Entries in 'Distribution' (124)
Codies signs Koch distribution deal
Britsoft publisher Codemasters has struck a deal with Koch Media that will see the firm handle the publisher’s console and PC titles across a number of European territories.
Namco confirms Fallout: New Vegas deal
Following on from the European distribution agreement signed between Fallout and Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda and long-lived games firm Namco Bandai last year, the latter firm has confirmed its ...
1C sees $1m digital Christmas sales
Russian publisher 1C made $1m in revenue from digital sales over Christmas, the firm has told MCV.
Peripherals giants end agreement
Accessories specialist Bigben Interactive and its UK distributor Venom will end their distribution agreement next month.
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Nintendo plans big digital campaign
The DSi XL might have been grabbing all the headlines recently, but the start of 2010 has also seen Nintendo focussing on the online capabilities of the DS and Wii.
Retail to reign “for some considerable time”
The speed at which digital content has grown over the last 12 months has been phenomenal, but all three platform holders have told MCV – or more precisely, the guest ...
GameStreamer expands into Europe
Digital distribution specialist GameStreamer is to launch its services in Europe, after opening a data centre in the UK.
Ubisoft retreats from exclusive distribution
Giant publisher Ubisoft has left its exclusive UK distribution deal with Trilogy Logistics, MCV can reveal – and is already delivering stock to retail through an open arrangement.
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GameStop buys into Jolt
Global High Street video games retailer GameStop has acquired a stake in Irish online games network Jolt.co.uk in a move that it hopes will better position it for the future ...
UK trade calls for open distribution
UK distributors have called upon the games industry to embrace open distribution in order to improve the sector.
Discstribution opens trade site
Video games distributor Discstribution has gone live with its brand new trade-only website which will allow the firm’s customers faster and more efficient access to stock and special offers.
Management reshuffle at Namco Bandai
In a move designed to strengthen the Japanese firm’s European standing, Namco Bandai has announced a number of top-end management appointments within the business development, international marketing and sales team.
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Iwata: Digital retail 20 years away
The digital revolution is upon, but the speed at which the transition from retail to broadband will happen is certainly a matter of debate – and heavyweight industry figure Satoru ...
GameStop names second digital exec
Having appointed its first digital media manager in August, GameStop has added a second name to its digitally-focussed workforce – new senior vice president and general manager of digital ...
EBS Benelux snaps up Favour Games
European distributor EBS Benelux has acquired independent rival Favour Games.
Miyamoto questions digital distribution
Nintendo’s boss of development and games industry legend Shigeru Miyamoto has questioned the belief that a digital-only future for games retail is inevitable.
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Dev slams ‘lack of digital transparency’
UK-based indie dev Doublesix has launched criticisms against the widespread secrecy surrounding digital sales data, claiming that the the “lack of transparency” is ultimately hurting the industry.
Digital distribution’s biggest week?
It’s time to dispel the notion that the rise to prominence of digital distribution is still several years off – a rare set of concrete sales numbers for EA’s recently ...
PC downloads worth $1bn in 2009
The value of the PC digital distribution will comfortably sail past the $1bn barrier this year.
Perry predicts death of physical media
Physical media is at the sunset of its lifespan. Eventually, all games will be based online.
Antigrav aims for new retailers
Specialist distributor Antigrav is targeting new and non-traditional retailers in order to drive the company’s growth.
Playlogic launches new digital platform
Dutch publisher Playlogic has launched a brand new digital distribution portal named Gamessence.com, a move that the firm believes will aid its quest to become “one of the world’s leading ...
No plans to sell new releases on Xbox Live
Microsoft has stated that new release titles will not be sold on its upcoming Xbox 360 games on demand service – for now.
Tiger to drive EA online
A somewhat vague story on The Wall Street Journal claims that EA will use its upcoming Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 to push its console digital distribution ambitions.
Koei scores exclusive Nippon Ichi deal
Cult RPG developer Nippon Ichi has signed a deal with publisher Koei that gives the company the exclusive rights to distribute its titles in the UK.
