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The first prices for Vita games downloadable from the PlayStation Network have been confirmed by Sony. VG247 reports that launch title MotorStorm RC will cost just 4.79 – the cheapest of the first party titles. Furthermore, the game will be playable on both PS3 and Vita. Super Stardust, Top Darts …
Read More »UK leads digital and physical game sales
NDP data shows that UK consumers buy more video games – both boxed and downloadable – than those in France, Germany in the US. The research group reported that the split between physical and digital sales in Germany is nearly equal, although France is dominated by boxed sales. The UK …
Read More »Asura’s Wrath pushed back two weeks
Capcom has delayed its Xbox 360 and PS3 action game Asura’s Wrath to March 9th. The title was previously due to hit UK shelves on February 24th. It’s a third-person hack ‘n’ slash action title with shooter and quick time event sections. Pre-order bonuses for Asura’s Wrath include the Devastator …
Read More »UK gaming café plans nationwide expansion
Cornwall-based video games caf Loading wants to open new bars in London. The outlet – which has produced a host of games-related drinks and held several club nights in its two years since starting up – is now seeking investors to help it grow across the UK. This investment would …
Read More »Amazon is the UK’s No.1 entertainment retailer
New numbers from Kantar Worldpanel suggest that Amazon overtook HMV in the three months ending December 25th to become the UK’s biggest entertainment retailer for the first time. Amazon grew its market share from 19.4 per cent to 22.4 per cent throughout the period while HMV’s share slipped 2.1 per …
Read More »New Euro release date for Twisted Metal
Brutal PS3 racer Twisted Metal will be released in Europe on March 7th, co-creator David Jaffe has confirmed. The game had originally been scheduled for February 14th but was held up after publisher Sony asked for developer Eat Sleep Play to make a few content cuts in order to appease …
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 »UK CHARTS: Final Fantasy XIII-2 debuts at No.1
Square Enix is celebrating some early 2012 success with new RPG release Final Fantasy XIII-2 debuting at No.1. It’s the first new chart topper of the year following the dominance of EA’s FIFA 12, which this week slips to fourth place. There are two other Top Five debutants this week …
Read More »Jurassic Park extinct on Xbox 360
Jurassic Park will not be coming to retail on Xbox 360. Publisher Kalypso Media told MCV that the movie tie-in will only arrive as a boxed PC release. It was previously due to hit shelves on Xbox 360 as well as PC on February 24th. Jurassic Park: The Game first …
Read More »Software Sales Monitor: Market drops 13.6%
The UK games retail market generated 12.1m for the week ending January 21st – a 13.6 per cent decrease over the 14m made the week prior. Unit sales also slipped 13.9 per cent from 662,463 to 570,388. FIFA 12 continued its fine run of form with its fifth consecutive UK …
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