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The industry must unite and start sharing data if we’re ever going to get a digital download chart. That’s the message from UKIE this week as pressure mounts from the highest level for the industry to move away from retail-only sales rankings. In the US, Electronic Arts has hit out …
Read More »GAME announces consumer show
Leading UK games retailer GAME has tonight at London’s video game BAFTAs announced that it is to stage its first UK consumer games show later this year. Called GamesFest, the event is actually an extension of the retailer’s store manager conference. Entry will be reserved exclusively for Reward Card customers. …
Read More »Big digital expectations for EA
Underlining the growing digital aspirations of the major third party publishers, EA has set itself a lofty goal for the years ahead. Speaking to Lazard Capital Markets analyst Colin Sebastian, EA’s chief financial officer Eric Brown has claimed that the firm is aiming to generate revenues in excess of $40m+ …
Read More »Apple postpones Japanese iPad 2 launch
On the back of numerous video game delays in the earthquake-struck Japan, Apple has announced that the iPad will not launch in the territory as planned on March 25th. In fact, the firm now says that the launch has been "delayed indefinitely". "We are delaying the launch of the iPad …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Adam Prichard
Licensed 4U has been in business for two years. What services have you developed in that time?We provide a route to all gaming markets for publishers and developers who don’t have any representation or retail presence. We licence finished product for sale in all gaming regions, allowing publishers to broaden …
Read More »Ubisoft banks on 3DS mainstream appeal
The launch line-up may be packed with core-focused titles, but Ubisoft believes the 3DS will be as big a hit with the masses as the original DS. The publisher has the biggest third party presence at launch, with eight games due in the first few months, including new Rayman, Ghost …
Read More »Cheats Unlimited up for sale
A collection of gaming websites including CheatsUnlimited.com are going under the hammer. Cheats Unlimited has been running for 12 years and is best known for its CheatMistress ads in specialist gaming magazines. It offers free news and reviews alongside paid-for tips and guides. It is part of the Ice Games …
Read More »Total Wipeout coming to Kinect
Weekend light entertainment show Total Wipeout is to get a video game version of Xbox 360 Kinect courtesy of Activision. Currently announced only for the US, Wipeout in the Zone will sport all the licenses from Endemol’s ABC version of the program including the likenesses of hosts John Anderson, John …
Read More »Big brands back Aprils trade awards
Battlefield 3, Mountain Dew and InComm Europe are sponsoring the 2011 MCV Awards. The new EA game has teamed up with this year’s event as Trade Launch Partner. Card manufacturers InComm Europe and Britvic drink Mountain Dew have joined as Table Gift Partners. This is a great opportunity to support …
Read More »GameStop selling Supercharged 500GB PS3
Games retailer GameStop has become the first High Street games retailer to offer an over-the-counter PS3 upgrade solution for its customers. Under the moniker ‘Supercharged’, the chain has taken refurbished hardware and via its affiliate service company Recharged added a Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB HDD. Also included in the package …
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