Entries in 'GAME' (918)
Over half of GAME Australia's staff let go
The first layoffs in GAME Australia's administration process have begun, with 281 people being let go today.
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up
This week, a move from JB HiFi to openly import games has sparked a large conversation about pricing in the ANZ region, while GAME still hunts for a buyer.
Molyneux's 22 Cans' debut game could be here by July
The debut title from Peter Molyneux’s new studio 22 Cans could be released in as little as six weeks.
No buyer yet for GAME Australia
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, administrators for GAME Australia, today announced some interest, but no solid buyer yet for the company.
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Diablo III is the fastest selling PC game of all time
Blizzard has announced that Diablo III is the fastest selling PC game of all time, shifting 3.5m copies worldwide in its first 24 hours.
Nike football ad contains hidden playable 2D Sonic game!
Sega and Nike have teamed up for one of the cleverer bits of video games cross promotion MCV has seen in a while.
Game of Thrones
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The Game of Thrones brand has established itself as this year’s biggest reason to pick up a plastic sword and slip into some sandals.
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Dirt Showdown
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Gamers can get behind the wheel in a new arcade spin-off title from the award-winning franchise. Billy Langsworthy takes a look.
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up: GAME Australia edition
It's been a big week down under, with GAME entering into administration, so here's a breakdown of the entire saga.
First meeting with GAME Australia creditors to be held next Wednesday
PriceWaterhouseCoopers has announced via a new section on the GAME Australia web site a meeting next Wednesday with creditors.
Moshi sequel will offer new take on the franchise
Developer Mind Candy has confirmed it is hard at work on the sequel to the record-breaking Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo.
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Budget-priced adventure games are great margin makers for retailers, accessible and affordable enough to appeal to a much broader range of consumers than traditional boxed titles.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
"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.
GAME Australia can't refund Diablo III pre-orders
Customers who have paid a deposit for Diablo III at GAME Australia have been left out of pocket.
Resident Evil: Downfall rumoured for 3DS
A third Resident Evil 3DS game is believed to arrive later this year, dubbed Degeneration-Damnation-Downfall.
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion/XL
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In Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion, players can finally put to bed that age-old question – could Ben 10 beat The Powerpuff Girls in a fight?
Thatgamecompany to sign new publisher deal this month
A new publishing deal for its next, still secret title should be agreed within the month, indie developer Thatgamecompany has said.
HMV and Asda "best-placed" to grab GAME market share
Consumer research firm Kantar Worldpanel has said that HMV and Asda are “best-placed” to gain from this year’s spate of GAME and Gamestation closures.
GAME exec joins ShopTo
MCV Awards winner ShopTo has recruited Alison Fraser as its new senior buyer.
