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All PS4 owners will be able to record and upload gameplay footage, regardless of whether or not they subscribe to PlayStation Plus. Microsoft revealed earlier today that only those who pay a monthly Xbox Live subscription will be able to access Xbox One’s Game DVR functionality, as well as a …
Read More »Sony plays it safe with ‘sold out’ PS4 while Xbox is ‘working hard’ to meet demand
Sony has halted day one pre-orders of PS4 – but only as a precaution, MCV understands. The firm told retailers last week to stop guaranteeing consoles to consumers for launch day. Yet we understand that Sony expects more stock as we approach the PS4 launch. And some machines WILL be …
Read More »Pre-owned price comparison site Trade In Detectives goes live
A site that offers an online comparison of the video game trade-in prices offered by a number of UK retailers has gone live. Trade In Detectives was founded by Ben Grant and Matt Precious. It compares deals offered by the likes of GAME, Amazon, Green Man Gaming, Asda, CEX, Grainger …
Read More »Amazon UK FINALLY launches digital download store
Online retail giant Amazon has finally launched its PC and Mac download store. Over 600 games are available from the website, including a number of free-to-play titles. The site will also issue codes for games on Steam, Origin and UPlay. Amazon was supposed to launch its PC download store almost …
Read More »Game4u opens 10th retail store; now in Thane
Specialist retailer Game4u has opened its 10th retail store in India; this one in Thane. The new store is located at Viviana Mall in Mumbai’s rapidly growing neighbouring town, and is also aiming to cater to customers in the nearby Mulund and Bhandup areas. We looked at Thane as an …
Read More »Dixons opens concept store with floating screens
Dixons Travel has unveiled its first new concept store at Gatwick Airport, with floating screens, 10-inch tablet ‘look books’ and a ‘KnowHow’ bar. The new 1,466 square foot space will feature a mixture of the latest tech products and a number of travel essentials. 10-inch tablet ‘look books’ will sit …
Read More »Ghostlight will release Devil Survivor 2 on DS… provided enough people pay upfront
Devil Survivor 2 on DS will be released in the UK on the condition that consumers pay up front for its manufacture. That’s how publisher Ghostlight is pitching a new solution that will allow it to publish DS title Devil Survivor 2. We’re now offering the game for pre-order on …
Read More »Nvidia plans more UK game events
Hardware giant Nvidia will stage more events in a bid to win over UK gamers. It follows the firm’s recent event at Currys/PC World Gaming Bunker, which it held in collaboration with Ubisoft and Deep Silver. Gamers were able to attend and play Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Metro: Last Light and …
Read More »Toys R Us insists its PS4 and Xbox One release dates are accurate
Spoiler: They’re not. Retailer Toys R Us recently went live with supposed release dates for both Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One. It reckons Sony’s machine will arrive in the UK on Friday December 13th while Microsoft’s console will be with us on Tuesday November 29th. Now, this is of …
Read More »OPINION: FIFA’s Ultimate answer lies in retail
The fastest growing part of the EA’s FIFA game business is its most lucrative… and most perplexing. Ultimate Team is compelling for its committed players, and a cash cow for EA, but is a little impenetrable to outsiders. EA is changing that this year with a more proactive retail and …
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