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Microsoft has been forced to shelve any plans for an official Halo 3 midnight launch on Oxford Street due to fears from the local council. However, the platform holder has promised that over 1,000 UK retailers will open their doors at midnight to allow consumers to get their hands on …
Read More »Competition Commission reveals initial findings on Gamestation deal
A new ‘statement of issues’ on the Competition Commission’s website reveals four ‘theories of harm’ and six ways in which the recent acquisition could create a substantial lessening of competition. The four hypothetical ‘theories of harm’ are stated as: (a) An increase in the market power of the merged entity …
Read More »We shouldn’t cheapen games degrees
There can be no debating the potential growth of the games industry but the experienced talent pool is shrinking. Graduates are the salvation to recruiting for the next generation of games and education is trying to help by providing ready-made development staff by putting together games degrees and games design …
Read More »MCV strikes deal with Italys Gamestore
Italian games trade magazine Gamestore, published by Edizioni Turbo, will now work with MCV to share content and increase both magazines’ international presence. Thanks to this collaboration with MCV, our publication is willing to give content and information concerning the UK market, which is leading trends and setting the pace …
Read More »UK CHARTS: MoH holds on in big week for new releases
Some major new titles invade the top ten this week as the charts continue to hot up. A resurgent Midway will be pleased with Stranglehold’s debut at number two, while Nintendo’s Super Paper Mario arrives in fourth to keep the number of Nintendo-punlished titles in the top ten at a …
Read More »Nintendo cracks down on piracy in Korea
Nintendo has asked South Korean prosecutors to investigate local websites that have uploaded illegal pirate copies of DS games. According to the Financial Times , the move marks the first time the Japanese video games maker has called upon prosecutors in Asia to help combat piracy. Nintendo’s Korean unit filed …
Read More »Win limited edition Halo 3 bundle
OK, this one’s a bit special – thanks to the Microsoft team, one of you will win a limited edition Halo 3 Xbox 360 – plus a copy of the game. This is the must-have hardware of the year, combing the console of the moment with the game of the …
Read More »Fils-Aime: 360 and PS3 price drops dont bother us
President of Nintendo America Reggie Fils-Aime has reacted to the news that Wii has become the world’s best-selling next-gen console by warning Sony and Microsoft that the firm is ready for the long term battle”. Speaking to San Jose Mercury News as part of the US newspaper’s gaming podcast, Fils …
Read More »Halo 3 Legendary Edition already sold out
Microsoft has confirmed to CVG that all of the UK pre-orders for the Legendary Edition of Halo 3 have already been snapped up. The package includes the game, two bonus DVDs – featuring documentaries and remastered cinematic scenes from Halo and Halo 2 – a collection of Halo 3 storyboard …
Read More »Virgin Megastores sold off in MBO
Zavvi Entertainment Group, headed up by existing Virgin Megastores MD Simon Douglas and finance director Steve Peckham, will operate all of the existing 125 UK and Irish stores and its online operation. Zavvi will continue to be supplied by EUK, the company’s primary supplier. All UK stores will be re-branded …
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