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The release of Halo 4 next Tuesday is set to make entertainment history”, according to Microsoft. It cites sources saying that the game’s release could be the biggest entertainment event of 2012”. Over 10,000 retailers across 40 countries will open their doors at midnight on Monday night to welcome the …
Read More »Need for Speed: Most Wanted for PC available for preload via Game4u
Downloads4u, the PC games download service from Game4u, is now offering Need for Speed: Most Wanted for preload. Users can purchase the game via downloads4u, and begin their download immediately. They will then be able to play the game once it unlocks on release date. The preload process is handled …
Read More »PICTURES: Assassin’s Creed 3 midnight launch in India
Assassin’s Creed 3, the biggest launch in Ubisoft’s history, received a fitting welcome in India, with stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bangalore hosting midnight launches. In Delhi, both Landmark and F.o.G held midnight launches, while fans in Pune headed to Intencity to pick up the game at midnight, ensuring …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed 3 midnight launches in Mumbai, Delhi
Games The Shop and Federation of Gamers will host Assassin’s Creed 3 midnight launches in Mumbai and Delhi respectively, distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced. In Mumbai, the launch will be held at Games The Shop’s Malad store at Oberoi Mall, while the Delhi launch will be hosted by F.o.G at …
Read More »WII U TRADE GUIDE: Why the industry can’t wait
Excitement is brewing for Wii U as the November 30th launch approaches. James Batchelor asks industry experts what they are most looking forward to about the next generation of Nintendo WE LOVE THE GAMEPAD Craig McNicol, Koch MediaNintendo always introduces new technology to the video games market: think of the …
Read More »Game4u launches digital downloads service for PC, Mac
Specialist games retailer Game4u has launched its own digital downloads service for PC and Mac games; the first of its kind in India. The service is currently in beta and includes around 250 games. Of the major publishers, only EA titles are currently available, as are several lesser known games …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed 3 preorder bonuses for India detailed here
Assassin’s Creed 3 is only a week away from release, and if you’re yet to preorder it, you have various options to choose from, each offering different preorder bonuses. Distributor E-xpress Interactive is offering three DLC packs in all, although all three won’t be available with all retailers. Here are …
Read More »Argos to undergo brand overhaul; More store closures incoming
Popular catalogue retailer Argos is to revamp its UK operations in a new drive beginning next week. MyRetailMedia reports that central to the change is a renewed online effort, a rise in prices and, crucially, a dramatic increase to its store closure program with up to 100 outlets facing the …
Read More »Koch Media offers indie support for Wii U launch
Nindie.com has promised independent retailers they will get their ‘fair share’ of Wii U stock as the console’s launch approaches. Koch Media’s Nintendo supply portal says that Wii U can be delivered direct to consumers on behalf of the retailers. The cost to stores will be the normal trade price …
Read More »Microsoft details Surface pricing
Microsoft has revealed pricing for Surface ahead of the tablet's release later this month
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