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If you thought the announcement of the NX would result in the new Zelda being pushed off of Wii U, there’s no need to worry. That’s according to Nintendo, which reassured fans during its latest Direct presentation that the as-yet untitled instalment would still be coming to its current home …
Read More »E3 2014: Watch Nintendo Direct showcase HERE
Nintendo may not be taking to the E3 stage this year but it will have a special Nintendo Direct tomorrow night. What should you expect? Zelda on Wii U, certainly, and most likely some Smash Bros. And some plastic NFC figures. Beyond that? We can’t wait to find out! So …
Read More »VIDEO: No Nintendo E3 press conference, will air a Direct-style video instead
Nintendo will for the second year running not hold a press conference at E3. Instead, it will air an E3 video news broadcast that will further detail about the gaming experiences on the way for Nintendo platforms in 2014 and beyond”. The video will go out at 5pm UK time …
Read More »Bayonetta 2 to star in next Nintendo Direct
Big news about the game that many Wii U owners have been frantically waiting for could be nearly upon us. The creator of cult franchise Bayonetta, Hideki Kamiya, has said on Twitter that those waiting for more information about Bayonetta 2 should check out Nintendo’s upcoming Nintendo Direct, currently scheduled …
Read More »Asda Direct: ‘We need to stock more games’
Supermarket giant Asda wants to double the number of music, videos and games it sells online. The firm currently has around 6,000 films, CDs and games on its website, which according to stat tracker Hitwise is one of the fastest-growing sites in the UK. But that number is ‘nowhere near’ …
Read More »Sony DADC champions direct-to-consumer service
One difference Sony DADC says it can offer is a direct-to-consumer postal service for small retailers. It gives indies – who may be low on stock or tight for space – the option of ordering a product from Sony DADC and getting it delivered to their customer’s door. If somebody …
Read More »Sony DADC plans direct-to-consumer deliveries
Distribution giant Sony DADC is preparing to introduce a direct-to-consumer postal service for games retailers. It gives stores the option of ordering a game directly from Sony DADC and getting it delivered to their customer’s door. The distributor says this is helpful for store owners who are either low on …
Read More »Tesco launches ‘VAT free’ sale
Online retailer Tesco Direct has launched what it describes as a ‘VAT free’ 20 per cent off sale that offers some significant savings on a range of gaming hardware. The headline saving is probably the 50 it has cut off the price of a Slim PS3 160GB, which can be …
Read More »GameStop wants to sell directly on XBL/PSN
As bricks and mortar looks to increase its digital footprint, GameStop has outlined plans to begin selling content directly into customer’s Xbox Live and PlayStation Network accounts. It would work by linking a user’s GameStop ID to their XBL and PSN accounts. The content would then be downloaded automatically when …
Read More »Gerry Berkley joins Centresoft
Retail veteran Gerry Berkley has joined Centresoft as consumer fulfilment sales manager. He joins the distributor following a stint at Shop Direct, where he was tasked with increasing the firm’s share in the entertainment industry. He has worked in retail for 28 years, and has handled games for Woolworths, Blockbuster, …
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