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Over two thirds of UK games developers are now working on digital games, with only a third left to focus solely on retail games. The findings come from trade association TIGA, which claims that the numbers are symptomatic of a shift away from traditional retail models. "TIGA’s new research shows …
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Read More »OPINION: Is Britain still great for games?
Our lead stories this week are on face value about very contrasting companies.But together they spell out a dismal message about what the UK market is offering British games firms. So what does the ailing boxed game retailer have in common with the small publisher finding an audience on the …
Read More »GameStop ‘no comment’ on GAME stores bid
GameStop has issued a ‘no comment’ on rumours it is amongst the bidders for GAME’s overseas business. GAME is in the process of selling off its international operations – which includes stores in France, Spain, Scandinavia, Australia and the Czech Republic. GameStop already has stores in Australia, France and Spain, …
Read More »GAME sets international bid deadline
Potential suitors have until Friday to register their interest for the possible acquisition of GAME’s overseas business. GAME confessed last week that it is undergoing a strategic review” of its non-UK operations as it continues to battle it current financial predicament. Rothschild has been appointed to oversee the review. It …
Read More »Software Sales Monitor: Market generates £12.1m
The UK games retail market remained steady with 12.1m generated from video game sales – the same as the week prior. Unit sales rose marginally with 571,229 games sold. But with little new releases on the shelves, there wasn’t enough to give the market a much-needed kick. EA’s FIFA 12 …
Read More »Lender support throws GAME a lifeline
Hours of speculation about GAME’s survival are hopefully over as the retailer has brokered a new deal with its lenders. The Board of GAME Group this evening announced it has ‘concluded discussions with its lending syndicate and agreed revised terms for its facilities’. While GAME has agreed to ‘operate within …
Read More »Rovio: Piracy has its benefits
The CEO of Rovio Mobile, the Finnish studio that built the trailblazing Angry Birds franchise, believes there is some value in games piracy. Speaking at the Midem conference in Cannes this morning, Mikael Hed said the games industry could learn from the rather terrible ways the music industry has tried …
Read More »Free Apple TV for PCR Retail Boot Camp attendees
An exciting new conference and expo called PCR Retail Boot Camp expo has been announced for the UK PC and IT channel – and today MCV can confirm thatall dealers attending will receive a free 99 Apple TVas part of their VIP Retail Gift Bag. Registration for the event has …
Read More »Sony reveals new PS Vita bundles for US launch
Two new options have been offered to US customers looking to pre-order the PlayStation Vita. Those who have already pre-ordered the device in the First Edition Bundle will get an additional freebie – a DataConnect Pass for AT&T that entitles the user to 250MB of free over-the-air data. The bad …
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