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A consumer-facing console repair specialist is shifting its focus to retail. Repair Shop emerged on the scene last summer. It mends a range of devices, including games consoles, laptops, iPod, mobile phones and more. And now the company is offering its services to retail clients. We noticed a number of …
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Music labels rally around troubled HMV
The biggest names in the music industry has thrown its support behind trouble entertainment chain, HMV. In a letter to The Times, the seven biggest names in music – including Universal chairman David Joseph, Sony Music’s Ged Doherty and Warner Music UK chief executive Christian Tattersfield – praised the retailer …
Read More »Amazon agrees to buy LoveFilm
Amazon has agreed to acquire the remaining shares in LoveFilm, Europe’s biggest film and game rental firm. The online retail giant – which already held a 42 per cent share in LoveFilm – will finalise the acquisition before the end of March. LoveFilm has been innovating on behalf of movie …
Read More »3DS LAUNCH: Did you miss anything?
Nintendo held special preview events for the highly anticipated 3DS in Amsterdam and New York today, detailing the company’s Western launch plans for the 3DS. The handheld will be released in the UK on March 25th, with the US launch following two days later. Up to 30 games are expected …
Read More »3DS LAUNCH: GAME cant wait for 3DS
GAME is already getting excited about the UK launch of Nintendo’s 3DS. The retailer was one of many that attended today’s preview event in Amsterdam for the new handheld, which Nintendo announced would be released throughout Europe on March 25th. At GAME, our customers are already excited about the Nintendo …
Read More »3DS LAUNCH: PES gets multiplayer mode
Konami has announced a raft of new additions for PES 2011 3D including a Street Pass wi-fi mode. 3DS owners will be able to play against each other wirelessly in multiplayer matches. They can also automatically compare Master League data with others using Nintendo 3DS’ Spot Pass technology. The user …
Read More »3DS LAUNCH: US launch date confirmed
The 3DS will launch at retail outlets across America from March 27th, Nintendo has confirmed. Shoppers will have to part with $249 for the innovative handheld, which has around thirty games set for release at launch window. In the UK the price is varied, though a listing on HMV’s website …
Read More »3DS LAUNCH: UK Price – £219 to £229
The 3DS has been priced as 219 to 229 when it arrives in the UK on March 25th. During Nintendo’s special preview event in Amsterdam, retail sources have told MCV that they will be offering the eagerly awaited handheld at this price range. As usual, Nintendo has refrained from setting …
Read More »3DS LAUNCH: March 25th launch for UK
Nintendo’s hotly anticipated 3DS will land on UK shelves on March 25th. The handheld’s European release date was announced today at a special preview event in Amsterdam. It will arrive two days before the US launch on March 27th. The launch window will stretch between March 25th and end of …
Read More »HMV shares tumble over credit concerns
Shares in HMV Group have dipped 8.5 per cent after it emerged insurance on its goods have been cut. A big UK distributor admitted its sales to HMV are now uninsured, reports the BBC. The reason behind this was not revealed. In a statement HMV said: Credit insurers are reviewing …
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