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Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers

Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers

Microsoft’s statement about pre-owned licences on Xbox One last night has sent a shiver up the back of indie retailers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 1:15PM in News
Q1 2013 halts decline of US games market as digital grows 15% to claim majority share

Q1 2013 halts decline of US games market as digital grows 15% to claim majority share

The US video games market has ceased its decline, according to the latest numbers from NPD.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 12:48PM in News
London Games Conference will detail the 14 steps to making a hit game in 2014

London Games Conference will detail the 14 steps to making a hit game in 2014

What if you could attend one conference and get the total view of the games industry?

on Jun 7th 2013 at 11:35AM in News
Next-gen ripe for reboots, says Eidos Montreal

Next-gen ripe for reboots, says Eidos Montreal

The launch of PS4 and Xbox One is a “good time to reinvent classic games.”

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2013 at 11:35AM in News

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New iOS SpongeBob Squarepants game includes £69.99 IAP

New iOS SpongeBob Squarepants game includes £69.99 IAP

Another big children’s IP has chosen to pursue the premium in-app-purchase route.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 11:16AM in News
GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament dated

GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament dated

The annual GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament is returning.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 10:48AM in News
IGN's Ian Chambers joins GAME as digital boss

IGN's Ian Chambers joins GAME as digital boss

IGN's international director Ian Chambers is leaving the media giant to join GAME.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 7th 2013 at 10:17AM in News

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Industry roundtable: using mobile to market games

Industry roundtable: using mobile to market games

The world of mobile has opened up a variety of new routes to market.

on Jun 7th 2013 at 10:16AM in News
Is Take-Two really stronger than ever?

Is Take-Two really stronger than ever?

When Strauss Zelnick and his team walked into Take-Two’s offices in 2007, the publisher was in disarray.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:59AM in News
Kiefer Sutherland is the new voice of Metal Gear Solid's Snake

Kiefer Sutherland is the new voice of Metal Gear Solid's Snake

The Lost Boys and 24 star Kiefer Sutherland is to be the new voice of Metal Gear Solid star Snake.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:49AM in News
Wildstar dev: 'We can fill the World of Warcraft void'

Wildstar dev: 'We can fill the World of Warcraft void'

The team behind NCsoft’s new MMO Wildstar says it will win back gamers who have abandoned World of Warcraft.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:40AM in News

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"It as unlikely that GameStop will agree" to Xbox One pre-owned fees

"It as unlikely that GameStop will agree" to Xbox One pre-owned fees

The industry could be on the verge of an unprecedented standoff between retailers and platform holders.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:23AM in News
OPINION: Xbox One pre-owned backtrack puts the blame where it belongs - on publishers

OPINION: Xbox One pre-owned backtrack puts the blame where it belongs - on publishers

Make no mistake about it – what you saw last night was a retreat from Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 8:55AM in News
Perfect World and Cryptic Studios form Cryptic North

Perfect World and Cryptic Studios form Cryptic North

Champions Online developer Cryptic Studios and publisher Perfect World Entertainment have created Cryptic North to assist with the companies' library of MMOs.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 7th 2013 at 7:40AM in News
NPD: Digital spending up in Q1 2013, made up for retail decline

NPD: Digital spending up in Q1 2013, made up for retail decline

The NPD Group claims the total amount spent among US game consumers during the first three months of 2013 is on par with the same period in 2012 – and ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 7th 2013 at 7:15AM in News

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The Walking Dead '400 Days' discovered in Steam database

The Walking Dead '400 Days' discovered in Steam database

It appears Telltale Games has more content up its sleeve for The Walking Dead prior to the award-winning adventure game’s highly-anticipated second season.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 7th 2013 at 6:45AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week, Rugby Challenge 2 breaks its street date, Sony tours with a The Last Of Us designer and some role changes happen within EA.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 7th 2013 at 6:25AM in News
Those new Xbox One policies - in plain English

Those new Xbox One policies - in plain English

Microsoft has provided a pretty robust set of answers today to questions about second hand games and online elements of Xbox One.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 7th 2013 at 12:23AM in News
Unanswered questions remain despite Xbox One pre-owned statement

Unanswered questions remain despite Xbox One pre-owned statement

Xbox One owners look unlikely to face any fees for buying or selling used games on Xbox One.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2013 at 11:28PM in News
Xbox moves to calm fears over game ownership, always on, trade-ins and Kinect 'snooping'

Xbox moves to calm fears over game ownership, always on, trade-ins and Kinect 'snooping'

Xbox has tonight made a decisive move to calm the many questions asked about its new next-gen console Xbox One.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 6th 2013 at 11:24PM in News
Platinum Games designer tells Smash Bros fans to "f**k off"

Platinum Games designer tells Smash Bros fans to "f**k off"

Ultimate Nintendo fanboy pleaser Smash Bros isn't to everyone's tastes.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 6th 2013 at 4:42PM in News
Creutz: Wii U is struggling mightily, has abandoned the field to Microsoft and Sony

Creutz: Wii U is struggling mightily, has abandoned the field to Microsoft and Sony

Another US analyst has poured scorn on Nintendo’s Wii U and said that the opportunity for success will soon pass.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2013 at 4:05PM in News
Sky committed to 'longstanding partnership' with Xbox - but won't sell its hardware

Sky committed to 'longstanding partnership' with Xbox - but won't sell its hardware

Sky is committed to putting its content on Xbox, but has now ruled out selling its hardware.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 6th 2013 at 4:03PM in News
Ubisoft heading to Rezzed PC games show

Ubisoft heading to Rezzed PC games show

PC and indie games expo Rezzed returns later this month, with a string of major Ubisoft titles set to appear.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 6th 2013 at 4:00PM in News