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The challenged independent video games retail sector is turning to toys and gifts to survive. In the search for higher margins, several respected names in the worlds of both High Street and online games retail have begun stocking toys and gadgets over the past 12 months. Xbite’s Nick Whitehead said: …

More than 300 students to develop Windows 8 games in 48 hours

But console giant aware it must make each entry unique to avoid tarnishing its flagship franchise

If the public’s appetite for full-price console releases is diminishing, then FIFA 13 is clearly doing something right. EA has revealed that the FIFA 13 demo was downloaded a total of 1.99m people in its first three days of release. That’s 29 per cent up year-on-year compared to the opening …

MCV’s month-long Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM, turns its attention to retail today in our latest career profile. We speak to HMV’s Richard Thompson about the crucial role of Games Buyer, the people responsible for ensuring titles find their way to shelves at launch. How would you …

Nintendo is embarking on a national UK Wii U showcase, kicking off at the end of September. Mirroring the strategy it used with the 3DS, Nintendo will try and get the hardware in as many people’s hands as possible prior to the console’s UK launch on November 30th. Nintendo Land …

Eutechnyx head of recruitment Erin Turnbull offers tips on entering its Level Up Academy

The new GAME will combine the best of Gamestation and GAME into one new chain, the firm has told MCV. All 122 Gamestation are being rebranded GAME throughout September and October. But the firm insists the Gamestation ethos will live on, with the new chain combining the accessibility of GAME …

Wii U the best place to make Bayonetta 2 successful, says Platinum Games CEO

Nintendo’s American Wii U launch will boast a big plus not seen here in the UK – streaming video service TVii. Ready for launch, TVii will allow users to access all their various streaming video services through the Wii U console, including Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and others. It’s powered by …