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GLS Games Distribution has gone into liquidation. The firm has blamed a delayed insurance claim over stolen stock for the closure as funds dry up. The company’s warehouse was broken into last summer. Creditors have been contacted and a meeting was held on Monday, January 24th to distribute GLS’ assets …
Read More »Retail threatens Steam ban
The world’s biggest digital games retailer is under attack. MCV understands that key ‘traditional’ retailers will drop titles that integrate the popular Steam service as fears mount that the it has a ‘monopoly’ on the download market. Insiders say Steam, run by US studio Valve, serves a massive 80 per …
Read More »New distributor targets indie games stores
A new independent-friendly distribution firm has been set up just in time for Christmas. A Game Distribution – which also sponsored the MCV/Xbox 360 industry Pub Quiz last week – focuses on independent retailers across Europe. It also offers logistics and promotional services. The London-based firm was established last month …
Read More »Clark widens remit to include digital
John Clark has been appointed as Sega West’s digital distribution director for PC games. He has been with the firm for almost four years and will take on new responsibilities in addition to his current role of UK managing director. Sega’s digital distribution department for its PC titles is based …
Read More »Distributors Christmas opening hours
The following guide offers you the details on who is open when this Christmas. Print his page or click here to download a sexy PDF.Advantage0121 506 9585 Dec 13th to Dec 17th: 9am – 5.30pmDec 18th: 9am – 2.30pmDec 20th to Dec 23rd: 9am – 6pmDec 24th to Dec 28th: …
Read More »Its OK for indies to buy from supermarkets
There’s nothing wrong with independent retailers buying games from supermarkets and selling them at a premium, say UK distributors. Indies told MCV last month that stocking new games will be extremely difficult when the VAT rise comes into effect next year. And with some grocers lowering prices to below cost, …
Read More »Games retail safe for 10-20 years
Despite the growing popularity of digital games retail – and the clear desire of platform holders to sell their games direct to consumers – US analyst Michael Pachter thinks traditional bricks and mortar retail will be safe for some time yet. In fact, ahead of GameStop’s financial report tomorrow Pachter …
Read More »Lygo signs Turtle Beach
Lygo International has signed a new deal with Voyetra Turtle Beach, the firm behind the popular Turtle Beach products. The accessories firm will now exclusively handle UK distribution for the Turtle Beach-branded headsets and more, starting on January 1st, 2011. We are delighted to add the award winning Turtle Beach …
Read More »Licensed 4U adds direct-to-retail distribution
The sales firm headed by industry veterans Adam Prichard and Roger Large is now offering a direct-to-retail service. Licensed 4U’s new service offers foreign publishers and developers a cost-effective route into the UK marketplace. It has already signed MSL Benelux to release DS versions of Tropical Lost Island, Casual Classics …
Read More »Venom signs partnership with Realtime
Realtime Distribution will now handle products for UK-based peripherals specialist Venom. The deal represents Realtime’s continued push into the console sector. The company will distribute the majority of Venom’s console portfolio, including the VX Comms headset range, charging stations for 360, PS3, Wii, DSi and PlayStation Move, Wii Remote and …
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