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Currys parent DSGi will this week announce plans for a new set of Currys megastores, which will be very large format and designed to combat the arrival of US electrical retail giant Best Buy later this year. Chief executive John Browett is to give analysts and investors a tour of …
Read More »Midway looking for Mortal Kombat buyer
The lid has been lifted on a scheme intended to reward 29 of Midway’s key senior employees for the fulfilment of key pre-bankruptcy measures – one of which is the successful sale of its legendary Mortal Kombat franchise. Netdockets, spotted by Kotaku, has released a document detailing key milestones that …
Read More »Developers still want UK games tax break
Tiga survey reveals further industry frustrations at tax, finance and skill shortage issues
Read More »Studios in Britain facing programming staff shortage
UK desperate for coding talent and situation is holding us back, says Tiga survey
Read More »‘UK development sector needs better finance models’
Tiga says Slumdog success proves 'inherent potential' of Britsoft's ability to compete globally
Read More »Blizzard’s global customer service director joins Trion
Online firm also poaches key staff from NCsoft and Ping0
Read More »BBFC dismisses Resident Evil 5 racism concerns
UK ratings body the BBFC has rubbished the persistent claims that Capcom’s upcoming next-gen survival horror title Resident Evil 5 contains scenes of racism. Kikizo contacted the organisation regarding a scene where a white blonde woman is seen being dragged by the hair by one of the native zombified residents …
Read More »Original Xbox comes to an end
The Xbox has taken a step closer to the gaming grave with the news that Microsoft has as of today terminated its service repairs for original Xbox machines that are no longer in warranty. Recently purchased machines will be supported until their warranty until it expires, though faulty machines will …
Read More »NASCR merges with IT body ITACS
NASCR (the National Association of Specialist Computer Retailers) and ITACS (the Independent Trade Association of Computer Specialists) are to merge into one organisation, PC Retail reports. The leaders of both trade bodies hope a combined structure will help boost the firm’s capabilities, and provide a stronger representative voice for its …
Read More »100 new jobs created in Zavvi buyout
100 new jobs are to be created in the entertainment retail sector following the confirmation of The Hut’s buyout of entertainment retailer Zavvi, as revealed by MCV this morning . The acquisition sees The Hut take ownership of Zavvi.co.uk, and the firm will be looking for 100 new faces to …
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