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Nintendo has stated that first party Wii U games will be available to buy digitally on the same day that they are released at retail. It’s a big move for the typically internet-shy platform holder and one that places even more pressure on the already squeezed retail sector. We will …

Games will not arrive on Xbox Live on the day they hit retail shelves any time soon, says Microsoft. The computer giant has not been influenced by Sony’s push to launch titles on its online PSN platform the same day they arrive in stores in boxed form. Many PS3 titles …

Traditional Friday game launches are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Publishers are ditching end-of-week releases as pressure mounts to make each and every game a global super-hit. Big Call of Duty-sized blockbusters have often arrived on Tuesdays to coincide with their US launches. But that’s now expanding to …

Ek Games hopes to create healthy 'circle of life'

A range of brand new Skylanders accessories will hit store shelves this summer. Power A has produced the officially licensed Adventure Case, which stores up to 32 Skylanders figures, has a zip-out gameplay mat, storage pockets and a removable shoulder strap. This is due in June for around 24.99. Power …

The first PCR Retail Boot Camp takes place in just under two weeks time – and promises to bring together the UK’s top PC dealers and the market’s leading suppliers and distributors for a day of inspiring conference sessions, exhibits and networking. And all dealers who attend the event will …

Heroes of Ruin may not be a GAME exclusive after all, Nintendo has said. GAME yesterday announced that it will be the only retailer stocking the game in the UK. However, having contacted MCV to say that no decision has yet been made, a statement issued to MCV says: Nintendo …

Kid Icarus: Uprising is to come under the spotlight once again as Nintendo kicks off a fresh round of retail promotions for the title. Any consumers who buy the game from Argos between April 24th and May 31st will receive a free pack of 24 AR Cards for the game. …

Games retail might be tougher than ever but one independent retailer is flourishing. Mad 4 Gamez – which has stores in Hackney and Hornchurch – has just acquired supplier Universal Games Distribution and Portugal-based indie Extreme Gamer. I decided to buy Universal Games because all I think of is how …

It has finally been confirmed that the UK has once again entered into recession. The Office of National Statistics has confirmed the double-dip recession this morning, delivering a blow to the austerity-led coalition government whose main task when entering Government was to stabilise the country’s economy. The economy officially shrank …