Tag Archives: GAME

Blockbuster Entertainment is to take on the specialists once again with its Total Entertainment centres, a new store concept that deals primarily with video games. According to sources at the firm, Blockbuster is planning to roll out 30 Total Entertainment stores by the end of September, with each store featuring …

GAME has slashed prices on last generation software in the run up to the Bank Holiday weekend. Previously-owned Xbox, GameCube and selected PS2 titles can be bought in packs of three for just 10, with one GAME store manager telling MCV that they’re clearing shelf space in time for the …

Speaking of the shock news that EA has signed on to publish the next game from Killer 7 and No More Heroes developer Suda 51 , the cult figure has explained his reasons for signing with the leading global publisher. In an interview with 1UP, Suda explained: EA’s people showed …

Following last week’s news that EA is continuing to work on its Dark Knight game despite the movie’s arrival at global cinemas, more details have seemingly emerged about the title, along with suggestions as to why it’s being kept under wraps. Kotaku reports that EA-owned Full Spectrum Warrior, Mercenaries and …

Following the news that Activision Blizzard is to reassess its IP catalogue and existing studio structure, it has been confirmed that Ludlam Entertainment has reacquired the gaming rights to its Bourne brand, GameDaily reports. The move follows Activision Blizzard’s release of its first Ludlam-branded title, The Bourne Conspiracy, in June …

SPECIAL REPORT: High Street giant to help small studios possibly ignored by big publishers

Sony has announced a brand new PS3 title from SOCOM developer Zipper called MAG – Massive Action Game – that will boast an astonishing 256 players online. The claims are far in excess of anything ever seen before not only on console but also on PC, and could in theory …

GAME Group’s shares have slumped by 14 per cent today, following its stunning trading statement this morning . Analysts have suggested that demand for the industry has peaked in the wake of the results. According to Reuters, Game shares, which had outperformed the UK general retailers index by about 85 …

GAME told MCV this week that it reserves the right to challenge retail and publishing boundaries with ‘own brand’ initiatives – but has promised there is no pipeline of products on the way for Christmas. A level of hysteria has been growing amongst publishers with rumours that GAME had already …

GAME Group’s latest trading statement has revealed that it plans to open up to 60 new stores for the Christmas trading period, with the majority of the new outlets pencilled in for its international business. The statement continues: As part of our International growth strategy we are continuing to buy-in …