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HMV’s protracted battle for survival ended in failure this week as the chain entered administration. The music, video and games specialist is now continuing to trade as administrators Deloitte seeks a buyer. It follows two years of turmoil for the entertainment giant, which has suffered in the wake of collapsing …

Ubisoft has announced the release of Far Cry 3’s Deluxe Bundle DLC, a coming together of the game’s different pre-order promo goodies. The Deluxe Bundle includes all downloadable content from The Lost Expeditions, The Monkey Business Pack, The Warrior, and The Predator Pack – which previously could only be obtained …

A bill has been introduced to congress that would make ESRB ratings mandatory for video games. American lawmakers have been scrambling to introduce legistlation concerning violent video games since the Sandy Hook school shooting in December, calling for aditional research, tax penalties, and now legal ratings. H.R. 287, introduced by …

Sale of 550 Madison Avenue to generate $770m in cash proceeds

Nintendo has dated a host of upcoming titles for its 3DS handheld, including the latest in the Luigi’s Mansion series. Nintendo announced several game release targets as part of its spring line-up reveal,highlighted by the news that Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon will launch on March 24th. Etrian Odyssey 4 is …

The Classic White PS3 Instant Game Collection Bundle is making its way south of the Canadian border. Sony has announced that the bundle will arrive in America on Sunday, January 27th for $300. The 500 GB PS3 slim console comes with a wireless controller and also packs a year membership …

38 Studios founder to auction off sock made legend by 2004 world series to pay developer's debts

Congressman calls for $5k fine for sale of adult rated games to underage customers

RedLynx is set to release Xbox Live hit Trials Evolution on PC, the platform where it all began”, in March. Called the Trials Evolution: Gold Edition, it is the definitive” version of the game and will also include all the tracks from Trials HD updated using the graphics and physics …

OpCapita owned retailer GAME has approached administrators Deloitte about the possible acquisition of some HMV stores. Game Retail chief executive Martyn Gibbs confirmed the move, though refused to give any numbers. It seems, however, that between 40-45 locations are being targeted in towns where GAME does not currently have a …