Retail group Game said half-year profits will be up to 64 per cent 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 in the UK.

The company expects profits for the half year of between £13 million and £16 million, compared with £36.4 million a year earlier.