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An event later this week could well be the launch platform for Amazon’s long-rumoured Android console. The retail and media giant has been sending out press invites for a gathering in New York on Wednesday (April 2nd) at which it will offer an "update for our video business". All signs …
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Price drop, early release for Don Bradman Cricket 14 planned
UPDATE:Sunder Electronics has also announced an official price drop forDon Bradman Cricket 14 from Rs 4,299 to Rs 3,999. Customers who had preordered the game at the earlier price will receive a refund for the difference amount from retailers, the distributor said. Original story:In light of street date breaks across …
Read More »Infamous tops European PSN charts
Sony’s first big PS4 exclusive of the year – Infamous: Second Son – debuts at the top of its European online store. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes sits in second place. The prologue to the upcoming Phantom Pain was priced cheaper on PlayStation UK’s online outlet than in physical …
Read More »GameStop narrowly misses revenue estimates as Q4 like-for-likes climb 7.8%
Global games retailer GameStop has reported a like-for-like sales increase of 7.8 per cent for the quarter ending February 1st. Sales for period grew from $3.56bn last year to $3.68bn, although this was short of the $3.79bn consensus estimate. Earnings fell from $261.1m last year to $220.5m. For the full …
Read More »GameStop wants to "restore the balance between physical and digital commerce"
GameStop has teamed up with IBM to launch what it calls the GameStop Technology Institute. Revealed via an incredibly wordy press release, the aim appears to be investigating ways of closer integrating its physical and online retail offerings. It will use the conclusions of its investigations to change the way …
Read More »Green Man Gaming sponsors MCV Awards 2014
Online games retailer Green Man Gaming has backed this year’s MCV Awards. The firm has signed up as event partner for the prestigious evening. "At Green Man Gaming we are very proud to offer our continued support to the MCV Awards," said Darren Cairns, executive vice president of marketing, Green …
Read More »GamesGrabr reveals new ecommerce platform for publishers
Gaming social network GamesGrabr is offering a new service designed to help sell video games. Feature Collections allows developers, businesses and even influential bloggers to promote their ‘collections’ and offer a means for consumers to then buy them. The new promotion is being pushed under the ‘cool collections to follow’ …
Read More »Swap your Man Utd season ticket for a copy of FIFA, PES or Football Manager at GAME
Manchester United, Cardiff or West Brom fans are from this Saturday being invited to hand over their season tickets at GAME. For those whom United’s 0-3 thrashing at the hands of Manchester rivals City last night was too much, the retailer is offering a copy of either FIFA 14, PES …
Read More »Microsoft hints at Xbox One digital sharing comeback
The grand digital vision for Xbox One has not been forgotten. That’s the message from Xbox boss Phil Spencer who told GameSpot at GDC that the future for the company’s console remains very much digital-focused. "We believe in a digital future on our box," Spencer said. "I know when I …
Read More »Digital prices for Thief and Tomb Raider halved on Xbox One
Microsoft’s new policy of competing with the High Street is continuing with some new Xbox One deals on Xbox Live. Both Thief and Tomb Raider are to have their prices cut by 50 per cent on the service, meaning they will be available for 25 a piece. In addition, 33 …
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