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Vivendi games is to release a game based on the ever-popular Ghostbusters franchise, due for release next year on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, PS2 and DS. The entire original cast – Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson – return to provide in-game voices for the …
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Hardware shortage warning issued to retail
All three platform holders have told MCV that stock of PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii hardware may not meet demand over the festive period. After a storming year with Wii and DS, Nintendo UK general manager David Yarnton said: Every year it seems to happen with stock being tight, and …
Read More »US retailer pulls Manhunt 2 from shelves
It has been confirmed that US entertainment retailer Target has removed the PSP version of Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 from its North American stores following the news that it can be hacked to reveal the content that was cut to appease ratings body the ESRB. Following widespread internet rumours, GameSpot got …
Read More »Konami hails retails PES restraint
Retail’s refusal to break the official street date of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 has left Konami UK general manager Pete Stone almost as impressed as the game’s debut at number one in the software chart. Last year, retailers such as Woolworths and Gamestation started selling the game’s predecessor, Pro Evolution …
Read More »Download warning for cautious games retailers
Established High Street and online games retailers risk losing significant share to broadband suppliers, and possibly even utility companies, if they do not embrace digital distribution. That is the robust view of Pierre Gaudet, CEO of Europe’s leading games digital distribution outfit Metaboli, which has begun a renewed effort in …
Read More »Retail event reveals its GamePlan
Reserve the date in your diaries – it seems the UK has finally come up with a retail-focused trade show that can fill the gaping hole left by the ‘old’ E3’s demise. GamePlan aims to bring together UK publishing and retail over two days on 29th– 30th May 2008 at …
Read More »Games the priority at Zavvis mini E3 retail conference
Newly independent entertainment retail chain Zavvi has made a bold gesture of dedication to its games business by introducing a ‘mini E3′ at its annual Christmas conference. The six-hour event gave 125 Zavvi store managers and 30 games specialists the chance to sample a number of key forthcoming titles. THQ, …
Read More »Games the priority at Zavvis mini E3 retail conference
Newly independent entertainment retail chain Zavvi has made a bold gesture of dedication to its games business by introducing a ‘mini E3′ at its annual Christmas conference. The six-hour event gave 125 Zavvi store managers and 30 games specialists the chance to sample a number of key forthcoming titles. THQ, …
Read More »PopCap titles to hit retail
MCV sister site Develop reports that PopCap Arcade Vol 1 heads to 360 containing Bejeweled 2, AstroPop, Feeding Frenzy and Zuma, while PopCap Hits Vol 1 for PS2 boasts Bejeweled 2 and AstroPop. All the games have of course has extremely profitable runs available for download via the likes of …
Read More »PopCap titles to hit retail
MCV sister site Develop reports that PopCap Arcade Vol 1 heads to 360 containing Bejeweled 2, AstroPop, Feeding Frenzy and Zuma, while PopCap Hits Vol 1 for PS2 boasts Bejeweled 2 and AstroPop. All the games have of course has extremely profitable runs available for download via the likes of …
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