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GameStop has denied an MCV report that claimed the company was in the process of tabling a bid for Woolworths’ stores. The news comes after a highly-placed source informed MCV that the company was interested in buying around half of Woolworths’ oustanding 800 outlets from administrator Deloitte. If GameStop was …

Less than 24 hours before Gamestation’s 250th store party, Woolworths buckled under its debt and entered administration.Although the team behind the fastest growing games specialist was determined not to let this spoil the celebrations, there was a genuine sense of concern – from individual store managers right up to MD …

American retailer Wal-Mart has confirmed that it has tens of thousands” of Wii’s in stock for sale on its website store over the Christmas period, reports Reuters . Wal-Mart is to offer the console for $249.24, along with a value bundle including extra controllers retailing for $329 while supplies last. …

Theo Paphitis has pulled out of the running to buy parts of High Street chain Woolworths, which is on the brink of collapse, reports The Press Association . Phaphitis, who has become famous due to his role on the Dragons’ Den television show, had hoped to retain the Woolworths brand …

Since the last Big Quiz, things have changed quite radically in the Xbox 360 universe, with the New Xbox Experience going live on November 19th. This was the most radical overhaul yet to the most successful online gaming platform around (say 14 million members). So, yeah, it was a pretty …

You can now read the this week’s issue of MCV magazine online – simply point your browser here and turn the pages. The launch of a digital edition means MCV can now be read by more people than ever before, increasing both its editorial influence and advertiser value. The news …

The MCV / Xbox 360 Pub Quiz saw its first ever tie for first place this week – with Sainsbury’s (pictured) and HMV deadlocked in first place. With both teams finishing on 64 points, the stage was set for them to have a sing-off on karaoke game Lips from the …

GAME CEO Lisa Morgan has told MCV that the company is confident it can tackle GameStop’s dominant presence in France. GAME’s current ten per cent share of the French market is dwarfed by fellow retailer Micromania, which claims 23 per cent of the market. Micromania is the leading independent video …

Viacom is to cut seven per cent of its workforce as part of a major global restructuring. 850 jobs have gone at the firm, which is the parent company to the likes of MTV Networks, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks Animation and Paramount Pictures. Its subsidiaries have been enjoying an increasingly close relationship …

Woolworths administrator Deloitte has told MCV that the retailer will launch its ‘Biggest Ever Sale’ tomorrow – with discounts of up to 50% on all goods. Deloitte said in a statement: ‘We anticipate increased footfall in the stores and have hired additional staff to cope with increased demand. Additional goods …