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Video game publishers have promised to back future outings of the MCM Expo following the success of last month’s event. Over 38,000 consumers attended the show at London Excel, which featured more games than ever – including Assassin’s Creed II, Ju-On: The Grudge, Undead Knights, LEGO Rock Band, Bayonetta, Monster …

Konami has dismissed accusations that Saw: The Game will be an uninspired film tie-in. The publisher is confident that fans of the gory saga will see the game as an authentic part of the franchise.It features voicework from star Tobin Bell and a brand new storyline set between the first …

Grainger Games claims it can pinch market share from established High Street chains in its key territories this Christmas. The firm has particularly high hopes for its newly opened branch in Whitefriargate, Hull. Store manager Marcos Dinsdale believes the outlet will lead games sales in the local area, even against …

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Square Enix has completed its transformation, following the acquisition of Eidos in February. The company announced this afternoon that the combined business of Eidos and Square in the UK will operate under the name of Square Enix Ltd – part of the Square Enix Europe business unit. Square Enix Europe …

Official peripherals for smash hit kids’ franchise Peppa Pig are to arrive at retail later this month. Blue Ocean, the accessories division of Koch Media UK, has entered into a partnership with P2 Games and E1 Entertainment to develop accessories for the Nintendo DS. The first item to be available …

In a move that could prove an important milestone in the battle against console modding, the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Worcestershire-based modchip seller Christopher Gilham. Gilham was found guilty of selling modchips in late 2008 but later challenged the assumption that playing copied games on a …

Yet a vast majority view piracy as a problem for their businesses going forward

Indie retailers have praised Activision Blizzard and Centresoft for their support during the launch of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Earlier today, we reported that 3 million copies of the hugely popular game had been shipped to the UK, and Independents assure us that they have received a fair …