Entries in 'Distribution' (124)

A Game calls for open distribution

A Game calls for open distribution

A Game Distribution is a big supporter of the open distribution model, which allows multiple firms to distribute the same product.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 2nd 2011 at 12:56PM in News
GLS enters liquidation

GLS enters liquidation

GLS Games Distribution has gone into liquidation.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2011 at 11:57AM in News
Retail threatens Steam ban

Retail threatens Steam ban

The world's biggest digital games retailer is under attack.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 11th 2010 at 8:12AM in News
New distributor targets indie games stores

New distributor targets indie games stores

A new independent-friendly distribution firm has been set up just in time for Christmas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2010 at 9:20AM in News

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Clark widens remit to include digital

Clark widens remit to include digital

John Clark has been appointed as Sega West’s digital distribution director for PC games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2010 at 8:41AM in News
Distributors’ Christmas opening hours

Distributors’ Christmas opening hours

The following guide offers you the details on who is open when this Christmas. Print his page or click here to download a sexy PDF.

Advantage
0121 506 9585

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 3rd 2010 at 1:38PM in News
‘It’s OK for indies to buy from supermarkets’

‘It’s OK for indies to buy from supermarkets’

There’s nothing wrong with independent retailers buying games from supermarkets and selling them at a premium, say UK distributors.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2010 at 2:02PM in News
Games retail safe for ‘10-20 years’

Games retail safe for ‘10-20 years’

Despite the growing popularity of digital games retail – and the clear desire of platform holders to sell their games direct to consumers – US analyst Michael Pachter thinks traditional ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2010 at 10:00AM in News

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Lygo signs Turtle Beach

Lygo signs Turtle Beach

Lygo International has signed a new deal with Voyetra Turtle Beach, the firm behind the popular Turtle Beach products.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 16th 2010 at 11:17AM in News
Licensed 4U adds direct-to-retail distribution

Licensed 4U adds direct-to-retail distribution

The sales firm headed by  industry veterans Adam Prichard and Roger Large is now offering a direct-to-retail service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2010 at 11:33AM in News
Venom signs partnership with Realtime

Venom signs partnership with Realtime

Realtime Distribution will now handle products for UK-based peripherals specialist Venom.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 3rd 2010 at 2:54PM in News
RSG and Namco strike Harvest Moon deal

RSG and Namco strike Harvest Moon deal

Publisher Rising Star Games has announced a fresh deal with Namco Bandai that will see that firm handle distribution duties for both Harvest Moon: Animal Parade on Wii and Harvest ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 8th 2010 at 11:59AM in News

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New digital distributor emerges

New digital distributor emerges

Atomblock is the latest player to join the increasingly competitive world of digital games distribution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 6th 2010 at 3:53PM in News
Major expansion for Gem

Major expansion for Gem

Gem has announced a tactical restructure, opening a new warehouse facility, shuffling senior management and further expanding its presence in mainland Europe.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 3rd 2010 at 2:40PM in News
Funbox Media signs with Gem

Funbox Media signs with Gem

Gem has signed an exclusive distribution deal with software publisher Funbox Media that will see the distie stocking new titles such as North American Hunting Extravaganza.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 14th 2010 at 3:24PM in News
Koch secures European Codies deal

Koch secures European Codies deal

Koch Media has announced it has finalised an exclusive sales, marketing and PR agreement with Codemasters.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 10th 2010 at 3:10PM in News

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Codies strikes F1 Middle East deal

Codies strikes F1 Middle East deal

UK publisher Codemasters has struck a deal with AXO Entertainment and Modern Electronics that will see the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC release of F1 2010 released across the Middle ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 3rd 2010 at 3:22PM in News
Gem partners with Mindscape

Gem partners with Mindscape

Distributor Gem has announced an exclusive partnership with French publisher Mindscape that will see its upcoming games distributed across the UK.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 25th 2010 at 5:38PM in News
Sega urges digital caution

Sega urges digital caution

Though digital retail will inevitably grow to occupy a key chunk of the console games market, the VP of sales and marketing at Sega US Alan Pritchard has warned that ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 11th 2010 at 5:05PM in News
Green Man Gaming finally goes live

Green Man Gaming finally goes live

Gamers can now for the first time trade in their digitally downloaded titles with the official, albeit slightly delayed, launch of Green Man Gaming’s ecommerce portal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2010 at 12:15PM in News
Funtastic abandons Aussie games market

Funtastic abandons Aussie games market

Distributor Funtastic has backed out of the Australian games market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 22nd 2010 at 1:42PM in News
FMG signs Advantage Distribution

FMG signs Advantage Distribution

Foreign Media Games has secured a new distribution deal with Advantage.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 16th 2010 at 1:33PM in News
Feder: This isn’t the music industry all over again

Feder: This isn’t the music industry all over again

The speedy and seismic shift towards digital retail that has enveloped the music sector is unlikely to be replicated in the games industry according to Take-Two CEO Ben Feder.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 7th 2010 at 1:45PM in News
More growth to come for disc-based media

More growth to come for disc-based media

These are nervous times for bricks and mortar retailers, but despite the continued growth of digital games retail, EA believes that there is still room for growth in the boxed ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2010 at 1:45PM in News
Amazon preparing digital market assault?

Amazon preparing digital market assault?

Global online retail giant Amazon could be preparing to square up to both the leading figures in digital distribution and browser based gaming, according to a prediction from one analyst.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2010 at 11:49AM in News