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$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
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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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
FEATURE: Bringing Movies to Games Retail

FEATURE: Bringing Movies to Games Retail

The summer is almost upon and that means a drought for games retailers. With only a handful of big releases to keep us going until late August, sales are expected to dry ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 1st 2012 at 2:43PM in News
Minister dampens Sunday trading hours hopes

Minister dampens Sunday trading hours hopes

Hopes of a more permanent relaxation of Britain’s tough Sunday trading laws appear to have been dashed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 1st 2012 at 1:43PM in News

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GAME running 99p Sniper Elite V2 offer

GAME running 99p Sniper Elite V2 offer

Sniper Elite V2 can be had for as little as 99p on the High Street this Friday thanks to GAME’s latest trade-in offer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 2:33PM in News
Baker becomes Game Retail Limited

Baker becomes Game Retail Limited

Game Retail Limited is the UK's new leading High Street video games retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 5:30PM in News
Nintendo kickstarts new digital push with New Super Mario Bros 2

Nintendo kickstarts new digital push with New Super Mario Bros 2

Further to the news that Wii U will arrive with an aggressive new digital policy, Nintendo has also confirmed a brand new 3DS strategy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 9:04AM in News
Wii U titles to launch retail and digital on day one

Wii U titles to launch retail and digital on day one

Nintendo has stated that first party Wii U games will be available to buy digitally on the same day that they are released at retail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 8:42AM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

In the Pacific region this week, MCV interviews the GM of Mindscape, The Walking Dead will miss these shores, and the FIWC draws to a close.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 27th 2012 at 3:05AM in News
Microsoft resists simultaneous digital and retail Xbox 360 releases

Microsoft resists simultaneous digital and retail Xbox 360 releases

Games will not arrive on Xbox Live on the day they hit retail shelves any time soon, says Microsoft.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 26th 2012 at 11:11AM in News
SPECIAL REPORT: Unfollow Friday

SPECIAL REPORT: Unfollow Friday

Traditional Friday game launches are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 26th 2012 at 10:11AM in News
Skylanders goodies land at retail

Skylanders goodies land at retail

A range of brand new Skylanders accessories will hit store shelves this summer.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 25th 2012 at 3:54PM in News

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Visit the new PC retail conference & expo, pick up a free Apple TV

Visit the new PC retail conference & expo, pick up a free Apple TV

The first PCR Retail Boot Camp takes place in just under two weeks time – and promises to bring together the UK’s top PC dealers and the market’s leading suppliers ...

on Apr 25th 2012 at 3:32PM in News
Nintendo cools Heroes of Ruin GAME exclusivity claims

Nintendo cools Heroes of Ruin GAME exclusivity claims

Heroes of Ruin may not be a GAME exclusive after all, Nintendo has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 25th 2012 at 3:02PM in News
Nintendo embarks on fresh Kid Icarus retail press

Nintendo embarks on fresh Kid Icarus retail press

Kid Icarus: Uprising is to come under the spotlight once again as Nintendo kicks off a fresh round of retail promotions for the title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 25th 2012 at 2:52PM in News
Indie chain acquires distributor

Indie chain acquires distributor

Games retail might be tougher than ever but one independent retailer is flourishing.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 25th 2012 at 11:31AM in News
The UK suffers double-dip recession

The UK suffers double-dip recession

It has finally been confirmed that the UK has once again entered into recession.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 25th 2012 at 9:50AM in News
Retailer vows to share 10% of pre-owned revenue with publishers

Retailer vows to share 10% of pre-owned revenue with publishers

New US online retailer EKGaming has made a remarkable pledge – to share ten per cent of its pre-owned revenues with publishers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2012 at 3:57PM in News
Heroes of Ruin becomes GAME exclusive in UK

Heroes of Ruin becomes GAME exclusive in UK

The GAME is well and truly on.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2012 at 3:14PM in News
GameStop expands PC offer

GameStop expands PC offer

US retail giant GameStop has announced a fresh push into the digital PC space.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2012 at 2:45PM in News
GAME gets exclusive Assassins Creed III Edition

GAME gets exclusive Assassins Creed III Edition

Ubisoft is not only back in bed with GAME, but it has handed an exclusive edition of Assassins Creed III to the retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 3:35PM in News