Entries in 'cut' (95)

Hilco to cut 400 HMV jobs - report

Hilco to cut 400 HMV jobs - report

New HMV owner Hilco will cut a further 400 jobs at the entertainment retailer, according to reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 10:33AM in News
Now Amazon slashes the price of Wii U by £50

Now Amazon slashes the price of Wii U by £50

Another leading UK retailer has significantly discounted the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 14th 2013 at 12:07PM in News
Ubisoft cuts torture scene from Splinter Cell Blacklist

Ubisoft cuts torture scene from Splinter Cell Blacklist

Some of Splinter Cell Blacklist’s violent content previously demoed to journalists has been cut from the final release.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2013 at 10:44AM in News
Nintendo cuts Wii U sales forecasts despite profits increase

Nintendo cuts Wii U sales forecasts despite profits increase

Nintendo now expects to sell 4m Wii U units by the end of the current financial year. That’s down from its previous 5.5m unit sales forecast.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 30th 2013 at 9:13AM in News

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Microsoft rules out Xbox 360 UK price cut; Nintendo has "nothing to announce"

Microsoft rules out Xbox 360 UK price cut; Nintendo has "nothing to announce"

The Xbox 360 will not be receiving a price cut in the UK this Christmas, Microsoft has told MCV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2012 at 1:54PM in News
Now Wii gets a US price cut

Now Wii gets a US price cut

Yet another mainstream console has had its price cut in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2012 at 1:31PM in News
Xbox 360 prices slashed in US

Xbox 360 prices slashed in US

A host of retailers have slashed $50 off the price of the Xbox 360 in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2012 at 10:04AM in News
Nintendo cuts staff bonuses by 20%, report claims

Nintendo cuts staff bonuses by 20%, report claims

Nintendo is to cut its employees' summer bonuses by 20 per cent after poor performance this year, according to a report.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Jun 12th 2012 at 10:23AM in News

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Nintendo cuts DSi and DSI XL price in US

Nintendo cuts DSi and DSI XL price in US

The age of the 3DS is upon us, so it seems only right that Nintendo moves now to slash the price of its last generation handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2012 at 2:58PM in News
Blaze slashes GameGadget price, promises refunds for existing owners

Blaze slashes GameGadget price, promises refunds for existing owners

Retro emulation-based handheld GameGadget has had its RRP slashed from £99.99 to £59.99.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 11:16AM in News
Rainbow 6's lead devs axed by Ubisoft

Rainbow 6's lead devs axed by Ubisoft

Ubisoft has axed leading members of the Montreal development team behind its upcoming Rainbow 6 Patriots game, it has been revealed.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Mar 8th 2012 at 12:13PM in News
Analyst predicts Vita sales of 12.4m in 2012

Analyst predicts Vita sales of 12.4m in 2012

Strategy Analytics has predicted that PlayStation Vita will sell 12.4m units around the world this year – as long as Sony cuts the price of the hardware.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 23rd 2012 at 9:19AM in News

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Rift subscription fees lowered

Rift subscription fees lowered

Trion Worlds has dropped the subscription price of its PC MMO Rift with bigger savings given to those who pay annually.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 16th 2012 at 9:59AM in News
Sony cuts Tablet S prices

Sony cuts Tablet S prices

Electronics giant Sony has shaved $100 from the price of its iPad-rivalling Tablet S in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 4th 2012 at 1:39PM in News
3DS sales up 260% since price drop

3DS sales up 260% since price drop

Nintendo has revealed that following its global price drop for the 3DS, sales of the machine have dramatically improved in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 9th 2011 at 10:13AM in News
PS3 price cut ad push begins

PS3 price cut ad push begins

Sony has kicked off its UK marketing campaign to promote the PS3 price cut.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 18th 2011 at 12:14PM in News

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GAME reveals new PS3 pricing

GAME reveals new PS3 pricing

GAMESCOM: Retailer GAME has revealed its new pricing strategy for the PS3 following Sony’s decision to slash the price of the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 17th 2011 at 2:36PM in News
£115 - 3DS price wars begin afresh

£115 - 3DS price wars begin afresh

With the official UK price cut coming up tomorrow, retail has started to show its hand regarding the levels to which it is prepared to cut the price of the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 11th 2011 at 9:00AM in News
GameStop moves first on UK 3DS price

GameStop moves first on UK 3DS price

This Friday marks the arrival of the anticipated 3DS price cut – but online retailer GameStop has kicked off its discount early.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 10th 2011 at 12:53PM in News
Iwata cuts own salary in half

Iwata cuts own salary in half

Nintendo president Saturo Iwata has announced that he and other key executives are to significantly slash their wages.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 29th 2011 at 2:51PM in News
Dev confirms PS Vita RAM cut claims

Dev confirms PS Vita RAM cut claims

Sony’s alleged reduction to PS Vita’s RAM capacity won’t harm developers working with the system, a Sony studio partner has said.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Jul 28th 2011 at 12:56PM in News
Nintendo cuts 3DS price

Nintendo cuts 3DS price

40 per cent has been knocked off the price of the Nintendo 3DS  just five months after its launch - and similar cuts are on the way for Europe and ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 28th 2011 at 9:43AM in News
OPINION: Cut-price rescue

OPINION: Cut-price rescue

After the glitz and the glamour of E3, the UK games trade came crashing back down to earth when it returned to work last week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 24th 2011 at 9:27AM in News
PS3 price cut imminent. £179.99.

PS3 price cut imminent. £179.99.

Sony is planning another Gamescom barnstormer – with a PlayStation 3 price cut on the cards.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 24th 2011 at 9:09AM in News
Xbox 360 price cut on the cards?

Xbox 360 price cut on the cards?

In a week likely to be characterised by endless rumour, the latest points to a possible Xbox 360 price cut that could be announced at Microsoft's E3 press conference.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 31st 2011 at 11:05AM in News