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Iconic central London indie games retailer Game Focus has closed its doors, it has been confirmed. It comes after a gradual reduction in its floor space, starting first with the closure of its basement shop and a spate of heavy discounting. After almost 10 years of business, Game Focus has …

Electronics retailer Dick Smith has apologised to customers after running a sale with little stock, by slashing the price of its games. The Australian company angered gamers with its sale – which offered Xbox 360s for as little as AUD$99 and PS3s for AUD$199 – after many discovered its stores …

Lionhead founder and former Microsoft studio boss Peter Molynex has admitted that it took him some time to recover from the cancellation of his ambitious Kinect title Milo. The revelation comes as Molyneux speaks for the first time following his shock departure from Lionhead last month. It took me a …

If you’re involved in selling PC hardware or software, you should register now to attend the PCR Retail Boot Camppowered by Innergie. And all retailers who attend will go home with a VIP Gift Bag, including a free Apple TV system. PCR Retail Boot Camp is an exciting new conference …

The mysterious collaboration between Capcom, Sega and Namco Bandai has finally been given a name – Project X Zone. The title is an RPG featuring characters from across the three publisher’s portfolio. From the Capcom camp we can expect Ryu and Ken, Mega Man, Dante and Resident Evil pair Chris …

Brian Dunn, the chief executive of American retail giant Best Buy, has resigned. The company claims it was a mutual decision based on the fact that it’s time for new leadership to address the challenges that face the company". Last month the retailer revealed plans to close 50 US stores …

Capcom is to give Japanese Resident Evil fans a chance to prove their dedication to the brand by forking out a colossal amount on a very special Premium Edition of upcoming shooter Resident Evil 6. Kotaku reports that the RE6 Premium Edition includes an actual replica leather jacket as sported …

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Zynga spent $1.37m in 2011 on security for CEO Mark Pincus and his family. Security for management isn’t uncommon in large companies, but the amount puts Zynga at number three in a list of 24 businesses according to a pay survey by Hay …

Industry icon reveals why he quit Microsoft in pursuit of that perfect game, and why he now needs you...

GameStop shops in California must post warnings when their used games come with one-time-use online passes or extra fees for downloadable content. As part of a class-action settlement by law firm Baron & Budd, the retailer giant will be forced to put up signs both online and in California shops …