Game industry business news

HMV’s bosses are focused on transforming its business, despite widespread reports that billionaire shareholder Alexander Mamut wants to break-up the retailer. The Russian business oligarch has reportedly consulted with financial specialists Credit Suisse to discuss the future of the retailer. The suggestion is that Mamut wants to buy the Waterstones …

Microsoftâ??s Matt Bencke shares his view

The latest in the hit Dynasty Warriors franchise has been designed to appeal to Western gamers. Publisher Tecmo Koei hopes that Warriors: Legends of Troy – which is set during the Trojan War – will appeal to US and European gamers who would be familiar with the setting. Our main …

Farmville creator estimated to have made $400m profit last year

PC gaming still very important 'despite unfortunate incident'

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UPDATE 1: MCV has been told that the listing is a mistake. Expect it to change shortly. UPDATE 2: Twitter user MrXBlob claims to have been told by Tesco on the phone that any orders placed for the 3DS will not be honoured. He has also received an order cancellation …

To include real-time Kinect multiplayer and 'dramatically enhanced' IE9 browser

Online retailer Tesco Direct has launched what it describes as a ‘VAT free’ 20 per cent off sale that offers some significant savings on a range of gaming hardware. The headline saving is probably the 50 it has cut off the price of a Slim PS3 160GB, which can be …

Cars 2: The Video Game will arrive on games shelves alongside the upcoming movie this summer. The title is due for release on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS and PC, and is being developed by Avalanche Studios – the team behind last year’s chart-topping Toy Story 3: The Video Game. …