New EA studio working on C&C

In an announcement now pulled from the official website, it looks as if EA is on the verge of revealing both a new wholly owned developer and a brand new instalment in the Command &Conquer series. Rock Paper Shotgun says that a total revamp of the franchise’s website announced both …

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Blockbuster up for auction

US entertainment chain Blockbuster has reportedly agreed to sell itself to consortium Cobalt Video Holdco, though its future as a business remains very much open to speculation. The deal is believed to be worth $290m. Blockbuster has asked permission from the New York courts to hold an auction for itself …

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OPINION: Leave HMV alone

The media furore surrounding HMV has been overwhelming. You can certainly understand why. A number of stores are to be closed, Christmas takings were lower than expected and credit limits are being reviewed. The last big music specialist is fighting for its life and for the national press it makes …

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HMV: Retail vs Media

The media furore surrounding HMV has been overwhelming. You can certainly understand why. A number of stores are to be closed, Christmas takings were lower than expected and credit limits are being reviewed. The last big music specialist is fighting for its life and for the national press it makes …

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Gran Turismo 5 sales pass 6m

Developer Polyphony Digital has revealed that total global sales of Gran Turismo 5 have now passed 6m units. The exact worldwide sales figure now stands at 6.37m copies. On a regional basis by far the biggest success has come from Europe where the game has sold 3.97m units. This is …

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