Internet retailer Simplygames.com has pulled Test Drive Unlimited 2 from sale, after mistakenly selling the game almost two weeks early. MCV was contacted by several retailers last week saying that Simply Games had broken Test Drive Unlimited 2’s street date, which is due for release this Friday (February 11th). The …

It’s November 10th 2009, and the world has just seen Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 become the most successful entertainment launch ever. Overnight its publisher Activision cemented itself as one of the biggest games companies in the world, while Infinity Ward turned into one of the industry’s most influential …

Sony’s new NGP handheld will comfortably better the successes of the PSP, EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich has stated. "EEDAR has no doubt that the NGP will be successful in Japan," he said in a report. "In Japan the PSP currently has the second largest active install base and is on …

Amazon is looking to recruit games retailers to join its Marketplace sector and help them boost their online offering. The firm has always worked with third parties, but is now looking to seriously strengthen its network of sellers in key categories, including video games. A spokesman for Amazon said: In …

Hurry! There is only one week left to make your voice heard. Lobbying for the 2011 MCV Industry Excellence Awards is currently open but the deadline is approaching. All nominations must be sent to AwardsLobbying@intentmedia.co.uk by 12pm on Friday, February 11th. A full guide to the awards can be found …

Virgin Gaming is braced for the big time in Europe after signing a deal with EA Sports. The tournament provider expects a surge in users when it is integrated into the publisher’s FIFA titles. It has already seen almost 40,000 new gamers sign up after running a similar scheme on …

MTV Games has closed its doors following the sale of Harmonix, MCV can reveal. The International office, which was headed up by UK industry veteran Roy Campbell, was closed on Wednesday. Only a handful of financial staff remain in the New York office to collect or reconcile any outstanding receivables. …

Saints Row 3 will arrive in UK retailers during Q3 this year, THQ has confirmed. The third instalment in the popular sandbox shooter series will arrive on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC and is being billed as a key growth driver for the publisher. In the fall, we plan to …

Leading European video games retailer GAME has announced the appointment of Dave Hughes in the freshly created role chief marketing officer. Hughes joins from Marks & Spencer where he headed up online and direct sales channel M&S Direct. His former employers include KPMG, Sainsbury’s, Intercontinental Hotels and Galileo. At GAME …

Payne picked to lead NESTA-backed 'Games Consortium' - hunt begins for eight stakeholders