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Read More »Ouya hits UK, USA and Canada on June 4th
The Android-based Ouya console launches in the UK on June 4th. Ouya is famous for raising over $6m via Kickstarter last summer, promising cheap and accessible games and a console at a low price. It will be sold by GAME in the UK, and priced 99 (it costs $99 in …
Read More »GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99
Upcoming Android console Ouya will be available to buy from GAME. The retailer has opened pre-orders for the console, which will cost 99.99 when it arrives in June. Additional controllers are available for 39.99 each. It is presumed that GAME will also offer customers a chance to either buy games …
Read More »GAME customers name 1996 as gaming’s ‘golden’ year; Names Wii as best ever console
1996 has been named as video gaming’s ‘golden year’ by a survey of 2,000 GAME customers. Big hits released that year included Resident Evil, Super Mario 64, Tekken 2, Crash Bandicoot, FIFA 96 (which was the first in the series to use real-life licenses) and the mighty Tomb Raider. 2002 …
Read More »GAME to host Injustice: Gods Among Us tournament
Warner upcoming brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us is to star in a national tournament hosted by retailer GAME. There will be eight UK heats hosted by pro-gamers Ketchup and Mustard and there are plenty of prizes up for grabs including fighting sticks, bobble-heads, headsets and tickets to the Multiplay Insomnia …
Read More »Saving retail: Supermarkets, GAME and Tomb Raider in the latest MCV
This latest MCV– which isnow available to view online– reveals the latest changes happening to games on the High Street. We discuss new shops, the rise of indies, the power of the supermarkets and consumer spending. The issue also features an interview with Paramount and we reveal Konami’s new European …
Read More »High Street SOS: Asda, GAME and indies plot games retail rescue
Major retailers have pledged to fill the gap left by Blockbuster and HMV. UK publishers told MCV that they’re concerned by the lack of games retailers on the High Street. But we can reveal that chains and indies will open new outlets to plug the hole on the High Street. …
Read More »GAME confirms Defiance lock-ins
Namco Bandai and Trion Worlds have partnered with GAME to run five Defiance lock-ins. Each event will allow attendees to try the action MMO, which is not due for release in the UK until April 2nd. They will also receive free beta access keys, and get some free food and …
Read More »GAME announces Need for Speed: Most Wanted lock-ins
Need for Speed: Most Wanted has been named as the next star of GAME’s lock-in events. 19 GAME outlets will host knockout tournaments (with pizza and soft drinks provided). The winner of each will win not only the game (which came out last year, don’t forget) but also its three …
Read More »PS4 pre-orders already live at GAME – starting at £20
GAME isn’t hanging about – it’s already got pre-orders up for the PlayStation 4. For just 20 gamers can put down a deposit to secure a launch machine, which GAME says is expected later this year. "Demand is sure to be high" the firm says. Pre-orders are live in-store and …
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