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The National Association of Software and Services Companies has pledged its support for the launch of MCV India, the country’s first publication focusing on local trade and game development. NASSCOM is India’s premier trade body and chamber of commerce for the IT industry, and the NASSCOM Gaming Forum was set …
Read More »NPD lifts the lid on size of alternative games market
While ISFE boasts an impressive survey of European gamers, NPD is for the first time sharing its data on non-new, non-boxed video game sales in the UK via MCV. Its latest report in the Q4 2011 spending on areas like pre-owned, rental, subscription and digital games reveals just how big …
Read More »Nordic Games Holding acquires GAME Scandinavia
The future of GAME’s Norwegian and Swedish stores has been saved following its acquisition at the hands of Nordic Games Holding. The deal secures the future of GAME’s 44 Swedish stores and 11 Norwegian outlets, as well as the associated online shops in both regions. 270 jobs have been saved …
Read More »UPDATED: Sony cuts French PlayStation Vita price… temporarily
The price of the PlayStation Vita will be cut by €50 from June 1st in France, Sony has confirmed. The platform holder is offering to rebate €50 (39.87) on any purchase of a PlayStation Vita between June 1st to July 15th. Crucially, it is a limited time offer that will …
Read More »What next for GAME Australia?
With change happening at a rapid pace at GAME, MCV Pacific took a look at what options were available during theadministration process. Aside from GAME Australia being sold outright, there is also the possibility that a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) be organised (an unlikely scenario), a return ofto the …
Read More »Sony gets competitive with PSN full-game prices
PS3 owners are for the first time being offered full game downloads at a price that’s competitive with the High Street. Sony America has announced its ‘PS3 Ultimate Deals’ promotion that offers full game downloads as well as all the associated DLC for a cut-down price. 30 per cent is …
Read More »GAME’s online trade-in checker goes live
Gamers are now able to check the trade-in credit offered to specific titles before heading to GAME by checking on the chain’s website. The new Online Price Checker requires that you input the barcode from any given title – which is fine if you have a copy in front of …
Read More »Busy summer will give games retail the cold shoulder
It’s not just a lack of games that will hurt the market this summer – retailers fear the upcoming Jubilee, Euros and Olympics will keep customers away from the High Street. The Entertainment Retailer’s Association told MCV?that these events, combined with a lack of content, could make June and July …
Read More »What’s Out Today? w/e May 25th, 2012
Ubisoft assaults the FPS market with the long-awaited return of its flagship Tom Clancy shooter. Ghost Recon: Future Soldier equips players with the weapons of tomorrow and throws them into some of the world’s deadliest battlefield. The new Gunsmith mechanic allows them to craft more advanced weaponry, complete with motion …
Read More »Sorcery and Doctor Who available on PSN
Sony’s PlayStation Network has got three high-profile offers for gamers to buy digitally this week. The BBC’s Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock is finally available to buy, as is Sony’s long-awaited PlayStation Move title Sorcery. As if that wasn’t enough, Ubisoft’s new squad shooter Ghost Recon: Future is also available …
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