International PC and video gaming retailer The Game Group saw overall trading "in line with expectations" according to an interim management statement covering the period from February 1 to June 13.

The Group's store portfolio increased by 23 stores in the year-to-date and it now operates 1,365 stores across 10 countries. Capital expenditure during the year is expected to be between £30 million ($49 million) and £35 million ($57 million), excluding capital costs relating to the integration of Gamestation, which it acquired last year. Integration should be complete by September.