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Amazon grabs Angry Birds Rio exclusivity

Fresh from announcing 100 million downloads for its Angry Birds games and predicting that tablets will kill consoles, now Rovio has announced an exclusive deal for the Android version of its Angry Birds Rio game. No, not with GetJar, the app store that bagged first dibs on the original Angry …

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Two Worlds II delayed yet again

After what can only be described as a tumultuous path to market, TopWare’s console RPG Two Worlds II has seen its UK release date slip yet again. Amazon is currently listing the game as having a March 11th UK release date, a week later than the most recent date given …

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Amazon to bid for Blockbuster?

Amazon and Best Buy have been listed amongst companies that could bid for bankrupt Blockbuster. The firm announced late last month that it was going up for auction following a ‘stalking horse’ offer of $290m by an investor group of lendors. And now the firm has submitted a list of …

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UK confirmed for Two Worlds II

After a confusing 24 hours that saw retailer GAME remove Topware’s console RPG Two Worlds II from its release schedule, a UK release for the game has finally been confirmed. However, there are strings. The game will now be available only from online retailer Amazon. And its release has slipped …

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Amazon and Tesco offer 3DS for £197

The price of the hotly anticipated Nintendo 3DS has dropped even further today, with Tesco slashing its pre-order price to 197. The offer is only available until tomorrow, but customers who order the device can use a voucher code to save 20 on their purchase, knocking the price down from …

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Amazon looks to sign up indies

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 …

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Now GAME cuts 3DS price

UK retailer GAME has lowered its 3DS price to 219.99. The firm was originally selling the device for 229.99, but that price has come under pressure following aggressive moves from rivals ShopTo, Play and Amazon, all of which are selling the device for around 200. GAME has also revealed a …

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Killzone 3 takes over PS Home

Sony is promoting Killzone 3 by transforming PlayStation Home into a special hub based on the PS3 shooter. The online world will become the ‘ISA Stronghold’ on January 27th. Players can access the area by visiting the ISA dropship in Home Square, and will be able to take part in …

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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 …

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Amazon launches Android dev portal

Online retail giant Amazon plans to throw its weight behind a new app store for Android devices. The retailer, which in recent years has profited greatly from digital distribution products such as Kindle, is thought to be listing games on its own website – as opposed to the Android Marketplace. …

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