Entries in 'closures' (39)
Zynga hit with massive layoffs, multiple studio closures
Over 520 staff members at Zynga are set to be laid off, as the firm will reportedly shut down multiple studios in a restructuring effort.
Report: EA Partners label shutting down
EA is reportedly set to close EA Partners, the firm’s program for providing contract-based publishing services for third-party developers.
The impact of High Street closures on game distribution
Following the loss of HMV and Blockbuster stores, the role of a distributor has become (in principle) easier for now, with fewer stores to deliver to.
More store closures expected at Blockbuster
Administrator Deloitte has confirmed to MCV that there will be further closures at Blockbuser stores UK.
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UPDATED: Further 37 HMV shops to close; Full list here
Administrator Deloitte has confirmed the intended closure of an additional 37 HMV stores.
GameStop hopes to acquire 40 former GAME stores
US games retail giant GameStop intends to acquire 40 former GAME outlets in France.
Epic shuts down Impossible Studios, Infinity Blade: Dungeons delayed
Epic Games has closed Infinity Blade: Dungeons developer Impossible Studios, delaying the iOS title indefinitely.
Blockbuster administrator: "We are fighting in the trenches"
The lead administrator at Blockbuster has issues a grave warning to workers at the retailer.
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Up to 100 HMV stores preparing for closure
Administrator Deloitte is preparing to close anything up to 100 HMV stores, reports claim.
More HMV store closures expected by the end of the week
A fresh spate of HMV store closures and job losses are likely to be announced by the end of the week.
Hilco could close up to half of HMV stores
HMV now looks very likely to survive on the UK High Street – at a price.
Majesco shuts down Boston branch - report
Social games studio Majesco Boston has closed down, at least according to a former employee.
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Deloitte confirms closure of 125 additional Comet stores
Hopes that Comet will emerge from its administration appear to be fading after the biggest store closure plan so far was revealed by Deloitte.
Argos to undergo brand overhaul; More store closures incoming
Popular catalogue retailer Argos is to revamp its UK operations in a new drive beginning next week.
GAME could close "handful" of extra stores; New openings also planned
Retailer Game Retail has confirmed to MCV that a small number of additional store closures are likely to be announced in the near future.
Best Buy losses lead to 50 store closures
Continued profit declines have led US technology retailer Best Buy to close 50 of its big box stores.
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LISTED: GAME/Gamestation closures and remaining stores in detail
The first GAME and Gamestation stores to be shut after the chain’s entry into administration have closed their doors.
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.
GAME CEO Ian Shepherd steps down, confirms store closures
Ian Shepherd, the CEO of retailer GAME, has resigned from his role.
GAME enters administration
After two months of worry and rumour, GAME has as of today officially entered administration.
GAME to enter administration, fails to find buyer
As expected, retailer GAME will this morning enter administration.
RBS GAME bid gathers press momentum as store closures loom
Two more national newspapers have reported that The Royal Bank of Scotland is leading a consortium of bidders interested in acquiring The GAME Group.
New Argos CEO plots radical reinvention
The new boss of Argos says he has been given a clean sheet from Home Retail Chairman Oliver Stocken to embark upon a brand new strategy for the catalogue retailer.
SEGA confirms interest in acquiring THQ talent
With THQ Studio Australia in Brisbane is closing its doors, SEGA Studios Australia is now looking at avenues for providing opportunities for former THQ staff.
THQ closes two Australian studios, loses 200 staff
THQ has shut the doors to two of its Australian studios this week, as well as a development team in Phoenix totalling 200 employees gone.
