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Deus Ex rating appears for PS3

Deus Ex rating appears for PS3

PEGI has issued a PS3 rating for ‘Deus Ex’, pointing to a PSN release of Eidos’ stealth shooter.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 3rd 2012 at 1:50AM in News
$99 Xbox 360/Kinect bundle on the way

$99 Xbox 360/Kinect bundle on the way

Rumour has it US consumers will be able to buy an Xbox 360 and Kinect for as little as $99 this month.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 4:47PM in News
Now GameStop reveals Black Ops II pre-order bonuses

Now GameStop reveals Black Ops II pre-order bonuses

GameStop would very much like its US customers to order Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 3:35PM in News

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Draw Something user numbers nosedive

Draw Something user numbers nosedive

Mobile games sensation Draw Something has lost about five million daily active users in a single month, and is steadily dropping down the App Store charts on both iPhone and ...

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on May 2nd 2012 at 3:14PM in News
Powerplay Direct acquires Total Console Repair

Powerplay Direct acquires Total Console Repair

Having hit hard times last month, Total Console Repair has been saved from the brink by Powerplay Direct.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 3:00PM in News
Senior execs depart GAME in company restructure

Senior execs depart GAME in company restructure

GAME has bid farewell to some of its most popular execs as it rebuilds for the future.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 2nd 2012 at 2:28PM in News
Meet the UK's newest games retailer - Gamefly

Meet the UK's newest games retailer - Gamefly

Gamefly was never planning to come to the UK.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 2nd 2012 at 2:15PM in News

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ANALYSIS: Xbox Live's next step

ANALYSIS: Xbox Live's next step

Hundreds of press and industry members attend the annual glitzy launch events for each Call of Duty game.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 1:40PM in News
Four out of five games are bought for men

Four out of five games are bought for men

The female gamer is in decline, research has found. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 1:35PM in News
Marvelous sets up UK social and mobile publisher

Marvelous sets up UK social and mobile publisher

The Japanese publisher behind No More Heroes is coming to Europe.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 1:09PM in News
More Sonic accessories due in September

More Sonic accessories due in September

Peripherals specialist Lazerbuilt has secured the rights to Sonic the Hedgehog.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 1:04PM in News

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Tiered memberships for PlayStation Plus?

Tiered memberships for PlayStation Plus?

PlayStation plus could be on the way to becoming a tiered membership service, if a new survey from Sony is anything to go by.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 12:42PM in News
Xbox 360 banned in Germany

Xbox 360 banned in Germany

A patent dispute between Microsoft and Motorola has resulted in an injunction banning key Microsoft items from distribution in Germany – including Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 12:07PM in News
Gree acquires Modern War developer Funzio for $210m

Gree acquires Modern War developer Funzio for $210m

Japanese social gaming giant Gree has acquired mobile game developer Funzio in a deal worth $210m.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 11:41AM in News
Microtransactions generate 90% of US mobile game revenues

Microtransactions generate 90% of US mobile game revenues

Think the big money is in paid-for apps? Think again – the real money is in in-game purchases.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 11:15AM in News

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Valve launches remote Steam download service

Valve launches remote Steam download service

Steam users can now initiate downloads and manage their games through a web browser or mobile device.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:59AM in News
Argos owner suffers 60% profit slump

Argos owner suffers 60% profit slump

The Home Retail Group has suffered a 60 per cent year-on-year decline in profits after a poor performance from Argos.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:54AM in News
Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter campaign nets $1.8m

Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter campaign nets $1.8m

The Kickstarter campaign for a new Shadowrun title has ended with more than $1.8m generated in pledges.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:46AM in News
Iwata admits mass-market focus cost Nintendo

Iwata admits mass-market focus cost Nintendo

Nintendo’s early success in appealing to the mass market and new gamers has eventually lead to the company’s current struggles, president Satoru Iwata has admitted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:41AM in News
INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Russia

INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, and as a result, there’s plenty of room for a variety of retailers.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:16AM in News
ShopTo.net's Pre-Order Chart

ShopTo.net's Pre-Order Chart

  • 1 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
  • 2 Dragon's Dogma
  • 3 Diablo III

View latest Pre-order Chart in full

Pirate Bay vows to fight UK ban

Pirate Bay vows to fight UK ban

The owners of The Pirate Bay have accused British authorities of hypocrisy following its decision to force ISPs to block access to the site.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 9:59AM in News
GAME offers immediate Black Ops II pre-order bonus

GAME offers immediate Black Ops II pre-order bonus

Retailer GAME is offering a Modern Warfare 3 bonus for all those who pre-order the freshly announced Black Ops II through the retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 2nd 2012 at 9:37AM in News
Nintendo UK boss thanks Freddie Flintoff for race rescue

Nintendo UK boss thanks Freddie Flintoff for race rescue

Nintendo UK chief David Yarnton has thanked England cricket legend Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff following his accident during an epic charity bike ride.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 2nd 2012 at 9:16AM in News