Holiday Wish Guide: Last-Minute Picks from GameStop + a Giveaway!

Friday, December 18 2015 16:42

Holiday Wish Guide: Last-Minute Picks from GameStop + a Giveaway!

Written by James Zahn

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If you listen very closely in the distance, you just might be able to hear the faint sound of sleigh bells headed in your direction. As the Holiday season moves toward it's thrilling conclusion with the arrival of Christmas on December 25th, millions of gift-givers are still seeking that perfect item for that special someone - and there's still plenty of time to get something cool, and at a cool price, too. My friends at GameStop are blazing toward Christmas with new markdowns and specials on some of the hottest games of the season, and they're also are great stop for some fun stocking stuffers - like Funko Pop! Vinyls, a few of which I picked up at our local GameStop just the other night. With last-minute convenience in mind, I'm giving you a few picks that are available now at GameStop - but that's not all! You could win a $50 GameStop Gift Card good for a little after-Christmas shopping! Ready to be a Holiday Hero?

Disney Infinity 3.0 - STAR WARS Edition + THE FORCE AWAKENS Play Set and Figures

Disney Infinity

Disney Infinity 3.0 is hands-down one of the best games of 2015, and just in-time for Christmas, it's gotten even bigger. With the release of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, the all-new FORCE AWAKENS Play Set features an all-new adventure set on Jakku, along with included figures of Rey and Finn. Pick up the additional figures of Kylo Ren and Poe Dameron for even bigger adventure!

Funko Pop! Vinyls and DC Comics Action Figures - Great Stocking Stuffers!

Console Bundles - Playstation 4, Xbox One or Wii U!

Last-Minute Deals on Video Game Hardware

PlayStation 4 Star Wars Battlefront Bundle- $299.99 (regularly priced at $349.99)
Xbox One Gears of War Ultimate Edition Bundle- $299.99 (regularly priced at $349.99)
Mario Kart 8 WiiU Deluxe Set- $249.99 (regularly priced at $299.99)
GameStop Exclusive PlayStation Vita Aqua Blue System- $169.99 (regularly priced at $199.99)

Last Minute Deals on Video Game Software:

Star Wars Battlefront- Save $20
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3- Save $20 (valid through 12/25)
Batman Arkham Knight- Save $30 (valid 12/16-12/22)
Mortal Kombat X- Save $20 (valid 12/16-12/22)
Forza Motorsport 6- Save $20 (valid through 12/26)
Halo 5- Save $10 (valid through 1/2)
LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack- Save $30 (valid through 12/22)
Guitar Hero Live guitar bundle- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
Destiny Taken King- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
Until Dawn- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
Madden NFL 16- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
FIFA 16- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- Save $20 (valid through 12/19)
Skylanders Superchargers Starter Pack- Save $35 (valid through 12/19)

Enter to Win a $50 GameStop Gift Card:

Use the Rafflecopter Widget below (it will guide you), starting with the first (mandatory) entry method - Leave a Disqus comment on this post that shares your answer to the following:

QUESTION: Check out GameStop's Holiday Specials (click here to see them) then tell us - what is your favorite?

After that, you can complete social actions for additional, completely optional entries. Please Note: By entering giveaways on The Rock Father, you agree to comply with my fairness policy.

Twitter "Egg" Accounts are ineligible for entry and WILL BE BLOCKED.

(If you need information regarding Twitter Eggs, Google is your friend.)

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The Fine Print:

Promotion open to residents of the U.S. only, ages 18+, void where prohibited. Winner will be chosen on, about, or after December 24, 2015, and will be notified via email to confirm. If no response within 24 hours, an alternate winner will be chosen. Prize provided and shipped by GameStop. Will arrive after Christmas.

1980s-style Disclaimer: Many will enter, few will win! Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery of prizing (seriously, probably not that long), The Rock Father is not responsible for any lost or misdirected packages. In the rare occasion that a prize does not arrive (which, sadly, has happened), you have no remedy other than moving on.

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James Zahn

James Zahn is best-known as The Rock Father™, a media personality, commentator, adventurer and raconteur. He is the Owner, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of THE ROCK FATHER™ Magazine. In January, 2019, after nearly a decade of publishing The Rock Father™ Magazine, he joined Adventure Media and Events as Senior Editor of The Toy Book—the leading trade publication for the toy industry since 1984, as well as The Pop Insider — a destination for all things pop culture, and The Toy Insider — the leading consumer guide for toys and games. He is also editor of The Toy Report, a weekly newsletter published by The Toy Book each Thursday. Zahn has over 27 years of experience in the entertainment, retail and publishing industries.

He regularly serves as a Brand Ambassador and spokesperson for several Globally-recognized pop culture and lifestyle brands in addition to consulting for a number of toy manufacturers.

Creatively, James has directed/edited music videos, lyric videos, and album trailers for bands such as FEAR FACTORY, has appeared as an actor in feature films and commercials, written comic books, and performed in bands. He currently serves as an artist manager and video director for PRODUCT OF HATE, whose debut album was released by Napalm Records in 2016, distributed by ADA/Warner Music in the U.S. with Universal Music handling global. A new album has been completed and is set for release this year.

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