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Sony DADC builds bigger distribution centre

Sony DADC builds bigger distribution centre

Sony DADC is building an ‘enhanced’ distribution centre in Enfield after the original was burnt down during the London riots last year.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 27th 2012 at 12:41PM in News
PlayStation Vita piracy scare

PlayStation Vita piracy scare

Sony has removed PlayStation Vita compatible PSP game Everybody’s Tennis from the PSN Store after reports that it had allowed pirates to crack the new handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2012 at 12:08PM in News
IN PICTURES: Irish GAME sit-in

IN PICTURES: Irish GAME sit-in

Staff staging a sit-in protest at GAME’s now closed Monaghan store have posted a number of pictures of their exploits on Facebook.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2012 at 11:42AM in News
EVE trials virtual currency for graphics card offer

EVE trials virtual currency for graphics card offer

Online players accrue an insane amount of in-game currency and now CCP is giving it customers the chance to use this to buy PC hardware.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 27th 2012 at 11:24AM in News

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PwC "just needs a bit more time to push GAME deal over the line"

PwC "just needs a bit more time to push GAME deal over the line"

Administrator PwC has said that GAME just needs to hold on for a short time longer so it can finalise an acquisition deal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2012 at 11:21AM in News
Warren Spector: 'I desperately want to bring Epic Mickey to 360, PS3'

Warren Spector: 'I desperately want to bring Epic Mickey to 360, PS3'

Epic Mickey creator Warren Spector hopes the original Wii adventure will head to HD consoles ahead of its musical sequel.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 27th 2012 at 10:32AM in News
Assassin's Creed III gets trio of collector's editions

Assassin's Creed III gets trio of collector's editions

Ubisoft will release three special SKUs of its 2012 blockbuster Assassin's Creed III.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 27th 2012 at 10:20AM in News
UKIE launches Scottish office

UKIE launches Scottish office

UKIE is holding its first Scottish office event at Abertay University today.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 27th 2012 at 10:16AM in News

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INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: France

INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: France

France is one of the biggest gaming markets in Europe, and one still dominated by boxed sales.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 27th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
Users spend £7m on Angry Birds Space

Users spend £7m on Angry Birds Space

Consumers have spent more than £7m on Rovio’s new iOS release Angry Birds Space in just five days.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 27th 2012 at 9:43AM in News
Warner signs Codies distribution deal in US

Warner signs Codies distribution deal in US

Warner Brothers International Entertainment has signed a deal for the distribution, sales, and marketing of the complete 2012 Codemasters lineup in North and South America.

by Seth Tipps
on Mar 27th 2012 at 9:12AM in News
Rumour: Xbox Lite is Microsoft's E3 reveal

Rumour: Xbox Lite is Microsoft's E3 reveal

Established Xbox rumour-monger ‘MS Nerd’ has claimed Microsoft will reveal a new Xbox Lite console at E3 in June.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2012 at 9:08AM in News

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Minecraft reaches $80m revenue

Minecraft reaches $80m revenue

The indie phenomenon that is Minecraft has hit a stout $80m in revenues, with over five million copies sold.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 27th 2012 at 5:54AM in News
South Park: Tenorman's Revenge hits XBLA this week

South Park: Tenorman's Revenge hits XBLA this week

South Park Digital Studios has announced that its XBLA exclusive title South Park: Tenorman's Revenge will arrive this Friday, March 30th.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 27th 2012 at 4:55AM in News
Call of Duty creative strategist Robert Bowling leaves Infinity Ward

Call of Duty creative strategist Robert Bowling leaves Infinity Ward

Infinity Ward lead and Activision employee Robert Bowling has stepped down from his position as Call of Duty creative strategist.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 27th 2012 at 3:19AM in News
Irish GAME staff considering sit-in due to redundancy dispute

Irish GAME staff considering sit-in due to redundancy dispute

Some staff from GAME's 13 Irish stores are reportedly considering a sit-in protest over unpaid redundancy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 8:44PM in News

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Adventure Time DS game in the works

Adventure Time DS game in the works

Pendleton Ward has announced a game adaptation of his hit cartoon series Adventure Time is in development for Nintendo DS.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 26th 2012 at 6:36PM in News
PwC: GAME job losses are "regrettable"

PwC: GAME job losses are "regrettable"

Administrators PwC have said that today's loss of over 2,000 jobs at GAME and Gamestation is “regrettable” but that the move “will place the company in a stronger position”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 5:57PM in News
277 GAME and Gamestation stores close, 40% of workforce axed

277 GAME and Gamestation stores close, 40% of workforce axed

Administrator PwC has today closed the doors on 277 of The GAME Group’s 609 UK and Ireland stores, MCV understands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 4:02PM in News
GAME suspends Reward and Gift Cards

GAME suspends Reward and Gift Cards

Customers are no longer able to use their Reward Cards in GAME or Gamestation stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 2:45PM in News
Rob Lowe leaves Nintendo

Rob Lowe leaves Nintendo

Nintendo marketing vet Rob Lowe will leave the company, the firm has announced.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 26th 2012 at 2:22PM in News
TV ad focus: PS Vita vs other handhelds

TV ad focus: PS Vita vs other handhelds

Sony launched the PS Vita last month and the TV rating results for its first burst of advertising activity have been revealed. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:46AM in News
GAME CEO Ian Shepherd steps down, confirms store closures

GAME CEO Ian Shepherd steps down, confirms store closures

Ian Shepherd, the CEO of retailer GAME, has resigned from his role.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:46AM in News
GAME: Administration came after period of "careful consideration"

GAME: Administration came after period of "careful consideration"

Retailer GAME has issued what may well be its final statement before the process of dismantling the retailer begins.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:33AM in News
GAME enters administration

GAME enters administration

After two months of worry and rumour, GAME has as of today officially entered administration.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:19AM in News