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The Wii Mini has attracted little interest at UK retail, one site has claimed. TechRadar reports that one of retailer GAME’s flagship” stores is not even stocking the machine, and when asked what the interest levels were like responded: "We’ve pretty much had nothing. None at all." Fellow retailer HMV …
Read More »Civilization V: Brave New World expansion revealed, launches in July
A new Civilization V expansion is in the works, with 2K Games and Firaxis revealing XCOM units will join the fray. Dubbed Brave New World, the expansion will add the Polish Empire as a new civilization and a new World Congress diplomacy mechanic – in addition to the aforementioned crossover …
Read More »‘Full’ XCOM: Enemy Unknown lands on iOS this summer
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will receive a full port for iOS, Firaxis Games has announced. The turn-based strategy reboot is being ported by 2K China, with guidance from Firaxis, and is set to arrive this summer on unspecified iOS devices. Polygon reports the port has been in the works for nearly …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: March 17-23
Valve has revealed the latest top sellers chart for the week ending on March 23rd, with Bioshock Infinite snatching the top spot away from the Arma 3 Alpha. The two switch first place and runner-up positions ahead of Infinite’s launch later this week. The rest is a bit messy, with …
Read More »RuneScape 3 underway; Jagex download store rumoured
MMO outfit debuts sequel as trademark application prompts speculation about new service
Read More »Former HMV commercial boss takes over at Blockbuster
Gary Warren has been appointed managing director of the new Blockbuster UK. The firm was acquired by ‘TS 1973 Investment Holdings’ (a subsidiary of investment firm Gordon Brothers Europe) earlier today. 264 stores have been saved with 2,000 members of staff. Warren (pictured right) is best known for his role …
Read More »Blockbuster sale agreed; 264 stores and 2,000 jobs saved
Deloitte has confirmed that it has completed the sale of Blockbuster for an undisclosed sum. Buyers Gordon Brothers Europe have acquired 264 stores, saving around 2,000 jobs in the process. The Blockbuster brand license has been retained as part of the deal. Having identified a profitable core portfolio of stores …
Read More »Watch out Pokemon – new Moshi Monsters set for Christmas
If you thought Pokemon X and Y was going to have an easy ride this Christmas, think again. Mind Candy has announced a third Moshi Monsters game will be coming to retail this Q4. The title will be for DS and 3DS, with independent UK studio Sumo Digital hired for …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Ashley joins GMG, top vacancies
In MCV’s weekly roundup of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, former HMV buyer Nick Ashley heads to Green Man Gaming and we list the best vacancies currently available. EX-HMV BUYER JOINS GREEN MAN GAMING Nick Ashley, former head of buying at HMV, has joined Green Man Gaming …
Read More »Microsoft slow on digital game releases to appease retail
So why exactly are triple-A digital releases on Xbox 360 so much slower to appear than they are on either PS3 or PC? Because Microsoft doesn’t want to upset retail, according to Xbox Games on Demand senior business manager Erik Yeager. "We have a lot of strong partnerships with retailers," …
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