RETAIL group Game yesterday said half-year profits would be much lower after figures last year were boosted by blockbuster releases.
In an update on first-half trading, Game said like-for-like sales in the 21 weeks to Saturday were down by 15.8 per cent.
It said performance was in line with expectations after sales in the same period a year ago were boosted by demand for games such as Wii Fit and Grand Theft Auto IV.
The firm expects profits for the half year of between £13m and £16m, compared with £36.4m a year earlier.
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