmart US president Bill Simon and PetSmart chief J.K. Symncyk) are taking their board seats immediately.
Jon Fingas03.09.2020
Even the 'Fallout 76' collectibles have issues
It feels like the bad news smog around Fallout 76 will never fully dissipate. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for wearable helmets because of a mold risk. The recall only impacts the red, Nuka Cola-themed T-51b Power Armor Collectible Helmet sold exclusively at GameStop, not the ones from Bethesda's own Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition.
Kris Holt09.24.2019