Retail

Global games retailer GameStop has announced the appointment of Steve Nix as its new general manager of digital distribution. Nix joins after four years at developer id Software where he served as digital distribution manager. "Several technology and consumer initiatives have entered the market, each of them strengthening our core …

Japanese technology giant Panasonic has claimed that 3D TV is already tracking ahead of HD TV sets when it comes to comparable unit sales at this point in the tech’s lifespan. "Within North America, the industry shipped some 2million Full HD 3D enabled televisions after just nine months on the …

A question mark hangs over the long awaited console release of RPG sequel Two Worlds II. The game had been scheduled for a UK release this Friday. And while the MD of publisher Topware says rumours of a further delay are untrue, he has also told Eurogamer that "we will …

The UK’s leading specialist games retailer GAME has dropped the price of the 3DS online once again. The chain is now charging just 196.99 for the machine via its website. This represents 33 off the 230 the retailer first asked for the machine when Nintendo’s launch plans were announced in …

Liverpool studio Bizarre Creations will close today. To mark the occasion, one individual at the company has assembled a farewell video, featuring some of the group’s most notable games. The video can be found below. Develop has written an obituary on the studio, here. Story originally published on Develop

Publisher EA has admitted that it made mistakes with the launch of last year’s fitness title EA Sports Active 2. The game failed to chart in the UK when it arrived at the end of November – complete with a 79.99 RRP. However, it wasn’t until the week ending January …

GAME Group CEO Ian Shepherd has emphasised the often underestimated importance of its Reward Card loyalty programme. It’s a scheme that formed a central part of GAME’s Strategic Update earlier this morning. "The ability to take a customer on a journey from buying a console to buying a game to …

The market for new triple-A titles would be diminished were it not for the pre-owned sector, GAME Group CEO Ian Shepherd has claimed. "The existence of pre-owned makes the new market bigger," he said at today’s strategy briefing. "It makes it more affordable, reduces the total cost of ownership. However, …

The nominations list for the GAME British Academy Video Games Awards has been revealed. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood and Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops lead the charge with six nominations each. Other names of note include Sony’s Heavy Rain, Microsoft’s Alan Wake, EA’s Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and indie …

HMV’s bosses are focused on transforming its business, despite widespread reports that billionaire shareholder Alexander Mamut wants to break-up the retailer. The Russian business oligarch has reportedly consulted with financial specialists Credit Suisse to discuss the future of the retailer. The suggestion is that Mamut wants to buy the Waterstones …