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A design director at developer Volition has claimed that any next-gen move to block the use of pre-owned software would be fantastic”. I think this would be a fantastic change for our business and even though the consumers would be up in arms about it at first they will grow …
Read More »‘Vita brings cheer to a dour High Street’
PlayStation Vita can warm up a bitter start to the year for games retail. The games trade is upbeat about the new hardware launch, with specialists and mainstream outlets ramping up pre-orders, launching micro-sites and preparing midnight launches. In a period of market decline it’s a great opportunity to drive …
Read More »OPINION: Is Britain still great for games?
Our lead stories this week are on face value about very contrasting companies.But together they spell out a dismal message about what the UK market is offering British games firms. So what does the ailing boxed game retailer have in common with the small publisher finding an audience on the …
Read More »What’s Out Today? w/e February 3rd, 2012
February brings the first big wave of new releases for the year, including a new Soul Calibur and Final Fantasy. Namco Bandai’s weapon-based beat ’em up series returns with Soul Calibur V, featuring a fresh roster of characters and special guest appearance from Assassin’s Creed star Ezio. Meanwhile, Square Enix …
Read More »Software Sales Monitor: Market generates £12.1m
The UK games retail market remained steady with 12.1m generated from video game sales – the same as the week prior. Unit sales rose marginally with 571,229 games sold. But with little new releases on the shelves, there wasn’t enough to give the market a much-needed kick. EA’s FIFA 12 …
Read More »Deep Silver goes Back to the Future
Having enjoyed success digitally, Telltale’s Back to the Future: The Game is to receive a retail release courtesy of Deep Silver in the EMEA region. The SKU will include all of the parts released to date, offering the complete experience. Players will find the trilogy’s original star, Christopher Lloyd, reprising …
Read More »The true speed at which games prices erode
The average price of a boxed video game falls by almost a quarter after just 30 days on sale. New retail research – which includes pricing data from over 50 retailers – shows that games prices dropped 23.5 per cent after 30 days, 30.8 per cent after 60 days, and …
Read More »GAME hints at possible international sell-off
UK retailer GAME has hinted at the possible sale of some of its international operations as it continues to fight for its life in the UK. In response to press speculation the GAME Group confirms that it is in ongoing dialogue with its lending syndicate to reach agreement on revised …
Read More »New releases WILL be at GAME this Friday
Rumours that this week’s big releases will not be available in GAME are untrue, MCV can confirm. Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Soul Calibur V are currently being processed by the retailer, despite claims circulating in the consumer press. However, MCV can also confirm that GAME …
Read More »John Lewis eyes more special games shops
The Nintendo Shop at John Lewis Oxford Street could be the first of many, the department store specialist has told MCV. The Nintendo area in its flagship London shop has outperformed John Lewis’ other video gaming departments, the chain’s games buyer Robert Hennessy told MCV. The section launched last year …
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