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Martyn Gibbs has publicly backed Game Retail owners OpCapita following the collapse of Comet. The electricals retailer – also owned by OpCapita – fell into administration at the start of the month, leading to some asking fresh questions of its stewardship of GAME. But CEO Gibbs has in an interview …
Read More »UPDATED: Call of Duty: Black Ops II – where’s cheapest?
It’s a good bet to be the biggest launch of 2012, and that typically leads to some fierce price wars on the High Street. However, there’s no sign yet of any bargain-basement offers, but there are still lots of retailers yet to show their hand. Tesco is selling the game …
Read More »UPDATED: Simply Games customers get Black Ops II early
(This story has been updated – headline was originally ‘Simply Games tells customers they can have Black Ops II by tomorrow’. Updates at end of article.) Online indie retailer Simply Games is currently telling customers that they will have Call of Duty: Black Ops II in their hands by tomorrow …
Read More »Molyneux apologises for Curiosity’s technical troubles
Developer 22Cans and Peter Molyneux have apologised for the technical troubles that have so far plagued the launch of debut title Curiosity: What’s Inside The Cube?. In a video that you can see below Molyneux promises that the team believes it has the solution to its server problems, which as …
Read More »VIDEO: Elder Scrolls Online gameplay
Bethesda has released the first gameplay video for the divisive The Elder Scrolls Online. The game has split fans of the series down the middle, with some outwardly delighted that the IP is finally getting the MMO treatment and others annoyed at the cartoonish WoW-like art style. The game is …
Read More »Sony Network boss to retire, House to take over role
Tim Schaaff, the president of Sony Network Entertainment International, has announced his retirement. Sony Computer Entertainment president and CEO Andrew House will add Schaaff’s responsibilities to his role when Schaaff steps down at the end of the year. SNEI overseas a number of Sony’s networking businesses, including the PlayStation Network. …
Read More »VIDEO: Hitman Absolution is nearly here
Square Enix’s Hitman: Absolution is so very close now, and the latest teaser trailer is going to make that wait even more excruciating. In it we see a handful of the levels and environments that players will be face with in the final release. Of particular note are the crowd …
Read More »Galaxy S3 beats iPhone 4S to become world’s best selling smartphone
The tide turning? Or an expected Apple lull as it transitions from the iPhone 4S to the iPhone 5? Whatever way you look at it, Samsung has claimed a significant psychological victory with news that the Galaxy S3 has overtaken the iPhone 4S to become the best selling smartphone on …
Read More »Molyneux’s next game will be his last… probably
One of the UK’s most beloved developers could be nearing his exit from the industry. Peter Molyneux, whose most recent release Curiosity: What’s Inside the Cube? has been all over the headlines this week. But if comments in a recent interview are to be believed, his next game could be …
Read More »Black Ops II – Blockbuster opening 450 stores at midnight
450 Blockbuster stores will open their doors at midnight next week for the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It’s the biggest ever operation of this kind for the retailer. Call Of Duty: Black Ops II is the most anticipated game of the year and pre-orders are rising …
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