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Next-gen system far outperforms current expectations, Develop source claims

Nintendo is hoping to extend 3DS’ newfound sales popularity by launching two new colour variants of the handheld. Both the Coral Pink and Ice white versions will be launched as standalone SKUs in the UK on February 10th. Until now they could only be had as part of the Nintendogs …

Sales and finance teams vetoed proposal to publish unique puzzle game, Denki MD claims

UK indie ShopTo.net has hired SEO fire in a bid to double its online revenue. The specialist search and social marketing firm is run by retail veteran Gian Luzio. This year is key to ShopTo.net’s growth as both Microsoft and Sony look to announce the next generation of games consoles,”?said …

The first in a slew of PS Vita peripherals will hit shelves next week. Over ten accessory firms are working on Vita products which will arrive in time for the console’s UK release on February 22nd.These include at least 30 carry cases, starter packs, protective covers and stands. A4T will …

A new Birmingham Expo will help fire MCM Group to record levels in 2012. Last year, the company’s six shows drew in an all-time high of 170,000 attendees.In addition to the usual London and Midlands MCM Expos, the Group will launch the MCM Expo Birmingham Comic Con in March. As …

Headset specialist Turtle Beach became the UK’s top-selling peripherals firm of 2011 in terms of value. It was beaten only by format holders Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, making it the leading third-party. Turtle Beach, which manufactures popular headsets under the same name, was also ranked No.1 for headset sales in …

Denki MD Colin Anderson explains the torture in getting an original game signed

We’re used to publishers broadening their reach and distancing themselves from the core, but a new strategic shift from THQ is seeing it do the opposite. The firm has confirmed its intention to exit its relationships” with licensed kids entertainment IP holders. THQ’s back-catalogue of recent years features some of …

Here at MCVuk.com we spend all day reading the internet. Hundreds of sites. Millions of words. But if we were to recommend, say, five stories to read, what would they be? Funny you should ask that, because they would be these: Interview: GAME and the state of retail (Spong) Much …