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HMV hopes to protect jobs

Retailer HMV has vowed to do all it can to protect the jobs of those who will be affected by the 60 store closures announced yesterday. The company will close the outlets – which includes the closure of 20 Warterstones stores – by the end of the year. "We will …

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Games and video – the markets compared

The UK movie market remained static in 2010 with an annual value of 2.6bn, according to a new report by the BVA. The comprehensive study excludes revenue from subscription-based physical and digital rentals, which are now said to be roughly on par. A direct comparison with the games market is …

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VAT increase sees games prices jump

Leading UK games retailer GAME has confirmed to MCV that it has increased the price on some of its products as a result of the VAT increase that came into effect in the UK overnight. However, the chain has pointed out to MCV that it still offers a market-leading price …

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‘Games lose value quicker than cars’

"Brand new video games can lose as much value in percentage terms in just three days as a car would over three years" – that’s the eye-catching introduction to a report into the pre-owned games market by leading consumer watchdog Which? It claims that a Ford Focus loses around 60 …

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Don’t forget: MCV Salary Survey closes soon

Time is running out – the annual MCV Salary Survey ends this week. This year, we’re not only asking for your feedback on the salaries for various sectors of the industry, but also your experiences of switching between those sectors. The survey is embedded in the text below and is …

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