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A pink version of Nintendo’s 2DS handheld will be released in the UK in May. The SKU is currently available to pre-order from Nintendo’s online shop for 109.99. It will be released alongside Kirby: Triple Deluxe on May 16th. Interestingly the SKU is not currently being listed by any other …
Read More »Amazon introduces Metacritic ratings to game product listings
Some Amazon customers are now being presented with Metacritic ratings in certain video game product listings. Polygon reports that the addition is only showing up for users in some regions, while an Amazon forum thread adds that the feature is only appearing on certain products. When it does appear, the …
Read More »Online retailer found to be selling Humble Bundle PC codes for profit
Digital distributor 7 Entertainment has been found to be reselling PC keys obtained from Humble Bundle. Game Informer reports some developers have confirmed that 7 Entertainment’s sites such as Fast2Play, Kinguin and G2Play are currently offering codes that were originally supplied to Humble. Effectively this means that the codes – …
Read More »GameStop narrowly misses revenue estimates as Q4 like-for-likes climb 7.8%
Global games retailer GameStop has reported a like-for-like sales increase of 7.8 per cent for the quarter ending February 1st. Sales for period grew from $3.56bn last year to $3.68bn, although this was short of the $3.79bn consensus estimate. Earnings fell from $261.1m last year to $220.5m. For the full …
Read More »GameStop wants to "restore the balance between physical and digital commerce"
GameStop has teamed up with IBM to launch what it calls the GameStop Technology Institute. Revealed via an incredibly wordy press release, the aim appears to be investigating ways of closer integrating its physical and online retail offerings. It will use the conclusions of its investigations to change the way …
Read More »Watch Dogs price, preorder bonus announced, Rs 1,799 for PC
Pricing for Watch Dogs has been confirmed for India, with a variety of preorder bonuses being offered by retailers. The open-world action game will retail at Rs 2,999 on Xbox 360 and PS3, and Rs 3,499 on PS4; standard stuff, but the PC version has been priced higher at Rs …
Read More »Amazon acquires rights to Yodel stake
Delivery company Yodel will soon be part-owned by Amazon. The Guardian reports that the retailer has been given the right to acquire a 4.2 per cent stake in the Hatfield-based firm for 8.7m, valuing it at 207m. Yodel ships around 135m parcels a year and is the UK’s second largest …
Read More »Budget could mean an end for 69p apps, cheap Steam games
As well as not ushering in tax breaks, last week’s Budget may have brought with it another bad piece of gaming news. As reported by The Guardian, the Chancellor also revealed plans to close a VAT loophole that was allowing the likes of Steam, Apple and Amazon to sell their …
Read More »Deadline extended for Dixons and Carphone Warehouse merger
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse have been given more time to discuss their possible 4bn merger. Both companies were asked to come to an agreement at 5pm today (March 24th), but the Takeover Panel has now granted their request for an extension to the agreement first aired in February. The two …
Read More »GAME begins selling Battle.net gift cards
UK retailer GAME has added to its already extensive digital cards offer with the introduction of Battle.net credit. Sold in denominations of 15, the credit can be redeemed via Blizzard’s online games service for titles such as Starcraft II, Diablo III, Hearthstone and World of Warcraft. Bringing Battle.net gift cards …
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