GAME: New releases "being processed" for Friday launch

GAME is still planning launches for this week's biggest newest releases, including Final Fantasy XIII-2, the retailer has told VG247.

"This week’s big releases are currently all being processed through our system ready for launch on Friday as planned, including Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Soul Calibur V, which will all be available in stores and online," said a GAME spokesperson in a statement.

VG247's discovered that both MGS HD and NeverDead have been pulled from the GAME website when searched, though. SC5 and FFXIII-2 is still available to order. Konami's declined to comment.

It comes as MCV reported behind-the-scenes worries it's facing "challenges" with its credit insurance after an initial a NowGamer report earlier in the morning.

The trade site has said GAME's financial outscape since the start of the year has "changed significantly," and is in the midst of working with publishers to help solve its current woes. But the retailer said it has upcoming promotions planned for several upcoming titles.

"We are continuing to work closely with our industry partners and have big plans for further exciting launches."

The NG report also suggested that staff wages would be held back "in an attempt to boost the retailer's year end figures." GAME has said staff who get monthly pay were given their wages yesterday.

"Claims regarding colleagues not being paid are untrue: all colleagues who are paid monthly were paid yesterday (31 January)."