Entries in 'store' (117)

Jobs talks porn on iPhone

Jobs talks porn on iPhone

Amongst the many strict rules Apple demands of those submitting apps to the potentially lucrative iTunes App Store is a unwavering stance toward adult material – Apple simply won’t put ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2010 at 6:23PM in News
iPhone out-numbers DS and PSP

iPhone out-numbers DS and PSP

As part of its OS4 presentation in the US tonight, Apple has taken time to highlight one fight that it can never be accused of losing – the numbers game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2010 at 10:35PM in News
GAME enters fruit & veg sector

GAME enters fruit & veg sector

The time for talking is over. Leading UK games retailer GAME is to, in the words of one of its leading execs, “take on the supermarkets at their own game” ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 1st 2010 at 12:02PM in News
Apple App Store hits Facebook

Apple App Store hits Facebook

Social branding firm Vitrue has launched an official Facebook application for Apple's App Store, letting people browse its catalogue from the social network, and share recommendations with friends.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2010 at 12:11PM in News

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Business as usual at Blockbuster

Business as usual at Blockbuster

Blockbuster UK is not closing any stores and is a profitable business, insists MD Martin Higgins.
The firm broke its silence after news emerged that its US parent could face ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 29th 2010 at 4:30PM in News
Let us sell your DLC, pleads GameStop

Let us sell your DLC, pleads GameStop

Having claimed that the increasing focus on DLC won’t deter gamers from buying pre-owned, GameStop has gone on to state that publishers could radically enhance the value of their ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2010 at 10:53AM in News
Blockbuster to cut UK store count?

Blockbuster to cut UK store count?

Some of Blockbuster’s 650 UK stores could be at risk as the company seeks to slash property costs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2010 at 2:25PM in News
PC firm plans ‘print on-site’ games

PC firm plans ‘print on-site’ games

‘On-site publisher’ Tribeka is looking to expand its SoftWide on-the-spot manufacturing service to incorporate a wider library of PC titles – and potentially console titles as well.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 24th 2010 at 10:49AM in News

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US: Star Wars invades PS Home

US: Star Wars invades PS Home

As is demonstrated by the premium price of the lightsaber prop on the Xbox Live Avatar marketplace, Star Wars has an unusual command over its followers’ wallets – so the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 18th 2010 at 11:11AM in News
Console brands dominate App Store

Console brands dominate App Store

Twelve of the 20 top grossing games in the UK App Store this week are based on console or PC brands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 2nd 2010 at 2:14PM in News
EA Digital gets charity boost

EA Digital gets charity boost

EA’s digital Store has seen a huge uptake in downloads since it kicked off a promotion with Cancer Research earlier this month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2010 at 12:53PM in News
CHIPS trials Xplace info kiosks

CHIPS trials Xplace info kiosks

Chips stores have been testing out a new device that allows customers to access info on the latest games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 20th 2010 at 2:40PM in News

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Pocket God sells 2m on iPhone

Pocket God sells 2m on iPhone

Popular 59p app Pocket God has now sold over 2m copies on the Apple App store, becoming the first paid app ever to reach the milestone.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 20th 2010 at 11:22AM in News
Apple App Store downloads hit 3bn

Apple App Store downloads hit 3bn

Worldwide iPhone and iPod touch users have download over 3 billion Apps in the 18 months since the App Store opened to the public.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 5th 2010 at 3:08PM in News
TDR reveals in-store marketing blitz

TDR reveals in-store marketing blitz

Total Disc Repair is to ramp up awareness for its disc cleaning machines with an in-store marketing campaign.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 2nd 2009 at 4:38PM in News
First Microsoft Store opened

First Microsoft Store opened

Microsoft has opened its very first dedicated retail store in Arizona; the first in what is expected to be a string of retail outlets focused specifically on Microsoft products.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 22nd 2009 at 4:49PM in News

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First Microsoft store opens this week

First Microsoft store opens this week

Microsoft will open the first of its branded retail stores next Thursday, October 22nd, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2009 at 12:22PM in News
Rockstar backing PlayStation Store

Rockstar backing PlayStation Store

Influential publisher Rockstar is to throw its weight behind Sony’s growing PlayStation Store by releasing its entire PSP catalogue on the service – as well as rolling out a self-branded ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 16th 2009 at 3:11PM in News
The Gadget Show does the App Store

The Gadget Show does the App Store

The vicious commercial battleground that is the Apple App Store is to get a high-profile airing on British TV tonight as Five’s The Gadget Show engages in a spot of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2009 at 5:17PM in News
20 full games join PSP Store line-up

20 full games join PSP Store line-up

The digital revolution has begun! From today, PSP owners are able to download a total of 20 titles direct to their machines that either have previously been or are currently ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 1st 2009 at 2:25PM in News
PC World and Currys combo ‘a success’

PC World and Currys combo ‘a success’

DSGi has declared its merger of PC World and Currys a success – and now plans to open more outlets under the new model in the future.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 3rd 2009 at 12:37PM in News
CHIPS opens new outlet

CHIPS opens new outlet

Independent video game chain CHIPS has opened a new store in Leicestershire.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 29th 2009 at 3:07PM in News
Sony preparing PSPgo App Store

Sony preparing PSPgo App Store

Platform-holder Sony is aggressively courting developers around the world to work on digitally distributed games for PSP in a bid to grow the software offer on its handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2009 at 3:27PM in News
TinRaven: '59p games can make you money'

TinRaven: '59p games can make you money'

Develop Conference 2009: Speaking in a panel at the Evolve event in Brighton, TinRaven's co-founder Niall Fraser has defended the practice of releasing games for the lowest possible prices.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 15th 2009 at 1:58PM in News
Mass Effect arrives on App Store

Mass Effect arrives on App Store

EA has released one of the highest profile console crossovers on Apple’s iPhone and iPod Tough to date – colourful sci-fi outing Mass Effect Galaxy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 23rd 2009 at 12:47PM in News