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Sony has listed the first games that will be available to pre-load for those who pre-order them digitally on PSN. Pre-loading allows users to download and install games ahead of their official release date. The games then automatically unlock at midnight on the day of release (although sometimes it can …
Read More »No Bayonetta 1 for digital purchases of Bayonetta 2 on Wii U
Wii U owners who choose to buy Bayonetta 2 digitally will not receive the complimentary copy of the first game. Nintendo revealed yesterday as part of its E3 video presentation that the game – which is due out in October – will include a copy of the 2010 original, which …
Read More »Ubisoft bringing Tetris to PS4 and Xbox One this summer
Tetris is coming to both PS4 and Xbox One some time this summer, thanks to new publisher Ubisoft. The company acquired the Tetris license back in January. The new game is called Tetris Ultimate. It offers solo or multiplayer play for up to four gamers. Confirmed game modes include Marathon, …
Read More »Jo Twist stresses need for digital video games sales data
MCV teamed up with UKIE last week to create an estimated value of the UK games market. But there are still big holes in the industry’s knowledge – particularly around digital. UKIE CEO Dr Jo Twist writes for MCV to discuss the need for a digital sales chart… As an …
Read More »UK leads the way in mobile, online and downloadable games
The UK is the biggest market for digital games in Europe. The latest figures from IHS Screen Digest reveal that the digital and online spend on games grew 16 per cent in the UK to 819m last year. This is driven by increased spending on freemium PC game experiences, PC …
Read More »72% of UK gamers prefer buying physical games
Digital may be the industry’s biggest market, but consumers still prefer to buy games in a box. Analysts Kantar WorldPanel revealed that two-thirds (72 per cent) of consumers are buying boxed products only. It follows estimates from Screen Digest, which showed that digital games last year generated more revenue than …
Read More »Child of Light launching on Vita
Ubisoft’s turn-based RPG Child of Light is to land on Vita in July. A digital edition of Child of Light will launch on PSN on July 2nd for 11.99. Meanwhile, a Complete Edition will hit UK retail on the same day, which includes additional game content including a bonus quest, …
Read More »74% of US gamers prefer physical to digital
The disc could yet have some life left in it. Despite plummeting physical game sales in the UK, NPD reckons that US gamers still much prefer to purchase their games in a box. When price is equal 74 per cent of those who on console or PC play five or …
Read More »Free downloadable Pokemon game announced; Championships character giveaway confirmed
A free Pokemon game called The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokemon is on the way to 3DS. Eurogamer reports that the game, which thus far is only confirmed for Japan, allows users to collect sticker shaped versions of Pokemon via Streetpassing with others before taking the beats into battle. …
Read More »Digital games success drives numbers up at Sega
Sega has reported a 102 per cent increase in operating income to 38.53bn for the year ending March 31st. Net sales climbed 17.6 per cent to 378bn thanks in part to the launch of titles such as top performer Total War: Rome 2 (1.13m units), Football Manager 2014 (790k), Sonic …
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