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The announcement of the 3DS has had a very positive effect on Nintendo’s stock, with the company’s decision to turn to 3D technology – which is one of hottest sectors in modern consumer electronics – seemingly sparking the interest of investors. Nintendo’s share price shot up by nine per cent …
Read More »Sony working on Heavy Rain shortages
Having shot straight to number one in the ELSPA GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 this week, Sony has revealed that landmark PS3 release Heavy Rain is suffering shortages on the UK High Street. However, Sony hopes to have got extra stock into the channel by next week. We have …
Read More »WHSmith completes games retreat
WHSmith has finally pulled out of games retail. The chain confirmed to publisher product managers this week that games buyer Graham Pert has moved to another area in the business, now looking after online. Ditching games comes after years spent battling skilful rivals in entertainment. Games have been a staple …
Read More »Sony admits to PS3 UK stock issues
Following warnings from the US over the weekend about PS3 hardware stock shortages in the region, Sony UK has admitted to MCV that the console is also in short supply in the UK. However, the platform holder hopes that the problems will be eased in the near future. Since we …
Read More »GAME enters CD market
The latest albums from the Black Eyed Peas, Cheryl Cole and Susan Boyle can now be bought at GAME stores. The retail chain has begun stocking Top 20 CDs as Christmas stocking filler items, with the range currently found in 200 outlets in the UK and also at GAME.co.uk. The …
Read More »Riccitiello: Bad press affecting EA stock
Electronic Arts boss John Riccitiello has claimed negative press contributed to recent slumps in the publisher’s stock. Speaking to Industry Gamers, the CEO went on to describe how coverage of the firm’s Q2 and first half results has also been damaged employee morale. A lot of negative articles were written …
Read More »High Street accused of ‘dumbing down’
High street retailers have been accused of locking new IPs out of the market this Christmas – and limiting consumer choice by only dedicating shelf space to ‘formulaic sequels’ and pre-owned games. In a letter to MCV, Rising Star Games’ MD and COO Martin Defries said that new content and …
Read More »HOLLAND: Nedgame shuns PSPgo
Leading Netherlands-based retailer Nedgame is currently carrying a detailed explanation on the front page of its site explaining the many reasons why it won’t be stocking Sony’s new PSPgo – and imploring customers to shun it too. The main reasons cited include the €80 price difference, the inflexible price of …
Read More »Limits placed on Xbox 360 stock
Retailers have seen the open availability of Xbox 360 hardware brought to an abrupt halt in the UK as Microsoft begins to manage its current stock ahead of its Xbox 360 SKU reshuffle. Retail sources have confirmed to MCV that all 360 models have been pulled from open availability, with …
Read More »Sony promises no PS3 shortages
Despite yesterday’s warning from retailer Amazon that the new PS3 Slim is likely to be in short supply come its release next month, SCEE president Andrew House has claimed that his firm has ensured that the transition from the old to the new will be seamless I’m very pleased with …
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