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Best Buy Predicts 'Diablo III' Release Date - Blizzard Says No
Mon Jan 09, 2012 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Blizzard, Diablo III, Best Buy (all tags)
A release date for 'Diablo III' hasn't been announced, but that doesn't stop Best Buy from creating signage for it.
When you see signs hanging in Best Buy boasting release dates for games and Blu-rays they tend to be fairly accurate and based on information directly from the company. Sometimes though, they create them preemptively, as is the case of a recent frenzy of 'Diablo III' activity.
A Twitter user at his local Best Buy in Minnesota uploaded a picture of a 'Diablo III' promotional poster that was counting down the time until the game's release. In addition to a digital countdown timer, a release date of February 1st was printed on the poster. Actually, it said "Feburary" because spell-checking is something the Best Buy graphic design team is apparently not very good at.
Blizzard responded to the quick-spreading news via Twitter, saying that this poster is in no way based on factual information. "We can't really keep every individual retail shop from making up a date," writes Blizzard community manager Micah "Bashiok" Whipple. "Retailers will not know a date until it's officially announced through a press release."
Whether the release date that Best Buy predicted was wrong or right, you can bet Activision/Blizzard will be having some words with the retailer.
Source: Joystiq
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Best Buy Predicts 'Diablo III' Release Date - Blizzard Says No
Mon Jan 09, 2012 at 09:30 AM ETTags: Blizzard, Diablo III, Best Buy (all tags)
A release date for 'Diablo III' hasn't been announced, but that doesn't stop Best Buy from creating signage for it.
When you see signs hanging in Best Buy boasting release dates for games and Blu-rays they tend to be fairly accurate and based on information directly from the company. Sometimes though, they create them preemptively, as is the case of a recent frenzy of 'Diablo III' activity.
A Twitter user at his local Best Buy in Minnesota uploaded a picture of a 'Diablo III' promotional poster that was counting down the time until the game's release. In addition to a digital countdown timer, a release date of February 1st was printed on the poster. Actually, it said "Feburary" because spell-checking is something the Best Buy graphic design team is apparently not very good at.
Blizzard responded to the quick-spreading news via Twitter, saying that this poster is in no way based on factual information. "We can't really keep every individual retail shop from making up a date," writes Blizzard community manager Micah "Bashiok" Whipple. "Retailers will not know a date until it's officially announced through a press release."
Whether the release date that Best Buy predicted was wrong or right, you can bet Activision/Blizzard will be having some words with the retailer.
Source: Joystiq
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Best Buy Bundle Includes a $100 PS3 with the Purchase of a PlayStation 3D TV
Thu Dec 01, 2011 at 11:30 AM ETTags: PlayStation TV, Best Buy, Videogame Sales (all tags)
The deal's only available through Best Buy, and only until December 10th.
Sony's new PlayStation branded 3D television is a very cool idea. It's a 24 inch set made just for gaming and since it includes SimulView, two players can get different full screen experiences on the same set at the exact same time.
It's not the biggest set and definitely not for living room usage, but if you need something for a dorm or a bedroom, you could do a lot worse.
Sony and Best Buy have teamed to give you a bit more incentive to pick up the PlayStation TV. If you pick up Sony's 24 inch set from Best Buy before December 10th you'll be able to get a 160GB PS3 for $100 even. That's $149 off the current selling price.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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Best Buy Bundle Includes a $100 PS3 with the Purchase of a PlayStation 3D TV
Thu Dec 01, 2011 at 11:30 AM ETTags: PlayStation TV, Best Buy, Videogame Sales (all tags)
The deal's only available through Best Buy, and only until December 10th.
Sony's new PlayStation branded 3D television is a very cool idea. It's a 24 inch set made just for gaming and since it includes SimulView, two players can get different full screen experiences on the same set at the exact same time.
It's not the biggest set and definitely not for living room usage, but if you need something for a dorm or a bedroom, you could do a lot worse.
Sony and Best Buy have teamed to give you a bit more incentive to pick up the PlayStation TV. If you pick up Sony's 24 inch set from Best Buy before December 10th you'll be able to get a 160GB PS3 for $100 even. That's $149 off the current selling price.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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HDD Cool Stuff: 'Ben-Hur' Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive w/Figurine
Wed Sep 28, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Warner Brothers, Best Buy (all tags)
The Charlton Heston classic is one of the best releases of the year and there's an exclusive version available only at Best Buy.
Warner Brothers is releasing 'Ben-Hur' this week, and Best Buy has an exclusive version that also includes a figurine.
Directed by William Wyler, the winner of 11 Oscars (including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture) tells the tale of a Jewish prince (Charlton Heston) who is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend and not only regains his freedom, but also comes back for revenge.
The Blu-ray release contains two BD-50 Blu-ray discs (or five DVDs in the standard-definition version shown at the end of this article) and loads of special features including the brand new Charlton Heston & Ben-Hur A Personal Journey -- a feature length documentary chronicling the life of the actor while making the film. The feature is composed of behind-the-scenes footage, rare Heston home movies, and much more.
