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Was THQ’s demise the result of bad management, bad circumstances or just plain bad luck? The company that had generated millions from games based on Finding Nemo and WWE, had struggled to transition into a world where kids games and licenced titles were no-longer safe bets. Certain analysts and industry …
Read More »Brain Training 3DS set for April
The next game in the Brain Training series will hit UK shelves on April 12th. The snappily titled Dr. Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can You Stay Focused? is a 3DS exclusive, and will be available to buy from retail and the Nintendo eShop on the same day. The Brain Training …
Read More »Video games escape UK’s latest retail crisis
The collapse of HMV and Blockbuster is unlikely to have a massive impact upon the video games market. The two entertainment giants fell into administration over the last two weeks, following news that Play.com is ending its own direct-to-retail business. All three retailers are big supporters of the games industry, …
Read More »WWE video games find new home. But is it 2K Games?
The WWE franchise will continue, despite the liquidation of publisher THQ. The WWE licence was not up for sale as part of THQ’s auction last night and was returned to WWE. A tweet from the official WWE Games Twitter feed said: "We don’t have any details to share yet, but …
Read More »HMV footfall spikes in wake of administration
HMV has seen its footfall reach ‘near Christmas levels’ in recent weeks, following news of the retailer’s administration. The increased publicity – plus the company’s Blue Cross Sale – has resulted in a surge of nostalgia, which has seen consumers return to HMV stores. Meanwhile, Retail-Week is reporting that Hilco …
Read More »Saints Row and Metro is ‘perfect fit’ for Koch
Publisher Koch Media says Metro and Saints Row has a bright future under its leadership. The two franchises were acquired by the European company – as well a developer Volition –for $27.8m. The company was sold as part of the auction for THQ’s assets. Koch Media welcomes the addition of …
Read More »IGN and TalkSport sign cross-platform ad deal
IGN and TalkSport have forged a new commercial alliance that allows for cross-platform advertising. Publishers can now do a single commercial deal that will cover both TalkSport and IGN, while the two media outlets will also share content. Under the new deal, sales teams from both businesses will work together, …
Read More »Activision: Skylanders proves there is growth at retail
The phenomenal sales of Skylanders proves there’s strength left in the High Street, says Activision. As we revealed last week, over 6.2m Skylanders toys were sold in the UK last year. And now the company is preparing the third game in the series, which will be revealed in a matter …
Read More »1666 is part of Ubisoft’s THQ Montreal acquisition
Ubisoft has confirmed that new IP 1666 was part of the firm’s $2.5m acquisition of THQ Montreal. The mysterious new IP is predicted to be a historical story – perhaps based around the Great Fire of London – but little is known about the title. It was being headed-up by …
Read More »Persona 4 Golden out next month on Vita
Cult RPG favourite Persona 4 Golden will launch on February 22nd. Publisher NIS America made the announcement alongside news that HyperDimension Neptunia Victory will launch on PS3 on March 15th. Persona 4 Golden has been Vita’s biggest selling game in Japan and has picked up some hugely positive reviews, so …
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