You haven't even got your hands around the XBox 360, and already something newer is out. Sony's PS3 is not only en route, but you can already pre-order the games on Gamestop.
"Video Game retailer Gamestop has 32 Sony PS3 games listed for pre-order. (Visit Gamestop and search for PS3 to see the list). Basically you can get in line first to get this games shipped to you when they are available. I am not sure if October 1st is best guess by Gamestop or if they already know the Sony PS3 launch date. All PS3 games sell for $59.99. See the list below." - I4u
Sony PS3 games listed on Gamestop for pre-order:
Only Metal Gear Solid 4 has a shipping date of 1st of December, all others are marked with October 1st.
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Condemned: Criminal Origins
Dark Sector
Devil May Cry 4
Dirty Harry
Dog Tag
Eyedentify
Fifth Phantom Saga
Fight Night Round 3
Formula 1
Gundam World
Heavenly Sword
Indiana Jones
Killing Day
Killzone 2
Metal Gear Solid 4
Metronome
MotorStorm
NioH
Peter Jackson’s King Kong
Possession
Project Delta
Psychopath
Scarface: The World is Yours
Spider-Man 3
Stranglehold
Tekken
The Darkness
The Getaway 3
Theseis
Vision Gran Turismo
Warhawk
Impatient Gaming
Gamestop Allow Antsy Gamers to Preorder Sony PS3
Trend Themes
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Preordered Games — The trend of allowing gamers to preorder games is disrupting the traditional purchasing model, allowing gamers to secure their copy before it is even released.
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Upcoming Game Releases — The trend of listing and preordering upcoming game releases is creating anticipation among gamers, driving early sales and engagement.
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Digital Delivery — The trend of digital delivery of games is transforming the way gamers access and play games, eliminating the need for physical copies and opening up new distribution models.
Industry Implications
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Game Development — The game development industry can leverage the trend of listing and preordering upcoming game releases to generate buzz and gauge interest in their games before launch.
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Digital Gaming Platforms — Digital gaming platforms have the potential to capitalize on the trend of digital delivery, offering gamers a wide selection of games that can be instantly accessed and played.