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Retail pricing for games has always been a topic for hot debate in India, particularly since console games are priced substantially higher than their PC counterparts. While there are several external factors contributing to this price disparity, chief among them being India’s import duty structure, the fact remains that in …
Read More »UK retailers pull Habbo gift cards amidst media storm
'We are concerned to learn of the allegations about Habbo Hotel' says Tesco spokesperson
Read More »UKIE readies PEGI campaign ahead of July launch
UK games trade body UKIE will launch a massive media campaign to promote the new PEGI age ratings system before it becomes enforceable in July. As part of this, the organisation will be relaunching the AskAboutGames.com website, which will once again provide parents with information on video games, the industry …
Read More »Activision pushes big into mobile with Flurry deal
Call of Duty publisher Activision is setting up a new smartphone games label for third-parties. And crucially, it will let new partners keep their IP. To build the new label, Activision has teamed up with app advertising and analytics firm Flurry. Activision’s new mobile offer will help third-party studios with …
Read More »Verge Games offers in-app charity donations
Dev partners with World Vision to bring livestock to the impoverished
Read More »Club Penguin taps into Avengers boom
Disney’s Club Penguin has been invaded by Marvel Super Heroes. The hit kids virtual world hopes to tap into the Avengers boom by letting players in its online game dress up as iconic Marvel characters – including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and Loki. Club Penguin is one of …
Read More »Influential trade guide Sourcebook returns next month
Intent Media’s must-read directory of interactive entertainment agencies will be published in July. For 2012 we are including extra sections for digital, technology and analytics firms. Sourcebook is the ultimate directory for agencies and support businesses working in games, technology and entertainment fields. It is published on July 27th as …
Read More »Tesco and WH Smith drop Habbo cards
Leading retail chains have pulled support for Habbo’s prepaid cards amidst allegations against the kids’ social network. Both Tesco and WH Smith have confirmed they will no longer stock the cards, according to Channel 4 news. The cards are used to buy furniture for the site’s online rooms. The move …
Read More »Zynga shares drop 10%
Zynga has seen its shares fall 10 per cent following a damning analyst report. Doug Kreutz of Cowen and Co said Facebook games were ‘in an accelerating user tail spin’. NASDAQ stock exchange has temporarily stopped short selling of stock. The CityVille developer closed today’s trading at $4.98, down from …
Read More »Xbox 360 gets Paramount movie app in US
Microsoft has added a new entertainment app to its Xbox Live service, this time as part of a partnership with Paramount Pictures. The new app will give Xbox 360 owners quicker access to Paramount movies. Films can be either rented or purchased in standard or high-definition and then streamed to …
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