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Mallet ditches EA to head up King.com's new London studio

Mallet ditches EA to head up King.com's new London studio

EA has suffered the ignominy of yet another executive departing in favour of a role at a casual and social gaming firm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2012 at 8:40AM in News
HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

The Diablo III launch event at HMV Oxford Street was the retailer’s biggest to date, says games boss Ewan Pinder.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 11:37AM in News
Prototype 2 gets first 18+ UK live ad

Prototype 2 gets first 18+ UK live ad

Activision will on Sunday hold what it is describing as a “live outdoor advertisement” for upcoming action title Prototype 2.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 20th 2012 at 2:18PM in News
Gamescom London press meet happening this Thursday

Gamescom London press meet happening this Thursday

The organisers of the year’s Gamescom are running a London press meeting this Thursday at UKIE’s Wardour Street office.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 17th 2012 at 10:02AM in News

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London indie Game Focus closes doors

London indie Game Focus closes doors

Iconic central London indie games retailer Game Focus has closed its doors, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2012 at 10:09AM in News
Grand Theft Auto exhibited in Victoria & Albert Museum

Grand Theft Auto exhibited in Victoria & Albert Museum

The Grand Theft Auto series is now part of an exhibition exploring more than 60 years of British design.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 4th 2012 at 9:47AM in News
The Witcher: The Musical hits London's West End

The Witcher: The Musical hits London's West End

Namco Bandai will bring hit RPG franchise The Witcher to theatres this year in the form of a new musical stage show.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 1st 2012 at 9:00AM in News
Sony DADC builds bigger distribution centre

Sony DADC builds bigger distribution centre

Sony DADC is building an ‘enhanced’ distribution centre in Enfield after the original was burnt down during the London riots last year.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 27th 2012 at 12:41PM in News

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Sony opens PlayStation Vita department in John Lewis

Sony opens PlayStation Vita department in John Lewis

A PlayStation Vita showcase has opened in the Oxford Street branch of John Lewis.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 7th 2012 at 1:43PM in News
Bigpoint to open UK office

Bigpoint to open UK office

Online social games expert Bigpoint is to open an office in the UK, creating between five and ten jobs in the process.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2012 at 1:00PM in News
Grab a copy of Mass Effect 3 TODAY

Grab a copy of Mass Effect 3 TODAY

UK gamers will today be given the chance to grab a copy of Mass Effect 3 far ahead of its release in the territory on March 9th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 27th 2012 at 10:52AM in News
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Vita Rooms arrives in London

Vita Rooms arrives in London

Sony's nationwide sampling tour reached its last destination today with the opening of a London Vita Rooms venue.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 17th 2012 at 10:46AM in News

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Charity football event kicks off

Charity football event kicks off

A new industry five-a-side football tournament is set to raise over £2,000 for GamesAid.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 13th 2012 at 9:17AM in News
The Tube to get Wi-Fi before London Olympics

The Tube to get Wi-Fi before London Olympics

The London Underground will gain Wi-Fi access in time for the 2012 Olympic Games, according to Transport for London.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 25th 2012 at 10:47AM in News
London getting Europe's largest Wi-FI network for Olympics

London getting Europe's largest Wi-FI network for Olympics

Mobile network O2 is to provide free wi-fi access across the London boroughs of Chelsea, Westminster and Kensington as part of a roll out that aims to become Europe's largest ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 9th 2012 at 11:37AM in News
Sony outlines UK Vita tour

Sony outlines UK Vita tour

UK consumers will be able to go hands-on with PlayStation Vita games such as Uncharted: Golden Abyss before the handheld launches.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 13th 2011 at 1:44PM in News
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Games retailers back eBay store

Games retailers back eBay store

Online auction giant eBay is hitting the High Street this week with the support of at least two games retailers.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 28th 2011 at 11:25AM in News
eBay opens UK High Street outlet

eBay opens UK High Street outlet

Online auction giant eBay is to open its first bricks and mortar store in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2011 at 1:42PM in News
X-Factor's Kitty Brucknell to appear at We Sing event

X-Factor's Kitty Brucknell to appear at We Sing event

She’s only going to be famous for around another eight days, so if you want to see X-Factor’s Kitty Brucknell live and in person you need to act now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 16th 2011 at 10:11AM in News
O2 begins 4G trial in London

O2 begins 4G trial in London

The UK's second largest mobile operator O2 is set to begin a trial of 4G high-speed mobile internet services in London.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 15th 2011 at 12:14PM in News
HMV opens dedicated tech shop

HMV opens dedicated tech shop

Having enjoyed in-store success with its technology offering, HMV has now opened its first dedicated technology store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 11:58AM in News
Leaked video points to potential Modern Warfare 3 controversy

Leaked video points to potential Modern Warfare 3 controversy

A leaked video from a cut-scene contained in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 could well reveal some of the content that will likely spark tabloid controversy upon the game’s ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 4th 2011 at 12:11PM in News
Nintendo opens shop in John Lewis

Nintendo opens shop in John Lewis

Nintendo has opened its own shop at the heart of the UK’s busiest High Street.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 27th 2011 at 8:00AM in News
Harrods opens Harry Potter shop

Harrods opens Harry Potter shop

Warner Bros has teamed up with Harrods to create a special Harry Potter store, coinciding nicely with the launch of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 27th 2011 at 7:45AM in News
Scott Parker signing FIFA 12 at Tesco Cheshunt

Scott Parker signing FIFA 12 at Tesco Cheshunt

Supermarket chain Tesco has announced that Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Scott Parker is to attend a launch event for FIFA 12 at one of its Hertfordshire stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2011 at 12:32PM in News