Follow us on

  • RSS

White Room signs merchandise deals

White Room signs merchandise deals

Retailers can shortly order video game clothes and toys via UK firm White Room Games.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 24th 2013 at 3:01PM in News
Lazerbuilt shells out for Ninja Turtles licence

Lazerbuilt shells out for Ninja Turtles licence

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will return to games retail this year in a new line of accessories from Lazerbuilt.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 24th 2013 at 2:53PM in News
'Microsoft has not turned its back on indie devs'

'Microsoft has not turned its back on indie devs'

The belief that Microsoft is neglecting its relationship with indie developers is incorrect, one studio has insisted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 2:42PM in News

Advertisement

Nickelodeon releases Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles app on iOS

Nickelodeon releases Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles app on iOS

The Heroes in a Half Shell have begun their assault on the global games market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 12:54PM in News
SimCity 2.0 patch leads to further woe as players complain of new bugs

SimCity 2.0 patch leads to further woe as players complain of new bugs

The 2.0 patch released for SimCity has, according to some users, caused new problems with the game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 12:09PM in News
Nintendo details Wii U Virtual Console US launch line-up

Nintendo details Wii U Virtual Console US launch line-up

Eight games are available to buy now on the Wii U’s Virtual Console store in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 11:46AM in News
Apple reports first quarterly profit drop in a decade

Apple reports first quarterly profit drop in a decade

A net profit of $9.5bn for the quarter ending March was not enough to see Apple avoid its first quarterly profit decline in a decade.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 11:26AM in News

Advertisement

OPINION: Where now for Nintendo?

OPINION: Where now for Nintendo?

As if the varied reporting on Nintendo’s financials this morning is not confusing enough, the disparity of the analysis could well baffle many readers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 11:06AM in News
Saturo Iwata takes control at Nintendo of America

Saturo Iwata takes control at Nintendo of America

Nintendo’s global president Saturo Iwata is taking on a second job – CEO of Nintendo of America.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 10:16AM in News
Nintendo misses income target by half, posts second successive annual loss; Wii U sells 3.45m units

Nintendo misses income target by half, posts second successive annual loss; Wii U sells 3.45m units

As predicted by analysts, Nintendo has failed to return to profitability and posted its second successive annual loss.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 9:03AM in News
Farming Simulator ripe for console success

Farming Simulator ripe for console success

Koch Media expects retailers to harvest plenty of sales from the upcoming console version of Farming Simulator 2013.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 3:39PM in News

Advertisement

VIDEO: Oculus Rift + omnidirectional treadmill = the future of gaming?

VIDEO: Oculus Rift + omnidirectional treadmill = the future of gaming?

If immersion is your currency, then it’s hard to imagine a richer setup than this.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 3:07PM in News
VIDEO: Ratchet & Clank movie coming in 2015

VIDEO: Ratchet & Clank movie coming in 2015

Sony’s Ratchet & Clank franchise is getting the big-screen treatment.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 2:47PM in News
Nintendo: This is the year of the 3DS

Nintendo: This is the year of the 3DS

The 3DS story has been one fraught with ups and downs.  

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 2:06PM in News

Advertisement

Will OFT app scrutiny undermine games?

Will OFT app scrutiny undermine games?

Few will comment on the record, but an investigation into in-app purchases could impact publishers of kids games.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 1:45PM in News
PayPal froze Skullgirls IndieGoGo funding

PayPal froze Skullgirls IndieGoGo funding

Developer Lab Zero Games had to overcome payment firm PayPal to keep development of Skullgirls on track.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 1:24PM in News
Splinter Cell: Blacklist aiming for wider audience

Splinter Cell: Blacklist aiming for wider audience

Dead Space 3, Fable: The Journey, Resident Evil 6 – the industry isn’t short of big brands that have distanced themselves from their heritage in an attempt to reach a ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 12:44PM in News
Video games lose ground in Sunday Times Rich List

Video games lose ground in Sunday Times Rich List

Games industry representation has fallen in the latest edition of the Sunday Times Rich List.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 12:17PM in News
Xbox 360 app lets you order pizza, built custom pizzas with Kinect

Xbox 360 app lets you order pizza, built custom pizzas with Kinect

Gamers can now order pizza directly through their Xbox 360 consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 11:50AM in News
GamesAid Tenner raises over £3,250 at MCV Awards

GamesAid Tenner raises over £3,250 at MCV Awards

UK games industry charity GamesAid raised an impressive £3,295.92 at last week’s MCV Awards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 11:27AM in News
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection hitting PS3 in June

Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection hitting PS3 in June

Konami has announced a June release for Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection on PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 11:16AM in News
Apple has rejected up to 8m iPhones from Foxconn - report

Apple has rejected up to 8m iPhones from Foxconn - report

Apple is believed to have rejected millions of iPhone devices, returning them to manufacturer Foxconn citing quality concerns.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 10:57AM in News
Dixons sells Swedish retailer Webhallen

Dixons sells Swedish retailer Webhallen

Swedish games retailer Webhallen has been sold by owner Dixons to Norwegian ecommerce company Komplett.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 10:00AM in News