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Leading UK games retailers expect the toys-to-life genre to get even bigger this year with the arrival of LEGO Dimensions. Warner Bros’ game will unite LEGO characters such as Gandalf and Batman, and is coming to Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U on September 29th. The title …
Read More »GAME: Guitar Hero and Rock Band can win over hardcore and casual players
The CEO of GAME is excited about the imminent return of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, because these games appeal to so many different gamers. Martyn Gibbs’ comments follows that of GameStop’s international boss, who told MCV last year that ‘now is a good time for Guitar Hero to come …
Read More »Mortal Kombat X enjoys the biggest launch in the series’ history
The creative director of Mortal Kombat has said that Mortal Kombat X has sold faster than any previous entry in the series’ 13-year history. Thank you everyone for making Mortal Kombat X the biggest launch in MK history,” Ed Boon said. You made the game FAR exceed our wildest expectations.” …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Ireland
According to research outlet McCormick AMS, Irish gamers spent €206m (149.1m) on boxed video games in 2014. However, when compared to figures published by the firm for 2012, this represents a decline in games retail of around 17 per cent, with spending in 2012 totalling €248m (178.8m). Meanwhile, market tracker …
Read More »Battlefield Hardline narrowly beats FIFA 15 to No.1
Battlefield Hardline spent its fourth week in pole position of the GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40. It managed this in spite of a 56 per cent sales decline. EA’s shooter was nearly No.2 this week as FIFA 15 came extremely close to taking the top slot with less than …
Read More »Amazon takes fake review suppliers to court
The operators of a website that sells four and five star reviews for Amazon products is being taken to court by the online retail giant. GeekWire reports that Amazon has accused Jay Gentile of selling fake ‘verified reviews’ to suppliers and even supplying advice on how they can trick Amazon …
Read More »VIDEO: LEGO Dimensions dated, IPs confirmed
Warner has moved swiftly following the LEGO Dimensions leak to announce the first official details about the game. The game, which represents Warner and LEGO’s first foray into the toys-to-life genre, is due out on September 29th and will be released on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii …
Read More »Battlefield Hardline holds No.1, Far Cry 4 sales increase thanks to Easter deals
EA’s Battlefield Hardline maintains its position at No.1 in the GfK Chart-Track Top 40. The shooter holds its position at the top of the charts in spite of a 40 per cent decline in sales. The title holds off competition from Grand Theft Auto V, sales of which rose 35 …
Read More »Knight becomes GAME’s UK Retail MD in senior management shuffle
GAME has announced some changes to its senior management team following its recent strategic realignment. As announced last week, GAME has now been split into three divisions – GAME Retail, GAME eSports and Events and GAME Digital Solutions. Former category director Charlotte Knight, who has been with the company for …
Read More »Bandai Namco reveals PC discount for Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is out this week on PC, but how much it will cost you will very much depend. In the US the new DirectX 11 version of the game, which includes a re-worked version of the title and all of its DLC, will …
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