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MCV AWARDS 2012: The winners in full

MCV AWARDS 2012: The winners in full

The tenth anniversary MCV Awards were dominated by mass-market brands and digital pioneers.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 20th 2012 at 12:00AM in News
LISTED: GAME/Gamestation closures and remaining stores in detail

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 29th 2012 at 10:40AM in News
EA lists new server shutdowns - including Online Pass titles

EA lists new server shutdowns - including Online Pass titles

Having already attracted criticism for its online game server shutdowns in the past, EA has announced a new round of closures that will likely be the most controversial yet.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2012 at 11:24AM in News
Portal 2 scoops top prize at GAME BAFTAs

Portal 2 scoops top prize at GAME BAFTAs

Valve’s console and PC title Portal 2 was the star performer at the GAME sponsored 2012 British Academy Video Games Awards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2012 at 11:20AM in News

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Who's going to the MCV Awards?

Who's going to the MCV Awards?

More than 60 games industry firms have already signed up to attend this year’s MCV Awards on Thursday, April 19th.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 8th 2012 at 1:13PM in News
Where can you buy EA's upcoming releases?

Where can you buy EA's upcoming releases?

With Mass Effect 3, FIFA Street, The Sims 3 Showtime and Tiger Woods 13 all nearing release, EA has released details of exactly how consumers can get hold of its ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2012 at 3:32PM in News
Steam-bought EA games auto-added to Origin

Steam-bought EA games auto-added to Origin

It has emerged that EA’s PC download service Origin is auto-adding EA titles to gamer’s user lists that were purchased from a rival network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 28th 2012 at 9:48AM in News
GAME offers brand new releases for just £5

GAME offers brand new releases for just £5

Retailer GAME is once again offering consumers the chance to effectively rent new titles for a limited period.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2012 at 11:40AM in News

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50 things to look forward to in 2012

50 things to look forward to in 2012

Two new consoles, the return of Grand Theft Auto and Tomb Raider, plus a string of top looking new IP. 2012 is already shaping up to be a blockbuster year ...

on Jan 6th 2012 at 2:28PM in News
Key publishers missing from UMD Passport scheme

Key publishers missing from UMD Passport scheme

The initial list of games available as part of Sony’s UMD Passport offer suggests that some key publishers have not yet signed up for the service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 1st 2011 at 12:31PM in News
iPad tops US Christmas wish lists

iPad tops US Christmas wish lists

Apple has seemingly conquered the hearts and minds of US consumers this Christmas ahead of the games industry.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 18th 2011 at 10:31AM in News
GAME and Gamestation plan midnight openings for Battlefield 3

GAME and Gamestation plan midnight openings for Battlefield 3

It’s one of the biggest releases of the year so far, and retail is preparing a huge operation to welcome EA’s Battlefield 3 to UK retail.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2011 at 9:34AM in News
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Portal 2 takes top prize at the Golden Joysticks

Portal 2 takes top prize at the Golden Joysticks

Valve’s Portal 2 has this afternoon claimed the most coveted prize at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 21st 2011 at 4:00PM in News
Just Dance 2 joins Wii 5m club

Just Dance 2 joins Wii 5m club

Nintendo has announced that Just Dance 2 has now sold over 5m copies in the US. It’s only the eighth title to do so and is the first from a ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 12th 2011 at 4:03PM in News
Now LulzSec hits 62,000 randoms

Now LulzSec hits 62,000 randoms

Having caused further havoc with EVE Online players overnight, LulzSec has stepped up its anarchic digital crusade by publishing the email and password details of 62,000 internet users.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 16th 2011 at 4:10PM in News
Amazon tops online rankings list

Amazon tops online rankings list

Amazon UK and Argos have stayed at last year's number one and two spots respectively, while Tesco has knocked Play.com off the number three spot, moving it down one place ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2011 at 1:39PM in News

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GAME's 3DS midnight openings detailed

GAME's 3DS midnight openings detailed

As the excitement builds ahead of the launch of 3DS this Friday, GAME has announced its wide-ranging midnight opening plans.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 23rd 2011 at 10:52AM in News
5 things that won't happen in 2011

5 things that won't happen in 2011

1. Publishers to stop moaning about second-hand
Publishers have whined and whined about the evil that is pre-owned. They’ve even risked pissing off gamers with second user charges. What has ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2011 at 2:30PM in News
Fresh round of EA online culls announced

Fresh round of EA online culls announced

EA will shut down the online servers for 31 of its titles over the next few weeks, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 5th 2011 at 11:58AM in News
Games of 2010 - Staff Picks

Games of 2010 - Staff Picks

No matter what type of games you like, 2010 was a corker with a host of quality titles that maintained the games industry’s strength in the face of challenging economic ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 28th 2010 at 9:00AM in News
Black Ops price roundup

Black Ops price roundup

With just hours to go until Call of Duty: Black Ops is unleashed upon the world to potentially record-breaking sales, most of the major players in the UK entertainment retail ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2010 at 8:18AM in News
Sony lists Move titles

Sony lists Move titles

Platform holder Sony has detailed its exact Move slate both now and for the weeks ahead – and it shows just how much owners of the motion-sensitive controller have to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 5th 2010 at 1:46PM in News
Golden Joystick winners crowned

Golden Joystick winners crowned

EA and BioWare’s Mass Effect 2 is the big winner of this year’s 28th Annual Golden Joystick Awards, claiming two prizes including the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year gong ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 29th 2010 at 4:26PM in News
Games Media Awards finalists revealed

Games Media Awards finalists revealed

Over 300 of you made in excess of 2,000 nominations – and the result is a fascinating list of finalists in this year’s Games Media Awards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 11th 2010 at 11:39AM in News
GAME’s midnight Xbox 360 S openings

GAME’s midnight Xbox 360 S openings

Those super keen to get their hands on the very shiny new Xbox 360 S will get the chance to do so at midnight tonight with news that GAME and ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2010 at 4:08PM in News