Entries in 'play.com' (50)
Video games escape UK's latest retail crisis
The collapse of HMV and Blockbuster is unlikely to have a massive impact upon the video games market.
In this week's MCV: Disney vs Activision as toy war heats up
This week's MCV is now available to view online – and it features Disney vs Activision as the battle for video game toys begins.
Play.com to shut down retail business
The closure of the Jersey tax loophole last year has been blamed for the end of Play.com as we know it.
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Nintendo 3DS XL is out tomorrow: Where's cheapest?
With a 90 per cent bigger screen, more grown-up design and refined controls, 3DS XL is an attractive new device. But who has the best deal?
Play.com considering payment on delivery option
Online retailer Play.com is considering the introduction of a payment-on-delivery offer for its customers.
Uncharted Vita RRP listed at £44.99
Several online retailers have priced PlayStation Vita’s launch titles, while listing Uncharted: Golden Abyss with a £44.99 RRP.
Channel Island VAT loophole closed
Low Value Consignment Relief will no longer apply to goods sent to the UK from the Channel Islands, the Government has announced.
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Play.com sold for £25m
Online entertainment retail giant Play.com has agreed to sell itself to Japanese company Rakuten.
Redesigned Play.com goes live
Online retail giant Play.com has had a makeover, with an emphasis on smoother navigation and tidier pages.
Games Retail Guide 2011
MCV's annual High Street directory provides an overview of every buying team for each key UK video games retailer, as well as up-to-date store counts, company profiles and contact details.
Play.com selling Gears of War gun
Gears of War 3 fans can order a replica gold Lancer gun model exclusively from Play.com.
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Play.com gets Lazard backing for Euro growth
UK online retailer Play.com has hired Lazard Ltd to help it finance future growth.
Play.com calms security fears
The CEO of online retail Play.com has moved to clam any worried customers following the recent security breach that has hit the firm.
Play.com suffers security breach
Online retail giant Play.com has suffered an unspecified security failure that has lead to the loss of some customer information including names and email addresses.
Brink pre-order deals revealed
Bethesda has announced retail partnerships that will drive pre-orders for Splash Damage’s upcoming sci-fi shooter Brink.
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UK Xmas shoppers spend £17.4bn online
Online retail group IMRG expects UK consumers to spend £17.4bn online this Christmas, up from the £15bn spent in 2009.
Vanquish pre-orders get free Bayonetta
Gamers who pre-order Sega’s Vanquish from Play.com will receive a free copy of Bayonetta.
VAT rise won’t affect online
Online retailers with distribution facilities off the UK mainland are safe from the VAT hike.
GAME reduces Move price
GAME has already reduced its price point for Sony’s PlayStation Move, despite the device not being due until September.
Play.com launches E3 zone
Games and entertainment retailer Play.com has introduced a dedicated E3 section to its website where consumers can buy newly announced games.
Retail reveals Split/Second DLC
Disney’s Split/Second: Velocity hasn’t even hit shelves yet but word of digital add-ons has already emerged through pre-order initiatives.
Play.com appoints new CEO
Apple’s former senior director of Northern and Southern Europe John Perkins is to become the new CEO of online retailer Play.com, according to a report from Cue Entertainment.
Gian Luzio leaves The Hut
The Hut product director Gian Luzio has left the retailer after less than a year.
Online retail braced for £5bn Xmas sales bonanza
UK online shopping sales is expected to reach £5 billion during December 2009, predicts Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG).
