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Entertainment giant HMV is facing troubling times as the chain revealed that it is to close 60 stores (including some Waterstones bookshops) over the next 12 months. That number represents 9 per cent of the chain’s 700 outlets. HMV has 285 shops in the UK and Ireland. Shares in the …
Read More »More PlayStation Phone pics emerge
With an announcement now surely not far off, fresh shots of Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation Phone have hit the internet. The most interesting thing about the new pics, which come courtesy of Engadget, is that for the first time they show PlayStation branding on the handset (the Square, Triangle, Cross and …
Read More »Tiger dropped from PGA Tour cover
EA has denied that its decision to depict the Augusta National golf course on the cover of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 instead of the iconic sports star himself has nothing to do with the personal issues that have dogged the former world No.1 over the last year. The cover …
Read More »OnLive strikes in-built HDTV deal
Cloud gaming service OnLive will arrive pre-built into a range of new consumer tech, it will be revealed at CES. Future iterations of HDTVs, tablets, phones and Blu-ray players from Vizio will include OnLive functionality out of the box. Today’s OnLive/VIZIO announcement marks a major milestone,” OnLive boss Steve Perlman …
Read More »DS claims all-time US crown
Platform holder Nintendo has confirmed the total lifetime sales for both DS and Wii in the US. Since going on sale in November 2004 the DS has gone on to sell a total of 47m units in the territory, making it the best selling handheld console in US history. Its …
Read More »iPad joystick revealed
Gamers who find themselves frustrated by the lack of tactile feedback on the iPad may be interested in a new accessory coming from American peripherals specialist Ten One. Called the Fling, the device uses two suction caps to attach itself to the corner of the iPad. Housed in the accessory …
Read More »WiiWare Super Meat Boy ‘axed due to file limitsâ??
Studio blames itself for â??overestimating chancesâ?? of lifting size cap
Read More »‘No fee’ for Harmonix buyout
Media giant Viacom sold Rock Band developer Harmonix for a nominal fee, an unconfirmed report has claimed. An article published on All Things Digital said investment group Columbus Nova paid the nominal fee in a so-called fire sale. I’m told that investment group Columbus Nova paid $49.99 — the list …
Read More »Facebook IPO debate as value jumps to $50bn
Goldman Sachs and DST investment points to 2012 IPO
Read More »VAT increase sees games prices jump
Leading UK games retailer GAME has confirmed to MCV that it has increased the price on some of its products as a result of the VAT increase that came into effect in the UK overnight. However, the chain has pointed out to MCV that it still offers a market-leading price …
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