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HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

The Diablo III launch event at HMV Oxford Street was the retailer’s biggest to date, says games boss Ewan Pinder.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 11:37AM in News
Capcom "re-evaluating" on-disc DLC

Capcom "re-evaluating" on-disc DLC

Having irked some consumers with its on-disc DLC policies with Street Fighter X Tekken, Capcom has said it is “re-evaluating” its additional content policies.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 11:31AM in News
GAME begins digital trade-ins, offers Diablo III for 99p

GAME begins digital trade-ins, offers Diablo III for 99p

The blending of the High Street and digital market continues with news that GAME is offering specific trade-in deals on a number of digital products.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 10:49AM in News
Activision pays $42m to Infinity Ward devs

Activision pays $42m to Infinity Ward devs

Publishing giant Activision has paid a portion of its employees $42 million in long-delayed royalty payments for Modern Warfare 2, as part of a wider lawsuit between the company and ...

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on May 15th 2012 at 10:35AM in News

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BBC Sport app confirmed for PS3, Sony Bravia TVs

BBC Sport app confirmed for PS3, Sony Bravia TVs

Sony’s multimedia credentials have been given a big boost this morning with news of a dedicated BBC Sport app heading to PS3 and connected Sony Bravia TVs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 10:13AM in News
Diablo III launches in 8,000 stores worldwide

Diablo III launches in 8,000 stores worldwide

Diablo III hit shelves at midnight at more than 8,000 stores across the world, including HMV’s Oxford Street branch.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 9:56AM in News
FIFA 13 promises "game-changing innovations", supports Kinect and Move

FIFA 13 promises "game-changing innovations", supports Kinect and Move

EA has outlined the ways in which it intends to build upon the fantastic success of FIFA 12 with the freshly announced FIFA 13.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:45AM in News
Diablo III's #error37 trending on Twitter

Diablo III's #error37 trending on Twitter

The world of PC gaming was jubilant last night as Blizzard’s Diablo III finally hit the High Street… only for the developer’s servers to crash almost immediately.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:19AM in News

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Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Former Microsoft executive Robbie Bach has said that mistakes made by the Sony management in the transition between PS2 and PS3 played a big part in the tremendous success of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under

Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under

As the world this morning wakes up to Diablo III, gamers in Australia have been saved from disappointment by Blizzard.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 8:30AM in News
Australian Minister comments on GAME situation

Australian Minister comments on GAME situation

Bill Shorten MP has expressed his concern over the potential loss of 500 jobs from GAME Australia, but says he is 'hopeful' a buyer can be found.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 7:17AM in News
Diablo III stocked at some GAME Australia stores only

Diablo III stocked at some GAME Australia stores only

GAME's administration has cast a blemish on what should've been one of the most exciting days of the year for Aussie PC gamers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 7:08AM in News

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Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown dated for PSN/XBLA

Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown dated for PSN/XBLA

Sega has revealed release dates and pricing for its upcoming downloadable title Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2012 at 6:47AM in News
Rumour: EA prepping Battlefield premium service

Rumour: EA prepping Battlefield premium service

EA may be planning a Call of Duty Elite-style subscription service for Battlefield 3.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2012 at 6:20AM in News
Minecraft Xbox 360 hits 1m copies sold

Minecraft Xbox 360 hits 1m copies sold

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has surpassed 1m units sold globally since its launch, Microsoft has announced.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2012 at 5:59AM in News
INTERVIEW: John Schappert, Zynga

INTERVIEW: John Schappert, Zynga

Zynga, the defining force in the free and social games boom, says that it is stealing a march on the traditional core and console games market. And its COO, John ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 14th 2012 at 3:32PM in News

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Doctor Who dated on PS3 and Vita

Doctor Who dated on PS3 and Vita

BBC Worldwide has confirmed release dates for both the PS3 and PlayStation Vita versions of Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 3:22PM in News
GameStop confirms Steam Wallet for stores

GameStop confirms Steam Wallet for stores

As first rumoured last week, retailer GameStop has announced that Steam Wallet vouchers are now available in all of its US stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 2:44PM in News
Retailers praise 'refreshing' new Call of Duty

Retailers praise 'refreshing' new Call of Duty

UK games stores have applauded Activision’s ‘risky’ new direction for Call of Duty.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 14th 2012 at 1:34PM in News
2m games sold in UK during quiet April

2m games sold in UK during quiet April

The UK games retail market was down a third in a tough April for the trade.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 14th 2012 at 1:15PM in News
GAME Oxford Street could close its doors

GAME Oxford Street could close its doors

While Game Retail Limited, the new owner of retailer GAME, appears in good health, the future looks less certain for its flagship Oxford Street Store in London.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 12:25PM in News
"A number of parties" looking at GAME Australia

"A number of parties" looking at GAME Australia

Administrator PriceWaterhouseCooper has said that it is already talking to a “number of parties” about a possible acquisition of GAME’s Australian arm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 11:54AM in News
Dutch court orders Pirate Party silence

Dutch court orders Pirate Party silence

A Dutch court has ordered Netherland’s The Pirate Party to stop publicising ways in which consumers can circumvent blocks put on The Pirate Bay.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 10:28AM in News
Square Enix says goodbye to losses, posts profit

Square Enix says goodbye to losses, posts profit

It might be a tough market out there, but Japanese publisher Square Enix has enjoyed a strong year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 10:14AM in News
UK CHARTS: Sniper Elite V2 still reigns

UK CHARTS: Sniper Elite V2 still reigns

505 Games’ Sniper Elite V2 is the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats No.1 for the second week on the trot.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 9:48AM in News