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Game developer Goichi Suda, the man behind GameCube and PS2 cult classic Killer 7 and upcoming Wii curiosity No More Heroes, has said that Nintendo are the only company making any money out of the Wii. Upon its release in Japan, No More Heroes generated quite a lot of attention …
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INTERVIEW: 1C – A Russian Revolution
Come to a sprawling Moscow and step back in time. To a land where independent games retailers are still the most powerful High Street force. Where everyone in the games business is still under 40, and barely 30. Even the bosses. And to a land where computer games rule. That’s …
Read More »Woolworths predicts return to profit in 2008
Woolworths has forecast a return to profitibiliuty for its High Street stores in 2008 – after the High Street chain suffered a 3.2 per cent drop in like-for-like sales for the 49 weeks to January 12th. The firm blamed ‘fierce discounting’ across the electrical products sector for the dip – …
Read More »Assassins Creed DS arriving next month
Ubisoft has confirmed that the DS version of its successful console outing, dubbed Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles, will hit European retail next month. The game boasts a fully interactive 3D world and all four cities featured in the Xbox 360 and PS3 version. "The success of Assassin’s Creed worldwide has …
Read More »Huge Xmas sales leap at GAME
A strong Christmas has topped off what has been a bumper year for UK High Street retailer GAME. For the six weeks ending January 12th, total group sales including those from acquired rival Gamestation were up by 76.3 per cent compared to the same period last year. Like-for-like sales increased …
Read More »GAME invites Peoples Choice nominations
UK games retailer GAME has opened up the voting for its Peoples Choice Award 07 ahead of the announcement of the official winner this Friday. 43 titles have been nominated for the gong, including Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo), Mass Effect (Microsoft), Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft), Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (Sony), Call of …
Read More »Casual games firms set for Amsterdam conference
Casual Connect Europe West takes place next month
Read More »Sony launches new bargain PS3 bundle
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced a new bundle offer for consumers that will see PlayStation 3 retail for 349.99 with two first-party titles. The deal, dubbed ‘Pick N Mix’ by the platform holder, will begin at retail next Friday, January 18th and will run ‘until further notice’. Games involved …
Read More »HAVE YOUR SAY: UK games market 2008
We already know that 2007 was the biggest ever year for UK software sales – but can 2008 go one step further? Which titles will push sales through the roof in the next twelve months – and can games retail continue to be the star performer conmpared to music and …
Read More »Call Of Duty 4 hits a million in the UK
It’s a stunning acheivement for the critically-acclaimed shooter, which has become a firm fan’s favourite online. We’re delighted with the performance of COD4,” said Activision marketing director David Tyler. It’s been exceptionally well received by both consumers and retail. It’s a great start to 2008 and we’re all looking forward …
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