Two upstate NY GameCrazy stores closing

According to a blog post on the online site of Albany New York’s top newspaper, The Times Union, GameCrazy plans to close two of its three area stores including stores at 818 Central Ave. in Albany and on Route 9 in Latham, NY. A store spokesperson confirmed that the Albany store will close after a liquidation sale that will begin on Saturday. This will leave only one GameCrazy store left in the area - in the 20 Mall in Guilderland, NY. The Latham store is slated to close Oct. 24, according to an unnamed employee at that location.

Earlier this week Movie Gallery announced that it would close nearly 200 of its stores. Thanks to our own Matt Nolin for the tip.

It came from retail: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009

Games making their way to retail this week are like cable television: plenty of selection with not much really worth getting involved in. On the other hand, the new PSP GO system - you know that new PSP with a new design, high price tag and the ability NOT to play UMD disc is in stores on Oct. 1, assuming you’re looking forward to that.

There are some promising prospects this week including the new RPG Risen from Deep Silver, Beaterator, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Tornado Outbreak. Full list below, sorted by date and alphabetical order for your convenience!

Sept 28:

Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition - Xbox 360, PS3

Sept. 29:

Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition - Wii

Battle of Giants: Dragons - DS

BCFX: The Doug Williams Edition - Xbox 360

Beaterator - PSP

Deca Sports 2 - Wii

Dreamer: Top Model - DS

Family Fun Football - Wii

Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun - Wii

Family Feud - Wii, DS, windows

Hidden Mysteries Titanic - Wii, DS

Imagine: Salon Stylist - DS

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - DS

MySims Agents - Wii, DS

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - PS3

Rock Band: Beatles Special Value Edition - Wii, Xbox 360, PS3

Tornado Outbreak - Wii, Xbox 360, PS3

Undead Knights - PSP

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga - Wii

Wii NERF Switch Shot w\ Red Reveal - Wii

Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road - DS

Oct. 1:

Fallen Earth: Welcome to Apocalypse - Windows

Gran Turismo - PSP

Sony PSP GO (Black)

Sony PSP GO (Pearl White)

PSP Go 2GB M2-Pro with Adapter - PSP Go!

PSP Go 4GB M2-Pro with Adapter - - PSP Go!

PSP Go 8GB M2-Pro with Adapter - PSP Go!

PSP Go Carry Case - PSP Go!

PSP Go Component Cable - PSP Go!

PSP Go Screen Protective Film - PSP Go!

PSP Go In-Ear Headset - PSP Go!

PSP Go Traveler Case - PSP Go!

Oct. 2:

Risen - Windows