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But console giant expects sales to pick up significantly with the launch of the PS4

Hilco is in discussions with landlords about a possible return to Ireland for HMV. The Irish arm of the retailer was closed down in February and none of the Irish stores were included in the rescue package that saw the UK business survive on the UK High Street. Now The …

For a long time it has played second fiddle to Nvidia and Intel in the PC components space, but AMD now has other plans. Being signed as the component supplier for the PS4 (and according to a litany of sources the New Xbox as well), AMD’s position amidst the games …

Sega’s Total War: Rome II has a firm Q3 release date. The Creative Assembly developed title will be released worldwide on PC both digitally and physically on September 3rd. Pre-orderers will get the game’s first DLC, the Greek States Culture Pack, for free on the same day. A Collector’s Edition …

Develop Award-nominated studio Fireproof enjoys success with debut title

Publisher reiterates plans to move development in-house as it looks to cut costs

But MMO still boasts eight million players

Arguably the ultimate Mass Effect replica is currently available to buy from BioWare’s online store. Made by collectibles specialist Triforce, the SKU is a real-life replica of the game’s M-77 Paladin pistol. It weighs seven grams and is supposedly hand-painted. Only 200 units will be produced and sold worldwide. Should …

Respected Platinum sponsors on board for prestigious awards ceremony

Retailer Blockbuster hopes to take another step toward recovery with an exclusive deal on Quentin Tarantino’s latest DVD and Blu-ray release. Customers will be able to rent the physical version of the film from Monday May 13th – that’s a week before it’s available to buy on the rest of …