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THQ says its new Partners division can help studios produce global ‘tent-pole’ hits. The publisher announced its new partnership initiative last month, which will see THQ offer a range of titles from independent developers and publishers via its online retail distribution network. The model is akin to EA Partners, which …
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Argos sees Wii web hike
Argos has revealed that visits to its website made from Nintendo Wiis have doubled year-on-year, making it the third most popular web browsing device to the retailer. The home catalogue store said visits to Argos.co.uk from Wii consoles increased from 465,000 in 2008 to 805,000 last year. This means the …
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Argos has revealed that visits to its website made from Nintendo Wiis have doubled year-on-year, making it the third most popular web browsing device to the retailer. The home catalogue store said visits to Argos.co.uk from Wii consoles increased from 465,000 in 2008 to 805,000 last year. This means the …
Read More »Tesco and Asda step up pre-owned offer
Having dipped their toes into the pre-owned games market in February, MCV understands that both Asda and Tesco have stepped up their efforts in the sector. Asda has confirmed that it is now trialling pre-owned games in seven new stores in addition to the Leeds outlet that pioneered the scheme …
Read More »Tesco and Asda step up pre-owned offer
Having dipped their toes into the pre-owned games market in February, MCV understands that both Asda and Tesco have stepped up their efforts in the sector. Asda has confirmed that it is now trialling pre-owned games in seven new stores in addition to the Leeds outlet that pioneered the scheme …
Read More »UK has worlds best 360 attach rate
The PlayStation brand has always enjoyed a strong following in Europe and, in particular, the UK but Microsoft’s VP of interactive entertainment business for EMEA Chris Lewis has revealed why it remains one of his firm’s key territories, too. We don’t break out figures by country, but the UK continues …
Read More »UK has worlds best 360 attach rate
The PlayStation brand has always enjoyed a strong following in Europe and, in particular, the UK but Microsoft’s VP of interactive entertainment business for EMEA Chris Lewis has revealed why it remains one of his firm’s key territories, too. We don’t break out figures by country, but the UK continues …
Read More »Warner pens LEGO Universe deal
It has been confirmed that Warner Bros Interactive will be the exclusive retail distributor for upcoming PC MMO outing LEGO Universe for all outlets outside of official LEGO channels. The game itself, a family-friendly online multiplayer title based on the popular Danish toy brand, is due out some time in …
Read More »Warner pens LEGO Universe deal
It has been confirmed that Warner Bros Interactive will be the exclusive retail distributor for upcoming PC MMO outing LEGO Universe for all outlets outside of official LEGO channels. The game itself, a family-friendly online multiplayer title based on the popular Danish toy brand, is due out some time in …
Read More »Joy Ride becomes Natal title?
Ever wondered what happened to BigPark’s colourful racer Joy Ride? It was initially due to hit Microsoft’s digital service late last year, only to vanish off the face of the officially documented corporate earth in recent weeks. Now CVG claims to have word that the title has been yanked back …
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