<p>It seems that Microsoft&#8217;s change of heart of its Xbox One policy has please many more than just us gamer-types as shares in GameStop have jumped up 5.32% (+2.39) to $40.57.</p>
<p>This news came a single day after Microsoft announced the change, something which gamers have been campaigning for since E3 last week to allow the right to trade-in games, play without a constant internet connect and even simply swap games with friends and family.</p>
<p>The company actually praised Microsoft after its policy reversal by saying that it was <em>&#8220;great news&#8221;</em> for gamers, keeping in mind that the company makes a significant portion of its revenue from secondhand sales.</p>
<p>[Source: <a href="http://uk.gamespot.com/news/gamestop-shares-surge-on-xbox-one-news-6410502">GameSpot</a>]</p>
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GameStop See Shares Jump 5.32% After Xbox One Reversal

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