It’s not just publishers developing titles for the new motion controllers – peripherals vendor BigBen is also making PlayStation Move games. The firm will release at least one title for Sony’s 1.5 million-selling hardware next year as it re-establishes its publishing business, the company told MCV. BigBen already develops and …

A new independent-friendly distribution firm has been set up just in time for Christmas. A Game Distribution – which also sponsored the MCV/Xbox 360 industry Pub Quiz last week – focuses on independent retailers across Europe. It also offers logistics and promotional services. The London-based firm was established last month …

GAME has warned that its profit margins will fall more than expected this financial year as it cuts prices in the face of increased retail competition. The firm also revealed that for the 44 weeks ending December 4th, 2010, like-for-like group sales were down 8.8 per cent, while UK sales …

Though World of Warcraft may have been hogging much of the PC limelight today, it could be argued that it’s only the second biggest release of the day. What could possibly trump it? PopCap’s Bejeweled 3, of course. It’s the first proper sequel to the popular series in six years. …

It’s easy to think games retailers are fighting a losing battle. With the rise of digital content, stores must be simply trying to stave off the eventual migration of consumers away from shops and to ‘Download now’ buttons, right?Certainly, some stores are bearing the brunt of such big changes. But …

The European edition of Deathsmiles is expected to be a smash hit when it hits shelves this spring. Publisher Rising Star is confident that exclusive content will draw out fans, while the title’s broad appeal will ensure long-term sales among casual gamers. The European edition will be a collectible in …

Many PC gaming fans have endured a sleepless night to be amongst the first to experience the third expansion to MMO behemoth World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, which launches worldwide today. UK gamers showed particular grit by braving freezing conditions last night to pick up the game at a number of …

Industry body takes hard line against controversial documentary

Christmas approaches, and video games once again find themselves competing with toys, gadgets, books and other items as they try to grab gifters’ attention. But the industry has found additional ways to generate revenue with its most popular brands. As with any other major form of entertainment, gaming lends itself …

Online retail group IMRG expects UK consumers to spend 17.4bn online this Christmas, up from the 15bn spent in 2009. The company made its estimates ahead of ‘Mega Monday,’ which takes place on December 6th. The day is typically the busiest online shopping day of the year, with Play.com expected …