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Bethesda UK is moving offices

The UK arm of Skyrim and Dishonored publisher Bethesda is moving offices. As of April 22nd the outfit will be based in its new Haymarket House office found at 28-29 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4SP. The nearest Tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Don’t be too worried if you turn up at …

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TV quiz show based on Zynga’s Draw Something coming to Channel 4

A new quiz show based on Zynga’s Draw Something IP is to be aired in the UK on Channel 4. The TV channel has signed Victory Television as the producer of the series, which is being made with input from IP holders Zynga. Sony Pictures has international distribution rights to …

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Online video giant Machinima expands to UK

One of the most popular YouTube channels for games content is setting up a dedicated UK business. US firm Machinima has told MCV it plans to target British gamers as part of a European expansion that will deliver new and localised video content. It has already promoted former UK community …

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GameStop: PS4 demand will outstrip supply

The PS4 will likely be hard to find on the High Street when it eventually arrives (hopefully) later this year. "Although we have been given no official numbers by Sony we do believe that demand will far outpace the supply of this product during the launch window," GameStop president Tony …

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GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99

Upcoming Android console Ouya will be available to buy from GAME. The retailer has opened pre-orders for the console, which will cost 99.99 when it arrives in June. Additional controllers are available for 39.99 each. It is presumed that GAME will also offer customers a chance to either buy games …

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Video games tax breaks delayed in the UK

Games tax relief will not be approved by April 1stas the UK awaits confirmation from Europe. UK games trade body UKIE has stated that tax relief will still definitely happen, and the government is 100 per cent committed” to legislation. Tiga has also explained that tax relief is still awaiting …

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George Galloway calls for UK Twitter ban

MP George Galloway has filed an early day motion that calls for a ban on Twitter within the UK until the site opts to cooperate with local authorities. Filing the motion named "Twitter and the detection of crime", the MP believes the social-networking site should defer to UK authorities or …

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Konami plots ambitious European expansion as it opens Windsor office

Konami says its new European office in Windsor will help it prepare for changes in the games market The Metal Gear Solid publisher has moved its HQ from Germany to the UK, with the new office officially opening on April 1st. It is a 7,000 ft location, based near publisher …

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