Entries in 'Retail' (1857)

CEX founder to star in The Secret Millionaire tonight

CEX founder to star in The Secret Millionaire tonight

Tonight’s episode of Channel 4 show The Secret Millionaire will star CEX founder Bobby Dudani.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 11th 2012 at 12:13PM in News
ShopTo estimates £279.99 RRP for Wii U

ShopTo estimates £279.99 RRP for Wii U

Retailer ShopTo has become the first to guess the retail price of the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 8th 2012 at 11:01AM in News
GameStop: Next-gen consoles WON'T block pre-owned

GameStop: Next-gen consoles WON'T block pre-owned

Industry insight or wishful thinking? Global games retail giant GameStop believes that the PS4 and Xbox 720 won’t incorporate pre-owned blocking technology.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2012 at 3:58PM in News
E3 2012: $99 Xbox subscription deal rolled out to retail

E3 2012: $99 Xbox subscription deal rolled out to retail

Microsoft has rolled out its experimental $99 Xbox 360 offer to GameStop and Best Buy in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2012 at 10:24AM in News

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HOT TOPICS: Should we kill off pre-owned?

HOT TOPICS: Should we kill off pre-owned?

In the sixth of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry's future, Christopher Dring explains why publishers must work with – not against – the trade-in ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 6th 2012 at 10:20AM in News
HOT TOPICS: Should we give up on boxed games?

HOT TOPICS: Should we give up on boxed games?

In the second of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry's future, James Batchelor investigates how much life is left in physical products.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 4th 2012 at 4:30PM in News
E3 2012: Sainsbury's reveals E3 game promotion

E3 2012: Sainsbury's reveals E3 game promotion

Sainsbury’s has kicked off a special E3-themed pricing promotion.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 4th 2012 at 3:02PM in News
UK Charts: Ghost Recon holds its ground at No.1

UK Charts: Ghost Recon holds its ground at No.1

Ubisoft still reigns in the UKIE GfK ChartTrack All Formats Top 40, with Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier winning a second week at No.1.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 4th 2012 at 11:26AM in News

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NPD lifts the lid on size of alternative games market

NPD lifts the lid on size of alternative games market

While ISFE boasts an impressive survey of European gamers, NPD is for the first time sharing its data on non-new, non-boxed video game sales in the UK via MCV.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 31st 2012 at 2:21PM in News
NPD: UK's Q4 used games market was £90m

NPD: UK's Q4 used games market was £90m

British gamers spent nearly £100m on pre-owned software during Q4 2011.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 31st 2012 at 1:11PM in News
Nordic Games Holding acquires GAME Scandinavia

Nordic Games Holding acquires GAME Scandinavia

The future of GAME’s Norwegian and Swedish stores has been saved following its acquisition at the hands of Nordic Games Holding.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 31st 2012 at 8:40AM in News
UPDATED: Sony cuts French PlayStation Vita price... temporarily

UPDATED: Sony cuts French PlayStation Vita price... temporarily

The price of the PlayStation Vita will be cut by €50 from June 1st in France, Sony has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 30th 2012 at 2:59PM in News

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What next for GAME Australia?

What next for GAME Australia?

With change happening at a rapid pace at GAME, MCV Pacific took a look at what options were available during the administration process.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 29th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Sony gets competitive with PSN full-game prices

Sony gets competitive with PSN full-game prices

PS3 owners are for the first time being offered full game downloads at a price that’s competitive with the High Street.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 29th 2012 at 8:37AM in News
GAME's online trade-in checker goes live

GAME's online trade-in checker goes live

Gamers are now able to check the trade-in credit offered to specific titles before heading to GAME by checking on the chain’s website.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 28th 2012 at 2:24PM in News
Busy summer will give games retail the cold shoulder

Busy summer will give games retail the cold shoulder

It's not just a lack of games that will hurt the market this summer – retailers fear the upcoming Jubilee, Euros and Olympics will keep customers away from the High ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 25th 2012 at 10:10AM in News

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Five top High Street games stores

Five top High Street games stores

MCV and Koch Media round off Independent Retail Month with our final special feature focusing on the sector. This week, we look at five of the UK’s top stores.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 25th 2012 at 9:59AM in News
What's Out Today? w/e May 25th, 2012

What's Out Today? w/e May 25th, 2012

Ubisoft assaults the FPS market with the long-awaited return of its flagship Tom Clancy shooter.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 25th 2012 at 9:43AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

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.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 25th 2012 at 4:58AM in News
Sorcery and Doctor Who available on PSN

Sorcery and Doctor Who available on PSN

Sony’s PlayStation Network has got three high-profile offers for gamers to buy digitally this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2012 at 1:46PM in News
No buyer yet for GAME Australia

No buyer yet for GAME Australia

PriceWaterhouseCoopers, administrators for GAME Australia, today announced some interest, but no solid buyer yet for the company.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 24th 2012 at 7:54AM in News
GAMEfest is cancelled... but retailer hints at 2013 return

GAMEfest is cancelled... but retailer hints at 2013 return

Retailer GAME has officially confirmed the cancellation of GAMEfest 2012.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2012 at 3:11PM in News
GameStop announces inaugural GameStop EXPO 2012

GameStop announces inaugural GameStop EXPO 2012

The US is getting a brand new consumer games expo.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2012 at 2:37PM in News
Activision thinks Bungie deal may outlive boxed games

Activision thinks Bungie deal may outlive boxed games

Boxed retail may not survive beyond 2019 and perhaps end as early as 2013, Activision believes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2012 at 2:37PM in News
FEATURE: Gunning for GAME

FEATURE: Gunning for GAME

A battle is being fought on the High Street.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 21st 2012 at 3:25PM in News