Entries in 'game group' (42)

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
GAME shares delisted from London Stock Exchange

GAME shares delisted from London Stock Exchange

The Financial Services Authority has delisted shares of GAME from the stock market this morning.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 3rd 2012 at 10:14AM in News
Martyn Gibbs is new GAME CEO

Martyn Gibbs is new GAME CEO

Martyn Gibbs has returned to GAME as the firm's new CEO.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 2nd 2012 at 10:12AM in News
OpCapita winning eleventh hour deal to buy GAME UK, says Telegraph

OpCapita winning eleventh hour deal to buy GAME UK, says Telegraph

Investment firm OpCapita WILL be the new owner of the UK GAME stores, according to the Telegraph.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 31st 2012 at 9:23PM in News

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Royal Bank of Scotland tables GAME bid, papers claim

Royal Bank of Scotland tables GAME bid, papers claim

It appears to be a day of conflicting newspaper reports, with The Sunday Times reporting that RBS has offered to buy GAME out of administration.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 25th 2012 at 10:40AM in News
'One clear front runner' for GAME

'One clear front runner' for GAME

There is one clear front runner to buy GAME as part of a post-pack administration, sources close to the administrators have told MCV.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 24th 2012 at 9:38AM in News
Six bidders eye GAME UK

Six bidders eye GAME UK

GAME UK has attracted the attention of "five or six" potential buyers, Retail Week is reporting.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 9:11AM in News
Report - GAME has one week to raise £180m

Report - GAME has one week to raise £180m

GAME Group is in a race to secure £180m to pay creditors or face administration, The Sunday Times reports.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 18th 2012 at 9:21AM in News

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OPINION: About that MCV cover...

OPINION: About that MCV cover...

GAME's communications boss called me earlier. I am not a popular person at the retailer's Basingstoke HQ right now. And for good reason.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 15th 2012 at 5:28PM in News
Indies profit from GAME shortages

Indies profit from GAME shortages

Small UK games retailers are thriving after customers flocked to them to buy Mass Effect 3.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 15th 2012 at 10:52AM in News
Publishers respond to GAME woe

Publishers respond to GAME woe

Publishers Codemasters, Konami and 1C have weighed in on the trouble engulfing GAME.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 15th 2012 at 10:22AM in News
GAME rivals: 'We will fill the gap'

GAME rivals: 'We will fill the gap'

Rival retailers say they are ready to step up as the credit crisis at GAME Group deepens.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 15th 2012 at 9:57AM in News

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Xbox and Activision pull GAME support, says leaked memo

Xbox and Activision pull GAME support, says leaked memo

A leaked memo from GAME, seen by MCV, says that Activision and Microsoft are the latest publishing giants to not supply the troubled specialist giant.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 14th 2012 at 11:15PM in News
GAME confirms rescue bid

GAME confirms rescue bid

GAME Group has confirmed that a 'third party' has shown an interest in providing financial support to the stricken retailer.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 14th 2012 at 5:43PM in News
Now Sega games will miss GAME

Now Sega games will miss GAME

Sega’s Yakuza: Dead Souls is the latest game that will not be stocked by GAME or Gamestation.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 14th 2012 at 5:10PM in News
GAME's shares rally on acquisition reports

GAME's shares rally on acquisition reports

GAME’s share price has shot above two pence following reports the retailer is about to be bought.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 14th 2012 at 4:44PM in News

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GAME buyer 'would prefer to wait for a formal administration'

GAME buyer 'would prefer to wait for a formal administration'

Pundits say that GAME will have to go into administration or become insolvent before acquirers step in.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 12th 2012 at 1:00PM in News
Latest GAME statement shows firm's uncertain future

Latest GAME statement shows firm's uncertain future

Mounting weekend speculation about GAME has forced the Group to issue a statement about its future.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 12th 2012 at 7:12AM in News
Riccitiello: "Other retailers will absorb the business" if GAME goes

Riccitiello: "Other retailers will absorb the business" if GAME goes

He carefully avoided naming it, but EA's CEO last week said it's "all but a certainty" GAME has two terrible weeks ahead. But he thinks other retailers will pick up ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 11th 2012 at 10:18PM in News
Report - GAME puts itself up for sale

Report - GAME puts itself up for sale

GAME has hired Rothschild to find a buyer for the beleaguered retailer, The Sunday Times reports.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 11th 2012 at 4:20PM in News
GAME not stocking Street Fighter X Tekken and Asura's Wrath

GAME not stocking Street Fighter X Tekken and Asura's Wrath

Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken and Asura's Wrath will not be available from GAME or Gamestation.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 5th 2012 at 5:40PM in News
GAME and HMV hold supplier crunch talks

GAME and HMV hold supplier crunch talks

Troubled retailers GAME and HMV have held crucial talks with its major suppliers.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 23rd 2012 at 2:30PM in News
GAME to close Gameplay.co.uk and 35 stores

GAME to close Gameplay.co.uk and 35 stores

GAME will close Gameplay.co.uk next week, MCV can reveal.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 22nd 2012 at 5:31PM in News
GAME's banks hires PwC to conduct strategic review

GAME's banks hires PwC to conduct strategic review

GAME's lenders have asked PwC to assess the firm's medium and long-term future.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 14th 2012 at 9:52AM in News
GameStop 'no comment' on GAME stores bid

GameStop 'no comment' on GAME stores bid

GameStop has issued a 'no comment' on rumours it is amongst the bidders for GAME's overseas business.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 6th 2012 at 10:50AM in News