Entries in 'xmas' (23)
Angry Birds downloaded 30m times over Xmas
The global success that is Angry Birds enjoyed a blockbuster Christmas.
Digital vs Physical - the REAL Christmas No.1
Think this year’s Xmas No.1 in games will be Call of Duty or FIFA? It is more likely to be Angry Birds or Minecraft.
Asda criticised over "sexist" Christmas TV ad
UK supermarket chain Asda has come in for criticism over its Christmas TV campaign.
GAME kicks off Christmas marketing campaign
New owner Game Retail Limited has kicked off its first major GAME marketing initiative since taking ownership of the retailer earlier this year.
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The 20 games that will save Xmas 2012
UK games buyers have chosen the 20 games they think will be the biggest blockbusters this Christmas.
Take-Two enthusiasm points to GTA V Xmas release
Take-Two reckons its financial 2013 will be one of its ‘best year ever’, hinting at a Christmas release for Grand Theft Auto V.
Xmas games sales are lagging, forcing price cuts
Some of the biggest brands in games are not selling fast enough, forcing retail to slash 50 per cent off new releases.
Xmas No.1: Date decision disqualifies Star Wars: The Old Republic
Sales of December’s Star Wars: The Old Republic won’t be counted towards the Christmas No.1.
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Black Ops crowned Xmas No.1
As was predicted by pretty much everybody last week, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops has been named as the UK's official Christmas Number One video game.
Future triumphs at Xbox Xmas Quiz
Future Publishing took home the grand prize at the MCV and Xbox 360 Industry Pub Quiz last night.
GAME and Gamestation Xmas ad blitz
The GAME Group has launched two mammoth Christmas campaigns that aim to attract all possible types of gamer.
HMV targeting 20 new Xmas stores
Multiple temporary HMV outlets will be established in the coming months across the UK.
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Online retail explodes over Xmas
The Christmas break may be a time to focus on family and loved ones, but it now seems that it has become the prime opportunity for online shopping – and ...
Ladbrokes tipping MW2 for Xmas no.1
With fellow bookie Paddy Power having already paid out on what it believes is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s victory in this year’s battle for the Christmas number one ...
Xbox repairs Xmas deadline dated
With two members of the MCV team having used Microsoft’s Xbox 360 repair service in the last couple of months alone, we know all too well the pain of being ...
Wii sales leap as Xmas factor kicks in
Wii hardware sales jumped 60 per cent last week – as the black version of the console helped stimulate fresh interest in time for Christmas.
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Blu-ray to be marketed hard this Xmas
The British Video Association has lifted the lid on a significant new TV advertising campaign designed to highlight the growing high definition Blu-ray format this Christmas.
Nintendo hails strongest Xmas Wii line-up
Nintendo is convinced that Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros. Wii make up its best Christmas Wii line-up yet, and expects both titles to dominate the Top 40 ...
Xbox Xmas sales up 120%
Microsoft has revealed that its 360 hardware sales during Christmas 2008 were up 120 per cent in Europe on the same period in 2007.
Nintendo plots Xmas day ad blitz
Nintendo is planning extensive TV advertising on Christmas Day in support of its Boxing Day release, 100 Classic Book Collection.
Xbox 360 tops teen’s Xmas most wanted
A poll conducted amongst residents of teenage virtual world favourite Habbo has shown that games consoles are the most sought after present for teens this Christmas – and the Xbox ...
Call of Duty gets bookies' nod for Xmas no.1
Online betting site Paddy Power has released its odds on the race for the coveted Christmas number one game – and has sensibly backed Activision-Blizzard’s upcoming Call of Duty: World ...
Wii shortages predicted once again
Retailers are being warned to expect a third consecutive Christmas of Wii shortages on the High Street, according to GameStop CEO Dan DeMatteo.
