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Devil Survivor 2 on DS will be released in the UK on the condition that consumers pay up front for its manufacture. That’s how publisher Ghostlight is pitching a new solution that will allow it to publish DS title Devil Survivor 2. We’re now offering the game for pre-order on …
Read More »Nvidia plans more UK game events
Hardware giant Nvidia will stage more events in a bid to win over UK gamers. It follows the firm’s recent event at Currys/PC World Gaming Bunker, which it held in collaboration with Ubisoft and Deep Silver. Gamers were able to attend and play Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Metro: Last Light and …
Read More »Toys R Us insists its PS4 and Xbox One release dates are accurate
Spoiler: They’re not. Retailer Toys R Us recently went live with supposed release dates for both Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One. It reckons Sony’s machine will arrive in the UK on Friday December 13th while Microsoft’s console will be with us on Tuesday November 29th. Now, this is of …
Read More »GAME handing out Shiny Pokemons from the end of August
Pokemon fans are being offered the chance to grab some rare digital versions of three in-game creatures from GAME stores. From August 30th participating GAME stores will be offering fans the chance to obtain ‘Shiny’ versions of Legendary Pokemon – Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Being ‘Shiny’ means they’ll be a …
Read More »OPINION: FIFA’s Ultimate answer lies in retail
The fastest growing part of the EA’s FIFA game business is its most lucrative… and most perplexing. Ultimate Team is compelling for its committed players, and a cash cow for EA, but is a little impenetrable to outsiders. EA is changing that this year with a more proactive retail and …
Read More »Updated: Ghost playable character preorder DLC revealed for Call of Duty: Ghosts
Update: We’ve just got word that the Ghost playable character DLC isn’t confirmed as a preorder bonus after all, and retailer Flipkart has also been directed to remove the listing for this DLC. Original story: Flipkart has revealed its preorder bonuses for Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Simon Ghost” Riley …
Read More »Preorder GTA V at Game4u, stand to win PS4, PS Vita
Game4u has announced its preorder promotion for Grand Theft Auto V, offering preorder bonuses as well as a chance to win a PlayStation 4. All preorder customers at Game4u will receive the Atomic Blimp DLC as well as a double-sided door poster (preview here). In addition, all preorders will be …
Read More »Games retailer GamesINC is now Bootstrapp
Online games retailer GamesINC has been rebranded as Bootstrapp, as the company expands and renews its focus on trade-ins. The website will continue to sell new and used games under its new identity, but will now also focus on trade-ins for gadgets such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. We asked …
Read More »Asda has dropped the Wii U from all UK stores
Walmart owned UK supermarket Asda has decided it no longer has space for Nintendo’s Wii U on its shelves. That’s according to CVG, which reports that the machine has been dropped from all 555 of its stores. Last week’s release Pikmin 3 was not stocked either. A limited number of …
Read More »Other games benefit as EA game preorders drop at Flipkart
EA’s decision to hike prices of its upcoming games in India has led to lower than expected preorders at Flipkart, while preorders for other games have risen as a result, the online retailer has revealed. AAA games like Grand Theft Auto V, the latest Batman [Arkham Origins], Assassin’s Creed IV, …
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