Other bonuses include: Ben-Hur, A Journey Through Pictures: An audiovisual re-creation assembled using stills, storyboards, sketches, music, dialogue and other archive materials; Ben Hur: The 1925 Silent Film; 2005 Documentary, Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema; 1994 Documentary, Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic; Original Screen Tests; Vintage Newsreel Gallery; Highlights from the 4/4/60 Academy Awards Ceremony; and a Theatrical Trailer Gallery.
Inside the package are two collectible books, with the first being "Charlton Heston: The Ben-Hur Diaries" -- an in-depth look at the actor's experiences during filmmaking with personal photos and some of Charlton Heston's sketches. A second book is packed with rare photographs, production artwork, and reproductions from the original theatrical press book.
Pricing on the Best Buy edition is $59.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Ben-Hur: Ultimate Collector's Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 27.
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- Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-ray)
'Stripes' Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive
Tue Sep 27, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Sony, Best Buy, Disc Announcements (all tags)
The 1981 Ivan Reitman comedy has been deployed on Blu-ray this week exclusively at Best Buy, and once again, the company has inexplicably given the release ZERO advanced word of mouth! We don't get this strategy!
It seems another Blu-ray has slipped under the radar as the comedy classic 'Stripes' is now available exclusively at Best Buy (September 27).
The film stars Bill Murray and Harold Ramis as best friends who join the army for fun and end up getting a lot more than they bargained for. John Candy co-stars.
Specs and supplements have yet to be revealed, but the Blu-ray can be yours for $14.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Stripes' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 27.
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- Stripes (Blu-ray)
'The Naked Gun,' 'Airplane!' & 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' Blu-rays Best Buy Exclusives
Tue Aug 09, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Paramount, Best Buy, Disc Announcements (all tags)
Three classic comedies are coming to Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy this September!
In an early announcement to retailers, Paramount is readying 'The Naked Gun,' 'Airplane!,' and 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' for Blu-ray on September 25.
Both 'The Naked Gun' and 'Airplane!' feature the legendary comic genius Leslie Nielson while John Hughes' hit comedy 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' stars Steve Martin and John Candy.
Specs, supplements, and suggested list price are still unknown but each Blu-ray will be sold exclusively at Best Buy stores.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Naked Gun,' 'Airplane!' & 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're indexed under September 25.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (Blu-ray)
- Airplane! (Blu-ray)
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (Blu-ray)
'Rio - 3D,' 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - 3D,' & 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 3D' Best Buy Exclusives
Tue Aug 02, 2011 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Best Buy, HD Deals, Fox (all tags)
Get these great family 3D Blu-rays this week only at Best Buy, and save an extra $10-15! Find out how!
As previously reported, 20th Century Fox revealed 'Rio - 3D,' 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - 3D,' and 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 3D' will be widely available on August 30, but now it looks like Best Buy will have all three titles on August 2.
Not only that, Best Buy is also offering an additional $10 discount for anyone who purchases two titles ($15 off if you purchase all three)!
Each Blu-ray 3D title will be available for $29.99 at Best Buy.
You can find the latest specs for 'Rio - 3D,' 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - 3D,' and 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 3D' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they're now indexed under August 2.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Rio - 3D (Blu-ray)
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - 3D (Blu-ray)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - 3D (Blu-ray)
Best Buy's New Insignia TV Boasts Built-In TiVo
Tue Jul 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Best Buy, Insignia, TiVo (all tags)
There's no DVR functionality, but the set does boast Wi-Fi connectivity.
There's been a trend in electronics for a long time - Japan gets cool stuff first. In the case of the TV with a built in DVR, the US still hasn't gotten any, but the newest set from Insignia takes us a step closer.
The latest set from Best Buy's house brand Insignia packs the TiVo user interface along with all the streaming services that go along with it, like CinemaNow and Netflix. Dubbed the cTV, it will be available in 32 and 42 inch sizes, both of which offer Wi-Fi connectivity.
Best Buy's new TV doesn't include DVR functionality, which would make this product launch far more interesting. Details are still fuzzy on multi-room access and whether or not DVR capabilities can be unlocked with the addition of an external hard drive. We're guessing no to both.
The TVs are set to launch on July 31st. Pricing is unavailable at this time.
Source: Engadget
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HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'The Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions' Blu-ray $64.99 at Best Buy (U.S.), Future Shop (Can), Amazon (Can)!
Fri Jun 24, 2011 at 09:34 AM ETTags: HD Deals, Amazon, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Future Shop (all tags)
The long-awaited precioussssss is on sale at a bunch of different retailers!
Both Best Buy and Amazon are selling 'The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Limited Edition Extended Editions' for $69.99 (42% off the suggested list price), but with the Best Buy $5 off coupon (in-store only) the set is only $64.99.
For our Canadian readers, both Amazon Canada and Future Shop are selling it for $64.99 as well!
Also according to forum member LordoftheRingsEE, Wal-Mart Canada should be selling the Blu-ray box set for $59.83 June 28-30!
Don't miss out on these great sales for one of the most anticipated releases of the year!
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- The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy - Extended Editions (Blu-ray)
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