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UK games price war hurting foreign retail

UK games price war hurting foreign retail

Games retailers across EMEA regions say they are facing bankruptcy – and it’s all our fault.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 16th 2013 at 10:14AM in News
PS4 WILL arrive in UK this year - report

PS4 WILL arrive in UK this year - report

Sony will not delay the launch of the PS4 in Europe, a new report has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2013 at 12:33PM in News
Dead Island Riptide makes it a hat-track of UK No.1's

Dead Island Riptide makes it a hat-track of UK No.1's

Deep Silver’s Dead Island Riptide remains at the top of the UKIE Gfk Chart-Track All Formats Top 40.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2013 at 9:01AM in News
April sales stumble as blockbusters dry up

April sales stumble as blockbusters dry up

Just 1.58m boxed games were sold last month in the UK, as the number of major launches dwindle.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 10th 2013 at 1:26PM in News

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Osborne undeterred by Europe scrutiny of UK games tax breaks

Osborne undeterred by Europe scrutiny of UK games tax breaks

UK Chancellor George Osborne and Culture minister Ed Vaizey said that an EC investigation will not stop games tax breaks.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 3rd 2013 at 10:49AM in News
OPINION: A slightly longer wait for tax breaks can't hurt

OPINION: A slightly longer wait for tax breaks can't hurt

This long and at times painful hardware generation – it will be eight years since the 360 unveiling when we see the Next Xbox in three weeks – is matched ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 3rd 2013 at 10:38AM in News
$10,000 App Store gift card up for grabs as Apple approaches 50bn app downloads

$10,000 App Store gift card up for grabs as Apple approaches 50bn app downloads

Apple’s App Store is on the verge of delivering its fifty billionth download.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2013 at 9:55AM in News
Grid 2 gets Codemasters' biggest ever UK pre-launch campaign

Grid 2 gets Codemasters' biggest ever UK pre-launch campaign

Codemasters has splashed the cash on its Grid 2 marketing campaign.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Apr 26th 2013 at 1:40PM in News

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Wii U Virtual Console hitting the UK tomorrow

Wii U Virtual Console hitting the UK tomorrow

Having gone live in the US earlier this week, UK Wii U owners will be able to access the console’s new Virtual Console hub as of tomorrow.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2013 at 11:47AM in News
Warner Bros invests big in the UK development scene

Warner Bros invests big in the UK development scene

Warner Bros is launching a new programme of investment in skills and training for aspiring game developers and creative industry talent in the UK.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 25th 2013 at 5:33PM in News
MP criticises lack of female representation in UK games development

MP criticises lack of female representation in UK games development

Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central Chi Onwurah has asked Parliament to address the lack of females employed in UK games development.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 25th 2013 at 10:16AM in News
Google: Our low tax bill is fine because we bring so much to the UK

Google: Our low tax bill is fine because we bring so much to the UK

The executive chairman of Google has argued that the company’s minute UK corporation tax bill is entirely justified.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 22nd 2013 at 3:05PM in News

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Pink 3DS XL coming to UK

Pink 3DS XL coming to UK

Nintendo will release a pink version of its 3DS XL next month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 22nd 2013 at 11:17AM in News
Injustice: God Among Us is this week's No.1

Injustice: God Among Us is this week's No.1

Warner Bros’ new fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us is the new UK No.1.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 22nd 2013 at 8:58AM in News
Apple's tablet market share tumbles 10% in UK

Apple's tablet market share tumbles 10% in UK

While the iPad may still be able to lay claim to dominion over the UK tablet market, the growing popularity of Android tablets has led to a ten per cent ...

by Daniel Gumble
on Apr 19th 2013 at 3:04PM in News
Razer to honour 90% discount code error

Razer to honour 90% discount code error

Peripherals company Razer is to honour orders placed via its website that used an erroneous 90 per cent discount code.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 19th 2013 at 12:52PM in News

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First PS4 UK TV ads planned for Champions League final - report

First PS4 UK TV ads planned for Champions League final - report

Sony will use May’s Champions League final to kickstart its PS4 marketing drive.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 9:34AM in News
UK video games tax breaks in doubt as European Commission launches investigation

UK video games tax breaks in doubt as European Commission launches investigation

Having gained approval in the March 2012 Budget, plans for UK tax breaks for video games developers are now in doubt.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 2:49PM in News
Sony hints at sub-£400 PS4 launch price

Sony hints at sub-£400 PS4 launch price

PS4 could launch at a lower price than its predecessor the PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 1:22PM in News
Say what you see - Catch Phrase the best performing paid game in UK App Store charts

Say what you see - Catch Phrase the best performing paid game in UK App Store charts

Cult TV quiz IP Catch Phrase is back thanks to hugely popular iOS app Classic Catch Phrase.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 10:46AM in News
Three weeks at the top for BioShock: Infinite

Three weeks at the top for BioShock: Infinite

BioShock Infinite remains the boss of the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 9:47AM in News
UK boxed game sales jump in March

UK boxed game sales jump in March

2.67m boxed games were sold last month in what was a decent March for retail.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 12th 2013 at 10:23AM in News
Bethesda UK is moving offices

Bethesda UK is moving offices

The UK arm of Skyrim and Dishonored publisher Bethesda is moving offices.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 3:29PM in News
TV quiz show based on Zynga's Draw Something coming to Channel 4

TV quiz show based on Zynga's Draw Something coming to Channel 4

A new quiz show based on Zynga’s Draw Something IP is to be aired in the UK on Channel 4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 1:35PM in News
Online video giant Machinima expands to UK

Online video giant Machinima expands to UK

One of the most popular YouTube channels for games content is setting up a dedicated UK business.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 9th 2013 at 11:16AM in News