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Don Bradman Cricket 14 will release in India at an MRP of Rs 4,299, distributor Sunder Electronics has announced. The game will be available for preorders starting today at popular online retailers like Flipkart and Amazon, with the Don Bradman Cricket 14 Steelbook being offered as a preorder bonus. Sunder …
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Don Bradman Cricket 14 to release on 3rd April
Don Bradman Cricket 14 won’t quite make its planned March release, but the good news is that the delay is a small one. Big Ant Studios’ promising cricket simulation will finally release on 3rdApril for PS3 and Xbox 360, and will be released in India through distributor Sunder Electronics. Sunder …
Read More »Chips is back on the rise
The story of Chips summarises the pressures that has faced games retailers over the last three years. Price competition from supermarkets and online retailers, coupled with a shrinking release schedule and a rising digital market place, has made selling games in the UK an incredibly challenging job. We’ve seen mass …
Read More »Xbox Live could host digital midnight launch events
Microsoft has said it wants to introduce digital midnight launch events for games on Xbox Live. Consumers are accustomed to glitzy High Street retail midnight launches, but it’s a different story online – although perhaps not for long. A Twitter user said the following to Microsoft Studios VP Phil Spencer: …
Read More »Number of High Street games stores drops, but still beats online and supermarkets
Online stores and supermarkets failed to capitalize on mass store closures in the UK last year, as High Street stores emerged as the biggest sellers of physical video games. The latest figures – released by ERA based on Chart-Track figures – show that the likes of GAME, Argos and HMV …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes to get Indian release; priced Rs 1,999
Update:E-xpress Interactive has confirmed that it will distributeMetal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes in India in India, and also confirmed the Rs 1,999 price point for the game. The Indian release date for the game is 21st March. Original story E-xpress Interactive is likely to be the new distributor for …
Read More »Early UK Titanfall players won’t be banned… probably
Will gamers who get hold of Titanfall early face an online ban? No. Well, probably not, anyway. Respawn boss Vince Zampella took to Twitter to say that no action would be taken against those who obtain a legitimate copy of the game early and venture online. Remember, Titanfall arrives in …
Read More »Simply Games sponsors MCV Awards 2014
Online retailer Simply Games has signed up as sponsor for this year’s MCV Awards. The firm has pledged its support for the evening as Event Partner. "Simply Games are delighted to be an event sponsor for the forthcoming MCV Awards," said MD Neil Muspratt. "As the business builds and the …
Read More »The practicalities of bringing your game to every platform
Rick Gibson debates whether a one-size-fits-all policy for game releases really works
Read More »GameStop hikes PlayStation Camera price as US shortages take hold
The US arm of games retailer GameStop has added an extra $10 to the price of the PS4 Camera. The device normally sells for $59, although that is currently being bumped up to $69. GameStop didn’t reply when asked by Polygon if the price increase was as a direct result …
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