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Those 'not capitalised for transition' won't make the cut says Take2 CEO

Retail chain Gamestop is getting a sales boost these days from what would appear to be an unlikely source. The company’s director of retail digital distribution Brad Schliesser told VentureBeat that customers have been purchasing DLC codes alongside games more than any other item in stores. "DLC for us attaches …

The Wii U officially launched in the UK at HMV Oxford Street last night, with hundreds turning up to get their hands on the new console. Mario and Luigi were on hand to greet guests – led by Izzy Rahman and pals, who had been camping outside since the weekend …

Next-gen Xbox likely to launch in time for Christmas, claim sources close to the matter

Microsoft will have its Xbox successor on the market before Thanksgiving and Christmas 2013. That’s according to a new report on Bloomberg, citing sources close to the matter who have conveniently started to blab just as the Wii U rolls out around the world. (It launched last night in the …

Horror series won't be released till 2015 at the earliest

New 55-strong Canada-based developer working on original IP

The developer formerly named as Microsoft Game Studios Vancouver has a new name – Black Tusk Studios. Being a first-party studio at Microsoft means having both the mandate and the opportunity to think and act big,” the official website reads. All of Microsoft’s studios share the same commitment to innovation …

Gem is running another trio of deals this week for independent retailers. This week indies can get 25 per cent off selected accessories, including Quick Charge Kit, Wireless Controller (in black), Wired Headset (also in black), Chatpad, HD Component Cable, 320GB Hard Drive and a HDMI Cable. Meanwhile, Gem is …