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GameStop saw its sales jump 5.2 per cent in the three-month period ending November 1st, but profits fell from $52 million to $46.7 million. The world’s largest games retailer also saw comparable store sales decrease by 1.8 per cent, primarily down to the launch of Halo 3 in September 2007, …
Read More »Argos kicks off half-price game sale
Catalogue retailer Argos has launched its games sale this week, slashing 50 per cent off some of this Christmas’ biggest titles. Games on offer includes Saints Row 2 on 360 and PS3 for 19.99, WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw available at under 25 and Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 for PS3 and …
Read More »GTA IV DLC coming February
Rockstar has revealed that the exclusive Xbox 360 downloadable content for GTA IV is set to arrive on February 17th, USA Today reports that the content will be entitled The Lost and the Damned and star Johnny Klebitz, a member of Liberty City gang The Lost. Rockstar has yet to …
Read More »Midways Wheelman dated
Midway has confirmed that The Wheelman will arrive on PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 20th. Developed between Midway Newcastle and Vin Diesel’s Tigon Studios, The Wheelman will be backed by a ‘multi-million dollar’ marketing campaign, and the publisher hopes to turn the title into a full-blown movie. And a …
Read More »Imagine reveals NowGamer
Magazine publisher Imagine is about to launch its new gaming ‘supersite’, NowGamer.com . The site is to use Imagine’s back catalogue of content, from magazines including GamesTM, X360, 360, PowerStation, Total PC Gaming, Play and Retro Gamer. And the firm believes the website will be a ‘true alternative’ to the …
Read More »Calling all indies
Want to promote your store? Get something off your chest? Become a Top 20 Indie? MCV is inviting independent retailers and small chains from all over to take part in our weekly profile: From the Frontline. The profile will not only allow you to promote your store, but also vent …
Read More »Xbox Live movies hit new Euro territories
Microsoft has revealed that major film companies Warner, Paramount and MGM are set to extend its Xbox Live movie offering to Italy and Spain. Paramount Pictures has been offering movies through Xbox Live for two years, and will now become a content provider in Italy and Spain with movies including …
Read More »22 Valve titles for £70
With the highly-anticipated Left 4 Dead just a week away, Valve is giving gamers the chance to buy its entire back catalogue for under $100 (70). The Complete Pack is available to download via Steam, and features 22 titles including the entire Half Life series, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike, …
Read More »UK CHART: Gears of War marches to the top
Microsoft mega release Gears of War 2 has brushed off stiff competition from Sony and Nintendo this week to claim the No. 1 spot in the GfK-ChartTrack Top 40. Meanwhile, last week’s number one, Fallout 3, slips to third place as FIFA ’09 holds firm in second position. Sony’s much-hyped …
Read More »Is there such thing as too many games?
Earlier in the year and there was genuine optimism that the annual release traffic jam could be avoided. Gran Turismo, Devil May Cry, Mario Kart, Wii Fit, GTA, Smash Brothers, Metal Gear Solid and Spore were all released outside of the fourth quarter period, offering hope that gamers’ wallets may …
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