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The blending of the High Street and digital market continues with news that GAME is offering specific trade-in deals on a number of digital products. 10 of PSN credit can be had for just 99p when one of a number of back-catalogue titles including Batman: Arkham Asylum, LA Noire, Heavy …
Read More »Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under
As the world this morning wakes up to Diablo III, gamers in Australia have been saved from disappointment by Blizzard. Having entered administration over the weekend, GAME Australia yesterday announced that it would not only be unable to honour Diablo III pre-orders, but would also not be able to refund …
Read More »Australian Minister comments on GAME situation
Bill Shorten MP has expressed his concern over the potential loss of 500 jobs from GAME Australia, but says he is ‘hopeful’ a buyer can be found. Shorten is the Minister forthe Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Financial Services and Superannuation. He issued a statement today via the department’s …
Read More »Diablo III stocked at some GAME Australia stores only
GAME’s administration has cast a blemish on what should’ve been one of the most exciting days of the year for Aussie PC gamers. It was revealed early today (after rumours emerged yesterday), that customers who pre-ordered the highly anticipated dungeon crawler were receiving emails saying they wouldn’t be able to …
Read More »GAME Oxford Street could close its doors
While Game Retail Limited, the new owner of retailer GAME, appears in good health, the future looks less certain for its flagship Oxford Street Store in London. The Telegraph reports that the outlet could be forced to close its doors after the landlord, Lazari GP, won a court order last …
Read More »"A number of parties" looking at GAME Australia
Administrator PriceWaterhouseCooper has said that it is already talking to a number of parties” about a possible acquisition of GAME’s Australian arm. "Initially we will continue to trade all stores, operating these on as close to a ‘business as usual’ mode as possible whilst we get a clearer understanding of …
Read More »GAME Australia can’t refund Diablo III pre-orders
Customers who have paid a deposit for Diablo III at GAME Australia have been left out of pocket. Having entered administration yesterday, the retailer has confirmed not only that it won’t be stocking Blizzard’s RPG, but also that it can’t afford to refund any deposits placed. Due to the appointment …
Read More »Resident Evil: Downfall rumoured for 3DS
A third Resident Evil 3DS game is believed to arrive later this year, dubbed Degeneration-Damnation-Downfall. The first two titles, Degeneration and Damnation, are apparently the names of in-game movies, while Downfall is said to be the title of the game itself. Nintendo World Report says the news came from an …
Read More »Thatgamecompany to sign new publisher deal this month
A new publishing deal for its next, still secret title should be agreed within the month, indie developer Thatgamecompany has said. Furthermore, it also expects to announce its fourth game before the end of the year. It takes us a little bit of time to basically readjust after the three …
Read More »HMV and Asda "best-placed" to grab GAME market share
Consumer research firm Kantar Worldpanel has said that HMV and Asda are best-placed” to gain from this year’s spate of GAME and Gamestation closures. [GAME’s] customer requires a more specialist, in-depth range,” analyst Craig Armer told Retail Week. HMV had said it would trim its range of games but I …
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