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Chips stores have been testing out a new device that allows customers to access info on the latest games. The UK’s largest indie games chain has been trialling the interactive information kiosk Xplace Games Advisor, in five of its outlets: Yeovil, Guisborough, Arnold, Dudley and Hartlepool. Supplied by German manufacturer …
Read More »Finalists set for IGF 2010
Think Servicesâ?? prominent awards night gets its biggest draw yet
Read More »Indies praise MW2 launch support
Indie retailers have praised Activision Blizzard and Centresoft for their support during the launch of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Earlier today, we reported that 3 million copies of the hugely popular game had been shipped to the UK, and Independents assure us that they have received a fair …
Read More »Indie cries foul over MW2 date breaks
Independent retailer Gameseek is protesting against competitors that broke the street date on Activision Blizzard’s Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The game officially launched at midnight last night, but Gameseek boss Stephen Staley has called on Activision to deal with retailers that have been selling copies to consumers early. …
Read More »New indie developer association launches
Indievision aims to protect indies from â??the pitfalls and immoral business practices in the industryâ?
Read More »Indiecade Europe returns to GameCity Squared
Nottingham event to host indie talent showcase
Read More »Major indies slam PSPgo pricing policy
Independent retailers have sharply criticised the proposed price point for Sony’s PSPgo and indicated it could result in them not stocking the new handheld. Speaking to Edge, Chips’ joint managing director Don McCabe said: The price is too expensive. You need to see some sort of revenue streams coming off …
Read More »Indie talent unites under new label
Mastertronic wants to take modest games to the fierce retail arena, World of Goo to draw first blood
Read More »COMPETITION: Win a disc repair machine
Total Disc Repair is giving away a Disc-Go-Devil disc repair machine to one lucky indie retailer. The prize includes the machine, a consumables starter pack and TDR’s marketing support, with the aim to see how much money the winner can generate in six months of using the machine. To win, …
Read More »Indie retail booms as recession bites
The country’s leading indies plan to expand their ranges and open new stores in a bid to defy the recession and capitalise on the demise of Woolworths. Grainger Games continues its rapid expansion this month as it prepares to open its 22nd store, while secondhand specialist Game Player is about …
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