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Sony launched the PS Vita last month and the TV rating results for its first burst of advertising activity have been revealed. The chart compares the cumulative individual TVRs and number of weeks on air for other handhelds’ TV launch activity. What’s evident is the differing strategies utilised by Sony …

Ian Shepherd, the CEO of retailer GAME, has resigned from his role. I’ve said a number of times that the administrator, once appointed, takes charge of the business,” an internal GAME memo reads. Having two people try to do that is both confusing and a waste of money. With that …

Retailer GAME has issued what may well be its final statement before the process of dismantling the retailer begins. It follows confirmation of its official entry into administration just moments ago. Further to our announcements of March 21st, the Board of GAME has completed its discussions with lenders and third …

After two months of worry and rumour, GAME has as of today officially entered administration. PwC remains hopeful that a going concern sale of the business is achievable”, but that will not stop the closure of many stores and the potential loss of thousands of jobs. PwC has not yet …

GAME CEO Ian Shepherd has attacked the media for its reporting of the GAME situation. The comments come to light as GAME and Gamestation employees wait for official confirmation of the retailer’s going into administration – and the store closures and job losses that will result. MCV has this morning …

Darksiders 2 director ponders straight port to new Nintendo console