Yes, but does it work? OnLive CEO Steve Perlman hopes, and maybe even believes, that he’s heard that question for the last time. Actually, that’s not true, he may one day ask it himself, about rival – but yet to be launched – cloud gaming service, Gakai, possibly yelled mischievously …
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Forza 4 grabs BMW exclusive
Microsoft has announced a partnership with BMW that will see its upcoming 2012 M5 model appear first in Forza 4. Those who buy the 59.99 Limited Collector’s Edition will also gain access to 25 additional cars, with the 2012 M5 appearing as the cover star of the SKU – which …
Read More »Summer release slate dries up
UK games retail is bracing itself for one of its toughest summers in recent years. July and August are traditionally the slow months, and this year there are just 50 new titles due during those months. Retailers have told MCV they are instead focusing on the Q4 line-up, readying in-store demos …
Read More »Gaikai chases 10m users
Gaikai has set itself a target of reaching 10m monthly active users through its affiliates programme. The online cloud gaming streaming service – which allows users to play demos by streaming them through their internet browser – wants to hit this milestone by autumn this year. The news comes following …
Read More »Develop publisher Intent Media acquires UBM titles
Television Broadcast Europe, Music Week, Pro Sound News Europe and others bought in £2.4 million deal
Read More »Intent Media acquires UBM titles for £2.4m
Independent business media specialist and MCV publisher Intent Media has agreed to acquire the UK entertainment and technology product portfolio of UBM plc for a total cash consideration of 2.4m. Intent specialises in entertainment, technology and leisure markets. Its portfolio already consists of over a dozen market leading online, print …
Read More »PS Vita to miss Xmas in UK?
CVG has gone live with a report claiming that a retail source "close to SCE" reckons the PS Vita won’t launch in the UK until January or February. "Sony knows it’s effectively gifting the festive handheld market to 3DS – but is still really confident of a success," the source …
Read More »INDIE FOCUS: Barkman Computers
You’ve been in business for almost 25 years – what has been key to your success?The ongoing support of publishers and distributors – without them we wouldn’t be where we are today. We started out selling Atari, Amiga, Spectrum and Commodore systems, the early home computer formats. We soon began …
Read More »HMV offers 10% 3DS Street Pass discount
Retailer HMV has launched an impressively innovative 3DS offer for customers. It will give a ten per cent discount on any 3DS game to any customer who picks up an HMV store Mii using the 3DS Street Pass system. Street Pass, for those who aren’t familiar, allows 3DS owners to …
Read More »Bee.com launches first High Street store
Everyone thought Play.com or Amazon would do it first. Even The Hut Group talked about it last year. But it’s emerging online retailer Bee.com that has taken the bold step onto the High Street. The website launched a shop in the Manchester Arndale Centre last weekend. The new outlet is …
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