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The owners of Toys R Us are expected to appoint the finance firm Cairn Capital to help in the restructuring or refinancing of debts of 400 million, according to The Sunday Times. The toy specialist is considering its options, including adding new equity and extending debt repayment deadlines. The current …
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WiiWare sales ‘almost non-existent’
'The window for release and success of software on the platform ended in 2009', claims indie publisher
Read More »Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Celebration Pack dated
Microsoft has revealed the price and release date for its British-themed Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Celebration Pack. The SKU, which includes a 4GB white version of the console, white Kinect camera, white controller and Union Jack console skin will cost 249.99 and hit retail on May 25th. It …
Read More »Midnight Purple 3DS confirmed
A new colour version of the 3DS has been confirmed for the US market. The Midnight Purple SKU, as leaked by a US retailer yesterday, has now been officially confirmed. It will retail for $169.99 – like existing 3DS models – and will launch in the US on May 20th. …
Read More »Last chance to register for the PC dealer event of the year
The PCR Retail Boot Camp opens its doors in just two days time, with over 250 of the UK’s top PC and IT dealers already registered. But it’s not yet too late to make sure your name’s on the guest list. Taking place on Wednesday May 2nd, the day kicks …
Read More »US/Europe release targets revealed for MGS HD Vita Collection
Vita owners in US and Europe will get a crack at Konami’s Metal Gear Solid HD Collection next month, according to retailer listings and the company itself. Eurogamer reports (via Joystiq) that the publisher has announced a launch window of ‘late June’ for European markets. A US release date of …
Read More »Two slots left for Xbox 360 MCV Quiz
There are only two places left for teams at the first Xbox 360MCV Quizof 2012. The popular event returns on May 17th at Holborn’strendySway Bar. Once again, retailers, suppliers and the games media are given the chance to show off their general knowledge skills. There will be thousands of pounds’ …
Read More »UK development’s finest named in Sunday Times Rich List
Gower Brothers, Jon Burton and Chris Stamper named as wealthiest in games industry
Read More »The relationship between games advertising and sales
Generation Media looks at the year-on-year percentage change in video games advertising and sales of boxed titles. The way in which consumers are able to purchase games and consoles in recent years has gone beyond just retail. As such, it has become difficult to understand what is really going on …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Namco Bandai
Namco Bandai US, UK and Europe are now speaking one voice in a bid to be as successful across the West as it is in Japan. MCV speaks toUS VP Carlson Choi, UK VP John Galloway and UK marketing boss Lee Kirton… What has changed for the overseas business? Carlson …
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