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Yet another retailer has made a new move for video games market share – Blockbuster. Called Blockbuster VIP Gamer, the retailer boldly claims its new loyalty program will provide gamers with the most rewarding experience in the gaming market”. Unlike other schemes this new offer doesn’t just reward consumers for …

Internet could host graphic intensive titles 'within the next few years', says Tim Sweeney

Jason Holtman to give insight into business practices

Social games giant seeking damages of three times the profit earned from PyramidVille

According to the FICCI-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2012, the Indian games business was valued at 13bn Rupees ($259m) in 2011 – up 30 per cent. The market is expected to grow by 38 per cent to 18bn Rupees ($359m) in 2012 and to a staggering 46bn Rupees …

It may not have impressed critics, but Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City has delivered the goods for Capcom at retail. Not that it was enough to stop Capcom posting some disappointing numbers. Revenues for the fiscal year ending March 31st were down 16 per cent at $1.02bn. Profits fell 13 …

IAP clampdown sheds vast sum from personal fortune of Japan's youngest billionaire

Both projects set for FY 2013

PC games platform continues to draw in more customers

'We are strong believers that console will return to strong growth', says Riccitiello