BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has expressed his concerns about the future of the console market. Ever since the traditional games market began its downturn in 2009, many have pegged their hopes of rejuvenation on the new breed of consoles. And despite Wii U’s comparative failure until this point, common consensus …

Blockbuster is on a charm offensive with the UK games industry. The company wants to be taken seriously as a major video games retailer. Blockbuster UK fell into administration in January, shedding hundreds of stores. But the brand, plus 264 outlets, were rescued by Gordon Brothers Europe last month The …

Places are now available at the first Xbox 360 MCV Quiz of 2013. The event takes place on Thursday May 16th and will be held at Holborn’s Sway Bar. Guests can expect a battle of wits against other retailers, suppliers and the games media. There are thousands of pounds’ worth …

Capcom intends to tone it down with all the HD remakes of its fighting titles. Senior VP of Capcom US Christian Svensson took to the Capcom-Unity forums to explain that the company had likely run the course” for updated digital releases of its fighting titles. "It seems the novelty of …

Early Kickstarter units are not indicative of final product, says spokesperson

Problems with Ouya units sent out to early backers will be eased come the official launch in June, the company has insisted. A review of one of the first available Ouya units on The Verge was full of criticism, highlighting hardware quality issues, the UI, the game installation process, the …

Develop returns to Canada to ask what UK devs can learn ahead of the introduction of UK games tax breaks

Click Entertainment, one of the UK’s largest game hardware, software and peripherals distributors, is turning its attention towards the growing console and PC market in India. In India, Click plans to work with key wholesalers, distributors and retailers to explore opportunities in both buying and selling. Click is a wholesale …

Creators of the portable console Gamestick have announced a delay for the Android-based device – a setback caused by a much higher consumer demand than expected, according to the hardware makers. A Kickstarter update states that due to the demand jumping from around a thousand units to tens of thousands …

GameStop has announced the expansion of its trade-in program will have the retailer now accepting smartphones from Samsung, BlackBerry, and Motorola. Trade-in customers can receive either cash or in-store credit at all US GameStop shops. The store has been building its trade-in program since it began in 2011, and now …