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At Turner Media Innovations, we understand that kids’ gaming habits differ greatly from older gamers. Parents tend to see console games purchases as a gift for special occasions. From birthdays, school holidays, exam success through to the all important Christmas period, kids’ games purchases run on a completely different purchasing …

Digital retailer Green Man Gaming has secured fresh funding from London-based venture capital firm, Eden. The investment company specialises in working with new technology companies and its portfolio includes Blinkbox, We7 and Reevoo. Ben Tompkins, partner at Eden, commented: The management team of Green Man Gaming has taken the company …

Despite its heavy investment in 3D for its latest piece of hardware, the 3DS, Nintendo has suggested that its next home console is unlikely to follow the same path. "Glasses-free is a big deal," NoA boss Reggie Fils-Aime told CNN. "We’ve not said publicly what the next thing for us …

No specific mention of Blu-ray, yet the Xbox firm talks of its 'strive to improve product'

Store staff at GAME were sent to Tesco during last week’s launch of Nintendo 3DS in order to buy hardware and software stock at the supermarket’s reduced price. An internal document uncovered by Eurogamer shows that GAME stores were encouraged to take advantage of Tesco’s 175 offer for the new …

Two of the UK’s leading retailers have confirmed that Nintendo’s 3DS is their facets selling video games console ever. "The 3DS has been huge for us," an ASDA spokesperson told Eurogamer. "In fact, it was our biggest ever format launch, driven by really strong online sales and our a fantastically-priced …

Nintendo has further clarified how it chooses to partner with the new generation of independent game creators, following the firm’s divisive claim that it wouldn’t be working with ‘garage’ developers. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime told Joystiq that its new 3DS system is not catered for unproven talent, and …

3DS owners that have had second thoughts can receive 215 when they trade their handheld in to CEX. The device has to still be in its unopened original packaging for them to earn the full price, according to CVG. However, the retailer is still offering 205 for a used 3DS. …

Xbox 360 holder 'refused to publish Machinarium due to non-exclusivity'

It’s a very different looking Top 40 this week, with 12 new games in the charts. Critically acclaimed shooter Crysis 2 takes the No.1 spot, beating off stiff competition from 3DS software and LEGO Star Wars III, the latter making No.2. This means THQ’s Homefront has dropped slightly down the …