Entries in 'Retail' (1898)

Journey: Collector's Edition coming to UK retail this year

Journey: Collector's Edition coming to UK retail this year

Sony will release its boxed version of award-winning PSN title Journey in the UK and Europe before the year is out.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 17th 2013 at 11:18AM in News
UK listing for Animal Crossing themed 3DS hardware appears... and then vanishes

UK listing for Animal Crossing themed 3DS hardware appears... and then vanishes

Nintendo appears to be on the verge of releasing a brand new 3DS SKU in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 3:17PM in News
Blockbuster's new kid on the block

Blockbuster's new kid on the block

Blockbuster was rescued out of administration last month, and its new owner wants to turn the rental giant into a retail powerhouse. MCV speaks to the firm’s new MD Gary ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 16th 2013 at 1:34PM in News
Sony hints at sub-£400 PS4 launch price

Sony hints at sub-£400 PS4 launch price

PS4 could launch at a lower price than its predecessor the PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2013 at 1:22PM in News

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Retail version of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition delayed

Retail version of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition delayed

The retail launch for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has been pushed back to June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 14th 2013 at 9:13AM in News
Retail to make a killing with The Walking Dead

Retail to make a killing with The Walking Dead

The High Street will find new life in the undead next month as The Walking Dead arrives on shelves.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 12th 2013 at 10:17AM in News
OPINION: Tables turn at HMV as games suppliers fear retreat

OPINION: Tables turn at HMV as games suppliers fear retreat

The words look the same, but they are in a different order.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:35AM in News
UK games industry to HMV: Stick with us

UK games industry to HMV: Stick with us

Leading UK publishers will meet HMV this week with one clear message: Don’t give up on games.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:32AM in News

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Asda opens PS4 pre-orders

Asda opens PS4 pre-orders

UK supermarket Asda has become one of the first non-specialists in the country to begin accepting PS4 pre-orders.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:23AM in News
Can Ouya crack digital retail riddle?

Can Ouya crack digital retail riddle?

When it comes to Ouya, much of the excitement has focused on the physical box itself: a cheap £99 Android console made famous on Kickstarter.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:41PM in News
'The barrage of points cards at retail is not ideal'

'The barrage of points cards at retail is not ideal'

The sheer number of points cards at retail is confusing, warn publishers.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 9th 2013 at 11:25AM in News
Blockbuster: We are serious about games

Blockbuster: We are serious about games

Blockbuster is on a charm offensive with the UK games industry.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 9th 2013 at 11:10AM in News

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Retail: 'Xbox 720 always-on connection must not happen'

Retail: 'Xbox 720 always-on connection must not happen'

Reports claim the Xbox 720 may use an ‘always-on’ connection to prevent players from using second-hand games – and it’s not sitting well with the High Street.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 5th 2013 at 11:25AM in News
Minecraft PC passes 10m sales, Xbox 360 retail launch this month

Minecraft PC passes 10m sales, Xbox 360 retail launch this month

Minecraft has surpassed 10m copies sold across PC, Mac, and Linux platforms.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 5th 2013 at 6:54AM in News
OPINION: Blockbuster could yet prove viable

OPINION: Blockbuster could yet prove viable

No matter what we print about ambitions by supermarkets or GAME, the fact is the number of games retailers has wobbled a bit.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 11:21AM in News
Video games have a 'big role' for new Blockbuster

Video games have a 'big role' for new Blockbuster

Video games will play a major role in the future of Blockbuster UK, the retailer has told MCV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 11:14AM in News

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Strong Q4 can't help GameStop escape downturn; Hardware sales fall sharply

Strong Q4 can't help GameStop escape downturn; Hardware sales fall sharply

International games retailer GameStop has reported a year-on-year increase in profits from $943.2 to $974.9 for the 14 weeks ending February 2nd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 1:00PM in News
ShopTo market share up 45%

ShopTo market share up 45%

Online indie ShopTo has seen its software market share leap in 2012.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 28th 2013 at 11:31AM in News
Retail: Don't block pre-owned

Retail: Don't block pre-owned

UK retailers are rallying against reported plans to prevent pre-owned sales on the next Xbox.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 28th 2013 at 11:25AM in News
GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99

GAME to stock Ouya; Pre-orders now open at £99.99

Upcoming Android console Ouya will be available to buy from GAME.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 10:06AM in News
Retailers: 'We'll help balance release schedule'

Retailers: 'We'll help balance release schedule'

Specialist stores want more of a say about when new games are released.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 27th 2013 at 10:00AM in News
Rude shop assistants named as shopper's biggest High Street gripe

Rude shop assistants named as shopper's biggest High Street gripe

“Arrogant and rude staff” have been named as the biggest shopping annoyances by a survey of 1,500 High Street consumers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2013 at 12:01PM in News
Games get convenience store boost

Games get convenience store boost

Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons say they will push games through their local convenience stores.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 25th 2013 at 2:51PM in News
Is 2013 the year of the indie?

Is 2013 the year of the indie?

This year will be a major year for the independent retail scene, say store owners.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Mar 25th 2013 at 2:32PM in News