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HMV could introduce gaming to ‘millions’ of new consumers, as the chain puts the finishing touches to its specialist games offer. At least that’s according to HMV Group CEO and UK and Ireland MD Simon Fox, who is delighted following the successful acquisition of Gamerbase and the launch of the …
Read More »Best Buy hunts UK employees
CVs AT the ready – US retail superpower Best Buy has confirmed to MCV that it is looking to recruit far and wide as the firm builds its business in the UK and Europe. In May, the American electronics giant announced a partnership with Carphone Warehouse to establish its brand …
Read More »The Hut wins £5m investment boost
The Hut has received 5 million after winning Bank Of Scotland’s Entrepreneur Of The Year award. The annual award winner also receives mentoring from the UK’s top businessmen and entrepreneurs. CEO Matthew Moulding said: Winning the award feels very special. Starting from an idea on a piece of paper and …
Read More »Italy to catch UK as Hypermarkets arrive
The Italian video game market has begun to approach the maturity of its European counterparts, France and the UK, as strong retail chains cash in on opportunities for growth. While the market has grown by almost 25 per cent over the course of 2008, it is still seen to be …
Read More »Sharp hit with DS screen price-fixing fine
According to Edge, The Japan Fair Trade Commission has fined Sharp $3 million for price-fixing LCD displays used in Nintendo’s DS Lite. The Trade commission sent a cease-and-desist order to Sharp, claiming the firm had colluded with Hitachi to control the price of displays, which violates Japan’s Antimonopoly Act. Sharp …
Read More »New Riddick is a true sequel
Atari has issued a statement saying that Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features over 11 hours of new content, six multiplayer modes and a completely re-made version of Escape From Butcher Bay. The publisher made the comments following confusion caused by an interview with Tigon Studios’ head of …
Read More »RETAIL GUIDE: UK distributors Xmas opening times
It’s that time of year – and retailers need to know the last dates they can get in touch with the UK’s leading distributors. Here, MCV presents the full list of Christmas opening times for Centresoft, Gem, Trilogy and more. Centresoft: Sat, Dec 20th: 9am – 1pmMon, Dec 22nd: 9am …
Read More »Christmas Opening Times: Part Two
Logic 3 Wed, Dec 24th – 9am – 12.30pmThu, Dec 25th – CLOSEDFri, Dec 26th – CLOSED Mon, Dec 29th – 9am – 5.30pmTues, Dec 30th – 9am – 5.30pmWed, Dec 31st – 9am – 3.00pmNew Years Day: CLOSEDFri, Jan 2nd – 9am – 5.30pm GemWed, Dec 24th – Jan …
Read More »Christmas Opening Times: Part One
Advantage Sat, Dec 20th: 9am – 1pmMon, Dec 22nd: 9am – 6pmTues, Dec 23rd: 9am – 5.30pm Weds, Dec 24th: CLOSEDThurs, Dec 25th: CLOSEDFri, Dec 26th: CLOSED Mon, Dec 29th: 9am – 5.30pmTue, Dec 30th: 9am – 5.30pm New Year’s Eve: CLOSEDNew Year’s Day: CLOSED Fri, Jan 2nd: 9am – …
Read More »Take Two Q4 losses double
Publisher Take Two has seen record full year revenues – but has reported a $15 million loss for the three months period ending October 31st. Net revenue for the quarter was at $323.4 million, compared to $292.6 million for the same period in 2007. Whilst the net loss has more …
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