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Silicon Knights boss could hire replacement president so he can focus on IP creation

After announcing that it is set to bring US and electronics retail behemoth Best Buy to the UK , The Carphone Warehouse has told MCV that existing European retail outlets are failing their customers. Earlier this month, the firm announced that it had invested 1.1 billion in Best Buy – …

Our latest IP profile looks at the commercial success of indie UK firm's RuneScape MMO

Blockbuster is ready to become big-name contenders in games retail as each looks to steal market share with the opening of new games-focused stores. In a move that will raise eyebrows at GAME Group HQ, Blockbuster is ready to grab back the revenue stream it lost after selling off its …

CEO admits to Designer shortcomings, promises much to come

As predicted this morning , Electronic Arts has extended the deadline of its tender offer for Take Two. The last deadline expired at 11.59pm (Eastern Time) on Friday without any response from EA or Take Two’s shareholders. The new deadline gives Take Two’s investors until 11.59pm (Eastern Time) on Monday, …

UK developers association responds to Georgia's new tax credit

With the growing popularity of digital downloads, price cutting by major supermarkets and the trade-in power of Gamestation and Blockbuster, it’s certainly no easy time to be an independent retailer. Yet there’s more to being an indie than just selling games and consoles. Many of these experts stock de-listed retro …

Insane Games Based in Somerset, the four-strong indie chain has stores in Wells, Burnham-On-Sea, Bridgwater and Street, and has been trading since February 1996. The indie stocks back catalogue classics as well as an extensive range of pre-owned video games. Last year Insane Games re-launched its website with a selection …

Action Replay Managing director Steve O’Brien puts the success of his Action Replay store down to his ‘phenomenal’ staff. Although there are no immediate plans for expansion, O’Brien expects to see a huge increase in revenues this year as casual gaming continues to grow the market. Action Replay is one …